two oils on canvas, signed, titled verso framed together image size 35cm x 63cm, overall size 42cm x 70cm Note: Blair Thomson is a full-time artist inspired by Scotland and Japan. Exhibiting since age 18 and graduating from GSA in 2002, his practice has widened from landscape/figurative to abstraction, photography and installation encompassing a poetic approach and interests from Scotland beyond. Regular visits to Japan began in 2002, when he began studying Sho with calligrapher Shujo Wakabayashi, then in his eighties. Thomson exhibited with him and other Asian artists in 09 and the next year represented the UK at the ART/X/TOYAMA International Exhibition. He had been on the committee of the Royal Glasgow Institute arts organisation and is a meditator, trustee and sometimes Tenzo at Glasgow Zen Group. Thomson is a multiple award winner and his work has been widely exhibited in London, Japan and Scotland. He has consistently attracted critical praise resulting in extensive media coverage, especially in Scotland. His paintings are in prestigious collections in the UK, Japan, USA, France and Holland. Known corporate collectors include McKinsey & Co. and Scottish Widows.
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"A photograph of a Platoon Leader from the 2nd Polish Corps taken in 1945-1946. An early and rare example of color photography. On the back, the inscription: 'As a lasting memory, I send my likeness to dear Zocha from afar. Stanisław.'Dimensions: 8.4 cm x 5.8 cmOverall condition as visible in the photos."
Military Manual "Terrain Knowledge, Cartography, and Terrain Photography" by Major Stefan Gąsiewicz. Soft cover, 261 pages. Published in 1928 by the Józef Jankowski and Co. Printing House, located in Warsaw at 7 Krucza Street. The inside contains an Ex-Libris from the 1st Gendarmerie Squadron Library in Warsaw.The overall condition is visible in the photos.Dimensions: 25 cm x 17 cm
The Sierra Club Guides to the National Parks: California, Hawaii, and American Samoa. Collector's edition, genuine leather bond green cover book with a green ribbon bookmark. 340 pages of texts, illustrations and photography of various animals, plant life, topographies, and natural and geological history of the specific region. Issued: 1995Dimensions: 5.75"L x 1"W x 8.75"HManufacturer: The Easton PressCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
* BLAIR THOMSON, AT THE FIRTH OF FORTH oil on board, signed and titled versoframedimage size 19cm x 14cm, overall size 28cm x 23cmNote: Blair Thomson is a full-time artist inspired by Scotland and Japan. Exhibiting since age 18 and graduating from GSA in 2002, his practice has widened from landscape/figurative to abstraction, photography and installation encompassing a poetic approach and interests from Scotland beyond. Regular visits to Japan began in 2002, when he began studying Sho with calligrapher Shujo Wakabayashi, then in his eighties. Thomson exhibited with him and other Asian artists in 09 and the next year represented the UK at the ART/X/TOYAMA International Exhibition. He had been on the committee of the Royal Glasgow Institute arts organisation and is a meditator, trustee and sometimes Tenzo at Glasgow Zen Group. Thomson is a multiple award winner and his work has been widely exhibited in London, Japan and Scotland. He has consistently attracted critical praise resulting in extensive media coverage, especially in Scotland. His paintings are in prestigious collections in the UK, Japan, USA, France and Holland. Known corporate collectors include McKinsey & Co. and Scottish Widows.
* BLAIR THOMSON, DRIFTING (DIPTYCH) two oils on canvas, signed, titled versoframed togetherimage size 35cm x 63cm, overall size 42cm x 70cm Note: Blair Thomson is a full-time artist inspired by Scotland and Japan. Exhibiting since age 18 and graduating from GSA in 2002, his practice has widened from landscape/figurative to abstraction, photography and installation encompassing a poetic approach and interests from Scotland beyond. Regular visits to Japan began in 2002, when he began studying Sho with calligrapher Shujo Wakabayashi, then in his eighties. Thomson exhibited with him and other Asian artists in 09 and the next year represented the UK at the ART/X/TOYAMA International Exhibition. He had been on the committee of the Royal Glasgow Institute arts organisation and is a meditator, trustee and sometimes Tenzo at Glasgow Zen Group. Thomson is a multiple award winner and his work has been widely exhibited in London, Japan and Scotland. He has consistently attracted critical praise resulting in extensive media coverage, especially in Scotland. His paintings are in prestigious collections in the UK, Japan, USA, France and Holland. Known corporate collectors include McKinsey & Co. and Scottish Widows.
