Staceys Auction

Catalogue

Sun 5th Mar 2017: 5032017

BMW E30 325i Cabriolet Automatic 1991 - You would have to look long and hard to find a better example of an E30 325i Cabriolet than the one we have here. Its current owner had no intention of selling it and was bringing it up to show standards before loosing his winter storage. On finally locating a suitable car he had the interior professionally retrimed in a high quality leather and the result is superb. Only the original steering wheel shows so signs of wear. Next attention was turned to the bodywork which recieved again a very high quality re-spray in the original quality paint and is set off by many new chrome pieces , exterior fittings etc that were replaced where needed. The body kit was fully removed to confirm there were no horrors lurking beneath it, there were not so after being painted the body kit was then replaced. The original roof is still in place and in very good order, just the rear window begining to yellow. Mechanically all was checked and if needed, replaced but as the car had been maintained so well, borne out by the file of papers that come with it and with a sensible mileage of 131K on the clock, not a lot needed doing past new tyres. Engine is BMWs excellent 6 cylinder 325 injection unit, producing more than enough power for most people and backed up by their smooth changing automatic transmission. These are both capable of doing prodigous miles if maintained and the both units in this car behave as if just left the factory. Electrics are all fully functioning and in good order. So now we have an excellent condition throughout 1991 325i BMW that with its MOT till July next year is ready to go. You might find cheaper but with prices up year on year , doubt you will find better.

BMW E30 325i Cabriolet Automatic 1991 - You would have to look long and hard to find a better example of an E30 325i Cabriolet than the one we have here. Its current owner had no intention of selling it and was bringing it up to show standards before loosing his winter storage. On finally locating a suitable car he had the interior professionally retrimed in a high quality leather and the result is superb. Only the original steering wheel shows so signs of wear. Next attention was turned to the bodywork which recieved again a very high quality re-spray in the original quality paint and is set off by many new chrome pieces , exterior fittings etc that were replaced where needed. The body kit was fully removed to confirm there were no horrors lurking beneath it, there were not so after being painted the body kit was then replaced. The original roof is still in place and in very good order, just the rear window begining to yellow. Mechanically all was checked and if needed, replaced but as the car had been maintained so well, borne out by the file of papers that come with it and with a sensible mileage of 131K on the clock, not a lot needed doing past new tyres. Engine is BMWs excellent 6 cylinder 325 injection unit, producing more than enough power for most people and backed up by their smooth changing automatic transmission. These are both capable of doing prodigous miles if maintained and the both units in this car behave as if just left the factory. Electrics are all fully functioning and in good order. So now we have an excellent condition throughout 1991 325i BMW that with its MOT till July next year is ready to go. You might find cheaper but with prices up year on year , doubt you will find better.

Lot number: 197

Est: £6,000 - £8,000

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Mini Mayfair 1000 1987 - Described as a "Bonny little car that makes you smile when you drive it!" When you drive a Mini, even a bad one which this one certainly isnt, you can understand just what the vendor means. Why the Mini is loved throughout the world and is probably the most recognised car ever built. Even BL in their darkest hours could not kill it, just "EU" impact laws finally killing it off! This nice "Mayfair" Edition has the 998cc motor and manual gearbox, giving crisp performance and the better more "Up-Market" interior complete with nicer seat trim and wooden dash. The vendor bought the car as a bit of a project for himself, running and good on the body but needing things like a new rear sub frame and as he says "A good overhaul". This has all now been done by him and there is a current MOT through to January next year. The mileage is showing as 57K but the car came with no history so no guarantee that as correct, but the condition of things like the interior trim, which is all good, would suggest this could be correct. The engine and gearbox are both very good and again could point to the low miles showing. Exterior is very good and helping with this are a nice set of period alloy wheels that have been fitted instead of the standard wheels the Mayfair came with. Paintwork is shiny and all the bright work is good. Mechanically and electrics are now good, with any problems recently being addressed for its MOT. This is a good example of a sought after car that is ready to go and make a new owner smile.

Mini Mayfair 1000 1987 - Described as a "Bonny little car that makes you smile when you drive it!" When you drive a Mini, even a bad one which this one certainly isnt, you can understand just what the vendor means. Why the Mini is loved throughout the world and is probably the most recognised car ever built. Even BL in their darkest hours could not kill it, just "EU" impact laws finally killing it off! This nice "Mayfair" Edition has the 998cc motor and manual gearbox, giving crisp performance and the better more "Up-Market" interior complete with nicer seat trim and wooden dash. The vendor bought the car as a bit of a project for himself, running and good on the body but needing things like a new rear sub frame and as he says "A good overhaul". This has all now been done by him and there is a current MOT through to January next year. The mileage is showing as 57K but the car came with no history so no guarantee that as correct, but the condition of things like the interior trim, which is all good, would suggest this could be correct. The engine and gearbox are both very good and again could point to the low miles showing. Exterior is very good and helping with this are a nice set of period alloy wheels that have been fitted instead of the standard wheels the Mayfair came with. Paintwork is shiny and all the bright work is good. Mechanically and electrics are now good, with any problems recently being addressed for its MOT. This is a good example of a sought after car that is ready to go and make a new owner smile.

