NEC Classic Motor Sale 2018 - Cars - DAY 1

NEC Classic Motor Sale 2018 - Cars - DAY 1

Saturday, November 10, 2018  |  2:00 PM EUR (GMT)
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NEC Classic Motor Sale 2018 - Cars - DAY 1

NEC Classic Motor Sale 2018 - Cars - DAY 1

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The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale takes place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham.

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2015 Porsche 911 (991) Targa 4S

Lot # 326 (Sale Order: 26 of 67)      

A stunning 991 Targa 4S in fabulous Night Blue Metallic with a Black interior and Silver, 20" Sport Techno alloysPurchased by JK from the Porsche Centre Leicester in October 2016 at 18 months old with just 8,400 miles by one owner A considerable number of options were selected from the list by its first owner (see our Website)Today it has covered just 11,600 incident free miles having been serviced by Porsche Centre Hatfield in April 2017 Offered in outstanding condition with warranted mileage, an MoT until June 2019, and all the original records and manuals UK-supplied Porsche 911 (991) Targa 4S was bought from Porsche Centre Leicester by Jay Kay in October 2016 when it was 18 months old and had done just 8,400 miles with one owner.This truly stunning, UK-supplied Porsche 911 (991) Targa 4S was bought from Porsche Centre Leicester by rock legend and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, in October 2016 when it was 18 months old and had done just 8,400 miles with one owner. What appealed to Jay was the fantastic colour scheme of Night Blue Metallic and Black and the car's exceptional specification from new which included the following options in addition to the high standard specification.20-inch Sport Techno wheels, Bose surround sound, Sport Chrono package, bi-Xenon headlights including PDLS, sports exhaust system, interior stitching in white, Telephone module, Reversing camera inc. park assist, electric folding mirrors, cruise control, heated seats, electric sports seats, clear glass tail lights, integrated rain sensor, leather steering column casing, 6 disc CD/DVD autochanger, rear centre tunnel in leather, multi-function steering wheel, aluminium brushed interior pack, aluminium brushed centre console, door sill guards in stainless steel, Tracking system, online services and fitted floormats!Today it has covered just 11,600 incident free miles having been serviced by Porsche Centre Hatfield in April 2017 and is offered in outstanding condition with warranted mileage, an MoT until June 2019, and all the original service books, hand-pack, and spare keys. A very special and rare car that looks fantastic with the Targa top both up and down and is surely a future classic. Click here for more information

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1967 Ford Mustang 390GT Fastback 'Bullitt'

Lot # 327 (Sale Order: 27 of 67)      

Original 'A-Code', four-speed manual fastback built to the exact specification of the car from 'Bullitt'Correctly mixed 'Highland Green Metallic' by Dupont. Blacked-out grille. 'Torque Thrust' wheels390ci 'Big-Block' professionally built. CNC-machined Edelbrock aluminium heads, new timing chainsStage-2 Crower camshaft and tappets, Edelbrock dual-plane aluminium manifold. Edelbrock 750 CFM carburettorFrom the stable of rock legend, Jay Kay of JamiroquaiMaintained with no expense spared, including another more recent major engine rebuild and further upgrades This specific car is an original A-Code, four-speed manual fastback Mustang that has been built to the exact specification of Steve McQueen's Mustang from the legendary film 'Bullitt'. It was built at Ford's Metuchen factory in New Jersey in 1967 and has recently been the subject of a full bare metal restoration in 2008 in the USA. This entailed the removal and replacement of any damaged or rusty body panels, new chrome and bright work, new deluxe interior, new carpet and seat covers and a rare overhead console with integrated map lights. As per the original 'Bullitt' Mustang, the bodywork was finished in the correct Highland Green Metallic paint supplied by Dupont and a blacked-out grille with tail light details were fitted. American Torque Thrust wheels, 7-inch fronts and 8 and a half inch rears, with white lettered BF Goodrich tyres complete the true 'Bullitt' look.The car has now been fully rebuilt into an extremely powerful machine. The original 289 V8 was discarded in favour of the correct 390 big block. At the time of restoration, the engine was rebored, the crankshaft reground, new pistons and bearings fitted, and all reciprocating parts fully balanced. The rebuild included the fitting of full CNC-machined Edelbrock aluminium heads, new timing chains, new Stage-2 Crower camshaft and tappets, Edelbrock dual-plane aluminium manifold and an Edelbrock 750 CFM carburettor. In addition, an electronic billet distributor and ignition box were also fitted. In order to handle such power, an 11-inch performance clutch assembly with fully rebuilt four-speed, top-loader gearbox and an overhauled 9in rear axle were fitted. Stopping performance has also been uprated in the form of a front and rear disc brake package by Wilwood.Following the completion of the restoration in 2008, the car was imported to the UK by a renowned collector in December of that year. Purchased from us by rock legend, and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, the car has been maintained with no expense spared, including another more recent major engine rebuild and further upgrades, details of which are all available in the comprehensive history file confirming over £7,000 spent in July 2017, since which time the car has covered just a few hundred miles. It sounds, looks and drives absolutely superbly now and is ready to be enjoyed without the need for any short-term spend.The eagle-eyed amongst you will spot that this car was also offered and sold in 2012 by Silverstone Auctions. The large history file, recently added to, details import paperwork confirming EU taxes are paid, an original Certificate of Title from the state of Pennsylvania and the car also comes with a fresh MoT. This outstanding Mustang sounds absolutely incredible and offers its new owner an iconic muscle-car motoring experience at a fraction of the build cost. - this is a unique opportunity to have your own "Bullitt" car, which is particularly topical as the original Mustang from the film has recently been found and valued at a million dollars. Making this one look extremely good value! Click here for more information

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1996 Volvo 850R Sport-Wagon

Lot # 328 (Sale Order: 28 of 67)      

Five-door 'Sport Wagon' featuring a 250bhp, 2.3-litre turbocharged, 5-cylinder engine, and a 5-speed manual gearboxSupplied new to Japan in right-hand drive form (as it is today) and arrived here in the UK in 2017Superbly finished in Dark Olive Pearl, Charcoal Leather and Amaretta (suede) interiorMassive spec including traction control, sports suspension, ABS, Volvo Guard alarm, and 17inch Volan wheels Recent new CV boots, ABS sensors, cambelt, power steering rack, battery, and a full serviceClassic 'Q'car, subtle and understated but goes and handles like a 'Touring Car' In 1996, Volvo introduced a new high-performance Volvo 850 as a replacement for the hugely successful limited edition T-5R. Earlier, the company had decided that they would not produce a direct successor to the T-5R, but this was the era when Rickard Rydell, driving for Tom Walkinshaw Racing, was winning in the British Touring Car Championship and Volvos image suddenly became that of a serious performance car manufacturer and with the T-5's surprising sales success, they changed their minds and decided to develop a new high-performance model. The new car was based on the T-5R but with a number of improvements and was christened the 850 R. It was offered as either a saloon or in five-door 'Sport Wagon' form and featuring a 250bhp, 2.3-litre, 5-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual gearbox and a limited slip differential as standard, the turbocharged estate car could accelerate from 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds and reach up to 158 mph.This particular 850R Sport-Wagon was supplied new to Japan in right-hand drive form (as it is today) and arrived here in the UK in 2017. The car had recorded 53,000 km at that point and has now covered a further 14,000 km taking the total mileage to 67,000 km, or 41,000 miles.Superbly finished in Dark Olive Pearl, this well specified car is fitted with traction control, sports suspension with self-levelling rear shock absorbers, ABS, Cruise control, a Volvo Guard alarm with remote, front fog lights, electronic climate control, leather and Amaretta (suede) electric seats and steering wheel - both heated, a sunroof, 4 air-bags, and 17inch Volan wheels.Bought by rock legend and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, as part of his private collection, the Volvo benefited from some attention in March of this year. It was fitted with new CV boots, ABS sensors, cambelt, power steering rack, a new battery, and was fully serviced. Since then it has covered just a few hundred miles and is offered, ready to use, with a fresh MoT.The 850R Sport Wagon is probably the ultimate 'Q' car appearing to be a sensible practical estate car in a discreet shade of green metallic whilst being able to demolish 0-60 in just over six seconds and handle like a 'Touring Car'. The fact that it's also a rare and highly collectable classic just makes it all the more appealing. Click here for more information

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1996 BMW 850 CSi Manual

Lot # 329 (Sale Order: 29 of 67)      

