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A Selection of Ihagee Exakta Lenses and Finders, to include 7off waist level finders for Ihagee Exakta and Kine Exakta cameras, 3off lens mounts and 2off f/2.8 5cm Tessar lenses, a f/2.9 50mm Trioplan, and a Schneider Kreuznach Xenon f/2 5cm lens, all lenses have hazy optics.

A Rollei Rolleiflex Eye-Level Finder, black, F-G, usage marks to very top of the prism cover, optics VG, in leather case.

Air Ministry, WWII, Husun Herny Hughes, Flying Boat 3 1/2 inch Sextant, English, dated 1943, engraved A.M. REF No.68/177 and numbered 35147 with trade label to lid for Husun, Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, finished in black crackle paint in polised fitted case Footnote: Henry Hughes Nautical Sextant, model 6B/177, is a fascinating artefact that bridges the worlds of maritime and aviation history. Built by London-based firm Henry Hughes & Son, this sextant is a remarkable example of technological ingenuity from the Second World War. This particular model was specifically designed for use aboard the Sunderland flying boats, these aircraft that played a vital role in the Allies' fight against German U-boats. The Sunderland was a four-engine flying boat renowned for its endurance and versatility, patrolling vast stretches of ocean. For such missions, precise navigation was absolutely critical, and the Hughes 6B/177 sextant was a key tool to ensure that. Interestingly, this instrument holds the distinction of being the only marine sextant adapted for use in the air. It was specially built to maintain the high level of accuracy required for the Sunderland's long reconnaissance flights. However, there’s a twist to its story. Despite its innovative design, it seems the sextant was rarely, if ever, used during actual flights. Marine sextants, while excellent on calm waters, struggled to perform effectively in the dynamic and often turbulent conditions of the air. Instead, flight crews relied on the bubble sextant, which was far better suited to the challenges of aerial navigation. That said, the Henry Hughes sextant wasn’t without its purpose. When the Sunderland flying boats landed on the water, the sextant came into its own. Stationary on the ocean’s surface, it was used for traditional navigation.

A Selection of Mamiya Medium Format Accessories, to include two hoods for C330 lenses, a chimney finder and eye level finder for RB67, a bellows, and other items.

A Zenza Bronica ETRS Medium Format Camera, black, serial number 607398, body VG, shutter working, with eye level finder, with Zenzanon f/2.8 75mm lens.

A Good Pentacon Six TL Camera Outfit, to include a Pentacon six TL, body G, shutter works, slow speeds inaccurate, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar f/2.8 120mm, barrel G, optics F with haze, a Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon f/4 50mm, barrel G, optics G, a Carl Zeiss Jena S f/4 300mm, barrel G, optics F-G with external haze, eye level finder, extension tubes, M42 adapter.

A Kiev 88 Medium Format Camera, black, body G, serial number 1486, shutter working, with an Arsat f/2.8 80mm lens, optics G with light haze, a metered eye-level viewfinder and two roll film backs.

A Praktiflex FX Camera and Primoplan Lens, silver, serial number 60576, body VG, shutter works, waist level finder, with Meyer Optik Primoplan f/1.9 58mm lens, barrel VG, optics F-G with light cleaning marks, with metal lens cap, with leather case.

WW2 Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands signed cover C76d Dropping Food to Dutch People RAF cover. 25 1V 80 Dropping Food to Dutch People by Bomber Command. Flown in Avro Lancaster from RAF Coningsby on a practice for the display at RAF Woodford at which the Lancaster made Low Level runs in the same manner as 35 years ago when dropping Food supplies to the Dutch people in Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam Areas. Personally Special signed By the late Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

CRIMEAN WAR. Two autograph documents signed, 11th April 1855, adhered as one with a small additional note further attached. Sold together with photocopied photographs of Lt. Col Hodge and Lt. Col. F.G. Shewell and typed letter transcriptions. Lt-Col. F.G.Shewell, 8th Hussars, ALS to Assistant Adjutant General Cavalry Division. Return of the Light Brigade (Kadikoi, 11th April 1855). Shewell emphasizes the strain on his men due to their reduced numbers, worsened by detachments to auxiliary duties like the Commissariat and Staff Corps, e.g. "Officers commanding Regiments complain that, in consequence of the late decrease in their strength, they have not sufficient men to furnish the duties required of them without subjecting them to undue hardships.". This reflects broader logistical problems faced by the British army in the Crimean War, where manpower shortages often led to combat troops being reassigned to non-combat roles. Lt-Col Edward Cooper Hodge, 4th Dragoon Guards, to AAG Cavalry Division, asking to return men of 2nd Cavalry Brigade to their Corps (Kadikoi, 11th April 1855). Hodge’s tone conveys frustration with allocating men to non-combat duties, which made night patrols and piquet service “very severe.” His appeal to higher command illustrates the cascading effects of resource shortages, where decisions at the strategic level negatively impacted operational efficiency. Footnote:By April 1855, the Light Cavalry Brigade was recovering from the catastrophic events of the previous October during the Charge of the Light Brigade (25 October 1854) at the Battle of Balaclava. This ill-fated attack decimated the brigade, resulting in heavy casualties among its officers, men, and horses. In the months following, the brigade had been partially rebuilt, but it remained understrength and overstretched.The Crimean winter of 1854-1855 had further compounded their difficulties. Poor logistics, disease, and exposure had taken a toll on British forces, and the Light Brigade, like other units, suffered severely from a lack of adequate supplies and horses. Despite these hardships, the brigade remained a critical part of the cavalry division, tasked with patrolling, reconnaissance, and skirmishing duties around the British lines near Sebastopol.Lt-Col. F.G. Shewell, as commander of the Light Brigade, was responsible for ensuring his men were ready for action. His letter highlights the strain caused by having men detached from their regiments for auxiliary duties (e.g., as butchers or orderlies). At this time, the brigade comprised remnants of the original five regiments: the 4th and 13th Light Dragoons, the 8th and 11th Hussars, and the 17th Lancers. The 2nd Cavalry Brigade was part of the Heavy Brigade, which had seen action alongside the Light Brigade at Balaclava. Unlike the Light Brigade’s disastrous charge, the Heavy Brigade had successfully repelled a larger force of Russian cavalry earlier that day. However, they, too, faced significant challenges in the months that followed.By April 1855, the brigade was heavily engaged in defensive operations near Kadikoi, supporting the siege of Sebastopol. Night duties and frequent piquet responsibilities left the men overworked, and, like the Light Brigade, they struggled with manpower shortages due to detachments for non-combat roles. Col. Edward C. Hodge’s letter underscores the impact of this on the brigade’s operational effectiveness and the need to return men to their regiments.

A QUANTITY OF BOXED AND UNBOXED TRIX MINITRIX N GAUGE LOCOMOTIVE, ROLLING STOCK AND TRACK ETC., unboxed class V60 locomotive No.V 60 423, D.B. maroon livery, minor damage to one end (121624), boxed and unboxed German outline passenger coaches and freight rolling stock, to include unboxed Trix Profi-Club Spirit Level wagon, assorted length of straight track, quantity of empty boxes and a quantity of Trix and Marklin catalogues and magazines etc. (2 boxes)

A WW1 medal pair, and other associated items belonging to 119031 Pte Samuel Fretwell of the Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters), and later the Leicestershire Regiment. To include: a British War Medal, and Victory Medal, both named to 119031 Pte S.Fretwell Notts & Derby R, both with original silk ribbons. Plus, 2 period Sherwood Foresters cap badge (one with broken slider), 2 base meal Sherwood Foresters sweetheart brooches, 2 later anodised Queen’s Surrey Regiment buttons, a gilt metal commemorative coronation medallion, a sterling silver and enamel Nottingham School of Nursing badge, a trio of WW2 medals and card box named to Mr R.Eaton, and 3 embroidered cloth Warrant Officer Royal Logistics Corps sleeve badges. Notes: Samuel Fretwell’s medal entitlement is confirmed as being the pair only. The WW2 medals are confirmed as having been awarded to 14547647 Trooper Raymond Eaton of the Royal Tank Regiment, with the award brewing made on March 29th 1950. Condition: generally good to most pieces. The WW1 medals have toned with age, but still have a good level of detail remaining. The C clasp to one of the brooches is bent over, and a cap badge has a missing slider.