Lot number: 198

Est: £2,000 - £3,000

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Audi Coupe Automatic 1985 - When did you last see one of these on the road? A 1985 Audi Coupe Automatic? Well according to the web site "How many left?" Likely that you havent as there is only one listed "On the road" and in fact only 2 more as being on "SORN"!! This particular car, first registered August 1985, has spent a long time stood un-used, just transported to an MOT station each year for an MOT to keep it insured. Until recently the vendor was not intending to sell it but some kind person broke its right hand rear light lens and marked the bumper in its storage area so he decided to pass it on to someone else to look after and use. The vendor has pointed out that the rear lens has been taped for its MOT and will need to be replaced. The engine starts happily and revs cleanly, it makes full use of its 1800CC engine, obviously not as brisk as a 2.2 but more than adequate with the auto box changing smoothly. Body work is good with no major areas of concern, some small marks and scratches but still polishes up nicely. The interior is very good, needing no more than a clean in places and all original. Electrics and mechanics are up to UK MOT standard and the MOT is through to February 2018. So a very rare and now classic Audi Coupe that with a small amount of effort would make a very interesting show car or if not, use as it is and enjoy classic Audi ownership at a very affordable price.

Audi Coupe Automatic 1985 - When did you last see one of these on the road? A 1985 Audi Coupe Automatic? Well according to the web site "How many left?" Likely that you havent as there is only one listed "On the road" and in fact only 2 more as being on "SORN"!! This particular car, first registered August 1985, has spent a long time stood un-used, just transported to an MOT station each year for an MOT to keep it insured. Until recently the vendor was not intending to sell it but some kind person broke its right hand rear light lens and marked the bumper in its storage area so he decided to pass it on to someone else to look after and use. The vendor has pointed out that the rear lens has been taped for its MOT and will need to be replaced. The engine starts happily and revs cleanly, it makes full use of its 1800CC engine, obviously not as brisk as a 2.2 but more than adequate with the auto box changing smoothly. Body work is good with no major areas of concern, some small marks and scratches but still polishes up nicely. The interior is very good, needing no more than a clean in places and all original. Electrics and mechanics are up to UK MOT standard and the MOT is through to February 2018. So a very rare and now classic Audi Coupe that with a small amount of effort would make a very interesting show car or if not, use as it is and enjoy classic Audi ownership at a very affordable price.

Lot number: 199

Est: £1,000 - £2,000

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Douglas T35 Mark 3 "Sports" 350cc 1948 - With only 842 of these rare "Sports model T35 MK3 Douglas 350s made during an 18 month production run (1948/49) this very nice example has survived very well. To be in this condition it has to of been restored at some point in its life but has retained a large number of its original components, this is a rare "Numbers Matching" machine. Unfortunately the current owner/vendor knows nothing about the bike as it came to him combined with other vehicles and the V5 log book has been mislaid, this will have to be applied for by the new owner. We can confirm that its registration number is listed with the correct details on the DVLA web site so it will be a simple application and cost 25. It does however have a tax disc dated 2010 so you could surmise that it was in use then, now on Sorn and has been since. It was first registered in September 1948 but DVLA have its year of manufacture as 1947. Its chassis number denotes it as the 377th Mk3 to of been built out of a total run of 2314 including the 842 sports models produced. As the sports model numbers ran in with the non-sports models, there is no way of telling exactly how early in the run it was. As a side note this "Sports" version, with its longer duration cam shafts and better breathing carburettors, was officially the fastest 350cc machine available at the time. As previously said its overall condition is very good and looks to need nothing, we have not tried to start it so an amount of recommissioning will need to be done prior to use. This bike represents a rare opportunity to buy a numbers matching 1948 Douglas motorcycle, especially as nice as this one. Value? Who knows, prices and values of these lesser known British Motorcycle brands are all up massively now, as Norton, Triumph, Vincent etc values explode. So a good investment opportunity for sure.

Douglas T35 Mark 3 "Sports" 350cc 1948 - With only 842 of these rare "Sports model T35 MK3 Douglas 350s made during an 18 month production run (1948/49) this very nice example has survived very well. To be in this condition it has to of been restored at some point in its life but has retained a large number of its original components, this is a rare "Numbers Matching" machine. Unfortunately the current owner/vendor knows nothing about the bike as it came to him combined with other vehicles and the V5 log book has been mislaid, this will have to be applied for by the new owner. We can confirm that its registration number is listed with the correct details on the DVLA web site so it will be a simple application and cost 25. It does however have a tax disc dated 2010 so you could surmise that it was in use then, now on Sorn and has been since. It was first registered in September 1948 but DVLA have its year of manufacture as 1947. Its chassis number denotes it as the 377th Mk3 to of been built out of a total run of 2314 including the 842 sports models produced. As the sports model numbers ran in with the non-sports models, there is no way of telling exactly how early in the run it was. As a side note this "Sports" version, with its longer duration cam shafts and better breathing carburettors, was officially the fastest 350cc machine available at the time. As previously said its overall condition is very good and looks to need nothing, we have not tried to start it so an amount of recommissioning will need to be done prior to use. This bike represents a rare opportunity to buy a numbers matching 1948 Douglas motorcycle, especially as nice as this one. Value? Who knows, prices and values of these lesser known British Motorcycle brands are all up massively now, as Norton, Triumph, Vincent etc values explode. So a good investment opportunity for sure.

Lot number: 200

Est: £3,500 - £5,000

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Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible 1986 - We cannot remember the last time we saw one of these! A 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier "Cabriolet"! Launched to compete in the lucrative market against the other Convertible offerings on the market. The standard 2 door coupe body was converted by Hammond and Thiede in Germany. When the records begin in 1995 there were 708 examples registered for road use here in the UK, by the end of 2016 there were only 58 left. No doubt the reason why this example has survived so well is that it has come from a very eclectic collection of vehicles that the elderly owner has "finally" decided to start to sell on, all of which are stored indoors. With only 81676 miles on the clock but unfortunately no history, you can only judge the car on its condition if this is correct? But look at the seat material, carpets etc (never known for lasting) and we feel it is more likely than unlikely to be right. Just our observation though, you decide. Its 1800cc engine fires instantly no fuss and soon reaches temperature and the vendor tells us it drives well. The 5 speed manual gearbox operates correctly as do the brakes and general mechanics. It will be having an MOT prior to sale so everything will have to work correctly either way. The body is very sound with the silver paintwork being very good. The convertible hood is manually lowered, is fully functioning and in good order. Interior as we said, is very good needing little more than a freshen up from sitting unused. A rare car and different from the more common Ford, BMW and VWs you see. Would make a good show car, first classic or everyday user classic all at an affordable price.

Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible 1986 - We cannot remember the last time we saw one of these! A 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier "Cabriolet"! Launched to compete in the lucrative market against the other Convertible offerings on the market. The standard 2 door coupe body was converted by Hammond and Thiede in Germany. When the records begin in 1995 there were 708 examples registered for road use here in the UK, by the end of 2016 there were only 58 left. No doubt the reason why this example has survived so well is that it has come from a very eclectic collection of vehicles that the elderly owner has "finally" decided to start to sell on, all of which are stored indoors. With only 81676 miles on the clock but unfortunately no history, you can only judge the car on its condition if this is correct? But look at the seat material, carpets etc (never known for lasting) and we feel it is more likely than unlikely to be right. Just our observation though, you decide. Its 1800cc engine fires instantly no fuss and soon reaches temperature and the vendor tells us it drives well. The 5 speed manual gearbox operates correctly as do the brakes and general mechanics. It will be having an MOT prior to sale so everything will have to work correctly either way. The body is very sound with the silver paintwork being very good. The convertible hood is manually lowered, is fully functioning and in good order. Interior as we said, is very good needing little more than a freshen up from sitting unused. A rare car and different from the more common Ford, BMW and VWs you see. Would make a good show car, first classic or everyday user classic all at an affordable price.

Lot number: 201

Est: £2,000 - £3,000

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Opel "GT" 1972 - Found lurking in a barn in the South of France is this "abandoned restoration" Opel GT Coupe. Its then French owner had restored the body work into the very good condition you see here today and then run out of funds to complete it. A shame really as such a good job had been done up to this point. Now back here in the UK and being offered "As is" with the French papers to register with once completed. The engine runs very well and the car does move under its own steam but its things like a new ignition switch is required as the keys were lost so a simple flick switch and push button have been wired in to do the job. The gearbox selects all the gears but obviously the car has not been road tested, just driven on to a trailer and round a yard. The brakes do work and the car rolls freely. Its novel swivelling headlights operate correctly. The nice period alloy wheels that are fitted are in good order along with the tyres and the chrome work is good. Interior is a bit "bitty", needs finishing if you like, but appears to be mostly there with the seats being in good order. This is a 15K plus car in the making and what you see is what you get. You will need to source some of the smaller trims etc that are lost but these are all available out there in WWW land. Reserve is set below what we think but the vendor wants to sell not keep. A definite opportunity to buy a very sort after car that the hard work has been done on for you, now well within the realms of the amateur restorer or father and son/daughter team.

Opel "GT" 1972 - Found lurking in a barn in the South of France is this "abandoned restoration" Opel GT Coupe. Its then French owner had restored the body work into the very good condition you see here today and then run out of funds to complete it. A shame really as such a good job had been done up to this point. Now back here in the UK and being offered "As is" with the French papers to register with once completed. The engine runs very well and the car does move under its own steam but its things like a new ignition switch is required as the keys were lost so a simple flick switch and push button have been wired in to do the job. The gearbox selects all the gears but obviously the car has not been road tested, just driven on to a trailer and round a yard. The brakes do work and the car rolls freely. Its novel swivelling headlights operate correctly. The nice period alloy wheels that are fitted are in good order along with the tyres and the chrome work is good. Interior is a bit "bitty", needs finishing if you like, but appears to be mostly there with the seats being in good order. This is a 15K plus car in the making and what you see is what you get. You will need to source some of the smaller trims etc that are lost but these are all available out there in WWW land. Reserve is set below what we think but the vendor wants to sell not keep. A definite opportunity to buy a very sort after car that the hard work has been done on for you, now well within the realms of the amateur restorer or father and son/daughter team.

Lot number: 202

Est: £6,000 - £7,000

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Bentley "Brooklands" 1996 - Having been owned by a company director since June 2005 and only really used for family weddings and other special occasions, this lovely 1996 Bentley "Brooklands" has barely covered 2000 miles a year while owned by him and as such has a mere 111500 miles on the clock. Unfortunately, as he has lost the history previous to him owning the car and although he says there was 5000 spent on it when he first purchased it (full service, brakes etc) apart from the MOT history that shows in 2006 the car has 93K on the clock there is no history, shame but thats the truth of it. The body work is in good condition, just one door slightly out of colour due to a vandal scratch being repaired and so in certain lights the metallic paint on that panel shows a slightly different hue. But otherwise the paint work shows a lovely deep shine with all the bright work being in good order. The car as a package drives well with the engine, gear box and general mechanics all described as good by the vendor and there is a current MOT through to October this year. Interior is nice with just some light recolonising required predominately to the drivers seat, unusually for a Bentley of this era that it has not already been done! The rest of the interior is in fine fettle and just a lovely place to be. There is just something about Bentley and Rolls Royce interiors that just "whispers" class that other manufacturers just struggle to get. So no this lovely bit of British motoring history has lost its service history, but with the low reserve set by the vendor (lower than we suggested) where will you ever buy a better one for this sort of money? It is a turn key, ready to go "Brooklands" in a gorgeous colour for half the price of a good MK1 XR2 Fiesta!! The perfect starter classic, show car or even an instant "Wedding Business" NOTE: The car was on a personal plate. This has now been removed and replaced with the correct "N" registration.