Classically proportioned, understated, and timeless styling. BMW's flagship in the mid-90sOnly two owners from new (including Jay Kay) and a warranted 12,777 milesSuperbly finished in Cosmos Black over Black Leather. Well spec'd from new (Cost £72,486)Alpina alloys, a graduated tinted windscreen, front seat heating, and a tracker systemThis is a rare car (BMW GB only supplied 138) with fantastic provenance. What an opportunity The BMW 850CSI was the factory's flagship model in the mid-1990s and featured the silky smoothy S70 V12 engine mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission and was one of the first cars ever to offer drive-by-wire throttle control. Developed from the M70, the S70 increased the bore and stroke and utilised more aggressive valve timings, resulting in an increase in maximum power to an impressive 380 hp at 5,300 RPM and torque to 402 lb/ft at 4,000 RPM. With the hydraulic control unit mounted on the differential, the 850 uses hydraulic rear steering linked to 'Servotronic' front steering to give precise, high-speed stability and harness the S70's significant power output for a great driving experience. Although considered avant-garde when it first arrived, the pillarless coupe was blessed with classically proportioned, understated, and essentially timeless styling that has not dated, and these beautiful and exclusive Gran Turismos still look modern today. This particular 850CSi was supplied new by Alan Kerr in Warwick in September 1996 and had been ordered in Cosmos Black with black leather upholstery, a graduated tinted windscreen, Auto-dim interior mirror, front seat heating, and a tracker system. Costing £72,486 (original invoice in the owner's file), it was bought by a private Bristol-based client who kept the car until August 2017 covering no more than 12,000 miles from new. He had Alpina wheels and tyres fitted later in his ownership as the only non-original, but highly desirable, upgrade to the factory specification.Discovered by rock legend and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, (an avid BMW collector), it was purchased and added to his private collection as only the second owner of the car from new. Recently fitted with a new battery and having been professionally stored and maintained during his ownership, the car is now offered for sale publically for the first time since it was new. The indicated mileage is currently just 12,777 in the hands of its two owners and the car remains in excellent condition. The 850CSi is now a rare car (BMW GB only supplied 138) and this is a wonderful opportunity for a collector to acquire a true modern classic that has impeccable provenance and still offers the convenience and safety of relatively modern technology.We have sold a similar car with higher mileage for over £100k in the recent past, making the guide price of this particular car very realistic in today's market. A true opportunity. Click here for more information

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2016 Mclaren 675 LT

Lot # 330 (Sale Order: 30 of 67)      

The 675 Long Tail is an ultra-lightweight, track-focused evolution of the mainstream 650S 675bhp offers blistering performance with 0-60 mph in a nano 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 200mph ++Unique colour scheme of Chicane Grey with Grey and Orange seating. Huge initial specificationMcLaren Special Vehicle Operations added some unique features of their own (£50K+)Serviced in June 2017 at 1,564 miles by McLaren Ascot. Will be serviced again by McLaren Birmingham prior to this SaleUnder 2,000 miles from new and now offered for public sale for the first time everThe McLaren 675 Long Tail is an ultra lightweight, track-focused evolution of the mainstream 650S model, and has the distinction of being the fastest car ever around the original 'Top Gear' test track. The substantial 675bhp offers blistering performance with 0-60 mph taking a nano 2.9 seconds and top speed is well over 200mph. The numbers built were restricted to just 500 cars, a mix of both Coupe and Spider versions, and the cars have proved to be so popular that they have regularly been traded at a premium over 'list price' ever since the car's launch.For a very few privileged customers, it was possible to order a car through McLaren Special Operations where some unique and extremely expensive options could be ordered on a bespoke basis. This particular car, ordered new in 2016 and delivered in June, was specified by rock legend and Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, and is one of those 'MSO' examples featuring some amazing options which have resulted in, perhaps, the ultimate track-focused car in the McLaren range.The unique colour scheme of Chicane Grey with Grey and Orange seating is complemented by the following factory-fitted extras which are in addition to the comprehensive standard specification:Contrasting stitching in McLaren Orange, Roll Hoop, branded floor mats, car cover, fire extinguisher with warning triangle and first aid kit, parking sensors and rear parking camera, volumetric alarm, a 'Noselift' facility, ultra-lightweight 10-spoke Stealth wheels, ceramic brakes with orange calipers, a Meridian surround sound system, Mclaren track telemetry- App and cameras, Club Sport pack, Carbon fibre exterior upgrade pack with carbon fibre door mirror, Sports exhaust, Stealth pack, front bumper end-plate - front splitter - rear bumper - lower side intake - side intake - side skirt - wheel arch and rear diffuser all finished in carbon fibre, 'Stealth' badge set, soft-close doors, Alcantara embossed leather interior, McLaren orange embossed leather, sill panel in carbon fibre with brand logo, racing seats with passenger position adjustable, Carbon fibre interior upgrade, steering wheel in carbon black Alcantara with extended paddles, 4-point harness, air conditioning, outer seat embossed in McLaren orange with inner seat in carbon black Alcantara.The McLaren Special Vehicle Operations department also added some unique features of their own including special louvred front wings (an £11,000 option) and a performance-enhancing roof scoop (or air intake) costing £30,000, MSO defined gloss black painted start button and orange ADP panel switches (£2,500), Carbon Fibre air-vent bezels (£1,444), MSO designed Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel (£3,086), and an MSO designed Carbon Fibre instrument bezel (£2,613), The car was serviced in June 2017 at 1,564 miles by McLaren Ascot when it was just a year old and will be serviced again by McLaren Birmingham prior to this Sale.Currently, this left-hand drive, one-off vehicle has covered just under 2,000 miles from new with its 'petrolhead' owner and is now offered for public sale for the first time ever and at a very sensible guide price. As they say in the trade - "First to see will buy" - as this really is a unique and amazing opportunity. Click here for more information

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 500E

Lot # 331 (Sale Order: 31 of 67)      

One of just 29 UK-supplied examples, first registered on the 28th March 1991Supplied through Bradshaw & Webb, now Mercedes-Benz Chelsea, who have serviced it from newFirst registered to a member of the Vardinogiannis shipping dynasty and subsequently to her daughterDetailed history file that includes all the book packs, service book and maintenance invoicesMeticulously maintained and recently serviced in September 2018 by Mercedes-Benz Chelsea at 35,415 milesThe ultimate German 'Q-car'. Having lived a cossetted life in Belgravia it is on the open market for the first time.The ultimate 'wolf in sheep's clothing' of the 1990s, the 500E saloon was built to rival the BMW M5 and was created in close cooperation with Porsche. With its engineering department fully occupied with the development of the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz commissioned Porsche in 1989 to redesign the W124 chassis to enable the 5.0L V8 from the SL to be shoehorned in, along with the necessary changes to the suspension system and drivetrain. The new stealth saloon offered no visible clues on the outside except for very slightly flared wheel arches, wider tyres and discreet side skirts. 60mph arrived in just 5 seconds and 100mph in just over 14 seconds, remarkable for a car with such 'stately' presence. It was only available as a hand-built, four-door saloon in left-hand drive and the low production numbers rendered it an instant classic.It is believed only twenty-nine orders were placed by British buyers for the 500E, and this example was supplied by Bradshaw & Webb, now Mercedes-Benz Chelsea, to a member of the Vardinogiannis shipping family on the 28th March 1991. The car resided at Upper Grosvenor Street, Belgravia before subsequently being registered to her daughter at their Chester Square address around the corner onThe mileage of 35,550 is fully corroborated by the following service intervals in the book:DateMileage Work Dealer28/03/1991Delivery Pre-delivery Inspection Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea07/05/1991954 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea10/01/19923,989 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea28/01/199312,952 New engine fitted Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea24/03/199313,907 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea21/03/199416,998 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea12/04/199417,829 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea03/11/199423,839 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea24/03/199726,732 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea08/06/199827,651 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea30/03/199928,619 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea19/02/200129,999 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea26/09/200332,070 Service Eaton Square Group, Belgravia15/02/200733,888 Service Eaton Square Group, Belgravia10/02/201134,684 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea21/02/201435,024 Service Mercedes-Benz, Chelsea22/09/201835,415 Service Mercedes-Benz, ChelseaOne of the finest examples on the market with an exceptional provenance, the incredibly detailed history file has reams of Mercedes-Benz invoices, previous MoTs, and all of the book packs. If you are in the market for an Executive Express that is hugely quick but totally Click here for more information

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1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 'Celebration' Edition

Lot # 332 (Sale Order: 32 of 67)      

Finished in Carnival Red Metallic with Magnolia leather, originally supplied by Riders of Falmouth, Three owners in total, the third for 18 years. Currently indicating 54,800 milesRecent work; New front shock absorbers, top and bottom ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes, front brakes discs and padsUnderside Waxoyled. New wheel bearings. alloys refurbished, five new Pirelli CinturatosComplete with the original owner's book pack/manuals. MoT is valid until August 2019. Offered here is an immaculate Jaguar XJS Celebration finished in Carnival Red Metallic with Magnolia leather, originally supplied by Riders of Falmouth, and one of the last delivered. The 'Celebration' was conceived to recognise the 60th year of the Jaguar Car Company and these special models could be recognized externally by their chromed side view mirrors and headlight border strip. Other features were the all-over wheel rims, steering wheel with wood sections top and bottom separated by leather on the sides and airbag, the wooden selector lever for the automatic transmission, the black handbrake lever with full leather cover, a Jaguar "leaper" embossed into the leather centered in the upper part of the seat backs, and contrasting piping around the seats and boot cover.It's been enjoyed by three owners in total with the second owner purchasing this stunning coupe in 1997 at 5,800 miles, and subsequently parting with it some 18 years later in 2015 when the odometer was reading 53,000 miles. It has only covered 54,800 miles currently suggesting that its third owner has only used it lightly. The car's Service Record shows nine stamps at the correct intervals.Very recent work included a service with a number of items being replaced. New front shock absorbers, top and bottom ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes and washers all being replaced. New front brakes discs and pads were fitted and the fluid flushed through. The original steel exhaust was removed and repaired before being painted and refitted and the underside was Waxoyl treated whilst it was off. Wheel bearings were replaced, the alloys professionally refurbished, and the Jaguar was treated to five new Pirelli Cinturatos. It comes complete with the original owner's book pack/manuals and the MoT is valid until August 2019.This is a splendid example of one of the most stylish coupes of our generation with ride and refinement second to none. Click here for more information