A WW2 era German Iron Cross 2nd Class, marked ‘128’ to the suspension ring for the maker S.Jablonski of Posen. Usual 3-part construction, with a painted iron core sandwiched between a silvered frame. Together with a German War Merit Cross, without swords. 2 items. Approximately 4.5cm width to the Iron Cross. Condition: generally good to the Iron Cross, with the War Merit Cross being oxidised. Good level of paint remaining to the core of the EKII, with just some minuscule corrosion spotting to the surface. The EKII lacks its ribbon. The War Merit Cross shows some loss of finish and oxidisation to both sides. Complete with its original ribbon.

A WW1 bronze memorial plaque, commemorating 8541 Pte Mark Bryan of the 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. The plaque is loosely place within a recessed backing board, along with a usual trio of medal ribbons for the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal. Pte Bryan died of wounds on November 10th 1915 at the age of 37, and is commemorated at the Etaples Military Cemetery. Notes: Pte Bryan is entitled to the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Mark Bryan, a native of Hanley in Staffordshire, first attested for service in the North Staffordshire regiment in February 1901 at the age of 18, with his first service number being 6383. His service papers are available (hard copy included), charting his career. In 1903 he fell foul of the law, and was ‘tried by civil power and convicted drunk and disorderly and fined 2/6 and 7/6 costs’. There are several other charges while in military service, with the punishments being confinement to barracks. He was discharged in 1913 at the termination of his first engagement. Prior to WW1, his only overseas service appears to be his time in South Africa from April to October 1902. For his service there he is additionally entitled to the QSA with clasps for Transvaal and South Africa 1902. Also included is a photograph provided by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of Pte Bryan’s gravestone in Etaples. Condition: good. Dark colour to the plaque, which would appear to have never been cleaned, and a good level of detail remaining.  

A scarce WW2 German Panzer Assault badge ‘25’ silver grade, unmarked, but likely a piece by Josef Feix, Gablon (JFS). Using 2 part die stamped construction, with the darkened Panzer fixed to the wreath by means of 2 small aluminium domed rivets. The bronzed ‘25’ plaque to the bottom has a folded over or crimped appearance. The reverse has a vertical tapered pin, in the so called ‘coke bottle’ style, with this pin style, hinge, and C catch being of a form and style used by Josef Feix. Approximately 6.2cm x 4.7cm. Condition: generally good. A pleasing level of wear and oxidisation to the front side, with some loss of the silvered finish to the wreath on the high points and the edge. The back shows tarnishing, and some oxidisation to the surface, with some micro bubbling to the surface. The C catch has wear to the silvering, showing the coppery base metal below - the catch also appears to be very slightly bent over, but this does not not affect how the pin fixes in place. There’s a very slight kink to the metal on the oak leaf wreath where the Panzer sits, but this is not apparent when looked at from the front. Altogether a nice example of its type.

This striking jug is a collaborative masterpiece between Delinieres & Co. of Limoges, France, and White's Art Co., a renowned American studio celebrated for its exquisite hand-painted porcelain. The base bears the green "D&C France" stamp, signifying its French porcelain origin, along with the red triangular "White's Art Co. Chicago Hand Painted" mark, reflecting its decorative artistry completed in the United States. Standing at 6 inches tall, this jug boasts a bold Art Deco-inspired design with intricate hand-painted floral and berry motifs framed by striking gold geometric patterns. The jug’s elegant triangular handle and opulent gold trim further enhance its aesthetic appeal, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship synonymous with both Delinieres & Co. and White's Art Co. during the early 20th century. This rare jug is a remarkable example of transatlantic artistry and design, appealing to collectors of Limoges porcelain, hand-painted ceramics, and Art Deco decor. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear. As is. Discoloration on the handle.

A collection of Hornby Dublo locomotives and rolling stock, to include a Level Crossing, Signal Box, Horse Box, Silver King locomotive, Power Control Unit, Low-Sided Wagon, Corridor Coach and D1 Island Platform, all boxed (32 boxes in total)Condition ReportWear to the boxes. We cannot guarantee that every set is complete but every box contains its item. Please see the additional images.

Taylor's Over 40 Year Old Port Bottled 1971 (Please note bin soiled labels and slight damage to "wax" seal. Fill level top shoulder)

Glenfiddich Heritage Reserve Decanter - Bonnie Prince Charlie (Good Fill Level) Whisky

Scottish Leader 25 Year Old Decanter - Burn Stewart (Good Fill Level) Whisky

Group of Single Malt Whisky Miniatures to include: Royal Brackla 1978 Signatory Vintage 14 Year Old - Cask No.s 11079-11081 bottled May 1993 Bottle Number 2094 of 2400. Lagavulin 16 Year Old White Horse (Please note fill level) Mortlach 15 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail, Arran Royal Island 30 Year Old, Balvenie 10 Year Old Founders Reserve, Bowmore 12 and 17 Year Old, 2 Blavenie "As We Get It" 62%/108.6 Proof (Please note fill Levels) (9 x 5cl Bottles Total)

Quinta do Noval 1960 Vintage Port Bottled by Da Silva (Please note damage to labels/Wax seal. Shoulder fill level)

Rosebank 1988 Connoisseurs Choice Bottled 1996 - Gordon & MacPhail (Please note low fill level. Some movement in capsule but seal intact and bottle unopened) Whisky

Various Gordon & MacPhail "Flat Bottle" miniatures, and Ardbeg Guaranteed 10 Year Old miniature 1970's (Please note Linkwood fill level)

2 Smaller Format Bottles of Whisky to include: Benmore (Dallas Dhu Distillery) Selected Scotch Whisky 1950's Spring Cap 70 Proof - (No Capacity Stated.Please note shoulder fill level) Loch Dhu (Mannochmore) 10 Year Old 20cl

Glenesk-Hillside 1971 Rare Malts 25 Year Old - 62.0% Vol Whisky (Please note damaged but intact closure and shoulder level fill)

UNITED KINGDOM. Edward VII, 1901-10. Bronze Penny, 1902. Royal Mint. High tide. Bare head of King Edward VII facing right; EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:. Design by George William de Saulles. / Seated Britannia facing right; date in exergue; ONE PENNY around above. Design by Leonard Charles Wyon. Edge plain.Reverse B as per Freeman - the sea level to the right of Britannia is 4.4 mm from the exergue line.UNC.Reference: S-3990; KM-794.2Mintage: 26,976,768.Diameter: 31 mm.Weight: 9.4 g.Composition: Bronze.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.

Quantity of Airfix HO Model Kits to include BR Mogul x 2, Evening Star x 2, Biggin Hill x 2, signal gantry, booking hall, water tower, detached bungalow, platform canopy, station accessories, kiosk & steps x 2, level crossing x 3, etc 

Persian / Middle Eastern circular copper tray engraved with huntsmen, dancers and musicians, 53cm diameter together with a burr walnut and rosewood box in the form of a book, bottle coasters, thermometers, spirit level and other items

Large Quantity of Hornby O gauge Railway to include 41020 101 Tank Locomotive, 41036 No.51 Locomotive, No.51 Tender, 42362 Junction Signal No.2, 42320 No.1 Level Crossing, R161 Gas Cylinder Wagon, 42150 Flat Truck, 42105 No.1 Cattle Truck, 42160 No.1 Goods Van, 42122 No.51 Coach 1st Class, 42121 No.41 Passenger Coach, 42370 No.2 Signal Cabin, etc (one box)

A Stanley No.34 level stamped Pat.6.23.96. and fitted case.