Bentley "Brooklands" 1996 - Having been owned by a company director since June 2005 and only really used for family weddings and other special occasions, this lovely 1996 Bentley "Brooklands" has barely covered 2000 miles a year while owned by him and as such has a mere 111500 miles on the clock. Unfortunately, as he has lost the history previous to him owning the car and although he says there was 5000 spent on it when he first purchased it (full service, brakes etc) apart from the MOT history that shows in 2006 the car has 93K on the clock there is no history, shame but thats the truth of it. The body work is in good condition, just one door slightly out of colour due to a vandal scratch being repaired and so in certain lights the metallic paint on that panel shows a slightly different hue. But otherwise the paint work shows a lovely deep shine with all the bright work being in good order. The car as a package drives well with the engine, gear box and general mechanics all described as good by the vendor and there is a current MOT through to October this year. Interior is nice with just some light recolonising required predominately to the drivers seat, unusually for a Bentley of this era that it has not already been done! The rest of the interior is in fine fettle and just a lovely place to be. There is just something about Bentley and Rolls Royce interiors that just "whispers" class that other manufacturers just struggle to get. So no this lovely bit of British motoring history has lost its service history, but with the low reserve set by the vendor (lower than we suggested) where will you ever buy a better one for this sort of money? It is a turn key, ready to go "Brooklands" in a gorgeous colour for half the price of a good MK1 XR2 Fiesta!! The perfect starter classic, show car or even an instant "Wedding Business" NOTE: The car was on a personal plate. This has now been removed and replaced with the correct "N" registration.

Lot number: 203

Est: £5,000 - £7,000

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AMC Rebel Convertible 290 V8 Auto RIGHT HAND DRIVE!! 1967 - The AMC "Rambler" Rebel is a rare bird indeed. Coming from one of the smallest producers of cars in the States and only made for two years as a Convertible 1967 and 68. A mere 1686 were made. Now throw in that this example is a Right Hand Drive car! Yep getting rarer but I hear you say "They were made as knock down kits in Right Hand Drive form, shipped to Australia and New Zealand where they were reassembled using some local content". Ok and this car has the twin dial dash that all Australian and NZ cars had, unlike the single rectangular clock dash the Left hookers had. The fly in the ointment with that is that according to all the books ALL of the RHD cars were 4 door Hardtops. The vendor has come across the odd comment or reference over the years that mention one or two convertibles may have gone as kits to Australia, but there is no official line on this. Either way this car is damn rare! The 67 Convertibles were the only year to carry the "Rambler" name and all were built as the top spec SST versions with power hoods and split front seats. Another rare item is the engine in this car is a 290 V8 while the vast majority of RHD cars in 67 had a straight six? It also has the optional power steering. Having been bought by the vendor just over 3 years ago with a view to getting it back to show standard, it was unfortunate for the car but not the vendor, that about then his business took off and for the next three years it has sat, barely turning a wheel. Now, although the engine runs well, the electrics work, the power hood on is in good shape and fully operational and the car drives, it is being offered as a project car that will need some work and re-commissioning prior to being road worthy and to get it to show quality. There is no MOT on the car but there is some history and paperwork. What an opportunity for someone to own what could well be a one of a kind, power hooded convertible, late sixtys muscle car!!

AMC Rebel Convertible 290 V8 Auto RIGHT HAND DRIVE!! 1967 - The AMC "Rambler" Rebel is a rare bird indeed. Coming from one of the smallest producers of cars in the States and only made for two years as a Convertible 1967 and 68. A mere 1686 were made. Now throw in that this example is a Right Hand Drive car! Yep getting rarer but I hear you say "They were made as knock down kits in Right Hand Drive form, shipped to Australia and New Zealand where they were reassembled using some local content". Ok and this car has the twin dial dash that all Australian and NZ cars had, unlike the single rectangular clock dash the Left hookers had. The fly in the ointment with that is that according to all the books ALL of the RHD cars were 4 door Hardtops. The vendor has come across the odd comment or reference over the years that mention one or two convertibles may have gone as kits to Australia, but there is no official line on this. Either way this car is damn rare! The 67 Convertibles were the only year to carry the "Rambler" name and all were built as the top spec SST versions with power hoods and split front seats. Another rare item is the engine in this car is a 290 V8 while the vast majority of RHD cars in 67 had a straight six? It also has the optional power steering. Having been bought by the vendor just over 3 years ago with a view to getting it back to show standard, it was unfortunate for the car but not the vendor, that about then his business took off and for the next three years it has sat, barely turning a wheel. Now, although the engine runs well, the electrics work, the power hood on is in good shape and fully operational and the car drives, it is being offered as a project car that will need some work and re-commissioning prior to being road worthy and to get it to show quality. There is no MOT on the car but there is some history and paperwork. What an opportunity for someone to own what could well be a one of a kind, power hooded convertible, late sixtys muscle car!!

Lot number: 204

Est: £6,000 - £8,000

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Ford Granada GHIA i X Auto 1982 - Full details to follow of this very rarte and superb condition 1982 Ghia "i X " Granada.

Ford Granada GHIA i X Auto 1982 - Full details to follow of this very rarte and superb condition 1982 Ghia "i X " Granada.