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2015 Mercedes-Maybach S600

Lot # 333 (Sale Order: 33 of 67)      

Only one previous owner who was a Director of Mercedes-Benz UK Discreetly finished in Obsidian Black with exclusive Seashell Grey Nappa leather Massive specification and optioned with the 'First-Class Cabin Package' Chauffeur driven at all times. Fastidiously maintained. Recent major service end August 2018 Supplied with full Mercedes-Benz service history, V5 and MoT until October 2019 with no advisories. Superior luxury and amazing value at today's guide priceIn 2015, Mercedes brought back the Maybach name as a sister-brand to their main range, with the emphasis on supreme luxury, roominess, lots of power, and opportunities for personalization. The first model produced was the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, designed to be pitched against the Bentley Mulsanne and Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII. The 6.0-litre V12 Bi-turbo Maybach S600 is based on the S-Class but rides on a 132.5-inch wheelbase and measures just less than 215 inches from bumper to bumper. A 7.9-inch increase in wheelbase over the standard S-Class benefits rear-seat passengers, who can recline in standard Executive seats and enjoy a movie on the dual-screen rear seat entertainment system. Offered here is a 2015 S600 Presented in Obsidian Black with exclusive Seashell Grey Nappa leather, that has covered 45,000 miles with a full Mercedes service history. This Maybach has had one previous owner which was Mercedes-Benz UK, hence the vast specification.Always chauffeur driven and fastidiously maintained, it's fitted with the only cost optional extra available; the 'First-Class Cabin Package'. This includes reclining individual rear seats with a centre Business Console, a refrigerated compartment, silver-plated champagne flutes, temperature controlled cup holders, and folding rear tables.The list of equipment is huge, with a Head-Up display, Night View Assist, twin panoramic roofs with transparency control, Wi-Fi, Burmeister 24-speaker 3D sound system, rear seat telephony, ventilated/massaging/dynamic cornering seats, surround parking view with active park assist, TV/DVD and rear entertainment package, chauffeur package, air quality package, and dynamic cruise control, etc.The Maybach S600 is quite simply unrivalled when it comes to rear seat space and luxury, it's truly a First-Class Cabin. The technology throughout all areas of the vehicle aimed at improving the experience of driving and being driven eclipses cars twice the value, all of which makes this Maybach S600 a stunning proposition. Supplied with full Mercedes-Benz service history, V5, and MoT until October 2019 with no advisories.This is an executive jet on four wheels and offers real value at today's guide compared with its original tariff of circa £170,000 before options. Click here for more information

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1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

Lot # 334 (Sale Order: 34 of 67)      

One of only 235 UK right-hand drive 246 GTS Dinos Recent glass-out respray in its original colour of Argento Auteuil Documented and photographed engine rebuild by Foskers in 2008 (£12,842) Supplied with a comprehensive history file, UK V5c and MoT'd until 18th July 2019 The Ferrari Dino was built to honour Alfredo 'Dino' Ferrari who died of muscular dystrophy in 1956. He was the only legitimate son of 'Il Commendatore', and unlike any previous road-going Ferrari, the Dino utilised a V6 engine (Tipo 156) which Alfredo himself had developed and advocated during his lifetime.Enzo Ferrari vehemently answered his critics when he said: "For reasons of mechanical efficiency he finally came to the conclusion that the engine should be a V6 and we accept his decision." The acceptance of this decision resulted in a legacy of motorsport orientated derivatives from Formula One through to various famous sports car racing applications. Following this continued success on the track and in order to homologate Ferrari's 1966 Formula Two campaign, a new line of mid-engined production V6 coupes with Fiat running gear went on sale in 1967 in two-litre form. However, in 1969 a larger 2.4 litre Dino was introduced, named the 246 GT or GTS in the case of the Spider.The voluptuous bodywork, which many people regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. It covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The compact four-cam engine, which delivered 190bhp, was mounted transversely above the five-speed gearbox and just ahead of the rear axle, allowing for both a comfortable cockpit and some usable boot space. Proving a great sales success, production of the Dino 246 finished in 1974 with 2,487 GTs and 1,274 GTS models.We are incredibly pleased to offer this particular, UK-supplied, right-hand drive Ferrari 246 GTS Dino, which was delivered through S.G.M. Garages Ltd of Newcastle Upon Tyne to its first owner at Conforth Developments Ltd, Country Durham on 24th September 1973. As confirmed by a letter from Tony Willis and copies of the original order, chassis #06964 was finished in Argento Auteuil with a black interior. It was also specified with 2 door mirrors, Perspex headlight covers and an electric aerial – features it retains to this day. After two further owners, the car was purchased by John Harris, who was the sound engineer for rock band Queen. Legend has it that the Queen song 'I'm in Love with My Car' was written about him and his attachment to the Dino! After Mr Harris' ownership and in the early 1980s, the car was purchased by a Mr J. Ford who had it completely restored by Rosso Ltd, culminating in a Concours class win in 1982 at a Ferrari Owners Club, Eastington Hall Concours. By 2008, chassis #06964 was owned by a Mr N. Freeman of Gloucestershire who decided the Ferrari could do with a bit of attention and an engine rebuild was top of the list. This was carried out in May 2008 by leading Ferrari specialists, Foskers, who completely removed and dismantled the engine, cleaning, machining and replacing parts where necessary. A detailed invoice for £12,842 and a set of photographs document the work that was carried out. Later that year the suspension and braking system received a full overhaul along with some bodywork repairs generating three further invoices totalling £14,000. Most recently, this stunning 246 GTS was returned to its original colour scheme and Foskers were again chosen to complete the full glass-out respray totalling £18,338 as confirmed by an invoice in the file. A 700-mile round trip to the Le Mans Classic was completed this year in #06964 with the Ferrari performing effortlessly in the searing heat – perhaps the only over-heating was by the driver and his co-pilot! Supplied with a UK V5c, an MoT until 18th July 2019, a Driver's manual, leather wallet and a comprehensive history file, this 246 GTS Dino is now showing 60,482 miles and has to be one of the finest available today. Rarely, do well-documented cars of this quality come to market, and we are proud to offer this beautiful example which is now ready to begin the next chapter of its life. The Le Mans Classic in 2020 perhaps? Click here for more information

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1962 Morris Mini-Cooper

Lot # 335 (Sale Order: 35 of 67)      

Original Mk1 Morris Mini-Cooper bodyshell, stripped and totally rebuiltA+ Block and gearbox bored to 1380cc. Lightened and balanced crank and flywheelPhotographed and documented rebuild to the very highest standardsBuild cost in the region of £45,000. Very little use since completionAbsolutely fabulous in every respectThe Mini-Cooper has been a mainstay of the Motorsport scene around the world for over fifty years. From enthralling battles with much larger competition in period to latter-day giant-killing performances in Historic Touring Cars, the Mini Cooper represented (and still represents) an opportunity to compete at high levels for privateers with cars not far removed from the works entrants, enhanced by a plethora of emerging tuning companies and race/rally parts. Driven by names such as Hopkirk, 'Whizzo' Williams and 'Smokin' John Rhodes, the Mini Cooper firmly cemented its place in motorsport folklore.XFF 780 is as close to a brand new Mini Cooper rally car as you are likely to find. Every part has either been comprehensively restored or replaced with new. The car comes ready to compete in any Historic Endurance Rally Event, such as those run by HERO or HRCR, or simply as an amazing 'café racer' road car. Had the build been carried out commercially, it would have cost in the region of £40,000 + the original MK1 Shell and outsourced paintwork. A full spreadsheet of work and associated costs can be located in the accompanying paperwork folder. This build has been completed, as you can see, to an extremely high standard by a team of trainee motorsport engineers under the supervision of the highly experienced and professional team at 'Project-shop'. All of the funds raised in this sale will be channelled directly into the next project to ensure a further group of young engineers learn how to build and manage classic sports car projects from the ground up. This excellent build includes;Drivetrain;A+ Block and gearbox, bored to 1380cc, lightened and balanced crank and flywheel, new shells, pistons, conrods, push rods and bearings, stage 4 Mini Spares cylinder head, roller rockers, fast road cam. single 45 DCOE Weber carburettor with Airflow filter, RC40 free flow centre exhaust, high capacity water pump and radiator, 13-row oil cooler, programmable 123 Ignition, competition-spec clutch, quick shift gear change.Shell;Original MK1 Morris Mini-Cooper body shell: Completely stripped, sandblasted, rust affected areas repaired/replaced including new: Battery box, A Panels, Front panel, Both front wings, Inner and outer sills both sides. All bodywork prepared and painted in original Surf Blue. Safety Devices roll-cage painted body colour, subframes, fuel tanks etc painted gloss black. Cavity waxed.Interior;Custom made wiring loom, works-style dash with all new dials/clocks, custom seat mounts to fit 6 foot 6 ' driver. Lowered steering column, Corbeau Classic leather seats, 4-point harnesses, fly-off handbrake, fuel and electrics isolators, Branz II rally clocks, navigator lamp, 2 x power sockets, custom heating system, new headlining, front carpet.Subframes and suspensionCompletely rebuilt using all new components including Cooper S front brake discs and servo, Minifin rear drums, braided brake hoses, internally run brake and fuel lines, sump guard, adjustable Hi-Los, GAZ adjustable shock absorbers, original 10" Minilite wheels (5 fully refurbished by Pristine Wheels) all on matching Yokohama A008A tyres.Electrics70 AMP alternator, air horns, rear reverse lamp, race battery, box and storage charger, H4 headlamps, KC High-lite 130W front spot lamps.ExteriorTwin tanks, Aston Martin Caps, Speedwell arches, new grille, bumpers, door seals, window seals.This Mini-Cooper is not an out and out competition car, although it potentially could be quite successful, it's more an amalgamation of all the best components and modifications you could ever wish to find in a specially built Mini and hugely desirable as a result of that. It's admirable that the proceeds of this sale will be used to fund another project designed to enthuse the next generation of racing car engineers and, if they can achieve a similar standard to the team that built XFF 780, they can be justly proud of their efforts. Click here for more information