A vintage surveyor’s level by W. Ottway & Co. Ltd. of London (no. 621157), 22.5cm wide, in a fitted case, complete with tripod.

Nicolaus Diehl (Early 19th Century),Cello,Beautifully carved scroll with ebony tuning pegs. Generally in very good condition commesurate with age. Labelled inside 'Nicolaus Diehl'. Varnish wear is visible to some parts of the body. Comes with two bows. Bridge has been replaced. With hardback case. Main body measures 74cm. Full length is 128cm. Buyer to collect or arrange their own transportation.Nicolaus Diehl, born in 1779 in Mainz and passing away in 1851 in Darmstadt, Germany, was the second son of Martin Diehl (I). He collaborated with his father and his uncle, Jacob Steininger, before establishing himself in Darmstadt in 1811. Serving as a repairer to the Grand Duke of Hesse, he was regarded as the most skilled craftsman in the family. While his early work showed influences of the Klotz school, he later adopted a style with stronger Italian influences, achieving a level of precision comparable to French craftsmanship. This refinement is particularly evident in some of his cellos, where the scrolls are intricately carved in the Lafleur style. These instruments are also notable for their slightly oversized soundholes and well-coloured but relatively thin varnish.

A pair of Chinese pewter tea caddies 19th century, 18cm highCondition ReportThere have a good level of patination, dents to the cap of one and side of the other.

A pair of Tibetan wool rugs 20th century with a leopard skin design, to a black ground,160 x 80cm (2)Condition ReportThese rugs have a good level of pile and depth of colour.We consider these to be in good overall condition.

NEW WAVE / COOL POP - 7" COLLECTION. A super cool collection of approx 190 x 7". Artists include The Waitresses, The Lotus Eaters, The Psychedelic Furs, Kate Bush, The Style Council, Squeeze, Prince and the Revolution, Erasure, Depeche Mode, Japan, Duran Duran, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Greedies, U2, Yazoo, Talk Talk, The Teardrop Explodes, Madness, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, Level 42, Kylie and The Style Council. The condition is generally Ex to Ex+/ Archive.

GLAM ROCK - LP COLLECTION. A quality collection of around 23 glam rock LPs. Artists/ titles include T Rex inc The Slider (BLN 5001), Tanx (BLN 5002), A Beard Of Stars, Unicorn, T Rex, Bolan Boogie. Mick Ronson - Slaughter On 10th Avenue. Alice Cooper inc Schools Out (K56007, inc panties), Billion Dollar Babies (inc billion dollar note), Killers, Love It To Death, Muscle Of Love (card box sleeve). Sweet inc S/T, Give Us A Wink, Fanny Adams, Level Headed, Off The Record, Strung Up. Slade inc In Flame, Old New Borrowed And Blue, Slayed, Sladest, Six Of The Best. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

ALT / NEW WAVE / COOL POP - LP / 12" COLLECTION. A collection of 102 x LPs/ 12". Artists/ Titles include Curve - Clipped, Nine Below Zero - Third Degree, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Divine - You Think You're A Man, Sham 69 - Tell Us The Truth, Pete Shelley, Stan Ridgway, Sabrina, Blondie, Erasure, The Blue Nile, David Bowie, Sparks, Level 42, Street Moves, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Yazoo, Talk Talk, Crucified and Thomas Dolby. The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

HEAVY/ CLASSIC ROCK - LP COLLECTION. A smashing collection of around 30 heavy rock LPs. Artists/ titles include Led Zeppelin inc In Through The Out Door (SSK 59410, A sleeve variant), Presence, The Song Remains The Same, Houses Of The Holy, Trouble At The Front (private live release. Liverpool/ Dundee 1973). Deep Purple inc In Rock (unboxed labels), The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Made In Japan, Burn, Come Taste The Band. Status Quo inc Piledriver (swirl label), Whatever You Want, Rockin' All Over The World, Hello, Quo Live, Dog Of Two Head, Blue For You, On The Level, Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. Journey, Thin Lizzy inc China Town, Thunder And Lightning, Cold Sweat, Live And Dangerous, Thunder And Lightning. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

INDIE/ ALT/ WAVE/ GOTH - LP COLLECTION. A expansive collection of around 220 rock & pop LPs. Artists/ titles include Stone The Crows - Ontinuous Performance, Procol Harum - A Salty Dog/ A whiter Shade Of Pale (Double album), Bruce Springsteen - Darkness On The Edge Of Town, Sweet - Level Headed, Alice Cooper - Killer, Steve Earle inc Exit O, The Hard Way. Joe Walsh - So What, Fleetwood Mac - Greatest Hits, The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East, Todd Rundgren - Nearly Human. Supertramp, Rory Gallagher, Elton John, Cults, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Steve Earle, Free, Jailbreak, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Tom Petty, Faces, Creedence Clearwater Revival, ZZ Top, Little Feat, Ducks Deluxe, John Hiatt, Deke Leonard. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, odd one may drop to VG.

STATUS QUO - LP / 12" COLLECTION. A collection of 48 x LPs / 12" to include promos, private releases, picture discs and studio albums. Titles include From The Makers Of... (blue tin), Ready Steady Quo, Don't Waste My Time, Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon, Piledriver, Dog Of Two Head, Blue For You, On The Level, The Wanderer, Red Sky, To Be Or Not To Be, Over The Edge, Perfect Remedy, Ain't Complaining, The File Series, Whatever You Want, Live and Status Quo-Tations. The condition is generally Ex to Ex+/ Archive.

A steel spirit level, assorted drawing instruments, slide rule etc,

A mahogany cased wheel barometer, with broken swan neck pediment, fitted with a hygrometer, thermometer, convex mirror, 21cm silvered dial with level below, 96cm high.

Hornby Dublo - A group of playworn Hornby Dublo O gauge items including a clockwork 0-4-0 locomotive Op.No.382011; level crossing; double signal and quantity of O gauge track. Items show age and play wear appearing Poor - Fair overall. All items are unchecked for completeness. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)

A group of various carpentry tools, to include a Hockley Abbey spirit level, a W.Marples & Sons mortise gage, a wooden moulding plane ect ,( 8 ).

An unusual 19th century satin birch low level chair with turned uprights and finials to the back, with a deep rake seat and raised upon turned front legs with ceramic castors, complete with buttoned squab cushion, 51cms wide x 68cms deep x 97cms high. Estimate £30-40.

Ca. AD 100 - 300A large Roman bronze applique depicting a horned bull's head with three rings attached at the sides and mouth. The bull is depicted very naturalistically, with incised lines representing its hair, giving it a lifelike texture. The intricate detailing of the bull's features showcases the high level of craftsmanship.Size: 85mm x 70mm; Weight: 145gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market in the 1990s.

