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Click here to subscribe1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé Registration no. NST 332Y Chassis no. 1121192 Engine no. 1121192•Ground-breaking supercar in its improved LP400S form•Delivered new in Italy•UK-registered since December 1988•Two UK owners•Present ownership since June 1989•Kept garaged and used sparinglyFootnotes:'Developed by Walter Wolf and Gianpaolo Dallara, the LP400S was the car that the Countach should have been all along; it finally had the chassis to cope properly with the available power.' – Richard Dredge, Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murciélago.The legendary Miura was always going to be a hard act to follow, so the extent to which its successor eclipsed the greatest of 1960s supercars came as something of a shock to all. The sensation of the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Countach was styled, like its predecessor, by Carrozzeria Bertone's Marcello Gandini. Looking aggressive from every angle, the Countach was nothing less than spectacular, suggesting it had been conceived on another planet. As Motor magazine observed: 'few people gazing at the original Bertone Countach at Geneva in 1971 could have regarded it as anything but a 'show' car. There were those fold-up doors for a start and the space-age cockpit with its abysmal rear visibility not to mention the strange engine/transmission configuration.' Happily, Lamborghini disregarded criticism of the car's supposed lack of practicality, and the Countach entered production changed in detail only. As it happened, the production version would not be seen for another two years, with deliveries commencing in 1974.The running gear was largely carried over from the Miura, although it had been recognised that the latter's shortcomings in terms of handling and stability would not be tolerable in the Countach. At the same time, cabin heat and noise had to be reduced, and a more user-friendly gear change devised. The Miura's four-cam V12 was retained for the Countach, though this time installed longitudinally and equipped with side-draught Weber carburettors. To achieve optimum weight distribution, designer Paolo Stanzani placed the five-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the seats, and the differential - driven by a shaft passing through the sump - at the rear. The result was a delightful gear change and a better-balanced car than the Miura. When production began in 1974, the Countach sported an improved spaceframe chassis, replacing the prototype's rather untidy semi-monocoque, while the bodywork was made of aluminium. One of the Countach's most striking features was the doors, which opened vertically and were supported by hydraulic struts, pivoting at their most forward point. The production Countach came with the standard 4.0-litre - instead of the prototype's 5.0-litre - engine. Even with the smaller engine producing 'only' 375bhp, the aerodynamically efficient Countach could attain 170mph (274km/h) and, naturally, came with racetrack roadholding to match. Designated 'LP400' by the factory (LP = Longitudinale Posteriore, describing the engine placement), the first Countach is commonly known as the 'periscopio', after its central periscope, faired into the roof, which provided rearward vision. 'But for sheer outlandish eye appeal, and track-car capability that's translatable for the road, there is simply no better car. It's hard, also, to imagine a better one coming along,' opined Car magazine. But come along one did, in the shape of the LP400S, which featured extensive alterations to the chassis and suspension to exploit the characteristics of Pirelli's newly introduced P7 tyre. A ground-breaking low-profile design, the P7 afforded hitherto unimaginable levels of grip; the associated chassis changes transformed the Countach: 'It corners at 180mph: we know, we've tried it,' declared Car. The LP400S was built between 1978 and 1982, by which time 237 had been made. A ground-breaking design that set new standards for aspiring supercar manufacturers, the Lamborghini Countach is one of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th Century, and all the more enjoyable in its up-rated LP400S form.This stunning example of the revolutionary Countach in its much improved LP400S form was consigned to Achilli Motors in Milan, Italy on 27th June 1980, having been originally ordered with Bleu Acapulco paintwork and a Senape (mustard) interior (see below). The Countach later made its way to the USA where it was owned in California by Mr Robert E Blythe, whose letter on file states that he sold the car to Merlin Olsen Porsche in Sherman, California at approximately 3,000 kilometres (see below). The Countach was first registered in the UK on 21st December 1988. The current vendor purchased the Lamborghini in June 1989 from its first UK owner (Mr Brian James Smallthwaite) and registered it in the name of his company. At that time the car was registered 'DCM 688X' (see hand-written note on file regarding registration changes for insurance purposes). Additional documentation includes sundry bills and a few old tax discs and expired MoTs. The MoT certificate issued on 21st December 1988, soon after the car's arrival in the UK, records the 'mileage' as 32,208. However, the latter figure may be a typo, and it should be noted that there is paperwork on file concerning a speedometer change. The current odometer reading is 6,034 kilometres. It is understood that the vendor's in-house mechanic looked after the Countach, which has been kept garaged in the company of other modern classics. In August of this year (2022) the Countach successfully passed the MoT test.Marque specialist Iain Tyrrell inspected this Countach in November 2022 and Bonhams would like to thank him for preparing