Lot number: 205

Est: £5,000 - £6,500

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Dayton Albatross 250cc Scooter 1958 - Like a sketch from Monty Pythons the voice on the phone said " I would like to put my Albatross in your Auction" Ok I said, thinking the obvious that April 1st had come early but no the vendors wife meant an incredibly rare British built scooter from the 50s a 1958 "Dayton Albatross". Now after 40 years or so of dealing with motorcycles and scooters this was a new one on us! This particular bike was registered to the supplying dealer 01.04.1958 (see April fools day!!) Then sold to a Gent from Chelmsford on the same day. He used it through to 1984 when he laid it up and never used it again. In the history are old MOTs these show mileage when tested in 84 as 37,774, it now has 38540 on the clock, so not many miles had passed after the MOT. Eventually it was sold to the vendors husband, also from Chelmsford in 2003, who was determined to get it back on the road and use it. Unfortunately nature struck and this never happened so another 14 years later and it is being offered here. The bike has actually survived miraculously well, it must have been stored correctly for the 33 years it was hidden away. It has that lovely patina all over, nothing nasty just un-molested and original 59 year old metal and paint! The non-standard seat cover is exactly that an elasticated over cover that has been on there for a very long time. We have lifted it and had a look, the original seat cover is there buy damaged on the sides where your legs would rub in use. The 250cc Villiers twin engine is not locked up and rotates easily with the kick start, but obviously will need to be looked at prior to trying to start it. The brakes operate and the bike wheels freely. When we lowered the side engine inspection panels there is evidence of grease on the inside of them, leading us to believe this was done to stop rust. Well it worked as it all looks good in there. The bike is one hundred percent complete and apart from the handle bar brake/clutch levers looks to be original. The original screen complete with vintage AA badge is with it but not fitted as are the original handbooks and even the original bill of sale and warranty certificates!! Plus old tax discs MOTs. This is probably a once in a lifetime chance to own one of these Scooters, especially one with this peerage and what a perfect candidate for either a restoration or keep as is and just get it back on the road. Remember "It is only original once". We will not be cleaning it just presenting it exactly as it was when we collected it.

Dayton Albatross 250cc Scooter 1958 - Like a sketch from Monty Pythons the voice on the phone said " I would like to put my Albatross in your Auction" Ok I said, thinking the obvious that April 1st had come early but no the vendors wife meant an incredibly rare British built scooter from the 50s a 1958 "Dayton Albatross". Now after 40 years or so of dealing with motorcycles and scooters this was a new one on us! This particular bike was registered to the supplying dealer 01.04.1958 (see April fools day!!) Then sold to a Gent from Chelmsford on the same day. He used it through to 1984 when he laid it up and never used it again. In the history are old MOTs these show mileage when tested in 84 as 37,774, it now has 38540 on the clock, so not many miles had passed after the MOT. Eventually it was sold to the vendors husband, also from Chelmsford in 2003, who was determined to get it back on the road and use it. Unfortunately nature struck and this never happened so another 14 years later and it is being offered here. The bike has actually survived miraculously well, it must have been stored correctly for the 33 years it was hidden away. It has that lovely patina all over, nothing nasty just un-molested and original 59 year old metal and paint! The non-standard seat cover is exactly that an elasticated over cover that has been on there for a very long time. We have lifted it and had a look, the original seat cover is there buy damaged on the sides where your legs would rub in use. The 250cc Villiers twin engine is not locked up and rotates easily with the kick start, but obviously will need to be looked at prior to trying to start it. The brakes operate and the bike wheels freely. When we lowered the side engine inspection panels there is evidence of grease on the inside of them, leading us to believe this was done to stop rust. Well it worked as it all looks good in there. The bike is one hundred percent complete and apart from the handle bar brake/clutch levers looks to be original. The original screen complete with vintage AA badge is with it but not fitted as are the original handbooks and even the original bill of sale and warranty certificates!! Plus old tax discs MOTs. This is probably a once in a lifetime chance to own one of these Scooters, especially one with this peerage and what a perfect candidate for either a restoration or keep as is and just get it back on the road. Remember "It is only original once". We will not be cleaning it just presenting it exactly as it was when we collected it.

Lot number: 206

Est: £1,500 - £3,000

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Honda CD175 - Having undergone a total "Nut and Bolt" restoration at a cost of over 4000 you can imagine the condition of this 1972 Honda CD175 Motorcycle. Wow!! Starting off with a bike that only showed 4100 recorded miles that the restorer was assured by its owner was correct, he set out to turn what was a sad and forlorn motorbike into this totally immaculate bike you see here. Once stripped to component parts, the frame was powder coated. The wheels received the same treatment but with a special "chrome" powder coating and then rebuilt using stainless steel spokes giving a remarkable effect. The engine and gear box unit was stripped and meticulously rebuilt using only genuine Honda parts. The cylinder block itself was stove enamelled complementing the overall appearance beautifully. Then over the next two years the bike was pieced back together applying the same very high standard throughout and now must be one of the best examples of this model in existence today. Described by the vendor as "A true Gem" we would have to agree.

Honda CD175 - Having undergone a total "Nut and Bolt" restoration at a cost of over 4000 you can imagine the condition of this 1972 Honda CD175 Motorcycle. Wow!! Starting off with a bike that only showed 4100 recorded miles that the restorer was assured by its owner was correct, he set out to turn what was a sad and forlorn motorbike into this totally immaculate bike you see here. Once stripped to component parts, the frame was powder coated. The wheels received the same treatment but with a special "chrome" powder coating and then rebuilt using stainless steel spokes giving a remarkable effect. The engine and gear box unit was stripped and meticulously rebuilt using only genuine Honda parts. The cylinder block itself was stove enamelled complementing the overall appearance beautifully. Then over the next two years the bike was pieced back together applying the same very high standard throughout and now must be one of the best examples of this model in existence today. Described by the vendor as "A true Gem" we would have to agree.