Published by Random House on 2006. A riveting 472 page photography book. Features a stunning visual memoir by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. This book offers an intimate look into Leibovitz's life and career during a pivotal period. Includes its original jacket sleeve. Artist: Annie LeibovitzIssued: c. 2006Dimensions: 10.5''L x 1.75''W x 13.75''HManufacturer: Random House, Inc. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Good condition.
A vivid photograph installation by renowned photographer Katrin Korfmann, titled Timed Grey, consisting of an extra-large lightbox showcasing 650 images obtained from a video recording at Peter Eisenman's Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin. Focusing on 10 minutes and 50 second timeframe, these still-shots were captured every second and arranged in horizontal rows. The installation visualizes the progression of time, exploring the boundaries between video and photography, as well as still and moving images. Lightbox needs rewiring. Artist: Katrin Korfmann (German, b. 1971)Issued: 2007Dimensions: 52.25"L x 4.5"W x 38.75"HCondition: Age related wear.
Titles include: A Black Hole Is Everything a Star Longs to Be by Kara Walker (2021); Tenderheaded by Margo Hannah (2019). This duo offers a deep dive into Walker's artistic practice, exploring her signature style of large-scale silhouette installations and her more recent explorations of drawing and painting. Alongside a photography series that celebrates Black women hairstyles and champions Black communities in Miami. The dimensions of the collection measures: 8.5''L x 1.25''W x 11''H. Issued: 20th century - 21st centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Very good condition.
First published in 2014 by the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Features a 320 pages book of the first comprehensive exhibition of Sigmar Polke work, spanning painting, photography, film, drawing, prints, and sculpture. Polke was a key figure in 1960s-70s German art, was renowned for his innovative, experimental approach to painting. Artist: Sigmar Polke (German, 1941 - 2010)Issued: c. 2014Dimensions: 9.75''L x 1.5''W x 12.5''HManufacturer: Museum of Modern ArtCountry of Origin: New York, USACondition: Very good condition.
PHOTOGRAPHY. A collection of mounted albumen prints comprising: Robert Rive (British, 1817-1868), four architectural views of Pisa & Florence, albumen photographs measuring approx. 19.5 x 25.5cm, each card mount bearing blind-stamp, "Robert Rive, Naples"; Giuseppe Incorpora (Italian, 1834-1914), seven architectural & topographical views of Palermo [Sicily], approx. 20.5 x 25.5cm; Giorgio Sommer (German, 1834-1914), four images of sculptures in the Napoli Museo [National Archaeological Museum of Naples], an architectural view of Tempio di Nettuno [Temple of Neptune], and two scenic Italian views. The photographs are very well-preserved, wide margins on large card mounts, a couple of the mounts have wear/loss at corners (18)
FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956). A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz", Falls Village, CT, New Haven, CT, New York City, and Stockbridge, MA, 1939-55. (15)FEININGER, Lyonel (1871-1956, German-American expressionist painter). A series of 15 letters, of which two autograph and the remainder typed, all but three signed ("Leo" or "Larry"), sent to "Fritz", Falls Village, CT, New Haven, CT, New York City, and Stockbridge, MA, 24 August 1939, 9 July 1953 - 18 December 1955, in English with a few passages in German. Together 8 pages, autograph, and 29 pages, typescript, two of the typed letters incomplete (one lacking opening, one lacking conclusion), the two incomplete letters with coloured woodcut headpiece illustrations after Feininger; with two inscribed cards. "I devote much time, also during painting ... to old recollections": letters to an old friend, ranging back in time to memories of his childhood in Connecticut, of the songs of Berlin in the 1890s, of old friends, their shared love of railways and bicycles, of New York in the 1870s ("the matchless view from the long bridges spanning Fourth Avenue over the tracks"). Feininger also writes of his current enjoyment of the landscape of New England, taking snapshots from the