the accompanying condition report, a summary of which is as follows:Much of the original factory Blu Acapulco paint finish is still evident. The lower sections of bodywork (wheelarch extensions, sills and front air dam) have been painted in an Acapulco Blue shaded 'stonechip' sometime during the vendor's ownership. As can be seen from the photograph outside my workshop before his ownership in 1989, the paintwork was still all original then. The car shows no evidence of crash trauma/repair, with consistently smooth panels and factory panel gaps. The sections of original paintwork are in what could mostly be described as 'good' condition, with some sinking and blemishes noted. Some detailing work could be undertaken to these sections to restore them to a presentable standard, which would make for a very unusual example, with largely original paint. The visible sections of the chassis are in excellent structural condition but do need preparation to remove light surface rust and repainting. There is a split in the L/H/R glassfibre wheelarch extension.The suspension is complete and solid, but various Rose joints have slight play. Various parts of the suspension have been painted in the past. There is no evidence of damage or trauma. The brake callipers have had restorative work done, including being repainted in non-original finishes. The brake pedal feels consistent with serviceable Countach brakes. The flexi-hoses have been changed in the recent past. The fluid boiling point is 190°C, which indicates recent changing. Front tyres are from 2006 (cracking in places), rears from 2001.The engine is in good order, with good oil pressure and acceptable cylinder leak-down readings (list available). It is very likely that a proper service and tune-up will lower these readings still further. The engine has a clattering noise at idle; this is most likely timing chains requiring adjustment. Cosmetically, the engine compartment is consistent with a genuine and original low-mileage car, but needing cosmetic restoration.The interior is in highly ex... Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
‘With reference to my recommendations for recognition of officers and men of TRIBUNE in respect of the sinking of a U-boat I would like to stress that this achievement was outstanding observing that this is the first occasion on which an attack has been successfully carried out solely by means of Asdic by a submerged submarine against an enemy submerged submarine which was at no time sighted during the attack.’ (Vice-Admiral Submarines Sir Max Horton to Naval Secretary to First Lord of Admiralty, 18 October 1940) A Second War submariner’s D.S.M. group of five awarded to Petty Officer (Torpedo Gunner’s Mate) G. W. Butler, Royal Navy, for good services in H.M. Submarine Tribune during patrols in 1940, but more specifically on the occasion of her attack on U-56 in September 1940 when it was believed to have been sunk Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (J.110779 G. W. Butler. P.O. R.N.) impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; War Medal 1939-45, these three all privately named ‘J.110779 P.O. George W. Butler D.S.M. R.N. H.M. Submarine’; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (J.110779 G. W. Butler. P.O. H.M.S. Forth.) mounted as worn, the last with an edge bruise, otherwise good very fine (5) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 12 November 1940: ‘For good service in recent patrols. - Petty Officer George William Butler.’ The recommendation states: ‘George William Butler, Petty Officer T.G.M. P/J.110779. For promptness in bringing the torpedo armament to the ready and speed in carrying out the many changes of orders for the torpedoes necessitated by the nature of the attack.’ One of 4 D.S.M.’s awarded to Tribune on this occasion. The commanding officer Lieutenant E. F. Balston received the D.S.O., and Lieutenant J. C. Ogle the D.S.C., six ratings also being mentioned in despatches. In his patrol report Lieutenant Balston describes the attack against a submerged U-boat on 6 September 1940, and is convinced of a successful ‘kill’: ‘0633 There was some evidence from adsics that we had been fired at, possibly three torpedoes, but these were never heard to detonate. Very loud water noises were heard close ahead in three distinct waves. The operator described these as ”rushes of water similar to that heard on firing torpedoes”. (In this connection I think the target, although knowing we were close, had no very exact idea of our whereabouts. This might account for him being as shallow as he was when we fired.) During this time TRIBUNE was stopped deep. 0637 Came up to 60ft, target right ahead range 1000yds. I was still trying to predict the movement of the target acrioss my bow and at 0638, range 700yds closing, this was 2º a minute from port to starboard. 0640 Fired two torpedoes at 4 second interval set to 44ft and 38ft, depth of submarine 70ft, using centre of asdic target as point of aim. Twenty five seconds after first torpedo there was a violent explosion and all H.E. immediately ceased. The second torpedo detonated eight minutes later having run off its range. Came to periscope depth after first explosion, nothing in sight. 0655 Surfaced to look for evidence. A considerable quantity of oil was visible on the surface and a sock and a glove and what may have been a coat were seen, but could not be found again after turning and it is doubtful if these could have been recovered as it was too rough to put a man over the side. 0715 Dived and carried out asdic search but nothing could be located. 