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1987 Ferrari Testarossa

Lot # 336 (Sale Order: 36 of 67)      

1 of only 438 RHD cars ever built for the UK market and just 17,258 miles An early 'Monodado' car featuring wheels with central locking nut In the classic combination of Rosso Corsa paintwork with Crema leather Supplied with a UK V5c and service history Cambelt service carried out in October 2017 at Ferrari Lancaster ColchesterWhen Ferrari introduced the Testarossa in Paris in 1984, it was regarded as possibly the best car they had ever built but, whilst the design was spectacular, it was not considered to be as sensually beautiful as numerous GT Ferraris of the past. As a complete departure, Pininfarina had designed a modern, aerodynamic and efficient body shape, immediately recognisable by its very distinctive side 'strakes' unlike anything else seen in the post-war period. The name 'Testarossa', literally Redhead, became synonymous with Ferrari sports racing cars in the '50s and '60s and was resurrected at the launch of this new model at the Porte de Versailles in 1984.The Testarossa was the 'poster car' of the 1980's, being perhaps the ultimate automotive status symbol to emerge from the 'greed is good' decade. The Testarossa's imposing size and in-your-face attitude tend to hide the fact that here we have a remarkably user-friendly supercar; mighty performance delivered in a smooth manner by a sweet and free-revving 4.9-litre flat-12 producing 390bhp, endowing the car with a respectable 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph. The Testarossa really does offer a rare package of serious performance, practicality, and reasonable comfort and its confidence-inspiring handling at high speed becomes almost addictive. It even has windows you can actually see out of!Although the design may have seemed to be 'of the moment', the Testarossa proved itself to be a well-built and enduring car, with the passing of time proving Pininfarina's design to be durable, timeless and much echoed in design language for numerous products over the years.The Testarossa was produced between 1984 and 1992, with some 7,177 examples in total, and was Ferrari's most successful model ever - perhaps one of the reasons why it remains comparatively good value for money - but for how long? Remember the UK received just 438 RHD examples….Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive Ferrari Testarossa 'Monodado' which was delivered through Modena and first registered on 20th May 1987. Finished in Rosso Corsa over Crema, this car has been used sparingly by its five former keepers. The service book records the following:Date Mileage DealerJune 1987 1,492 Modena FerrariDecember 1987 3,666 Modena FerrariSmall service post '87 5,672 Modena FerrariOctober 1995 9,446 Carrera SportSeptember 1998 10,850 Hargreaves RacingAugust 1999 11,312 Hargreaves RacingOctober 2001 12,500 Hargreaves RacingOctober 2004 14,504 Rosso CorsaAugust 2012 16,857 Ferrari Lancaster ColchesterJanuary 2015 16,989 Ferrari Lancaster ColchesterFebruary 2016 17,077 Ferrari Lancaster ColchesterOctober 2017 17,188 Ferrari Lancaster ColchesterThe last service in October 2017 included fresh cambelts. The car is accompanied by a UK V5c, its service book, some old MoT Certificates, its tools and jack. This Testarossa has now covered just 17,255 miles and is a great early example of one of the finest supercars from the 1980s. Click here for more information

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1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

Lot # 337 (Sale Order: 37 of 67)      

UK-supplied, right-hand drive, automatic V12 DB7 Vantage Volante with only 42,500 miles Finished in Pentland Green with Olive and Fawn hide and a dark green mohair hood Incredible service history with £17,500 spent in 2016 with marque specialist R.S. Williams Supplied with both keys, service book and owner's wallet, UK V5c and MoT'd until 19/7/19 At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its 6-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades, to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps and re-styled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The 5.9 Litre V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004.Offered here, is a DB7 5.9-litre V12 Vantage Volante automatic, supplied new to its first owner on the 11th September 1999 by Grange Aston Martin. This stunning example is finished in the desirable combination of Pentland Green Metallic with an Olive Fawn leather interior and a dark green mohair hood.The original service book is stamped 18 times, predominantly by the supplying dealer, but also by marque specialists. A whole host of work was completed in 2016 by leading Aston Martin authority R.S. Williams which included: four new tyres, fresh fluid and filters, new F.E.A.D belt, new front brake discs, new right-side catalytic converter and sport exhaust fitted, removing and renewing damaged fuel lines, new ABS sensor, re-fitting of passenger airbag, new ignition coil and boot assembly and so forth…. An invoice included in the file documents the £17,255 spent at the aforementioned specialist to ensure everything on this car was perfect. A new mohair hood was also fitted at this time. In September of this year, the car received its annual service at marque specialist Pugsley & Lewis, by which time it had covered 42,231 miles. During the service, Pugsley and Lewis noted that the underside of the car is incredibly clean and well above average condition, a car that has clearly been loved and used in fair weather. Supplied with a UK V5c, desirable 'V12' cherished registration, MoT until 19th July 2019, both sets of keys, and its original handbooks and service book, this incredibly well-maintained DB7 Vantage Volante is in fine order. It has covered very few miles since its service, and DB7s of this calibre rarely come to market. With the prices of its DB predecessors continuing to rise, this well-cared for DB7 surely ticks all the boxes for any serious car collector. DB4, 5, 6, and soon the DB7 Vantage. It won't be long! Click here for more information

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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Conversion

Lot # 338 (Sale Order: 38 of 67)      

An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive 365 GTB/4 Daytona delivered through H.R Owen in September 1973 Finished in stunning original colours of Verde Pino with tan leather and carpets Most recently recommissioned and repainted by a leading marque specialist Supplied with a UK V5c and MoT tested until 5th April 2019 Two years after Lamborghini debuted the mid-engined Miura in 1966, Ferrari launched its defiantly traditional and determinedly contrasting alternative, the 365 GTB/4. Almost immediately the 365 GTB/4 gained its 'Daytona' moniker as a result of Ferrari's 1-2-3 result in the 1967 24-hour race at the famous Florida circuit.The Daytona's engine and handling certainly didn't undermine its racing nomenclature. The 4.4-litre, 4-cam V12 produced an astonishing 352bhp and, despite its, less than slimline, 1,633 kilos, the Daytona was billed as the fastest road car in the world at the time. Not only was 174mph more than brisk, but, crucially, it was faster than the Miura. The five-speed gearbox was mounted at the rear for a more optimal weight distribution and helped give the Daytona its predictable handling and solid road-holding.Like so many Ferraris of the period, the Daytona's beautiful bodywork was designed by Pininfarina with the car built by Scaglietti. The delicate front was cleanly cut with both pop-up and Plexiglas headlight varieties, the rear slope was suggestively rakish, and a Kamm tail provided further clues that this was a serious motor car. The wheel arch flares, although elegant in proportion, are the only real overt notion that this car has significant pace.We are incredibly pleased to offer this stunning UK-supplied, right-hand drive Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona which was delivered to UK importer Maranello Concessionaires for their dealer H.R. Owen, London and first registered on 19th September 1973. A letter from Ferrari aficionado Tony Willis and copies of the original order confirm chassis #16761 was finished in one of the most striking colour combinations of Verde Pino Metallic with a tan leather (VM3104) and tan carpets throughout. It is believed that this car was converted to Spyder configuration via Maranello Concessionaires in 1987 with additional strengthening and support as per the original cars. In the late 1990s, it received a comprehensive cosmetic restoration and was finished in Rosso Corsa with Tan leather and Nero Daytona inserts in the seats. After some years of hibernation in storage and without use, the car was treated to a comprehensive mechanical recommission and thorough detailing by leading marques specialist, D.K. Engineering. In June 2017, all fluids were refreshed, the carburettors were stripped – pump diaphragm replaced, float heights set and new gaskets fitted, the braking system was checked and bled, engine timing checked, air-conditioning system recharged, and a host of other remedial work. In the early part of 2018, the car was fully stripped and prepared ready to be repainted in its original colour, Verde Pino Metallic, before being fully reassembled. The bumpers were re-chromed and power steering also fitted, making manoeuvring in tight spaces much lighter work. A number of substantial invoices are included in the history file for all the work undertaken during this time. Sitting on a set of gleaming Borranis, this Daytona now looks absolutely sublime and is supplied with a UK V5c and MoT tested until 5th April 2019. With only 122 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Spyders ever produced and now commanding premium prices, #16761 is seemingly great value at today's estimate. Having been driven down a busy high street and seen the reaction, the consignor can confirm you will certainly turn heads and leave people with their jaws on the floor when they see this beautiful Daytona. We are all impressed with beauty, in whatever form it takes, and when it comes to sheet metal, this is about as beautiful as you could ever hope to find. Click here for more information