1976 Yamaha XT500  Registration Number: NCV 640R Frame Number: TBC - One of the first shipments to arrive in Europe - Two owners from new - Restored in current ownership Among Yamaha’s motorcycle lineup in 1976 was a model with a big single-cylinder engine: the XT500 dual-purpose machine. What grew out of this were the “engine brands” that now symbolize Yamaha. On the American West Coast in the 1970s, enduro riding that involved traversing the vast plains and deserts of the country over several hours was popular among young riders. Yamaha was only selling 2-stroke models at the time and there were clear calls from the market for a 4-stroke model. To answer this demand, Yamaha developed the enduro-specific TT500 model. Designed, developed and released alongside the TT500 was the XT500.  Customers wanted powerful torque for enduro competition and the torque of a large displacement single-cylinder engine was the key to deliver this. The XT500 found a particularly strong following in France and Italy as a machine for beach rallies and the desert rallies of West Africa. An XT500 rider won the first Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979 as well as the second, soon turning it into the rally machine of choice. The XT500 evolved into the 4-valved XT550, and later, the XT600 Ténéré equipped with a big 30-liter fuel tank. “Ténéré” refers to a desert in Niger and Chad that covers over 400,000 square kilometers. One of the earliest examples to be imported into Europe, this 1976 XT500 was bought new from dealer R.S. Damerell of St.Austell by a Mr.John Salter, who put the bike to good use for six years on MCC, ACTC, and TRF events. By then it was due for overhaul, so it was replaced by a Kawasaki, and retired to the garage. Some 38 years later with the bike untouched, John sadly passed on, and so in 2020 the XT found itself in new ownership, and restoration commenced.  The frame was cleaned, stripped and powder coated, the forks stripped and re-assembled with new seals, gaiters and steering head bearings. The wheels were treated to new bearings, spokes, brake shoes, tyres and tubes. New rims were later fitted, at the time the rear hub cush drive rubbers and centre bush were replaced with phosphor bronze items. The engine was dismantled, rebored, fitted with a new piston, conrod, big end and main bearings and timing chain. The gearbox was overhauled with double roller mainshaft bearing, and a new kickstart ratchet guide. A new Micron high level exhaust has been fitted, and the electrics overhauled with a modern H4 headlamp unit, front and rear LED bulbs, Electrex World electronic ignition and a 12 volt generator. The rusty fuel tank was cleaned and refinished, and internally lined with POR15 sealer. The mudguards (fitted in first ownership) are Preston Pettys, the originals are available along with the rear light, chain-guard and twin cable throttle. The saddle was recovered by Leightons. Built by our owner to use, the Yamaha is in tidy and mechanically sound but not concours condition. Since being rebuilt it’s been used on two trials and some road work, covering around 1,000 miles in total. Offended with original sales receipts, service manual, spares book and a Haynes manual, this is a genuine example of one of the classic enduro bikes of the 1970s.

A VERY LARGE CARVED STONE BUDDHIST STELE Rectangular stele with relief carving to both sides, 'one thousand' Buddha type decoration, and inscription in the Northern Wei style, the reverse with a large standing Buddha showing similarities to later periods, two dragons above. Probably of Qing dynasty origin as a restoration corresponding with the temple interiors of an earlier period, with rectangular polished granite stand 164 x 63 x 16cm, 120 x 65 x 15.5cm Acquired by the vendor circa 1990 Additional Information: With accompanying correspondence from Liu Cheng, Associate Professor of the School of Cultural Heritage, Northwest University, X'ian, dated 2001. "From my point of view it should be of the Qing dynasty. In order to re-repair the fragments of a recorded Beilu period, the temple was built in the style of that time (Tibetan Buddhism was the state religion) and the level of craftsmen at that time, it belongs to the post-injuries of the Qing dynasty." Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Tan Hui Seng. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

Beautifully presented Series 2 that's been subject to a remarkable 'Open Seam' restoration and is undoubtedly the best currently available. The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was one of the most exciting hot-hatches to emerge from the 1970s. Chrysler commissioned Lotus to produce an effective entrant for international 'Group 4' rallying - to beat the dominant Ford Escort RSs at their own game. Lotus took a 1.6 GLS shell and installed a 2.2-litre (Type 911 and closely related to the Type 912 found in the S2 and S3 Esprits) version of their 16-valve four-cylinder engine and a 5-speed ZF gearbox. The new Sunbeam Lotus certainly looked the part - initially offered only in Black and Silver, with Marchal spotlights and tailored 'double four-spoke' cast-alloy wheels.Launched in 1979, the high-compression 2,174cc Twin-Cam engine breathed through two twin-choke Dell'Orto carburettors, developed 150bhp and delivered excellent performance, being rear-wheel drive and weighing only 960kgs, giving a 0-60mph time of just 6.6 seconds. Lotus wasn't just an engine supplier, it was also involved in designing the suspension and exhaust system. As soon as it qualified for inclusion in international rally competition, the Sunbeam Lotus proved extremely effective, finishing first, third and fourth at the 1980 Lombard-RAC Rally, Britain's round of the World Rally Championship. In 1981, the Sunbeam Lotus brought the entire manufacturer's championship to Talbot.For the Series 2 cars in 1981, a big 'T' was placed in the middle of the grille, the engine was mildly tweaked, the fuel tank and headlights were enlarged and the wing mirrors were changed. By 1982, Moonstone Blue was the only available colour. Only 1,184 right-hand drive examples of the Sunbeam Lotus were ever built approximately half the total number. However, today you'd be lucky to find 80 of these special cars according to the owners club.This particular car wears the evocative 'DAC' registration number which is synonymous with the final few examples produced. These were to be sold by ASOC Honorary Member, Leon Gibbs, at his Arbury dealership and were registered from DAC 2Y to DAC 150Y.  Rarely do classic car rebuilds have a journey comparable to this stunning Sunbeam-Lotus which has undergone a full restoration and 'then some' courtesy of Fully Loaded Cars of London who were commissioned to carry out a full 'Open Seam' rebuild. This process takes the rebuild to a next level as after the shell is completely stripped bare, a number of the seams are unpicked, the panels separated and then forensically reassembled to ensure that the finished product achieves a finish that is to factory tolerances and beyond. The same standards are applied to the further preparation of the shell and its subsequent refinishing in Moonstone Blue prior to being fully retrimmed with the correct Piccadilly Stripe material to original factory specification. All mechanical aspects have been attended to as required, with the matching numbers engine fully rebuilt by Toovey Race Engines of Cannock, a fully refurbished gearbox by Wayne Lee Motorsport and a drivetrain refurbishment was undertaken by Seaman Motorsport and included the installation of a Quaiffe limited slip differential.As you would expect of any quality refurbishment, the Sunbeam is accompanied by a comprehensive history contained in five lever-arch files, four of which are a photographic record of the build, with the fifth containing numerous invoices, MOT Certificates and early documentation, alongside the original hand and service books. With every nut, bolt, washer and screw receiving attention and a final level of detail that is exceptional throughout, this must surely be one of, if not the best Talbot Sunbeam Lotus currently available. In preparation for sale, the car has been treated to a full service and timing belt in readiness for the next lucky custodian. If you are looking for the very best, we suggest that your search is over, and welcome and encourage your early inspection to fully appreciate the rare opportunity on offer.Specification Make: TALBOT Model: SUNBEAM LOTUS Year: 1983 Chassis Number: T4DCYDL424966 Registration Number: DAC 109Y Transmission: Manual Engine Number: DC911 8107 19653 BL424966E Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 74571 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