0813 Surfaced to carry out further search. Oil on the surface was more widespread, long streaks tailing to leeward, and a patch of heavy brown sludge about six feet in diameter was seen to come to the surface close to the bow. The Engineer Officer stated this was what might be expected from the bottom of a fuel tank. I also saw a seagull soaked with oil trying to take off from the sea but obviously unable to do so. 0905 Abandoned search and proceeded. Weather: Wind force 5 to 6 from west. Sea rough.’ In forwarding his recommendations for awards, Vice-Admiral Sir Max Horton emphasised to the Naval Secretary to First Lord of Admiralty, Rear-Admiral E.N. Syfret, ‘I have no doubt that the U-boat was sunk.’ However, it later transpired that according to German records the only U-boat operating in that area had been the U-56, but she reported no attack and survived until April 1945, when she was scuttled at Kiel after being damaged by U.S. bombs. It is now an accepted fact that Tribune did not sink a U-boat on this occasion and her early history should read as below. H.M. Submarine Tribune was launched in December 1938 and completed in October 1939. Her first active service patrols took her to Norwegian waters where, on 6 January 1940, she fired 6 torpedoes against an enemy submarine in the Skagerrak, about 15 nautical miles east-north-east of Skagen, Denmark, but without success. On 22 June 1940, she made another torpedo attack on an enemy merchant vessel off Standlandet, Norway, but all torpedoes missed. On 6 September 1940, she attacked the German U-56 about 15 nautical miles north-east of St Kilda, Hebrides, but the two torpedoes fired both missed their target. Sold with copied recommendations and patrol report.
British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Commr. B. Bannerman R.N.) extremely fine £100-£140 --- Bertrand Bannerman, Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Navy, was awarded the D.S.O. (London Gazette 2 November 1917) ‘for services in action with enemy submarines.’ Bannerman was 1st Lieutenant in H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh at Jutland. Was in command of H.M.S. Halcyon in the North Sea and was in action against many enemy submarines. On 29 July 1917, Halcyon spotted a periscope near the Smiths Knoll buoy east of Yarmouth, and carried out a ramming attack, followed by dropping two depth charges. Halcyon was credited with sinking the submarine, UB-27.
BARR & STROUD LOCAL DIRECTOR SIGHT PERISCOPE,type CJ3 No. 77, dated 1927, 110cm long, with various accessories including original manual, in original fitted caseIs not currently useable as the upper section is missing the reflecting lenses, the lower section does have applied lens section with filters plus a spare, unable to speak to what else is missing or otherwise but leather interior pouch empty, additional images available
WW1 British 1916 Adams Folding Trench Periscope in Original Carry Case, superb example of the wooden folding trench periscope made by Adams. The scope still retains the original 1916 dated paper label to the body. Housed in its original canvas carry case with shoulder strap. Inside of the case retains the spare mirrors. Some wear to the carry case but generally a very good example.
WWII SERVICE MEDAL GROUP AWARDED TO THOMAS F.B. CARROLL,comprising The 1939-45 Star, The Burma Star, The War Medal and The Defence Medal, rank of Flight Engineer in the RAF, presented with two squadron patches, gun barrel inspection periscope, signalling hliograph in pouch, Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Notes Sunderland V, RAF Service and Release Book, Log Book - this also containing clippings relating to a rescue mission from the Bay of Bengal and Cut Rescuers Cut Jungle Trail, also a photograph, also his Ronson lighter and silver cigarette caseAdditional images now available.
A rare Irish Merchant Marine Medal awarded to R. Grimes, a merchant seaman who was killed when the S.S. Kyleclare was torpedoed by a German U-Boat on 23 February 1943 Ireland, Free State, Merchant Marine Service Medal 1939-46, with 3 Additional Award Bars and integral top riband bar, good very fine, rare £600-£800 --- Only 508 Merchant Marine Medals were ever awarded, 299 of which had no clasp, 122 with one clasp, 34 with two clasps, and 58 with three clasps. As the award criteria for clasps to the Merchant Marine Medal was two years service per bar between 1939 and 1946, the fact that Grimes died in 1943 would suggest that he could have qualified for no more than two clasps. The Steamship Kyleclare was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-456 whilst about 100 miles west of the mouth of the River Douro, Portugal on 23 February 1943. Eighteen men, including the Captain were drowned. Grimes is confirmed on the roll of the casualties for the Kyleclare. The Commander of the U-456, Kapitan Leutnant Max Teichert, later claimed that he could not see the Kyleclare’s neutral markings as she was low in the water, listing to starboard and his periscope was awash. Just a few weeks later the U-456 was herself sunk with all hands in the mid-Atlantic by a Canadian escort vessel. Sold with an original photograph of recipient in uniform; and two original letters to his widow, the first from the Limerick Steam Ship Company Limited, dated 4 March 1943, ‘We very much regret to inform you that the above mentioned vessel [S.S. Kyleclare] is considerably overdue, and we have no news of her since leaving her last port. We are therefore gravely concerned as to her whereabouts...’; the other from the Department of Industry and Commerce (Transport and Marine Branch), dated 3 June 1943, ‘I am directed by the Minister for Industry and Commerce to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 23rd ultimo enquiring as to the safety of your husband who was serving on the missing S.S. Kyleclare, and to inform you that no news regarding the ship has come to hand.’, the letters, photograph and medal all mounted on a display board overlapping one another, causing some damage to the second letter.