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1979 Aston Martin V8 Oscar India

Lot # 339 (Sale Order: 39 of 67)      

Impeccably maintained, matching numbers, UK-supplied and showing 24,150 miles on the odometerThe history file contains the Heritage Certificate, build records, and previous ownership historyInvoices amount to some £40,000 since 2002 with recent works by Aston specialists DavronSubtle upgrades include electronic ignition, Vantage exhausts and a new air conditioning unitRestoration works include leather, wood facings, carpets, sills, suspension, brakes, valances and the jacking pointsOffered by a private vendor who has owned a variety of Aston Martins, including a DB6.One could describe the Aston Martin V8 Series 4, often titled 'Oscar India' (October Introduction in phonetics), as "the Mustang that went to Eton". The exterior, particularly the front, may have had a touch of Ford's Mustang about it but the interior was unmistakably Mayfair. The first Aston Martin in decades to combine sumptuous Connolly leather and polished Walnut facings, the interior of the Oscar India, launched in 1978, provided the driver with all of the comforts of the era and the grunt of the legendary Tadek Marek designed V8. Compared to the contemporary exotica on offer from Italy, Aston's V8 would cruise unassumingly, with only the burble and the occasional pop from the twin exhausts on the overrun alluding to the turn of speed available under the discreetly bulging bonnet. Few cars genuinely suit an automatic gearbox but the standard Aston V8 is a car that perfectly mates the 5.3 litre V8 to the Chrysler-derived 3-speed Torqueflite automatic gearbox. Gears change with barely a quiver and the kick-down can be executed without fuss.This, rather special, early V8 Oscar India was finished, according to the copy build sheets, in Blenheim Silver with dark blue leather in 1979 and delivered to a Mr D. H. Britt of Elwell & Brown Ltd of Dudley on the 2nd February 1980. Interestingly the car is fitted with the Aston V540 engine, one of the last variants fitted before the V580 became the standard for the model. On 1st May 1984, the car was sold to businessman Mr Fairhurst and registered to his home address Wingfield Castle, Suffolk. In 1987 Mr Fairhurst moved to the Isle of Man, registering the car there, which may account for the low indicated mileage. It returned to the mainland in 2001 in the care of its third owner a Mr Meade who subsequently arranged for the car to be sold to a Mr Joyce via Goodwood Green Classics Ltd. of London with a mileage of just 15,215. The Aston was restored by Marksdane Restoration Ltd. in 2003 and the colour was changed from the, rather bland, Blenheim Silver to the far more suitable Windsor Blue at that point and there are numerous invoices detailing the work carried out. The car was placed in storage from 2007 to 2013 and was later purchased by Mark Lloyd, the managing director of Marksdanes Restoration Ltd., to be used as his personal car after some recommissioning. When our vendor, an air traffic controller used to precision and order, saw the car he was particularly impressed and bought it from Mr Lloyd in 2014. Our vendor is a true Aston enthusiast and has owned half a dozen examples of the Marque, including a DB6, and undertook a programme of subtle upgrades to enhance the driving experience and preserve the car for future generations including twin Vantage exhausts, Harvey Bailey handling kit, electronic ignition and a new air conditioning unit, that is a great improvement on the rather asthmatic factory unit. The leather interior was refreshed, sound and heat insulation renewed and new boot carpets fitted. Structurally, attention was given to the sills, outriggers and jacking points and the brake servos were overhauled. A full list of works, complete with receipts, is contained in the generous history file.To conclude, we offer this car in a very good 'driver's' condition. Minor blemishes are limited to a little paint bridging at the bottom of the pillars, as is often seen on this model, and the inside corner on the left-hand petrol flap may require future attention. These blemishes are acknowledged by the vendor as only being rectified by a bare metal re-spray, an undertaking that is really not necessary for the foreseeable future and otherwise the coachwork and paint finish presents wonderfully.Offered to auction freshly MoTd, which it flew through naturally, with the delightfully low mileage of 24,150 miles. Click here for more information

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2002 Renault Clio V6

Lot # 340 (Sale Order: 40 of 67)      

The Clio V6 Phase 1. 227 bhp (230 PS), 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, top speed 146 mphFinished in Iceberg Silver Metallic over Renault Sport half-leather, half-suede Sports seatsJust 50,172 miles from new and original service book showing 9 stampsMost recent service in August '17 included a new cambelt and a water pump Supplied with an MoT, a UK V5c, and its book pack The Clio V6 was in many ways the spiritual successor to the mid-engined 5 Turbo - a true motorsport homologation special of the 1980s. Taking inspiration from the 5 Turbo, Renault created an equally wide-hipped, mid-engined, 'baby supercar' in the Clio V6. Launched in 2001, the Clio V6 Phase 1 was broadly based on the Renault Clio Mk ll, but the V6 variant actually shares very little with its standard counterpart. Utilising a tweaked version of the proven and unstressed 3.0-litre V6 24V unit from the Laguna saloon in place of the rear seats, the Clio V6 Phase 1 had access to 227 bhp (230 PS) which was enough to propel it from 0-60 mph in just 6.2 seconds, with a top speed of 146 mph. Certainly not for the faint-hearted, these rear-wheel drive cars were built in genuinely limited numbers and driven by true enthusiasts of the day.This right-hand drive, UK-supplied car (number 470 of 1,513) was originally sold through D.S Dalgleish & Son Renault in October 2002 finished in Iceberg Silver and sporting a half leather/half suede interior with Blue carpets. The service book and pile of invoices that accompany the car detail its seven visits to a Renault main dealer as supported by a raft of invoices, whilst the latest service was completed at Dryclough Lane Garage in August 2017 when the car also benefitted from a new cambelt and water pump. In beautiful overall condition, this Clio V6 is supplied with a UK V5c, an MoT until 4th October 2019, its original book pack, a folder full of invoices, and an odometer showing just 50,172 miles.Classic car history often suggests that it's the early cars that end up being the most sought-after and this Phase 1, the essence of modern mid-engined motoring 18 years ago, will no doubt be a classic in the future. Click here for more information

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1985 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo SE 'Flat Nose'

Lot # 341 (Sale Order: 41 of 67)      

The first example delivered to the UK, utilised as the factory press car Number of superb factory options, confirmed by Porsche GBFinished in its original colour of Silver Metallic and special order full 'Can-Can Red' leather interiorFitted with extremely rare Recaro Ideal 'C' seatsFully documented ownership history; just 34,000 miles; enviable service/maintenance history An exciting opportunity for any lover of the Porsche marqueAt the 1973 Paris motor show, Porsche unveiled a prototype turbocharged 911, the 'Type 930'. By utilising a Kuhnle, Kopp and Kausch (KKK) turbocharger, the 930 was the most powerful production Porsche thus far and, suddenly, the 911 was a supercar.The production-ready 911 Turbo was shown at the Paris show in autumn 1974 and, not surprisingly in an era when turbocharging was seen as rather exotic, it captivated the world's motoring press. Rightly, it was billed as a supremely fast and luxurious flagship model, combining ballistic performance and head-turning looks with air conditioning, electric windows and other creature comforts. Anyone who followed the 'World Championship of Makes' will remember their surprise at the shape of the new 935 when it first appeared at Mugello in March 1976. Subsequently, these 'Flat Nose' 935s and 936s (in Group 6) were to prove very competitive in the hands of Ickx, Mass and Stommelen and during the next two seasons managed four victories in eight World Championship races and a triumph at Le Mans in each year. However, Porsche began to worry that all these high-profile victories by the works Flat Nose cars - most famously the 'Moby Dick' 935 - might alienate the vast number of private clients who were investing their own money in conventionally shaped competition 911s, hence decided to restrict their efforts for 1978 to an entry at Le Mans. However, the distinctive look of the Flat Nose or 'Flachbau' (literally translated as Low Build) struck a chord in the minds of their road car customers. This demand was initially catered for by 'Kremer Racing' who offered a conversion but subsequently this service was taken up by the factory's own Customer Department to special order (Sunderwunschen) from 1981, becoming an official option only in 1986. The front wings were steel, incorporating cooling vents and pop-up headlamps while the rears had extra cooling intakes. There were different sills and along with the body modifications came an even more luxurious interior. The SE 'Flatnose' was a fully bespoke, hand-built option for the 1980's Porsche buyer and was over twice as expensive as a standard 930 Turbo when newThe car presented here is a 1985 Porsche 911 (930) SE Flat Nose and was first registered on 11th November 1985 to Porsche GB Ltd. on the famous '911 HUL' number-plate. The 1st of just 50, right-hand drive factory 'Flat Nose' models, this example was the Porsche GB press car for many months and featured in numerous publications such as 'Car' Magazine in January 1986. It has covered just 34,241 (verifiable) miles. Finished in its original colour of Silver Metallic, this example was not only the first delivered to the UK, but featured a number of superb factory options, including the extremely rare Recaro Ideal 'C' seats, special-order full Can-Can Red leather interior, a full engine conversion with 330bhp, and a modified front spoiler and oil cooler, with all of these specifications confirmed by Porsche GB.The car was purchased by its previous (and fourth) owner over 16 years ago in April 1999 at 12,200 miles, and boasts a fully documented service history from new, substantiating the mileage and demonstrating that this example has been cared for by knowledgeable Porsche experts such as Bob Watson Engineering, Steve Bull, Porsche GB Reading and Stratstone of Wilmslow. In April 2015 a comprehensive service and check were carried out, plus an A/C service, and a new clutch, new front discs and pads, starter motor, alternator, ignition box, battery and 4 'Continental Sport' tyres, all within the last few thousand miles or so. The current owner is a true classic car enthusiast, ensuring regular maintenance/servicing over the last few years (including a Turbo rebuild), all completed by a Porsche Centre (and their accredited specialists), but circumstances dictate that his Flat Nose must now be sold. Supplied with its original stamped service books, manuals, wallet, a comprehensive invoice file since 1999, and a number of previous MoT Certificates, we welcome any inspection. This very special car is a blue-chip icon of its era and represents an exciting opportunity for any lover of the Porsche marque. Offered with the original tool-roll, tyre inflation kit, factory stickers, National Panasonic CQ873 stereo, jack, unused spare wheel, and factory wax f Click here for more information

