Historics 8th July Classic Car Auction Preview

The temperature was 36C today as I checked out the 136 lots in Historics Summer Sale at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge.

Lots list, photos and comments follow. Clicking on the blue lot numbers gets you to the full catalogue entry.

 

Lot 101 1968 Lambretta Mink Prototype

Lot 102 1970 Lambretta GP200  

Lot 103 1977 Honda Trials TL125

Lot 104 1976 Norton Commando 850 Mk.III

Lot 105 1993 Ducati 851 SP3

 

Lot 106 2017 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Not a real one. A very sophisticated child’s car with a front mounted 110cc four-stroke engine and a three-speed dog clutch transmission. Adjustable pedals mean anyone can drive it from a 10-year-old child to a tall adult. Estimated at £10,000 to £14,000.  

Lot 107 1977 Triumph Spitfire (1500cc)

Lot 108 2002 Renault Avantime Privilege

Lot 109 1985 Porsche 924S

Lot 110 1969 MG Midget 

Lot 111 1975 Jensen GT

Lot 112 2002 Renault Avantime Privilege

Lot 113 1972 Land Rover 90 Series II Soft-top

Lot 114 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible

Lot 115 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

Lot 116 1970 Fiat Abarth 595S Recreation

One of two in the sale, this one fitted with a 595cc FIAT 126 engine, period wide steel wheels and lots of Abarth addenda. Estimated at £10,000 to £14,000.

Lot 117 1955 Studebaker Commander

This very interesting car lost the stunning Raymond Lowey twin grille look of the 1953-54 models and is a ‘post’ saloon rather than a coupe. But it’s in nice shape, couldn’t find any rust, and under the hood sits a 1994 Ford V8 engine with 5-speed manual transmission. ‘No Reserve’, which means estimated at below £10,000.

Lot 118 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint

A beautiful RHD car in nice, apparently rust-free condition. Only two owners and a comprehensive history file to back up its 72,99 miles recorded. Estimated at £18,000 to £24,000.

Lot 119 1971 BMW 1800 Saloon

Lot 120 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Lot 121 1963 Triumph TR4 

Lot 122 1970 MG BGT

Lot 123 1974 Jeep CJ5

Lot 124 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 E

Lot 125 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5

Lot 126 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I FHC

Lot 127 1991 Jaguar XJS Coupé  

Lot 128 1984 Mini Mayfair Convertible

Lot 129 1972 Lancia Fulvia 1600 Sport by Zagato

Lot 130 1939 Buick Straight-8 Fireball Special

Vies with the 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 for best condition for an old car in the auction. £50,000 restoration. Absolutely stunning. You only have to open or close the doors to appreciate the quality. Column shift manual transmission. Apparently “drives like new”. Estimated at £21,000 to £27,000.

Lot 131 1982 Land Rover Series III 88 Country 

Lot 132 1974 Triumph Stag 

Lot 133 2004 Aston Martin DB9

Lot 134 1994 Bentley Continental R

Lot 135 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 

Lot 136 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 Elegance 

Lot 137 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

Lot 138 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8

Lot 139 1973 BMW E9 CSi 

Lot 140 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

The 1969 RS/SS is the Camaro to have. 396c ‘big block’ engine. Four on the floor. Body coloured steel wheels, like a ‘Copo’ Camaro. Estimated at £55,000 to £65,000.

Lot 141 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 

Awesome, genuine 428ci Cobra Jet powered Shelby GT500. Twin four barrel carbs. These make huge money in the USA, and this one is estimated at £170,000 to£200,000.

Lot 142 1989 Bentley Turbo R

Lot 143 1952 Austin A90 Atlantic

Lot 144 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I 

Lot 145 1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Touring Saloon 

An outstanding car. The fastidious owner spent £45,000on a rebuild of its 3,669cc six cylinder overhead valve engine. You are unlikely to find a better 20/25. Estimated at £48,000 to £56,000.

Lot 146 1934 Bentley 3½ litre Open Tourer 

Featured in Historics previous sale, but unsold, this is a truly beautiful 3.5 litre Bentley with a one-off body specially commissioned by a Mr J.E.W. Sparrowhawk. Estimated at £100,000 to £140,000.

Lot 147 1963 Triumph Spitfire 4

Lot 148 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Lot 149 1979 Bentley T2

Lot 150 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible  

Lot 151 1992 BMW 850i

Lot 152 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster

Lot 153 1970 Porsche 911 RS/ST Recreation

Lot 154 1966 Jaguar Mk. II Saloon  

Lot 155 1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto 

Lot 156 1972 Fiat Abarth 595 EsseEsse Tribute

Lot 157 1986 Porsche 911 Targa

Lot 158 2013 Land Rover Defender 90 Custom 

Lot 159 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster

Lot 160 1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint

Lot 161 1973 Aston Martin Vantage

Lot 162 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Targa

Lot 163 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche 

Lot 164 1933 Armstrong Siddeley 12-6 Saloon

Lot 165 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Lot 166 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I FHC

Lot 167 1973 Aston Martin V8 Series III

Lot 168 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster

A LHD E-Type 3.8 Mk 1 roadster beautifully restored to an original look. Estimated at £128,000 to £145,000.