Lot number: 207

Est: £3,000 - £4,000

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Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 44 "Rouse Sport 304-R REPLICA" 1992 - The "Rouse Sport" Sierra Sapphire Cosworth was developed for Ford Motor Company by their famous BTCC Championship winning Driver and Motorsport Company owner Andy Rouse. With their extra 5250 including Vat price tag over the standard car, these were officially the most expensive Sierra Cosworth sold by Ford. Made in two variants the 302R and 304R (2wd and 4wd respectively). Plans were made to build 100 cars but in the end only 67 or so were made. This lovely condition car is a replica of a 304R, built from an original Rouse Sport car that needed re-shelling due to corrosion. The owner at the time has confirmed that he took the Rouse parts including the engine and transplanted them into this shell, keeping the numbered plate these specials had and the VIN plate from the original car. This way there was no confusion over the authenticity of the car he had built and that you see here today. Today, it is still in very good condition. The unique and much more aggressive body kit and rear spoiler are all present and correct. Inside you will find the full leather interior complete with "Rouse Sport" Monogramed seats made by Recaro, complete with bigger side bolsters and extra wings on the front seats to replicate the race seats found in their motorsport counterparts. Mechanically everything is described as very good having been owned by an "Old School" 74 Year old mechanic for the last couple of years. He bought the car directly from an insurance company with the front bumper missing. He replaced the front bumper and went through the car, addressing the smaller problems as well as fitting an up-rated front diff unit and a new sports clutch. There is a current MOT carried out only 3 miles ago, through to the 10th of January next year. NOTE: Listed on HPI as a Category D claim i.e. Cosmetic or theft only with no chassis or suspension damage. Not unusual for a "Cosworth" as being the "Target car" for any self-respecting thief or joy rider, so many on the road today have been damaged or stolen at some point of their existence! What is unusual and you can only surmise, that this one must have been found before it was stripped into a million pieces and sold off to unsuspecting( in most cases) Cosworth owners. With the above in mind, the vendor has placed a much reduced reserve on what is essentially a very nice, good condition, very well appointed, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 44. With a full "Rouse Sport" kit fitted (apart from a Plaque) and one which unlike the donor car is not rusted out.

Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 44 "Rouse Sport 304-R REPLICA" 1992 - The "Rouse Sport" Sierra Sapphire Cosworth was developed for Ford Motor Company by their famous BTCC Championship winning Driver and Motorsport Company owner Andy Rouse. With their extra 5250 including Vat price tag over the standard car, these were officially the most expensive Sierra Cosworth sold by Ford. Made in two variants the 302R and 304R (2wd and 4wd respectively). Plans were made to build 100 cars but in the end only 67 or so were made. This lovely condition car is a replica of a 304R, built from an original Rouse Sport car that needed re-shelling due to corrosion. The owner at the time has confirmed that he took the Rouse parts including the engine and transplanted them into this shell, keeping the numbered plate these specials had and the VIN plate from the original car. This way there was no confusion over the authenticity of the car he had built and that you see here today. Today, it is still in very good condition. The unique and much more aggressive body kit and rear spoiler are all present and correct. Inside you will find the full leather interior complete with "Rouse Sport" Monogramed seats made by Recaro, complete with bigger side bolsters and extra wings on the front seats to replicate the race seats found in their motorsport counterparts. Mechanically everything is described as very good having been owned by an "Old School" 74 Year old mechanic for the last couple of years. He bought the car directly from an insurance company with the front bumper missing. He replaced the front bumper and went through the car, addressing the smaller problems as well as fitting an up-rated front diff unit and a new sports clutch. There is a current MOT carried out only 3 miles ago, through to the 10th of January next year. NOTE: Listed on HPI as a Category D claim i.e. Cosmetic or theft only with no chassis or suspension damage. Not unusual for a "Cosworth" as being the "Target car" for any self-respecting thief or joy rider, so many on the road today have been damaged or stolen at some point of their existence! What is unusual and you can only surmise, that this one must have been found before it was stripped into a million pieces and sold off to unsuspecting( in most cases) Cosworth owners. With the above in mind, the vendor has placed a much reduced reserve on what is essentially a very nice, good condition, very well appointed, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 44. With a full "Rouse Sport" kit fitted (apart from a Plaque) and one which unlike the donor car is not rusted out.

Lot number: 208

Est: £12,000 - £15,000

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Citroen 2CV Charleston 1985 - A delightful 1985 Citroen 2CV Charleston that has only had 3 previous owners and covered a low 35,400 miles from new. With its last owner having it for 14 years, she meticulous maintained it by using "The 2CV Workshop" in Cornwall and has kept their service invoices to prove. That coupled with the fact that it has just undergone a light restoration/refresh by a local 2CV Specialist goes a long way to explaining its current excellent condition. Body work is very good needing no paint while the interior again is in the same good order. Mechanically it is described as very good and all the electrics etc work as designed. So with its current MOT going through to the 18 of July this year and its excellent maintenance history this 2CV is ready to go to a new owner to enjoy.

Citroen 2CV Charleston 1985 - A delightful 1985 Citroen 2CV Charleston that has only had 3 previous owners and covered a low 35,400 miles from new. With its last owner having it for 14 years, she meticulous maintained it by using "The 2CV Workshop" in Cornwall and has kept their service invoices to prove. That coupled with the fact that it has just undergone a light restoration/refresh by a local 2CV Specialist goes a long way to explaining its current excellent condition. Body work is very good needing no paint while the interior again is in the same good order. Mechanically it is described as very good and all the electrics etc work as designed. So with its current MOT going through to the 18 of July this year and its excellent maintenance history this 2CV is ready to go to a new owner to enjoy.