ONE BOX OF FISHING EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, ANNUALS comprising a 1950's Stanley Matthew's football album, Walt Disney's 20,000 Leagues under the sea, a 1961 Bonanza annual, a small wooden cuckoo clock, an Aqua -Spin fishing reel, a Diamond Super De Luxe,two parts of a WWII Military vehicle (tank?) periscope, two vintage fishing rods including a Henry Aiken Superflex S9A (s.d) (1 box + loose)
Delta-Magazinkamera, 1892Dr. Krügener, Frankfurt. Edelholz, für 12 Aufnahmen von 9 x 12 cm, Gehäuse-Nr. 3605, Periskop-Optik fokussierbar, mit Irisblende, Verschluß mit zwei Auslösern für Zeit und Moment, läuft. Maße: 14,5 x 24,5 x 15,5 cm. Eine Kerbe oben an Frontplatte, sonst gut erhalten, Tragegriff restauriert, mit 12 Kassetten. - Sehr seltene und schöne frühe Magazinkamera. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (3/3)Delta Magazine Camera, 1892Dr. Krügener, Frankfurt. Tropical wood, for 12 exposures of 9 x 12 cm, camera no. 3605, focusing periscope lens with iris diaphragm, shutter with two releases for time and moment, and 12 cassettes, running, 14.5 x 24.5 x 15.5 cm, notch at the top of the front panel, otherwise well-preserved, carrying handle restored. - Rare and attractive early magazine camera. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (3/3)
Stereokamera 9 x 18 cm, um 1890Unbezeichnet, vermutlich Deutschland/Österreich. Vorne Kasten mit 2 Periskopen und vorgesetztem, regelbarem Schleuderverschluß M und Z, läuft nur teilweise, rückseitiger Balgenauszug mit seitlichem Trieb, grüner Balgen mit roten Lederecken, fokussierbar von unendlich bis ca. 2,5 m. Eine Halteschraube fehlt. Nicht in Standardwerken verzeichnet. Mit Mattscheibenrückteil. Die Konstruktion erinnert an die Ernemann Edison, nur ist hier der Auszug am Boden original mit einer Eisenplatte verstärkt. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (3-/4)Stereo Camera 9 x 18 cm, c. 1890Unmarked, probably Germany/Austria, case front with 2 periscope lenses and adjustable shutter M and Z, green bellows with red leather corners, rear bellows extension with side-mounted drive, focusable from infinity to approx. 2.5 m, focusing screen back, shutter partially working, missing a retaining screw from focusing mechanism. - Note: Though not listed in the standard reference works, the construction of this camera is reminiscent of the Ernemann Edison, however with the addition of an original iron reinforcement plate on the underside. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (3-/4)
Periflex III, Periflex Gold Star und Leotax TV1) Corfield, England. Periflex III, Nr. 1811597. Ausgefallene Kamera mit Periskop-Sucher. Corfield Lumax 2,8/45 mm Nr. 81179, Wechselobjektiv M39, Schlitzverschluß 1-1/1000 Sek., läuft mit einer Zeit. Mit Tasche. (3/3-) - 2) Periflex Gold Star, Nr. 71017391, Verschluß löst meistens erst bei Verschlußaufziehen aus. Mit Lumax 1,9/50 mm Nr. 3202811 "Made in W. Germany". Gut erhalten, mit Tasche. (3+/3-) - Und: 3) Leotax, Japan. Leotax TV, Nr. 574693, Kopie der Leica IIIg, mit Topcor-S 2/5 cm Nr. 218987, Glas bei Punktlicht sauber, winzige Delle in Gehäusekappe, sonst hervorragender Zustand. Mit Deckel und Tasche. (2-/3) Start Price: EUR 180 Zustand: (-/-)Periflex III, Periflex Gold Star and Leotax TV Cameras1) Periflex III, no. 1811597, Corfield, England, unusual camera with periscope finder and Corfield Lumax 2.8/45 mm lens no. 81179, Leica screw-mount M39, focal plane shutter 1-1/1000 sec. and case, shutter stuck on one speed. (3/3-) - 2) Periflex Gold Star, no. 71017391, with Lumax 1.9/50 mm lens no. 3202811 marked "Made in W. Germany" with case, shutter works intermittently when cocked, otherwise good condition, with case. (3+/3-) - And: 3) Leotax, Japan. Leotax TV, no. 574693, copy of the Leica IIIg, with Topcor-S 2/5 cm no. 218987, cap and case, glass clean under point light, minor dent on top plate, otherwise excellent condition. (2-/3) Start Price: EUR 180 Condition: (-/-)