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1967 Ford Mustang 390GT 'Bullitt' Homage

Lot # 342 (Sale Order: 42 of 67)      

15-year restoration and $150,000 of invoices excluding labour575 bhp 410 ci balanced Windsor engine Ford Racing TKO 600 5-Speed manual Front and rear coil over suspension Rack and pinion steeringFinished with a two-stage PPG Urethane paint in Dark Highland GreenAn engineering masterpiece underneath Whenever filmmakers tried to create an exciting car chase action scene, they were hampered by technical limitations like rear-screen projectors that took you out of the scene at the crucial moment. But then 'Bullitt' was released in 1968 with the most realistic depiction of a car chase movie-goers had ever seen. Bullitt essentially did for movie car chases what Star Wars did for science fiction films. That's because, unlike other movies at the time, the stunt driving was all real. There were no cheap rear-screen projections used for the close-up shots of the actors, and none of the scenes were sped up in post-production to heighten the sense of speed. They didn't need to be, because those cars really were barreling through the streets of San Francisco at over 110 mph.There was a sense of danger unlike any movie chase before it as the two muscle cars weaved through traffic and jumped over the hills of San Francisco, while the camera literally put you in the driving seat. The soundtrack is glorious, too - and we don't mean the music soundtrack. Not a word of dialogue is spoken during the 11-minute long sequence. Apart from the scene setting jazz score that does a great job of building tension before the chase erupts in a cloud of tire smoke, there's no music either, allowing you to appreciate the sound of two thunderous V8 muscle cars and their screaming tortured tyres battling it out. Bullitt set the standard for all movie car chases to follow, making it the most iconic and influential chase scene of all time despite the last twenty years of CGI, mainly because it's real and you can go to San Francisco and wonder 'how in the hell did they do that'.Many enthusiasts have dreamed of owning a Mustang just like Steve McQueen's in the movie and worldwide a good number have sourced a '67 or '68, 390GT Fastback Mustang, painted it Highland Green, popped on some Torque-Thrust wheels, and have had a lot of fun.One such young man was Bradley Hunt who, with his brother Jack L Hunt III, are the third generation of the family to run Jack L Hunt Automotive-Sales-Service in San Rafael, California, a large car sales, service and restoration business that had been started by 'Granpappy' back in 1927. He decided it would be fun to create a Bullitt 'homage' and set about the task around 16 years ago and the result is here.This specific car is an original 1967, C-Code, 1967 San Jose produced, 390GT fastback Mustang that has been subject to a long-term, bare metal rotisserie restoration. Preparation of the shell took an age but the benefit of the rotisserie is that it's possible to achieve the same level of finish underneath as on top. When ready, it was finished with a two-stage PPG Urethane paint in Dark Highland Green.Power is delivered by a balanced and blueprinted, 410 ci Windsor 'stroker' with a nett 575hp and 550 ft-lbs of torque mated to a 5-speed Ford Racing TKO gearbox which is rated to 600hp and 600 lbs torque. A Fab-9 posi-trac 9" Ford 3.9-1 differential does a good job of transferring that prodigious output cleanly to the 17" American Racing Wheels 'Torque-Thrust D with custom offset', which are absolutely the right wheels for a modified '67 Mustang.To keep the car going in the right direction, be it sideways or straight, front and rear coil-over suspension has been engineered and rack and pinion steering installed using Total Control Products.Uprated front and rear disc brakes with 6-pot calipers and a 'Willwood 'master cylinder with piggyback proportioning valves and steel brake hoses deal with the retardation and, we understand, cope well with the large (occasionally very large) numbers involved.Any inspection underneath will reveal, not only the cleanest, shiniest set of mechanicals you have ever seen on a used car but some serious engineering solutions to steering, braking and geometry. Whoever built this car knew what they were doingCustom leather sports seats, a Shelby roll-bar, and Auto Motor Sport-Comp gauges finish the interior to an excellent standard.Full build details can be found in the history file along with an invoice for in excess of $150,000 for parts and components alone without a charge for labour, a frightening prospect considering the whole project took a reported 15 years. Supplied with a NOVA number and a valid MoT, this engineering masterpiece is ready for UK registration.Whether this was supposed to be an inch-perfect recreation of McQueen's film car or a superb homage to the Bullitt car using m Click here for more information

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2003 Aston Martin Vanquish

Lot # 343 (Sale Order: 43 of 67)      

Fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 producing 460 BHPUK-supplied, right-hand drive first registered on 1st March 2003Finished in Tungsten Silver with a Dark Grey and Light Grey leather interiorSupplied with a UK V5c, handbook and service records - MoT tested until 16th April '19 Unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, the Ian Callum-designed Vanquish was an instant sales success and the fact that it was James Bond's transport of choice only added to the appeal. Featuring a 6.0-litre V12 generating nearly 450bhp mated to a six-speed paddle shift gearbox, the car sat proudly at the top of Aston's range throughout its seven years of production. Aston Martin's position as the ultimate makers of British sports cars continues, bolstered by the muscular Vanquish, and when sprinkled with a little magic from the James Bond- 'Die Another Day' connection, the image was complete.This Aston Martin Vanquish V12 is a 2+2 model, supplied new in the UK to its first owner on 1st March 2003. Finished in Tungsten Silver with a dark and light grey interior, the car features such options as red brake callipers, satellite navigation, rear parking sensors, 'Powerfold' exterior mirrors, and a telephone-integral system. The driver's manual and service records are contained in the Owner's File showing that, after its PDI, the car has been serviced by a main dealer 6 times, the most recent of which was completed on May 2018 at 29,056 miles by Aston Martin Nottingham. A host of invoices are included in the history file as is the UK V5c and the car is MoT tested until 16th April 2019.Now showing just 29,129 miles on the odometer, this striking Vanquish will ensure that you stand out from the crowd in an appreciating contemporary classic. Click here for more information

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1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda

Lot # 344 (Sale Order: 44 of 67)      