**Please note the estimate on this lot is £800,000 - £1,000,000 as per our website and not as per the printed catalogue**Simply stunning in Bahama Yellow, a rare, one year production only, German-market, 2-litre, SWB 911L benefiting from a ground-up restoration and boasting German and UK Registration. By 1967, nearly half of Porsche’s 911 production was destined for the US, however increasingly stringent emission and safety regulations necessitated that Porsche had to develop the car further to continue to enjoy buoyant North American sales. Dual-circuit brakes were not a problem as they were already on the drawing board but the emission targets would take Porsche some time to meet, so an interim model, the 911L, was designed to overcome the problem and the US-market 911S was dropped from the catalogue.Production began in late 1967 for the 1968 model year, fitting in neatly between its two A-series, 1,991cc, short-wheelbase siblings, the 110bhp 911T and the 160bhp 911S. The new car featured the superior comfort and equipment level of the 911S and was powered (for the European market) by the torquey Type 901/06 power unit rated at 130bhp. For the US, the 1968 ‘L’ was fitted with the Type 901/14 engine equipped with an air pump to keep emission levels below the legal limit. 1,603 were produced in total with 499 crossing the Atlantic.For the 1969 Model Year, changes to the 911 were extensive, perhaps the most significant being the lengthened wheelbase (by 57mm) and the new range consisted of the 911T (Touring), 911E (Einspritz) and the 911S (Super) so, effectively the 1968 SWB 2-litre was a one year only production model and by definition is now very collectible.This particular 1968 911L is a German home-market example, built in July 1968 and initially delivered through Porsche D’Leteren in Belgium. According to its accompanying Porsche COA, it was finished in Bahama Yellow/Code 6805 with a black leatherette Interior, halogen headlamps, alloy wheels and optioned with a sunroof.A few years ago, it was subject to a ground-up, bare-metal restoration on behalf of our vendor, the quality of which is evident from the many photographs on file, with the intention of returning this rare 911 back to its former glory. The work included a professional glass-out respray in its original Bahama Yellow, a full re-trim using original parts where possible and correct new/old stock parts where not, a comprehensive engine rebuild, brakes, suspension, running gear etc. and the 5-blade Fuchs alloys were refurbished. The 5-dial dashboard looks excellent and the 'Blue Spot' PB radio is correct, however it is fitted with a modern Moto-Lita 'Prototipo' steering wheel and would benefit from an original. The overall appearance is super but the chrome, whilst good, is not perfect, however it's totally usable and a delightful example of a 1968, SWB, 2-litre 'L'.Recently subject to a German TUV in May 2024 (equivalent to a UK MOT) it has H-Kennzeichen Historic Status, but is also UK-registered with a V5C and all duties paid, so can be used in the UK without issue and is not subject to EU import taxes. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a desirable German-market 911L, one of the last of the short-wheelbase cars, in a striking colour, with dual registration and offered at a very sensible estimate.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911LYear: 1968Chassis Number: 11810716Registration Number: RDV 105GTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2165 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black LeatheretteClick here for more details and images

The celebrated 'Vader Restomod', painstakingly finished and fitted with an Exon Racing C20XE 285bhp engine mated to a Quaife sequential gearbox following a project that cost c.£200,000. If you’re reading this listing it’s highly likely that you are the sort of person who nods appreciatively at a passing classic, regardless of the badge, because above all, we are enthusiasts. We all remember the first car that made us smile, perhaps your dad’s car or maybe a shiny MG or Austin-Healey that passed you every morning whilst standing at the bus stop as a 14 year old on the way to school.The remarkable motor car on offer here owes its very existence to that level of nostalgia, generated from a 15 year old’s first experience of going fast in a road-rally prepared Chevette back in the day. With later success came the sports cars that one expects to see in an enthusiast’s garage and yet that memory lingered - could that first experience be recreated? With a healthy budget and some firm ideas, that formative memory grew into a compulsion to create something very special. No ordinary undertaking and with only a handful of specialist workshops with proven experience of combining precision engineering and design flair, the talented team at Retropower Ltd of Leicestershire were duly commissioned. Not many workshops would be brave enough to 'resto mod' a car for Gordon Murray, one of the world’s leading automotive designers, however they had been tasked with that project and he was delighted, declaring his Mk1 Escort 'A masterpiece of functionality and classic understatement…the car is more than I’d ever hoped for'.However, understatement was clearly missing in the brief for 'Project Vader' and the photographic record of the 18 month transformation of a rather tired hatch-backed 1983 Vauxhall Chevette L in faded yellow to the spectacular one off motorcar we see today is breathtaking. The Chevette HSR enjoyed much success in 'Group 4' rallying in the past and its distinctive looks with a wide rear end tapering to a slightly narrower front was much admired, however 'Project Vader' was never intended to be some half-baked rally homage, but a new car with performance to match its looks.The record of works is exhaustive and we’ll therefore highlight the key points that make this car unlike any other. Happily, motoring journalist Jonny Smith interviewed Callum Seviour of Retropower about the build and Jonny’s subsequent road test is a joy to watch on his YouTube channel, The Late Brake Show.Taken back to its bare shell which was then braced, the gearbox and axle tunnels were enlarged to house the upgraded mechanicals whilst the car was fitted with a triangulated cage and the extra wide GRP body kit was extensively refinished for the perfect fit. One of Paul Exon’s highly rated C20XE Redtop engines, rated at 265bhp at the flywheel, was then mated to a Quaife 6-speed sequential gearbox. The interior speaks for itself; the carbon fibre trim, push button controls and digital display has more than a hint of Knightrider. The attention to detail is exquisite, from the raised Vader badge at the rear to the subtly re-finished period Vauxhall emblem on the bonnet. The odometer currently reads some 42,000 miles which is largely immaterial in what is essentially a new car. The project took 18 months with an investment of close to £200,000 and the spectacular result is unquestionably unique in the proper sense of the word.Further technical and specification to follow.Specification Make: VAUXHALL Model: CHEVETTE Year: 1983 Chassis Number: M3DE137944 Registration Number: GKX 99Y Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 42000 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Simply astonishing Escort RS Turbo Series 1 in show-winning condition. The Escort RS Turbo Series 1 was specifically developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering team to set new standards in 'Group N' and 'Group A' motorsport events and was quickly dubbed 'the car to beat'. Ford initially planned to build 5,000 examples, the minimum number required for Homologation in 'Group A', however a total of 8,604 were built due to increased demand. The car was greeted with huge enthusiasm and was only sold through official Rallye Sport dealers.The much-revered Series 1 cars utilised a 1,600cc CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger. Computerised fuel-injection and state of the art engine management (in 1986) incorporating boost control resulted in a healthy 132bhp and offered reasonably lag-free acceleration with 0-62mph, taking 8.2 seconds on the way to 128mph. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. Unusually, there was only one choice of finish - Diamond White - and the purposeful interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard.This remarkable example was supplied new by Haynes of Maidstone to its first lucky owner on  27th March 1986 and was enjoyed by a further three keepers until it was purchased by our vendor on 1st December 2020. He is a professional car body repairer and was impressed by the Ford's low mileage, originality and generally sound condition so decided to take some time off from working on customers' cars to work on his own. The RS was subject to a full nut and bolt restoration using old stock Ford NORS parts where possible and retaining all its original factory panels, stamp numbers and barcode plate still on the lower cross-member. The engine was completely rebuilt including a reground crank, new big ends and mains, re-bored block (+1mm), oversized forged pistons and new rods, skimmed head, new valves and seats, polished ports, new cam and followers, a new Garrett Turbo, new water and oil pumps and much more. There is an invoice within the file (£3,680.93) detailing the engine build and we understand that over £50,000 and hundreds of hours have been invested in the project. The car has only covered a handful of miles since the work was completed and consequently the engine will need to be run-in for 1,500 miles to ensure a long and happy life. Lots of photographs were taken during the process and some of those images are reproduced here to help you appreciate the fine level of detail.Over recent years here at Iconic Auctioneers, we have been asked to look after the sale of a good number of 'Performance Fords' that have been restored to a 'world class standard' (often with World Record results) and this Series 1 RS Turbo is certainly in that category.It's supplied with a Haynes Workshop Manual and a very well presented History File containing the original dealer book pack with the Service Record (six stamps up to 30,072 on 3rd November 1992 plus the engine rebuild at 36,521 miles), operating guides and manuals, HPI Check Summary, the V5C, the MOT history and the current one valid until 11th July 2025.We invite and encourage you to come along to Race Retro and view this stunning little RS Turbo in the metal to fully appreciate the quality on offer.Specification Make: FORD Model: ESCORT RS TURBO SERIES 1 Year: 1986 Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABFK67637 Registration Number: C885 FKO Transmission: Manual Engine Number: FK67637 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 36525 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Grey Monza FabricClick here for more details and images