4 ICA/Zeiss-Ikon-Kameras1) Klappkamera für Platten von 12 x 16,5 cm, von allen ICA-Gründern etwas: Gehäuse von Wünsche, Seitenschild von ICA und Optik von Dr. Krügener, Extra-Rapid Aplanat in Delta-Verschluß (ohne Funktion), Mattscheibenbild auf unendlich stimmt mit Skala überein. Mit Mattscheiben-Rückteil. (3/3) - 2) ICA. Halloh 506, für Rollfilm oder Platten 8 x 10,5 cm, mit Zeiss Tessar 4,5/12 cm. (2-/2-) - 3) Zeiss Ikon. Icarette 5002, für 6x9cm-Rollfilm 120, mit Novar-Anastigmat 6,3/10,5 cm. Unbenutzt. (2-/2-) - Und: 4) Zeiss Ikon. Taxo 64, für 9 x 12 cm, mit Periskop "Alpha" 11/13,5 cm. Mit Mattscheiben-Rückteil. (2-/3) Start Price: EUR 120 Zustand: (-/-)4 ICA/Zeiss Ikon Cameras1) Folding camera for 12 x 16,5 cm plates, with design elements from each of the ICA founders: body from Wünsche, plaque from ICA and an Extra-Rapid Aplanat lens in Delta shutter (inoperative) from Dr. Krügener, with focusing screen back, screen on infinity corresponds to the scale. (3/3) - 2) ICA. Halloh 506, for 8 x 10,5 cm film or plates, with Zeiss Tessar 4,5/12 cm. (2-/2-) - 3) Zeiss Ikon. Icarette 5002, for 6 x 9 cm film 120, with Novar-Anastigmat 6,3/10,5 cm, apparently unused. (2-/2-) - And: 4) Zeiss Ikon. Taxo 64, for 9 x 12 cm, with "Alpha" 11/13,5 cm periscope and focusing screen back. (2-/3) Start Price: EUR 120 Condition: (-/-)
Hahn-Goerz-Wanderkino, 1923Hahn-Goerz, Kassel. Tisch-Kinematograph für 350 m langen 35mm-Stummfilm. Beleuchtung durch eingebaute Niedervolt-Lampe, Filmtransport über Handkurbel. -Besonderheit: Der Film kann horizontal komplikationslos eingelegt werden. Die Projektion erfolgt über einen Periskop-Aufsatz auf der Hahn-Goerz-Optik 60 mm auf die vertikale Leinwand. Diese Version des Hahn-Goerz-Projektors schützt die feuergefährlichen Nitro-Filme vor Entzündung von außen durch Feuerschutz-Klappen. Sehr selten. Elektrische Funktionen nicht geprüft. Start Price: EUR 700 Zustand: (3/3)Hahn-Goerz Cine Projector, 1923Hahn-Goerz, Kassel, Germany. Table cinematograph for 350 meters of 35mm silent film, with hand-cranked mechanism, built-in low-voltage lamp, electrical functions untested. - Note: The film can be inserted horizontally without problem. The projection takes place using a periscope attachment on the Hahn-Goerz 60 mm lens on the vertical screen. This version of the Hahn-Goerz projector protects the flammable nitro films from external ignition with fire protection flaps. Very rare. Start Price: EUR 700 Condition: (3/3)
A DELUXE TOPPER SECRET SAM BRIEFCASE, complete with rifle and camera, playworn condition but rifle appears complete with all parts, mirror on periscope is loose, missile has crack to shell and is missing rubber tip, piece broken from stock (present in box), missing one bullet, with instruction leaflets, case and polystyrene interior both appear complete and in fairly good condition with only minor marking and wear, with a boxed ASL 'Chartbuster' Board Game from 1970, contents not checked but appears largely complete, box has some damage (2)