UK-supplied, RHD Pagoda showing just 71,000 miles with complete historyMatching numbers, two owners from new, the second from 1974, a true time capsuleSubstantial history folder with service booklet showing 18 services at a main agentLow ownership, classic colours, original and correct, a rare opportunity The second generation of the SL series began with the 230 of 1963. Designed by Paul Bracq, its wonderfully crisp styling clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension, power assisted disc/drum brakes, recirculating ball steering and a 2306cc straight-six engine producing 150bhp and 145 lbs-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed manual or automatic transmission. The car was an international hit for Mercedes-Benz throughout the 1960s and has remained hugely popular amongst film stars, musicians and enthusiasts ever since.The 230 SL Pagoda we have on offer here is perfectly honest and original, just the way we enthusiasts love to see them, full of character and a charm that no restoration can ever replicate. It's a UK, right-hand drive car finished in Silver Grey Metallic, fitted with an automatic gearbox, and first registered on the 1st of August 1966. The original service booklet shows the first three services were carried out by the supplying Mercedes-Benz Dealership, Croft & Blackburn, in Ripon. Care of the car was then be transferred to Charles Sidney Mercedes-Benz, Bradford, for the next 14 services, the latest showing a mileage of 57,140. A Bill of Sale included in the history folder shows this 230SL became the property of its second owner on the 18th of June 1974. After the 18th main dealer service, the second keeper decided he would personally keep up the maintenance schedule with all work documented including dates and mileage. The substantial history folder includes MoT Certificates from 1975 to 2012 leaving, in our opinion, no reason to discount the mileage showing on the speedometer. This history folder also includes Tax Discs from 1975 onwards, the original Mercedes-Benz build-sheet, the original logbook, and the original book pack including the service booklet. Also accompanying the car in this sale will be its original tool kit and spare keys with the original key-fob.Please note; the following works have been undertaken by the vendor to prepare this vehicle for the sale. Recently issued MoT with no advisories as of 24/09/18.Reconditioned radiator and header tankReconditioned front brake callipers with new padsReconditioned rear brakes including new wheel cylinders, new brake shoes etcOil & filter change. Fuel filter replacement. Automatic transmission fluid changedNew battery. Five new tyresFull vehicle check and fresh MoTOn test, this wonderfully well-preserved car is said to drive perfectly, as you would expect from such a well looked after example. The chrome is excellent, and the interior appears to be in good order with the original headlining, dashboard and 'Tex' seats also presenting well. Having been dry-stored for the last four years the car is to be presented for sale recommissioned with a fresh MoT Certificate. Rarely do Pagodas, UK-supplied, RHD, very low ownership and with such a fantastic history folder come to market, an opportunity surely not to be missed. "In all the years I have been driving, I cannot remember ever driving a car that I would have liked to own more ". (Sir Stirling Moss in a letter to the racing director Alfred Neubauer.) Click here for more information

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1990 Lister Le Mans Mk III Convertible

Lot # 345 (Sale Order: 45 of 67)      


• A lot of its life in private collections consequently only 15,000 miles from new
• 7.0 litres of extensively developed V12 producing a staggering 604bhp
• One of only five 'Le Mans' convertibles produced in 1990
• Finished in Rolls-Royce Royal Blue metallic with a blue-piped, magnolia leather interior
• Cost new was a staggering £167,000, five times the price of the donor XJ-S!
Lister is one of the most renowned names in sports car racing history, the Lister-Jaguar, designed by Brian Lister, sweeping all before it during its first full racing season in 1957. Then, in recent years, cars bearing the Lister name have been a major force in GT Racing worldwide. From the early 1980s, the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars, after an agreement first with BLE Automotive and then WP Automotive resulted in a number of highly modified XJ-S models marketed as Lister-Jaguars. The famous Lister Jaguar connection made its commercial reappearance in 1986. Approximately 90 tuned Jaguar XJS 'Le Mans' were produced the emphasis being very much on 'supercar' performance. For those who felt the standard V12 Jaguar engine a bit insipid, Lister added a comprehensive tuning package. The fuel injection was modified with four additional injectors and throttle bodies. The engine management system was tweaked, the heads gas-flowed with larger valves, and to handle the power the crankshaft was nitrided, whilst Cosworth con-rods carried specially forged pistons. New bearings and a modified oil system were also deemed necessary in order to reliably deliver the 604bhp that it could now produce. Clearly, the suspension and braking were going to need some attention, and this they duly got. The car was made to look the part too, with a full body kit and superb Lister Recaro leather interior.
This Lister Jaguar is one of only five 'Le Mans' dropheads that were manufactured in 1990 using brand new XJ-S Convertibles as the basis. The car is powered by a Lister-converted 7.0-litre V12 engine, and its 604bhp is transmitted through a Ferrari clutch and a five-speed manual transmission to oversize (335x30x18) Goodyear F1 tyres. Almost certainly the most powerful British passenger car at the time of its construction, the Lister cost a staggering £167,000 when new, getting on for five times the price of the donor XJ-S!
The car offered here was registered initially as the company demonstrator until 1994, then sold to a Mr P. Miles who kept it for two years and then part-exchanged it back to Lister in 1996. It was then sold to a Mr S. Raven who continued to have the car maintained up to 1998 by Listers. It was subsequently sold in 2000 to the Heritage Attractions private collection, who kept it until 2009. With two further private owners between 2009 and 2013, it then became part of 'The Private Collection' in 2013.
Having spent more than half of its life in private collections, this Lister has only covered some 15,000 miles, is in excellent condition, and drives superbly. It has recently benefited from a service in April 2018 and £4,300 has been invested in new alloy wheels, a full exhaust system, and a fresh set of belts. Finished in Rolls-Royce Royal Blue metallic with a blue-piped, magnolia leather interior, this is a rare 'supercar' from the early 1990s, with a pedigree back to Jaguar's glory days of the fifties and sixties. Its physical presence could not be more evocative, a 'Bare-Knuckle Boxer in a Gentleman's Overcoat', the proverbial 'Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove'.
Supplied with an extensive history, past MoTs and a current one until April 2019 (with no advisories), this dramatic car will reward any inspection.
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2009 Ford Focus RS

Lot # 346 (Sale Order: 46 of 67)      

Brand new from 'Burns Garages in Cheshire on 23rd April 2009. First Focus RS available in the North/MidlandsTwo totally fastidious owners and only 9,491 miles. Completely unmolested2.5-litre, 5-cylinder Turbo, 301bhp, 324lb/ ft, 2-wheel-drive, 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and 160mphFinished in Frozen White with a showroom-standard interior with RS Grey/Blue RecarosFull Ford service history. Five Service stamps. Factory protection film still on the sills.Original stereo with all codes and paperwork.Original 'Purchase Invoice' and 'Sales Receipts' in the extensive History File The second generation Focus RS is the Focus that Ford originally claimed they would never build – a limited run 300bhp, 'super-hatch'. But we're delighted they did, and make no apology for being enthusiastic about this remarkable little car with its huge twin-blade spoiler at the back, aggressive body kit, and ballistic performance from the turbocharged 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine. Only 11,500 examples were built in a production run that lasted a little over three years, with just 4,000 finding homes in the UK.The RS may not have had four-wheel drive, but a combination of Ford's trick Revo-Knuckle front suspension, a Quaife limited-slip diff, and well-judged ESP did a great job of putting the power down and managing the torque-steer while still providing plenty of involvement. The chassis was stiffened by about 30% and bigger drive shafts, a wider track, lower ride height, and a faster steering rack translated into remarkably civilised road manners. With 301bhp and a massive 324lbs ft available, the RS could hit 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds and topped 160mph, all accompanied by a distinctive five-cylinder warble, plenty of turbo chatter, and even the occasional pop and bang from the exhausts. And when you weren't on a charge, the RS was a polite and practical hatchback capable of returning 25-30mpg, easy to park, offered plenty of boot space, and was reasonably quiet at a constant speed. However, with its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, the RS leaves you in no doubt about its intentions.This 2009 Focus RS Mk 2 is finished in seriously cool Frozen White and is in simply immaculate condition. It was purchased new by its original owner, a Ford enthusiast, from Burns Garages Ltd, in Cheshire on 23rd April 2009 and, we understand, was the 1st Focus RS available in the North / Midlands at the time. It was specified from new with Continental Contact Sport 3' Tyres, the 6-speed manual gearbox, Sony DAB Radio and 8 speakers, a heated windscreen, and auto-levelling Xenon headlights with jet wash. The interior is finished in Ford Grey and Blue cloth and the Recaros appear unmarked, as do the carpets, in fact the whole of the interior is virtually in 'showroom' condition.The car has been maintained to 'Original Standard Ford Specification' by Burns Garages with five Service Stamps, the most recent being recorded at 9,004 miles. The current indicated mileage is around 9,500. All the electronics function as Ford intended and the stereo codes and paperwork are present in the original handbook wallet. The car's original Purchase Invoice and 'Sales Receipt' are contained in the comprehensive History File alongside previous MoTs and service invoices.This is a comparatively new vehicle for a classic car auction house but the demand for sporting Fords, no matter what vintage, seems to continue unabated, and with this impressively low mileage and history of care, be sure not to miss out on this really superb example. Click here for more information

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2000 BMW Z3M Coupe

Lot # 347 (Sale Order: 47 of 67)      

A UK-supplied, right-hand drive, S50-engined car (E36 M3 321bhp) Finished in Estoril Blue Metallic with an Estoril Blue and Black Nappa interior Well serviced and maintained throughout. One previous owner and just over 64,000 miles Supplied with a UK V5c and MoT tested until July '19 Very much an oddball and all the better for it, the Z3 M Coupe follows no model lineage and wasn't replaced when production ceased, but what a wonderful hiccup in the corporate product line this car was. The M Coupé housed the fabulous straight six engine from the M3 in a smaller body based upon the two-seat Z3. There were three distinct iterations of the Z3M Coupe made for the UK market over the model's short life. Until April 1999 the car was referred to as the S50 pre-facelift, between April '99 and 2001 it's known as the S50 post-facelift, and the rarest of the three was built between 2001 and 2002 and is known as the S54 facelift car.The main distinguishing feature is the engine used. The S50 engined car (321 bhp) was built between 1998 and 2001 using motive power from the E36 M3 and the later S54 engined model (325bhp) was manufactured between 2001 and 2002 and adopted the power unit from the E46 M3. Apart from the engine, the main differences between models are the drive by wire throttle, DSC system, and externally, shadow chrome wheels.Offered here is a, 2000 year, UK, right-hand drive, S50-engined Z3M Coupe which was first registered to BMW Cooper Ipswich in March of that year, before being purchased by its only private owner in April 2000. Finished in Estoril Blue with a two-tone blue/black interior the specification includes; Sports seats, air conditioning, M-Sport steering wheel, diff lock and a heated door mirror & driver's lock. Incredibly, this car has seen the workshops of BMW main dealers no less than 9 times, as recorded in the service book, with a final service completed by a specialist in July of this year. Accompanied by a raft of invoices, a UK V5c and an MoT until 23rd July 2019, this car has now covered 64,151 miles, is fast becoming a future classic, and would make a shrewd purchase now while they are still available in this condition. . Click here for more information