car on the old "horse-and-buggy" by-ways, "where the ... road winds in and out, and up and down, and there is pure delight in looking across the Connecticut valleys with the scattered homesteads lying in favored nooks, and the hills in many rows in the distance tinted with the blue of the real old-style Currier and Ives shade". Elsewhere he goes further into his taste in landscape: "I love a treeless landscape ... I love cliffs on a sea shore ... I should love to visit Scotland and the Orkneys and all those terrific Motifs for paintings which I have to invent myself. I am intrigued by the white spots in maps, where nothing is recorded ...". But the mood is predominantly retrospective, with his mind going back to "Winter mornings in old Berlin, when a yellowish fog lay over the scene, snow lay everywhere on the streets and roofs, from whence it gleamed through the dark air". Amongst other subjects, Feininger's interest in photography is mentioned ("Besides or rather, in addition to, my work at watercolors all Summer, I have doing much color-photography, and find it fascinating for 'close-up' shots"), and there is some news of renewed appreciation in Germany, including letters from "... young Germans of the Post-Hitler generation, expressing much liking for old works of mine which have escaped destruction in the Nazi regime", and the prospect of one-man shows in Munich, Hanover and Amsterdam. He is, however, concerned by the fate of "hundreds of books" and "50 of my earlier paintings" which were left behind when he fled Germany in 1936, and which are now with a friend in East Germany and impossible to extract. Feininger was born in New York City, but moved to Germany in 1887 at the age of 16 to study, and made his home in Berlin until forced to flee in 1936 by the Nazi regime who classified his work as "degenerate art". He spent the rest of his life in the United States. Please note that only a small part of the lot is illustrated. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, 14 March 1986, lot 458. (15)
The Kinship and Landscape of Tara by Edel Bhreathnach. superb copy in dj; The Early Development of Irish Society. Evidence of Aerial Photography. Cambridge in dj; Medieval Moated Sites of South East Ireland by Barry; Sights and Sounds of the Iron Age edited by Barry Raftery plus 9 other archaeological publications. 13 publications
▲ Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924-2012) Six details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, London, c.1950.gelatin silver prints,39.5 x 49.5cm, framed and glazed (6)Born in Berlin in 1924, Frederick Leslie Cohen (later Kenett) came to England in 1939. After joining the US Intelligence Corps, he developed an interest in photography, later enrolling at the Guildford School of Art to study the subject. He undertook assignments for museums, publishers, governments and collections throughout the world and was once described by the art historian T G Rosenthal, as 'unquestionably the greatest photographer of sculpting in the world'.Condition ReportFramed size 50 x 60cm. Overall the photographs are in good condition with some minor surface wear to a few commensurate with age. Very nicely framed and presented and ready to hang.
A vintage Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC Flektogon 2.4/35 lens, serial number 22803. Renowned for its excellent sharpness, contrast, and wide-angle versatility, this lens is ideal for both landscape and portrait photography. It comes with a high-quality B+W 49ES KR1.5 1,1x filter, offering additional protection and light correction. A sought-after piece for collectors and photographers, this lens is a testament to the engineering excellence of Carl Zeiss.
Nan Goldin, Risé and Monty kissing, New York CityCibachrome-Abzug auf Kunststoffplatte. 39,5 x 59 cm (41 x 60,8 cm). Rückseitig mit Filzstift signiert, datiert, betitelt und nummeriert. Exemplar 6/25. - Unter Glas gerahmt.ProvenienzGalerie Clairefontaine, LuxemburgLiteraturDavid Armstrong/Nan Goldin. I'll be Your Mirror, Ausst.kat. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York u.a., Zürich u.a. 1997, S. 228f. mit Abb.; Jonathan Weinberg, Fantastic Tales. The Photography of Nan Goldin, Ausst.kat. Palmer Museum of Art, University Park, Pennsylvania 2005, S. 50f. mit Abb.