Lot number: 209

Est: £6,500 - £7,500

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Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic S 2004 - Being one of the most recognised shapes in the Car world, this superb 2004 incarnation of Porsche Motor Companies iconic 911 sports car needs little or no introduction. However being a 2004 car makes this particular stunning example a last year model of the "996" range. Coming with a full service history showing 9 stamps, with the last one at 138K so just 2000 miles ago, it really is a prime example. All areas of the car are described as "Excellent" by the vendor, from the unmarked black leather interior through to its heavily waxed and professionally valeted exterior, this car has needed for nothing while in the keep of its 3 owners. Its current owner has owned it for the last 5 years and in that time the only thing that has been changed is the Porsche "split rim" wheels, themselves an expensive option from new, have had the centers painted into a very nice gun metal grey that sets the car of nicely when contrasted against the silver bodywork. Now we all know these cars are about performance, try 0 60 in 5 seconds which this car is quoted at, but with its 3.6 litre 320 hp water-cooled flat-six engine and tip-tronic Automatic gearbox fitted, it is both a formidable "GT" car, effortlessly cruising at motorway or "Autobahn" speeds in comfort. Or just as happy making that daily grind of driving into work a pleasure. With its full service history, handbooks an MOT through to August, it is ready to go for its next owner. NOTE: The vendor has informed us that in December 2016 he had a full Porsche health check carried ot on this car which came back as "Very Good" and will be with the car. NOTE 2 : The personal plate currently on the car will be sold with the car.

Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic S 2004 - Being one of the most recognised shapes in the Car world, this superb 2004 incarnation of Porsche Motor Companies iconic 911 sports car needs little or no introduction. However being a 2004 car makes this particular stunning example a last year model of the "996" range. Coming with a full service history showing 9 stamps, with the last one at 138K so just 2000 miles ago, it really is a prime example. All areas of the car are described as "Excellent" by the vendor, from the unmarked black leather interior through to its heavily waxed and professionally valeted exterior, this car has needed for nothing while in the keep of its 3 owners. Its current owner has owned it for the last 5 years and in that time the only thing that has been changed is the Porsche "split rim" wheels, themselves an expensive option from new, have had the centers painted into a very nice gun metal grey that sets the car of nicely when contrasted against the silver bodywork. Now we all know these cars are about performance, try 0 60 in 5 seconds which this car is quoted at, but with its 3.6 litre 320 hp water-cooled flat-six engine and tip-tronic Automatic gearbox fitted, it is both a formidable "GT" car, effortlessly cruising at motorway or "Autobahn" speeds in comfort. Or just as happy making that daily grind of driving into work a pleasure. With its full service history, handbooks an MOT through to August, it is ready to go for its next owner. NOTE: The vendor has informed us that in December 2016 he had a full Porsche health check carried ot on this car which came back as "Very Good" and will be with the car. NOTE 2 : The personal plate currently on the car will be sold with the car.

Lot number: 210

Est: £10,500 - £12,500

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Daimler DB18 1947 "Royalty Owned" - What lurks in the various out-buildings, barns and garages of Essex never ceases to amaze us and is one of the joys of being a car lover doing this job. Not just the fantastic cars but their history and their owners themselves. This car is a perfect example of that. Its not every day you open a door on a non-descript pre-fab garage in the back garden of a house in a sleepy Essex village to be greeted with not only a 1947 Daimler DB18 that has been owned by its current owner for 30 plus years but one that was owned and registered from new to "Her Majesty Marie of Yugoslavia"!! KKJ 333 was registered to her on the 13th of October 1947, she kept it right through to when she died in June 1961. In October of that year ownership transferred to her son "His Royal Highness Prince Andrew of Yugoslavia". Then on the same day (02/10/1961) it was given to and ownership transferred to what is thought to of been her Equerry "Colonel M. Prosen OBE". According to various sources, below are the various titles she was known as. Note: She adopted "Marie" which was her mothers name rather than Maria, when she moved to England. 6 January 1900 8 June 1922: Her Royal Highness Princess Maria of Romania, Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen 8 June 1922 6 January 1929: Her Majesty The Queen of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes 6 January 1929 9 October 1934: Her Majesty The Queen of Yugoslavia 9 October 1934 29 November 1945: Her Majesty Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, The Queen Mother 29 November 1945 22 June 1961 in pretence: Her Majesty Queen Maria of Yugoslavia. The current owner of the car, himself of "advancing" age, last used it in 2009 when he also MOTd it. Since then it has sat on blocks in his dry garage and has survived miraculously well. To the point that when we offered to collect the car he said "Why? I will pump the tyres up and drive it over!" It is a time warp car, one that has never been restored and looks to be 100% original. Yes the interior now needs some restoration to the leather seats etc but it is 70 years old! The dash is very good as are the roof lining and door cards. It would almost be a shame to do any more than just the bare minimum to the interior, that way saving the originality. Body work is in its original black finish and very solid, no nasty holes of anything like that, no its not like new its "old" and all the better for it. Not that it wouldnt respond well to a deep polish we are sure. Mechanically? Well the vendor is driving it to the auction so that speaks volumes but we would still recommend an amount of recommissioning to be on the safe side. He says the 2.5Litre straight 6 engine runs very well and the gearbox selects correctly. Tyres are useable but are getting old. Electrics function. This really is a bit of Royal History, rare to the point that it is thought to be the only one registered to a Yugoslavian Queen and rare to of survived so well. Value? Who knows with this history? The vendor has set what he feels is a fair reserve and we have valued it accordingly.