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1956 Land Rover Series I

Lot # 348 (Sale Order: 48 of 67)      

An 88" Land Rover Series I first registered in November 1956The recipient of a full refurbishment and finished in Bronze Green with Exmoor Green seatingFitted with a more modern TDi engine, but sold with a period correct petrol engine and gearbox in need of full refurbishmentSupplied with a UK V5c and a new canvas topThe original Land Rover Series I was designed by Maurice Wilks and launched by the Rover Company of Solihull on 30th April 1948. It had an 80-inch wheelbase and a sturdy box section ladder-frame chassis. The open back with 3 seats in the front design was heavily influenced by the American World War Two Willys Jeep. The Land Rover quickly became popular with both the army and the farming fraternity (not least because it had a 'power take-off' or PTO as standard). The wheelbase was extended to 86 inches in 1955 to give the vehicle more stability and greater load capacity. A canvas top also became a practical addition. The strong, reliable 2.0-litre petrol engine was standard until 1957 when, with the introduction of the Series II model, a diesel engine was offered as an alternative.This right-hand drive Land Rover Series I 88” was first registered in the UK on 26th November 1956. Having been the recipient of a full refurbishment some years ago, this 'Landy' is finished in the classic colour combination of Deep Bronze Green with body coloured wheels and a new Khaki canvas rear top. The interior has been refinished in new Exmoor Green Square-style seating and the vehicle has been upgraded to a more modern TDi engine making it more efficient and driveable. An age-related petrol engine and gearbox (in need of a full rebuild) accompany the sale, should one wish to return this Series I back to its roots, and it will need to be collected by the buyer after the auction from the vendor. Supplied with a UK V5c and a folder of invoices, this Series I 88” is now in fine condition and ready to roam its natural habitat in the countryside - the perfect companion for those summer evening jaunts to your local! Click here for more information

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2015 Volkswagen XL1

Lot # 349 (Sale Order: 49 of 67)      

Two-seat, limited production. 800cc diesel-powered, plug-in hybridMade from carbon fibre reinforced polymer and weighs just 795kgSuper-aerodynamic. Only needs 8bhp to achieve a steady 62mph and 313mpgOne of only 200 built worldwide, one owner, less than 100 miles from newLeft-hand drive. Finished in Oryx White Pearl. Just serviced by Volkswagen UK Revealed at the Qatar Motor Show in 2011, the VW XL1 not only looks amazingly futuristic but also features a whole raft of pioneering construction and drivetrain technology. Power comes from a meagre 800cc TDI two-cylinder common rail diesel engine which develops just 48bhp. It's linked to an electric motor producing a further 27bhp, resulting in a far more respectable 75bhp when working together. Bearing in mind the kerb weight is just 795kg, that's adequate to scoot it along quite nicely we presume as you go through the 7-speed DSG gearbox fitted to the car. It will even run just on the electric motor with zero emissions - and in this mode it has a range of 50km (31 miles). That's more than enough to get you to your local supermarket for the weekly shop.The XL1's suitably streamlined body is equally innovative. It's made from Volkswagen's patented carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) which is constructed using a process called resin transfer moulding (RTM). Elsewhere, magnesium wheels, ceramic brake discs and the use of aluminium for the dampers, steering and brake callipers help shave off that all important weight. In fact, just 23.2% of the car is made out of either steel or iron. Meanwhile, friction optimised wheel bearings and driveshafts, as well as special low-rolling resistance Michelin tyres, contribute to the low energy consumption and this technologically advanced masterpiece was made at VW's Osnabruck factory. Fundamentally, the XL1 is a two-seater with gullwing doors and shrouded rear wheels being the key design features helping to keep the drag efficient to a minimum. That's not to mention the natty use of small cameras (e-mirrors) instead of traditional wing mirrors to tell the driver what's going on outside. Remember Audi being boastful of its ground-breaking 100 model's 0.30 drag coefficient back in the early 1980s? Well, the VW XL1 virtually halves that with its figure of 0.186, making it the world's most aerodynamic road-going production car to date. This example is a one-owner car that has never been sold outside of the dealer network and is still registered to Volkswagen UK. With just 79 miles delivery mileage on the clock, it's just had a service completed by Volkswagen UK based on a time interval rather than mileage. Having always been transported, rather than driven this surely must be the lowest mileage and near to new example available on the market today. Click here for more information

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1960 Facel Vega HK500

Lot # 350 (Sale Order: 50 of 67)      

The legendary Facel Vega HK500. An outstanding combination of alluring styling and a roaring Chrysler V-8Very rare, right-hand drive, manual, 35,000 miles and now fitted with power steeringTubular frame with independent front suspension, live rear axle and over 390bhp from the 6.2-litre V8Owned by our private vendor since 2009 forming part of his eclectic collectionThree previous owners and a full mechanical rebuild by Facel specialists, Hans Ruhe in the NetherlandsTo quote from the 1957 brochure "For the Few Who Own the Finest" Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) originally specialised in the production of aircraft materials before the outbreak of war in 1939. After World War II, Facel distributed car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France. It would not be until 1954 that Facel began to manufacture its own vehicle, the Facel Vega FV, which was unveiled at the Paris Salon in 1954. Crippling legislation immediately after the war made it virtually impossible for luxurious cars to be manufactured in France, but despite this, Jean Daninos was passionate about reigniting the romance of lavishly glamorous French motoring.With no post-war European power unit available that would suitably complement the magnificent luxurious interior and exterior of his new creation, Daninos turned to the 276 cubic inches (4.5-litre) De Soto Firedome V-8. This was a dependable engine, with a 7.5:1 compression ratio and pushrod-operated overhead valves, pushing out 170 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and capable of propelling this imposing piece of French architecture to a top speed of 130mph. Despite the staggering $7,000 asking price at launch, buyers were still flocking to take ownership of Daninos beautiful creation.Later developments saw the introduction, in 1956, of the Facel Vega FVS, further evolving into the all-new HK500 in 1959. The chosen engine to power the next chapter in Facel history was the most famous of them all, the 383 cubic inch V-8, which produced a thundering 360bhp and a claimed top speed of 147mph. Through this outstanding combination of alluring styling and significant power, the Facel Vega HK500 legend was born.The media were hugely excited with Facel's latest sports coupé. A 'Mechanix Illustrated' magazine tester, Tom McCahill, said the HK500 was, "Sexier than the Place Pigalle and throatier than a Russian basso; A sporting piece of equipment that looks like money, which is exactly what it costs ($9,795 new). A car to be appreciated as a remarkable and wonderfully satisfying road companion". Adored for its charm and style, the Facel Vega HK500 captivated the hearts of the masses, with numerous celebrities such as Dean Martin and Ava Gardner taking ownership of this pinnacle of French elegance. Drawn by Jean Daninos himself, the Facel Vega seamlessly incorporates American styling with French glamour.Mechanically, the HK500 was very similar to its predecessors. The chassis was designed by Lance Macklin, a tubular frame featuring independent front suspension coils and wishbones; whilst at the rear, a live axle is held in place by longitudinal semi-elliptic springs. With over 390bhp available from the roaring Chrysler V-8, the HK500 was one of the fastest cars of its day.This HK500 is a very special car indeed. '#HKBD1' is an early right-hand drive fitted with the desirable manual gearbox and is finished in White with a red leather interior. The odometer is showing just over 35,000 miles, which looking at the previous MoTs in the accompanying history file could well be accurate. Our vendor has owned this car since 2009, forming part of his significant private collection, and only three owners have had the chance to enjoy this magnificent Voiture before him. Prior to our vendor's ownership, marque specialist Hans Ruhe (Amicale Facel Holland) oversaw a mechanical rebuild of the car and there are invoices in the accompanying history file detailing this. More recently, our vendor has entrusted GTC Engineering in Silverstone to look after the Facel's various needs and the decision was taken under his ownership to fit power steering to enhance the driving experience. It doesn't look like the car has ever been fully restored as such, just lovingly cared for over the years. Our vendor has thoroughly enjoyed his time with 'HKBD1', especially attending events such as the 2010 Goodwood Revival in which this he took the Facel to be showcased as part of the 'Great Touring Greats' category, but the time has now come for someone else to enjoy this sensational automobile. A previous sales sheet in the accompanying history file states that the 6.2 V8 four-barrel carburettor Chrysler 'Wedge' engine in this model produced 390bhp at 5,000 rpm and a top speed of 147mph. No won Click here for more information

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