**Please note that since cataloguing the wheels have been professionally stripped and refurbished, being refinished in a later Mulliner style to enhance appearance. Please refer to our website for images.**A fine example of Bentley's 500bhp Arnage T equipped to Mulliner's highest level of luxury features and refinement. At launch, the Arnage T Mulliner Level II was not only the highest specification motorcar available from Bentley, it was also the most powerful model the company had ever produced and the fastest production-specification four-door saloon available anywhere in the world.Like the Arnage R, the T was motivated by RR's venerable 6.75-litre, twin-turbocharged V8, further developed for the 'T' and now producing just over 500bhp and 700lb/ft of torque, a remarkable output sufficient to propel this substantial motor car up to 60mph in 5.5 seconds and onwards to 170mph. 'Mulliner' refers to Bentley's bespoke customisation division and 'Level II' signifies the highest level of luxury features and refinement available within the Mulliner package. This particular example is stylishly finished in the sought after colour combination of Tungsten Grey Metallic over Beluga Black Hide with the car's sporting intentions clearly signalled by the 19" Silver Diamond cut two-piece split-rim alloy wheels. It initially formed part of Bentley Motors' Special Car Division’s own fleet of vehicles for the first 12 months of its life and as you would expect, was specified with the Mulliner II Driving Specification which normally included Mulliner wing badges, quad exhaust tail pipe finishers, lower front wing vents, chrome door mirror covers, electric slide and tilt steel sunroof, four umbrellas to the luggage compartment, drilled aluminium foot pedals, rear quarter companion mirrors, piano black veneer with bright aluminium inserts to facia, veneer to steering wheel controls, veneered picnic tables, front and rear headrests embroidered with Bentley logo, rear quarter badges, rear passenger entertainment system and an electrically operated rear window blind. There is a detailed specification in the history file which can be viewed at the Documents Desk.The comprehensive service history details main dealer attention from new until 40,000 miles, at which point care and attention was passed to Royce Engineering before, more recently, the Bentley's care was entrusted to Copthorne Classic Motors. Little can compare to a Bentley when it comes down to the exclusive engineering and the fit and finish that they provide and with this example presenting superbly throughout, we welcome and encourage your early inspection to fully appreciate the opportunity that this outstanding Mulliner II Arnage T can offer.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: ARNAGE TYear: 2007Chassis Number: SCBLF45F87CH12349Registration Number: DK07 EDFTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 200379Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 69982 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black HideClick here for more details and images

Ca. 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium AD.A group comprising 13 annular and penannular bronze bracelets, formed from both flat and round-section shanks. Some of the bracelets feature decorative finials, adding an extra level of style.Size: 40-70mm x 30-65mm; weight 205gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

The mighty Metro GTi that broke 21 speed records in 1989, offered to the open market for the first time in 20 years by its long term custodian. At Iconic Auctioneers we do thoroughly enjoy the weird and wonderful and this little Metro manages to seamlessly be both. This is the original, factory-built, high performance Metro, engineered to break various speed endurance records, some un-broken since the 1930s, remaining almost exactly as built by the factory. 'Project Pride' took place ahead of the official launch of the MG Metro GTi at the 1990 British International Motor Show, designed to compete in the 'hot-hatch' market that’s so synonymous with the late 1980s and 1990s. The GTi was a development of the earlier MG Metro Turbo and MG Metro 1300 models, aligning with the shift toward modern fuel-injection systems helping enhance performance and efficiency.This Metro GTi is rather special. It's one of two cars built by MG to take on and contest a number of land speed records, doing so with flying colours. In late 1989, a voluntary team of enthusiastic Rover Group engineers worked with the company management to produce a modified version of the new fuel-injected Metro with the intention of contesting the Class F (1,100cc - 1,300cc) records. They succeeded in increasing the power of the 1,396cc Twin-Cam, K-Series engine from 95bhp to 140bhp, along with a resilient fuel delivery system, a specialist roll cage and a number of other performance variations meaning, in still air, the car was capable of speeds up to 135mph. Some 500 people ended up being involved in the project and 6,500 hours were spent preparing the car to the required level. The project was incredibly well executed and despite achieving all their objectives and some publicity at the time, the teams success appears relatively unknown and has slipped under the radar, until now.Supervised by the RAC, the 24 hour event took place at Millbrook Proving Ground in June 1990 with the two cars continuing to lap the high speed bowl, despite heavy rain as darkness fell, until all 21 Class F records for it had been broken. Within the car's history file is an official list of all the records broken, all impressive, but the final one seems remarkable - 2,911 miles 1,727 yards in exactly 24 hours at an average speed of 121.33mph. This is a genuine figure as the RAC Observers were watching very carefully to ensure the cars were always at least 100 yards apart, precluding slipstreaming.Once the usual competition roll cages had been fitted to the cars by an outside specialist, the cars went to Cowley Body Plant, where the tinsmiths installed the large competition-style fuel fillers on each side (combined flow rate 26 gallons of unleaded in 15 seconds), the large bag tanks and aluminium firewalls. The cut outs made for the installation of the racing petrol fillers were found in the car during recommissioning and those, plus the original exhaust, are included with the car.The car on offer here is the is the only one to survive in its original format and condition following the event. It presents in excellent condition, having covered just 3,356 miles from new. Its state of preservation is commensurate with it being kept in a de-humidified garage for over 20 years and recently mechanically recommissioned using nearly £2,000 worth of consumable parts, including replacement of the four petrol pumps and the brake servo, as well as being freshly MOT’d. With the exception of a new stainless steel exhaust, no changes have been made to the car. It starts easily and runs at tick-over once it is warmed up a little with the petrol pumps performing as the should.This is an outstanding opportunity to own a record breaking MG, a unique piece of motoring history with outstanding performance for a car of its size. A road-going, record breaking 'Works' car at today's guide seems remarkable value.A fascinating 27 minute video on the record breaking process can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqPSaz3Ku2w&ab_channel=Rover200%26400OwnersClubSpecification Make: MG Model: METRO GTI Year: 1989 Chassis Number: SAXXPDNCBAD601064 Registration Number: C138 JWO Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 14K4CE50119009 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 3356 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