Lot 169 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo-body Speedster

Lot 170 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Mk. I

The lead car in the main photo with a genuine 53,000 miles, original manual transmission and original red leather upholstery. Estimated at £290,000 to £320,000.

Lot 171 1971 Lotus Elan S4  

Lot 172 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 2+2 FHC 

Lot 173 1985 BMW Alpina B10  

Lot 174 1996 BMW 850CSi

Lot 175 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series I

Lot 176 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C4 ZR1

Lot 177 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster

Lot 178 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Lot 179 1957 Austin Healey BN4 100-Six

The only ‘Big Healey’ in the sale. Complete with FIVA Historic Passport making it Mille Miglia eligible. Estimated at £46,000 to £52,000.

Lot 180 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 350 

Lot 181 Number Plate 1 WWW

Lot 182 Number Plate 13 M

Lot 183 1971 Fiat 500L

Lot 184 1968 Jaguar Mk. II 340 Saloon

Lot 185 1990 Porsche 911/964 Carrera 2 

Lot 186 1926 Ford Indianapolis 500 Race Car

A recreation of the car in which Alfred Moss (Stirling Moss’s dad) came 16^th in the 1924 Indianapolis 500 at The Brickyard. Features a Frontenec overhead valve conversion, UK road legal and capable of well over 70mph. Estimated at £25,000 to £30,000.

Lot 187 1973 Triumph Stag

Lot 188 1983 BMW 628CSi

Lot 189 1972 Fiat 500L

Lot 190 1993 Porsche 928 GTS

Lot 191 1972 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 

Lot 192 1990 Porsche 911/964 Carrera 4

Lot 193 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster

Lot 194 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I FHC

Lot 195 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda

Lot 196 1981 Audi Quattro LWB Competition 

Lot 197 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster 

Lot 198 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniv. 

Lot 199 1965 Aston Martin DB6 Mk.I

The other DB6 in the sale and actually the 10^th Aston Martin DB6 built. This one is a conversion from automatic to manual and has a full length Webasto sunroof. Bare metal repaint in 1996, but still has its original black leather seats. Estimated at £230,000 to £260,000.

Lot 200 1994 Bentley Continental R

Massive performance from a colossal car and one of three Continental Rs and Ts in the sale. This one is estimated at £27,000 to £32,000.

Lot 201 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk. I  

Lot 202 1957 Ford Thunderbird Series III

The ’57 was the best looking of the first generation Thunderbirds. This one is ‘loaded’ with optional automatic transmission, porthole hardtop, power windows and power seats. Estimated at £32,000 to £37,000.

Lot 203 1960 Renault Dauphine

Lot 204 1950 Lea Francis Sports Roadster  

Lot 205 1953 AC Buckland

Lot 206 1960 Jaguar Mk. IX Saloon

Lot 207 1974 Alfa Romeo GT Veloce 

Lot 208 2003 Aston Martin DB7 GTA

Lot 209 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster  

Lot 210 1989 Porsche 911/930 Turbo Cabriolet

Lot 211 1974 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk. I

Lot 212 1962 Bentley S2 Saloon

Lot 213 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi Dimma

Nicely put together 205 1.9GTi with full Dimma bodykit, no sunroof to weaken the structure and nicely closing doors. Estimated at £8,000 to £12,000 

Lot 214 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Targa-Top

Lot 215 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster

Lot 216 1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Le Mans  

Lot 217 1986 Porsche 911 Targa

Lot 218 1973 Triumph Stag

Lot 219 1973 Land Rover Series III (two-door)

Lot 220 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster

Lot 221 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo

Lot 222 1994 Jaguar XJ6 Saloon (3.2 litre)

Lot 223 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG

Lot 224 1997 Bentley Continental T

Lot 225 1996 Range Rover Vogue SE, Ex-SAS

Lot 226 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Bollino d’Oro

This is a high spec Giulia 1600 with the GT twin carb engine. Originally Alfa Romeo GB’s demonstrator, it’s a healthy runner but could do with quite a bit of attention to the bodywork. Estimated at £8,000 to £12,000.

Lot 227 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster

Lot 228 1998 Bentley Brooklands R Mullliner

Lot 229 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE

Lot 230 1969 Fiat 500L

Lot 231 1981 Range Rover Mk. I (two-door)

Lot 232 1988 BMW 325i Convertible

Lot 233 1974 MG BGT (V8)

Offered at “No reserve” (under £10,000) because rust is starting to come through in all the usual places so it really needs quite a lot of work. But could be turned into a very nice car.

Lot 234 1968 Jaguar 420 Saloon for restoration

Lot 235 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 E

Lot 236 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 auto

 

Viewing continues on Friday 7th July from 10am to 5pm and on Saturday 8^th July from 9am to start of sale.

Sale commences at 10.30am Saturday.

Parking as usual in ‘The Heights’ (follow direction signs).

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