Daimler DB18 1947 "Royalty Owned" - What lurks in the various out-buildings, barns and garages of Essex never ceases to amaze us and is one of the joys of being a car lover doing this job. Not just the fantastic cars but their history and their owners themselves. This car is a perfect example of that. Its not every day you open a door on a non-descript pre-fab garage in the back garden of a house in a sleepy Essex village to be greeted with not only a 1947 Daimler DB18 that has been owned by its current owner for 30 plus years but one that was owned and registered from new to "Her Majesty Marie of Yugoslavia"!! KKJ 333 was registered to her on the 13th of October 1947, she kept it right through to when she died in June 1961. In October of that year ownership transferred to her son "His Royal Highness Prince Andrew of Yugoslavia". Then on the same day (02/10/1961) it was given to and ownership transferred to what is thought to of been her Equerry "Colonel M. Prosen OBE". According to various sources, below are the various titles she was known as. Note: She adopted "Marie" which was her mothers name rather than Maria, when she moved to England. 6 January 1900 8 June 1922: Her Royal Highness Princess Maria of Romania, Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen 8 June 1922 6 January 1929: Her Majesty The Queen of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes 6 January 1929 9 October 1934: Her Majesty The Queen of Yugoslavia 9 October 1934 29 November 1945: Her Majesty Queen Maria of Yugoslavia, The Queen Mother 29 November 1945 22 June 1961 in pretence: Her Majesty Queen Maria of Yugoslavia. The current owner of the car, himself of "advancing" age, last used it in 2009 when he also MOTd it. Since then it has sat on blocks in his dry garage and has survived miraculously well. To the point that when we offered to collect the car he said "Why? I will pump the tyres up and drive it over!" It is a time warp car, one that has never been restored and looks to be 100% original. Yes the interior now needs some restoration to the leather seats etc but it is 70 years old! The dash is very good as are the roof lining and door cards. It would almost be a shame to do any more than just the bare minimum to the interior, that way saving the originality. Body work is in its original black finish and very solid, no nasty holes of anything like that, no its not like new its "old" and all the better for it. Not that it wouldnt respond well to a deep polish we are sure. Mechanically? Well the vendor is driving it to the auction so that speaks volumes but we would still recommend an amount of recommissioning to be on the safe side. He says the 2.5Litre straight 6 engine runs very well and the gearbox selects correctly. Tyres are useable but are getting old. Electrics function. This really is a bit of Royal History, rare to the point that it is thought to be the only one registered to a Yugoslavian Queen and rare to of survived so well. Value? Who knows with this history? The vendor has set what he feels is a fair reserve and we have valued it accordingly.

Lot number: 211

Est: £9,000 - £12,000

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Jaguar XJC 4.2 "Coupe" 1978 - XEA 707 S was first registered 6th of January 1978 and comes with previous MOTs dating back to 1985 when mileage was 71,423.Now still with only 97558 showing, has only covered a further 28,000 miles in 37 years. Along with the old mots there is a file full of invoices showing over 10,000 pounds has been spent getting this car right in the last 10 years. Below is a summary of this work. In 2007 the car was recommissioning after being in storage for 10 years. Had new cylinder head, new fuel lines, carb reconditioned, new points, plugs and condenser. New brake pipes. New front brake Callipers, n/s rear wheel bearing. Overhaul rear brake callipers. New coil, Fuel filter, water pump new hoses, Fuel filter, Viscous fan. Manual choke fitted in 2011. Replacement off-side fuel tank, door seals, washer pump, uv joints, top front suspension joints, lower front suspension joints, rear brake discs and pads, handbrake pads, shock absorber bushes, alternator, off-side rear wheel bearing, 4 tyres in 2012. In 2013 distributor cap and plug leads recon carb, new plugs, Header tank, electric aerial, speedo cable. The car was collected and driven back from Cornwall last year and drives faultlessly. The fuel gauges have stopped working recently, everything else works as it should. The vendor does say that although bright, shiny and straight there are areas of the paintwork that could be improved, plus a couple of the rear side window seals have failed and need replacing, if you want to make it a show car? If not then leave it as is and you will have a very nice driving, good looking car. With a current MOT through to January next year, this rare and very sought after "Big Coupe" is ready to go.

Jaguar XJC 4.2 "Coupe" 1978 - XEA 707 S was first registered 6th of January 1978 and comes with previous MOTs dating back to 1985 when mileage was 71,423.Now still with only 97558 showing, has only covered a further 28,000 miles in 37 years. Along with the old mots there is a file full of invoices showing over 10,000 pounds has been spent getting this car right in the last 10 years. Below is a summary of this work. In 2007 the car was recommissioning after being in storage for 10 years. Had new cylinder head, new fuel lines, carb reconditioned, new points, plugs and condenser. New brake pipes. New front brake Callipers, n/s rear wheel bearing. Overhaul rear brake callipers. New coil, Fuel filter, water pump new hoses, Fuel filter, Viscous fan. Manual choke fitted in 2011. Replacement off-side fuel tank, door seals, washer pump, uv joints, top front suspension joints, lower front suspension joints, rear brake discs and pads, handbrake pads, shock absorber bushes, alternator, off-side rear wheel bearing, 4 tyres in 2012. In 2013 distributor cap and plug leads recon carb, new plugs, Header tank, electric aerial, speedo cable. The car was collected and driven back from Cornwall last year and drives faultlessly. The fuel gauges have stopped working recently, everything else works as it should. The vendor does say that although bright, shiny and straight there are areas of the paintwork that could be improved, plus a couple of the rear side window seals have failed and need replacing, if you want to make it a show car? If not then leave it as is and you will have a very nice driving, good looking car. With a current MOT through to January next year, this rare and very sought after "Big Coupe" is ready to go.

Lot number: 212

Est: £10,000 - £12,000

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