This very special Chevron B8 (#DBE-54) possesses an irrefutably correct/original identity supported by continuous ownership and race history, Le Mans Classic provenance, a fresh Lester Owen engine and would be very welcome at any prestigious motorsport event.   The hugely successful Chevron B8 first appeared in 1968, usually with BMW 2-litre engines but also with the Ford FVA, FVC and occasionally the Lotus-Climax. It was homologated into FIA 'Group 4' Sports Cars from March 1968 on the basis that 50 were built (reduced to 25 in 1969). To help Chevron Cars achieve the required number (on paper), every rebuild was listed as a new car - a habit that would continue into the B16, B19 and even the B21 and no doubt, was a practice common to other builders of limited production racing cars. In the end, only 44 of the original cars were completed. Often described as one of the greatest racing cars of all time, the B8 was fast, forgiving and delightful. In common with the Lotus Elan and the BMW E30 M3, it was one of those cars that would not punish you for a temporary 'loss of talent' and would quietly sort itself out whilst you were considering 'Plan B'.This particular car, chassis #DBE-54, was delivered new to British club racer, Peter Crossley, in March 1968 and uniquely for a B8, was fitted with a four-cylinder 2-litre Coventry-Climax, the same type of engine that was used in Formula 2 in the early 1960s. The car first raced at Rufforth on March 13th with Peter finishing second in the Yorkshire Evening Post Trophy race. Two days later, he won a Formula Libre race at Croft and the following month at Oulton Park finished second in the Total GT race. After placing second at Oulton Park in June, Peter then raced the B8 in Europe for the rest of the season, taking in events at Vila Real, Hockenheim, Wunstorf, d’Urcy, and at Jyllandsringen for the Danish GP where he finished fourth overall, in what would turn out to be the highlight of his European summer adventure.This was the start of an extensive and successful racing career for DBE-54 which has a well documented, continuous ownership history (see below) – this continuity and subsequent originality is almost unheard of for a 1960s Chevron, making DBE-54 one of only a remaining few examples with such provenance.The following 1969 season, Peter Crossley purchased a Brabham BT8, into which he fitted the Chevron’s Coventry-Climax engine, so consequently the engineless B8 sat unused the following year, except for one outing to Magny-Cours at the end of the season with a BMW 2-litre engine. Peter then put the B8 up for sale and it was bought by Theo Kinsbergen of Stichting Racing of Holland. Sponsored and entered by Team Radio Veronica, Theo took a string of podium finishes as well as winning twice at Zandvoort during the season. Borrowed for one race after crashing his own B16, Rein Zwolsman used DBE-54 to good effect to win the airfield race at Welschap. For the last two events of the season at Zandvoort, the car was rented to Henk Bosman who won both races then agreed to buy the car which he raced the following year, winning four races and finishing second in four others. The B8 was then sold to Frans van Dijk.In early 1981, DBE-54 returned to the UK and was initially purchased by well known historic racer, Steven Langton, who sold the car the following year to Richard Parsons before it subsequently became the property of John Upton. In 1984, John commissioned well known restorer, Simon Hadfield, to restore the B8 and then race it afterwards in three historic events at Snetterton, Brands Hatch and Silverstone. In what were his first ever drives in a Chevron, Simon won all three races. DBE-54 was then sold to Tim Greenhill in 1985 who hired rapid former saloon car pedaller, Tim Goss, to drive the car in the HSCC Historic series. Tim demonstrated his versatility with five class wins and won the class championship. Since then, DBE-54 has been sold on several times but has remained active in historic racing in the hands of Richard Parsons, Michael Kuhn, Stephan Schrauwen, Guy Peeters and then with our vendor since 2017, who has also had class wins racing in Masters across Europe and also raced with Peter Auto in 2018 and 2019.Reassuringly, DBE-54 remains in excellent condition throughout and is sold in race-ready condition although it will be necessary for interested parties to establish the currency and suitability of any safety-related equipment (seats, belts, tank, extinguisher etc.) as it was last run just prior to COVID. The 2-litre BMW engine was rebuilt by specialist Lester Owen in 2020 and is ‘box fresh’ with zero hours running time since, plus its suspension and brakes were rebuilt. It comes with a good spares package (multiple wheels sets, spare bodywork, etc. – the latter will be by collection post-sale) and benefits from valid 2017-issued FIA HTP papers. Also included are extensive racing history files including historic HTPs and period photographs.Interestingly, DBE-54 comes with Belgian road registration documents which is helpful for European events and also make it a great entry for historic road events and rallies around the world.This pedigree Chevron B8 is truly one of the best original examples and is eligible for many historic race events including the Le Mans Classic (where DBE-54 competed in 2006), Masters WSM, CER, etc. where it will continue to be competitive and a welcome entry. Very rarely does historic racing machinery come with this level of provenance, giving a new owner a real sense of custodianship and a tangible link to decades of successful, safe and enjoyable racing. DBE-54 is a special car and is ready to make more history.Ownership History (a detailed racing history is also available on request):1968: Peter Crossley, Sparkford, Somerset, England, UK, raced in UK and Europe (Croft, Oulton Park, Vila Real, Anderstorp, etc.)1971: Theo Kinsbergen, Stichting Racing, Mijdrecht, Netherlands - entered and sponsored by Team Radio Veronica with 1980cc BMW 4C engine, painted red and dark blue, raced in ’71 Dutch championship by Kinsbergen, Zwolsman and Bosman1972: Henk Bosman, Netherlands - sponsored and entered by Team 4711 Sir Irish Moss, painted green, raced in 1972 Dutch championship1972: Frans van Dijk, Netherlands1981: Steven Langton, Lingfield, Surrey, England, UK1982: Richard Parsons, UK1983: John Upton, Valour Racing, UK, raced in Historics in ’84 by Simon Hadfield1985: Tim Greenhill, Berkhamstead, Herts, England, UK, raced in Historics by Tim Goss, five class wins and class championship winner1988: Richard Arnold, Gloucester, England, UK 1997: Michael Kuhn, Germany2000: Jean-Francois Veroux, France2003: Stephan Schrauwen, Belgium2011: Guy Peeters, Belgium2017: present: Frazer Gibney, UKSpecification Make: CHEVRON Model: B8 Year: 1968 Chassis Number: DBE-54 Registration Number: N/A Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Make: RHDClick here for more details and images

An unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a car that’s been purpose-built to take on one of the world’s greatest motor sport challenges, yet remains UK-registered and road legal.  The Sport version of Audi's sensational Quattro was launched in the autumn of 1983, three years after the original's unveiling at the Geneva Salon had taken the motoring world by storm. It had a shortened wheelbase and was fitted with a new, lighter version of the five-cylinder engine boasting an aluminium block and a Twin-Cam 20-valve cylinder head, while anti-lock braking made its first appearance on a Quattro-equipped Audi. Running on Bosch HI-Jetronic fuel-injection, the extensively revised engine developed a claimed 306bhp and gave this quite remarkable road car a top speed of around 155mph. Audi built 214 examples of the Sport, though only 164 were actually sold to customers.We are delighted to be able to offer Keith Edward's legendary 800bhp-plus, SWB Audi S1. It was initially purchased by garage owner and rally driver Keith as a family road car but there were always lots of cars around and the Audi was eventually hardly used. Passionately interested in motorsport, Keith was staring at the car one day and considering selling it, but then he thought that it might be fun to prepare it for a bit of hill climbing at local club level. There simply is not space here to cover the next 30 years of the Quattro's history but a lot of it is available on some much-watched videos and magazine articles. Success at club level led to the car being developed further and further as Keith is a talented and innovative engineer, until it was so competition-focused that it was no longer practical to run it as a road-registered car.Developed and then developed some more over the years, there followed about ten years in the British Hillclimb Championship, a further four or five enjoying invitation events around Europe and finally the ultimate accolade, an invitation from Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to take part in 'The Race to the Clouds'.Keith has a legendary attention to detail and throughout the two decades of development, every nut, bolt, pipe and bracket was given consideration in terms of its weight, fitness for purpose and aesthetic merit with shaving tenths of a second the criteria. There came a point however, when the only way to make the car more competitive was to shorten the wheelbase, as had been done by the factory in late 1983 and Dialynx of Swindon, renowned Quattro specialists and builders of SWB cars and Sport Quattro 'Group B' replicas, were tasked with the job.The body was stripped of its panels, reduced in length by removing 320mm between the B and C posts and rebuilt using Kevlar-composite panels and mouldings (copied directly from Audi UK's own 'Group B' car), with most of the glass replaced by Perspex. Only the original roof and doors remained and even the doors were pared down to about 4lbs in weight. Shortly afterwards, the 10-valve engine was replaced by a 20-valve unit which was extensively modified by Dialynx. Details of these engine mods are academic as the engine has been further developed by Keith himself since then (current spec below). The car's adventures in Europe in this form are all documented in the enormous history file and on a number of YouTube videos.The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), also known as 'The Race to the Clouds', is an invitational automobile hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain in Colorado - and is held on the last Sunday in June. From the start at 9,400ft, the 12.42 mile course has 156 bends and finishes at 14,115ft, a climb of over 4,700ft, not far short of a mile vertically. If you were in an unpressurised aeroplane at that height you would have been wearing an oxygen mask for some time, so setting up an internal combustion engine to run on reduced oxygen levels can be complex.The invitation to run the car at Pikes Peak is a major honour within the hill climb community and was proudly received by Keith. The Audi was shipped to Colorado Springs in both 2018 and 2019, however neither year was to bring fulfilment, with the car overheating in 2018 (subsequently sorted after testing at Blyton Park, pre-COVID) and despite good practice runs in 2019, the clouds closed in on Race Day and that was that. The full story is on YouTube. Whilst intending to return in 2020, COVID regulations, increasing costs and lack of time mean that Keith has sadly made the decision that after 30-plus years, having accomplished everything else, he and his beloved Audi will have to part ways.We understand that the Audi would be welcome again at Pikes Peak with Keith having received another invitation recently or, closer to home, would be welcome here in the UK at club level hill climbs, sprints or even Time Attack. UK-registered and road-legal (subject to a few sensitive modifications) it could be used on the road driving to events, but equally it could just be a perfect showpiece in any serious Collection.This car has been viewed more than 2,000,000 times on YouTube and has been magazine-featured all over the globe. It's accompanied by 18 box files of history, entry forms, programmes, results sheets and 30 years of correspondence, MSA paperwork, log books etc.'Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence' said Vince Lombardi, after whom the Superbowl is named. To suggest that Keith has pursued perfection is no understatement, he has undoubtedly achieved excellence.SpecificationEngine: 2.266-litre, in-line five-cylinder, cast iron block, aluminum cylinder head with four valves per cylinder. Farndon crank, custom connecting rods, Wossner custom forged pistons, Supertech + 1mm oversize valves, mechanical pushrods, custom ported head, Piper cams custom profile, Porsche throttle 75mm (conversion to electric by EPS), custom intercooler by Webster Engineering, intake manifold from Audi S4/S6 V6, Rochester injectors 1,600cc/min, 2 x Bosch Motorsport 044 petrol pumps, custom aluminium rad, Garrett GTX3582R Gen 2 turbo with custom impellers from PTM Turbos, external wastegate of Turbo-smart 50mm, multipliers from TFSI, Custom Webster engineering exhaust 76mm, dry crankcase of VRS, Motec M150 control unit, wiring and EPS programming, custom water cooler rear with two fans and a custom surge tankTransmission: DragPower Bulgaria 6-speed sequential gearbox, Tilton disc clutch set 7.5", custom Aluminium ruffles, Bailey Morris centre axis, EPS custom LSDBody/Interior: Custom Carbon/Kevlar 'Group B' body work by Dialynx Performance, Sparco seats, Webster Engineering roll-cage (CrMo Drag Spec), Multi-instrument Motec, ATL racing tank and a custom fuel surge tankSuspension- Brakes: Bilstein custom coil-overs, Audi S1 copy scissors custom Dialynx Performance, AP Racing six-piston calipers with 369mm front discs, four-piston calipers with 350mm rear, custom brake circuit by Edwards MotorsWheels: Speedline Motorsport Magnesium wheels 11.5J x 16". Avon Slick tiresSpecification Make: AUDI Model: QUATTRO Year: 1985 Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZGA900296 Registration Number: C45 FEC Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Left-hand Drive Make: LHDClick here for more details and images

Very rare - possibly unique - within UK Club motorsport, this well-prepared XJ-SC has the added benefit of being road-registered and is offered without Reserve. Only 1,130 examples of the six-cylinder XJ-SC were built and we can’t recall ever having seen one converted to a race car, certainly at UK club level and this striking car certainly looks the part. It was originally built to be eligible for the Standard 'Class A' of the popular Jaguar Enthusiast Club GT Championship, usually run over 12 rounds across six weekends of the season at some of the UK’s top circuits including Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Donington Park. It would undoubtedly be a welcome addition to the grids at a number of other UK Championships and being road-registered, opens up the possibility of entry to hill climbs, sprints, road rallies and even the occasional track day.In our vendor’s words, 'A bit over two years ago, a race-winning Jaguar XJ-S race preparer (JEC Champion, Colin Philpott of Powerbell Services) fitted new race suspension bushes, custom roll cage, outboard rear discs, a Topline automatic fire system, fabricated fuel tank, new Schroth Profi II ASM race harnesses worth about £900 plus all the other FIA regulation safety requirements. He then lightened the car by removing the air-conditioning, carpets and noise padding, fabricated lightweight aluminium door and interior panels, fitted twin specially commissioned new Corbeau Sprint Excel race seats worth £1,900, a period Momo removable steering wheel, appropriate period aluminium wheels and much more'.External modifications to the top lip of the boot lid as well as the bespoke slimline bumpers front and rear give the car a more pleasing outline. Our vendor feels it’s a little reminiscent of some of the early design studies by Malcolm Sayer, Jaguar’s legendary aerodynamicist and designer of the C, D and E-Types and who was responsible for the initial work on the XJ27 (XJ-S) before his untimely passing at age 53. His sleek low-nose style didn’t survive as a result of US headlight and 'fender' requirements and Sir William Lyons’ own preferences.The car presents in a Ecurie Ecosse blue paint scheme with the roundels and stripes as might have been seen in period on a D-Type, enhanced by a new navy blue soft top (£2,200) and black 5-spoke alloys. There are one or two areas where there has been a paint reaction (see images) and the original interior is available if required but is in France so a courier would be required. The appropriate registration number, C7 XSC, will remain with the car.Our vendor unfortunately sustained a long-term leg injury a week before the finished car was delivered, so this good looking Jaguar has never been raced. This is a super opportunity to enter the world of Jaguar Club Racing in a rare - possibly unique - road-registered racer that, apart from a spanner check, looks ready to go and offered without Reserve could be remarkable value.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: XJ-SC Year: 1987 Chassis Number: SAJJNACC7CA141978 Registration Number: C7 XSC Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 9DPAMA116185 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Make: RHDClick here for more details and images

Well prepared road-registered Series II Alpine racer with freshly rebuilt 1,890cc, 160bhp Holbay unit. Eligible for HSCC Historic Road Sports-Invitation Class, sprints, hill climbs and more. This smart Series II Sunbeam Alpine Race Car was purchased by our vendor a couple of years ago with the intention of doing a bit of circuit racing with his son, Oli, who had enjoyed a few outings in Classic Formula Ford and fancied racing with his dad. Our vendor is a well respected rally car engine builder (recently retired) and had enjoyed much success over many years driving rally cars but had no real experience of going round and round on the black stuff.The car was basically race-ready when he purchased it but inevitably a few tweaks were necessary. The first test day did not end too well as the engine had something metallic for lunch and that was the end of that. So it was back to the drawing board and our vendor utilised his many years of experience carefully rebuilding the Alpine's engine. It’s a 1,890cc four-cylinder based on the Sunbeam Holbay 1,725cc unit, fully lightened and balanced with steel rods and forged pistons, fuelled by twin 45 DCOE Webers and exhausted through a tubular manifold. A dyno print-out prior to the rebuild showed 160bhp, it might be a bit more now and this power is fed through a Ford Escort 4-speed SCCR gearbox to the limited-slip diff.Other competition features include a full roll cage, alloy 45-litre fuel tank, Facet fuel pump, boot-mounted lightweight battery, high-torque starter, new aluminium lightweight radiator, Sparco bucket seat, TRS harnesses, plumbed-in Lifeline extinguisher, competition dashboard, Prototipo wheel and much more. We understand that the safety-related equipment is all in-date but advise interested parties to check on its currency and suitability, as with any competition car.The Alpine presents well both inside and out, in Dove Grey with Burgundy Shelby-style racing stripes, a white Sebring-style alloy hardtop and sits on a set of silver Minilites.With the passage of time, our vendor feels that he is becoming a little 'senior' to learn the ins and outs of circuit racing and would rather stick to thundering through a forest sideways, so the decision was taken to offer the car for sale. It hasn’t been run in anger since the rebuild but has covered a couple of hundred road miles.The HSCC have opened up eligibility for their Historic Road Sports Championship by introducing an 'Invitation Class' for cars with non-standard components and the car will undoubtedly qualify for other events and of course, sprints and hill climbs.Supplied to auction with a history file full of receipts and very sensibly estimated, this classic Alpine could offer a rewarding route into the fun world of club-level motorsport.Specification Make: SUNBEAM Model: ALPINE Year: 1961 Chassis Number: B91031981HR0 Registration Number: 160 XVB Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 51113 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: WhiteClick here for more details and images