Frederick Leslie KENETT (1924-2012) Griffin Four albumen prints of sculpture mounted on board, each studio stamped to verso, each image approximately 50.5 x 40.5cm, each mount approximately 58 x 48cm. (4)Frederick Kenett is one of the most important and yet undervalued postwar British artists of the twentieth century. He was invited by the Egyptian government in the sixties to photograph the Tomb and artefacts of Tutankhamen*, and was the first person to photograph the treasures in the tomb housed in the museum in Cairo. He travelled widely in Europe photographing classical scenes and sculptures in Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Holland often negotiating with governments.In the early sixties Kenett befriended Henry Moore and instructed Moore on Photography in return Moore helped Kenett by instructing him on the methods and techniques around sculpting. It was during the early sixties that both Moore and Kennet toured together visiting France and the low countries. Following their time together and from the mid sixties Kenett transferred his skills to sculpture and started producing his own work. Comparing both the sculptures of Moore and Kenett it is clear to see the influence that Moore had on Kenett. Frederick Kenett has been described as ‘Unquestionably the greatest photographer of Sculpture in the World who himself became a scuplture’. The Listener, T.G Rosenthal* Sunday Times Colour Magazine Book Review 1963
Frederick Leslie KENETT (1924-2012) The Colosseum, The Forum, The Appian Way and walls of Hadrian. Eight albumen prints, each studio stamped to verso, 35.5 x 27.5cm. (8)Frederick Kenett is one of the most important and yet undervalued postwar British artists of the twentieth century. He was invited by the Egyptian government in the sixties to photograph the Tomb and artefacts of Tutankhamen*, and was the first person to photograph the treasures in the tomb housed in the museum in Cairo. He travelled widely in Europe photographing classical scenes and sculptures in Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Holland often negotiating with governments.In the early sixties Kenett befriended Henry Moore and instructed Moore on Photography in return Moore helped Kenett by instructing him on the methods and techniques around sculpting. It was during the early sixties that both Moore and Kennet toured together visiting France and the low countries. Following their time together and from the mid sixties Kenett transferred his skills to sculpture and started producing his own work. Comparing both the sculptures of Moore and Kenett it is clear to see the influence that Moore had on Kenett. Frederick Kenett has been described as ‘Unquestionably the greatest photographer of Sculpture in the World who himself became a scuplture’. The Listener, T.G Rosenthal* Sunday Times Colour Magazine Book Review 1963
A CHINESE SILK TEXTILE FRAGMENT Qing dynasty, the rich blue silk woven with five dragon roundels over flying dragons chasing pearls, 68cm x 119cmProvenance: The estate of Stanley Wyatt-smith (1887-1958), who joined the British China Consular service in 1907.His collection of photography from the period can be found online in the Historical Photography of China section at Bristol University.
Registration No: JLO 110K Chassis No: 1S50350 MOT: ExemptOne of just 2,116 right-hand drive examples and fitted with the desirable manual gearboxMatching chassis and engine numbersSubject of a full professional restoration in 2010 in its original colour combinationOffered with a history file including the Jaguar Heritage CertificateLast of the line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971. Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sports car and grand tourer. Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed (contemporary road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 150mph) simply blew road testers away. Benefitting from a broader track, ventilated disc brakes, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and Lucas transistorised ignition, the Series III was visually distinguished by its 'egg-crate' grille, flared wheel arches and purposeful quad-exhaust pipes. Available in Fixed-Head Coupe (2+2-seater) or Roadster (2-seater) guises, it remained in volume production until 1974 (though, a special commemorative run of forty-nine Black-painted roadsters was released the following year).Chassis number ‘1S50350’ was despatched new on the 17th September 1971 to the supplying dealer, Charles Follett, London W1 and thereafter was sold to the first owner, a Mrs K. Gaze. It was finished from new in Light Blue paintwork with a Dark Blue interior upholstery, pleasingly the colour scheme in which it is still presented today. Desirable for being both a manual gearbox car and a matching numbers example, ‘JLO 110K’ was lavished with a comprehensive restoration in 2010, including a full bodywork renovation with the bodywork stripped and restored with a focus upon saving as much of the original metalwork as possible. More recently, it has benefitted from a fuel system refresh in 2017 and full servicing, with new spark plugs as well as rear exhaust box and tailpipes in 2022.Starting readily and both running and driving very well during the recent photography session, the Jaguar is offered with a credible recorded mileage of 81,500 miles on the odometer. Accompanied by a history file comprising the JHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices and previous MOTs, a maintenance chart, operating, maintenance and service handbook, ownership history and a current V5C document. UK-supplied, manual gearbox, matching numbers examples are highly desirable E-Types and with this V12 Coupe being all of these and having been provided a full restoration in its original colour scheme, is certainly one to consider. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: B429 MLL Chassis No: SCC085912EHD11860 MOT: ExemptJust 45,000 miles and seven previous keepers from newDesirable home-market RHD exampleApproximately £5,000 in expenditure, since acquisition in 2019Original handbook and a comprehensive history fileLaunched in 1976, the Esprit was designed by Giorgetto Guigiaro alongside mastermind Colin Chapman. The Series 1, or S1 Esprit, was fitted with a 1,973 cc four cylinder engine, producing 160 bhp. The wedge shaped fibreglass body was mounted to a steel chassis, with the engine planted directly behind the occupants. This drove the rear wheels via a Citroen C35 5-speed manual gearbox. Praised for its handling, the S1 was a force to be reckoned with on the twisty bits, although it did receive some criticism for being underpowered. The S2 was launched just two years later, with a revised body that included cooling ducts behind the rear quarter windows, and the rear lights from a Rover SD1. There were also changes inside, with wider seats and individual gauges giving a more racey feel to the cabin. The bhp remained the same, but there was an increase in torque. It was in 1981 when this particular model we have here was released, the Series 3 or S3, with a new more powerful 2.2 litre '912' engine. The engine delivered 160 bhp and 160 lb-ft of torque, and this propelled the Esprit from 0-60mph in an impressive 6.5 seconds. The body was refined again with larger bumpers, more aerodynamic styling and the underside was not left untouched with a new chassis and suspension set up, that gave the Esprit its impeccable handling.Consigned to us from a private collection, this desirable S3 variant of the Esprit was supplied new via ‘London Lotus Centre’ in November of 1984. Finished in striking Silver with a two-tone Grey interior, ‘B429 MLL’ entered the current ownership in February of 2019. Treated to in the region of £2,200 in parts and £2,800 in labour since then; the S3 had its cam belt and water pump changed in 2019, but has remained on static display thereafter. Works carried out at this time included a rebuild of the suspension and bushing, together with refurbishment of the factory alloy wheels and fitment of quality replacement tyres. The Lotus has remained in a dry garage throughout his custodianship, but “hasn’t turned a wheel in a few years”. During our recent photography session, the two seater started and ran well, but obviously may require minor recommissioning before heavy road use. Offered with a very conservative guide figure, the Esprit is sold with a large paperwork file, comprising the original handbook, extended warranty booklet, numerous tax disks and MOT certificates, together with a large section of invoices / receipts for maintenance carried out throughout the decades. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: BL54 MVW Chassis No: SARRXGLGB4D000130 MOT: March 2025One of just 187 Mk1 'Mustang-powered' ZTs understood to have been producedJust c.24,500 miles from newOne of only 3 finished in Copperleaf paintwork and believed the only one with Oxford Cream leather interior upholsteryEntered from a small private collection of MG Rover carsOffered with a history file including the combined service book and owner's handbookAfter a long wait, the rear-wheel-drive MG ZT made an appearance in September 2003. Completely re-engineering the standard ZT shell to accommodate Ford's superb modular Mustang 4.6-litre V8 engine which produced 256bhp and allied to a five-speed Tremec TR-350 manual transmission. SE-spec examples includes Harman Kardon sound system with a factory subwoofer and X-Power rear exhausts, really enhancing that V8 soundtrack. An AutoExpress report on the ZT 260s declared the Mustang engine cars as having ‘bags of torque, a well-engineered chassis and an intoxicating soundtrack, making this one of MG Rover's strongest products’. Limited numbers were produced with 187 Mk1 (pre-facelift examples) and 374 Mk2 examples understood to have been produced.Number 130 is one of the rarer pre-facelift examples and is understood to have been manufactured in late 2003, remaining unregistered until being first registered on the 24th January 2005. Finished in striking Copperleaf Red paintwork, it is thought to be one of just three in this colour and is understood to be the only one of these trimmed in Oxford Cream leather interior upholstery. In desirable SE specification, it is a low mileage example having covered just c.24,500 miles from new and has been in the possession of just three former keepers. Entered into the sale along with two others from a small private collection of MG Rover cars, the ZT still boasts having its original tool kit, including the jack and spare wheel.Benefitting from four new tyres in 2021, the ZT was recently provided with a full service and check of the brakes, steering and suspension by a classic car specialist in October 2023, some 2,500 miles ago. Supplied with a history file that contains the combined service book, owner's handbook, a collection of MOT history, a no advisory MOT certificate until March next year, previous invoices and a current V5C document, as well as two keys. Presenting nicely and running and driving well during our recent photography session, these Mustang-engined ZTs are notably rare and becoming incredibly collectable. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: F457 XWP Chassis No: WP0ZZZ92ZJS840533 MOT: NoneJust 77,200 miles from new as supported by twenty service stamps plus old MOTs and invoicesEntered from a deceased estate and bought by its late (seventh) owner for £24,995 in 2019Subsequently treated to over £8,000 worth of expenditure with Porsche Centre ChesterOffered with book pack including handbooks and the stamped service bookLast serviced in June 2023 (c.100 miles ago)Introduced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, the 928 was conceived (and priced) as the flagship of the Porsche range. A luxurious GT, it was styled in-house by American Tony Lapine as a replacement for the ageing, compromised 911. Ultimately, it failed to usurp its tail-heavy sibling despite becoming the only sports car ever to win the European Car of the Year title in 1978. Built around a galvanised steel monocoque, it made extensive use of aluminium for its wheels, doors, bonnet, transaxle housing, front suspension wishbones, rear suspension uprights, upper links and main cross member. This practice not only saved weight but also contributed to the near perfect 49:51 weight distribution. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission (housed in its award-winning passive rear steer Weissach transaxle) the 928 was regarded as a crushingly capable Grand Tourer. The subject of a continual development programme, it evolved through S and S2 guises before the arrival of the S4 version in Autumn 1986 (the 'S3' being a US market only model). Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and 165mph, the newcomer was powered by an enlarged 4957cc DOHC 32-valve V8 that developed some 316bhp and 317lbft of torque. Equipped with air conditioning as standard, the aerodynamically improved S4 was visually distinguished by a reprofiled nose and revised tail (the latter incorporating new light clusters and a larger spoiler). Finished in the classic combination of Silver with Black leather upholstery, this UK market (C16) example was supplied new via Charles Follett Ltd of London to G. MacKay Esq. Equipped with an electric sunroof, Blaupunkt stereo and automatic transmission, the 2+2-seater is warranted to have covered some 77,000 miles from new. The twenty stamps in its accompanying service book begin and end with Porsche main dealer entries. Entered from a deceased estate, the late owner became the Coupe’s seventh keeper when he bought it from SJ Specialist Cars Ltd of Wigan on 30th March 2019. Despatched to Porsche Centre Chester at the end of that same year, ‘F457 XWP’ had attention paid to its fuel system, exhaust, undertray, rear windscreen wiper spark plugs, headlamp washers and brakes (new discs and pads all round) plus a service at a cost of £6,519.34. Little used since returning to the same garage for another bout of maintenance at 77,104 miles on June 8th 2023 (£969.43), the 928 S4 was noted to be losing coolant during our recent photography session. An enticing prospect despite the need for some recommissioning, this handsome, low mileage 928 S4 is offered with the V5C Registration Document, original book pack, Porsche-branded in-car telephone and assorted old MOTs and invoices. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
Registration No: KSG 557 Chassis No: TDC 1490 MOT: ExemptEntered from a deceased estate Dry stored for a number of years, but started and driven during our recent photography sessionDesirable (and transferable) cherished registration number Supplied with the original folding logbook Current ownership since 1993The first car to carry the Triumph badge following the company’s takeover by the Standard Motor Company, the Triumph Renown was rushed out within months of the end of the war to cash in on the booming post-war export market. The cars were coachbuilt by Mulliner of Birmingham in the ‘Razor Edge’ style that was all the rage on prestigious models of the late 1930s/early 1940s from makes like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Due to post-war steel shortages, most of the body panels were in lightweight aluminium over a traditional ash frame. In 1949, the original 1.8-litre engine was replaced by the excellent Standard 2,088cc unit and three-speed column-change gearbox which literally transformed the car, giving 75mph performance. In 1949 things got better still with the launch of the TDB which had much-improved coil spring front suspension (rather than transverse leaf) and the option of overdrive. From 1952 a stretched TDC model was available which gave significantly more legroom for rear seat passengers, had a larger rear window and push-button rather than lever-operated door handles. Just 9,301 Renowns were built in total of which only 2,609 were TDC models and only a tiny handful survive today, making this a rare car indeed.This Renown TDC dates from 1953 and has been consigned to us from a deceased estate. Finished in striking Black, with a contrasting Cream interior; the Saloon is described by a representative of the vendor’s family as ‘Average’ with regard to the paintwork, ‘Good’ with reference to its bodywork and electrical equipment, whilst the engine, transmission and interior trim are described as ‘Very Good’. Starting easily and running nicely as we moved it around for these photographs, this extremely rare and quirky pocket limousine looks excellent value (considering it is being offered entirely without reserve!). Offered with a large selection of paperwork and history, including the original folding logbook, expired MOT certificates, tax discs and sundry correspondence. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: 553 XUH Chassis No: 16103248 MOT: ExemptCurrent ownership for over 20 yearsSupplied new to the MoDUnderstood to have been used by the Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal UnitThis is where `The Best 4x4 by Far' started - a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm and inspired by the wartime Jeep. Aluminium panels, used because of a shortage of steel, meant the bodies did not rust and thanks to an ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the new small truck was possessed of incredible climbing ability in all conditions including glutinous mud. Initially powered by a 1595cc inlet-over-exhaust Rover engine, a 2-litre unit was soon adopted. More than 60 years after the prototype first ran, Land Rovers of all ages continue to give faithful service all around the world. Reputedly one of just 3,971 Series One 80-in Landies made for the ‘home market’ during the 1951 model year, chassis 16103248 was supplied new to the British Armed Forces. Allocated the armed forces registration ’33 BD 05’, the compact 4x4 is understood to have been used by the Military Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit. Still sporting a Ministry of Supply plaque which indicates that it was subject to a ‘base overhaul’, the Land Rover was demobbed in 1965. Entering the current ownership over twenty years ago, the Series One exchanged its initial civilian number plate (‘FNU 947C’) for the current one (‘553 XUH’) in 2008. The Blue / Green paint worn by the engine suggests that it is a MOD reconditioned unit, while the vendor believes that the canvas tilt could well be original! Maintained in-house as part of a small collection of agricultural and off-road machinery, the Landie started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Bearing military insignia once more, this delightfully patinated Series One has charm aplenty. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226
Registration No: KVN 335 Chassis No: TF4373 MOT: July 2025Registered on Mille Miglia Registro with FIVA Identity CardAccepted on to the 2024 Mille MigliaDesirable home market and original right-hand drive example in its original colour schemeSupplied with a comprehensive restoration to an excellent standard in 1984Last of the MG T-series line, the TF was introduced in October 1953. Although mechanically near identical to its TD predecessor, the provision of a raked radiator, revised wing line and faired-in headlamps lent it an altogether sleeker and sportier air. Powered by a revised version of the well-proven, four-cylinder XPAG engine but this time using larger valves, a higher compression ratio and twin SU 1.5in carburettors, the new model was reputedly capable of over 80mph. Equipped with both rack-and-pinion steering and independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, it helped maintain the marque's 'Safety Fast' reputation. Around 6,200 TF1250s were made, followed by 3,400 1500s.Despatched new on the 30th March 1954, chassis ‘TF4373’ is a desirable original right-hand drive, home market example which is pleasingly presented in its original colour scheme of Red paintwork with Red interior upholstery. Treated to a restoration to concours standard in 1984 by Hartwells Garages Ltd of Oxfordshire to showcase the skills of their apprentices, it was then sold to a local gentleman who owned the TF for the next 22 years. Provided with a full engine overhaul by specialists Brown & Gammons (costing over £2,300) in 2001, this included the cylinder head being converted to run unleaded fuel. A stainless-steel exhaust system was also fitted in the same year, along with much further improvement.Entrusted to MG specialist Peter Edney in 2006 for a five-speed gearbox conversion, ‘KVN 335’ also received an overhaul of the carburettors; new water pump; new rear springs; new wheel bearings; new fuel pipes and water hoses; and cosmetic refresh to the sum of c.£5,600 at this time. In long-term (17-year) previous ownership the MG was lightly used covering 4,660 miles during this time. Purchased by the vendor to use on the Mille Miglia, the vendor completed the registration process and therefore the TF is on the Registro and is the only UK-based MG TF currently on the register. Accepted into the 2024 Mille Miglia, it was placed on the Waiting List but did not compete and would need converting back to the four-speed gearbox to compete.Offered now with a history file that includes the BMIHT Heritage Certificate, invoice for Mille Miglia Registro payment, FIVA Identity Card, operation manual, large collection of invoices, and current V5C document. Riding on a set of chrome wire wheels shod with a matching set of Firestone tyres with plenty of tread, the TF also features a chrome luggage rack, wood rim MotaLita steering wheel, tool roll and Black hood, tonneau cover and sidescreens. Starting readily and running well during the recent photography session, the MG boasts possession of a 'no advisory' MOT certificate until July 2025. Ready for its new owner to use, whether for use on British roads or as a great option for the new owner to compete in the prestigious Mille Miglia event. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: 175 XUY Chassis No: 4486529 MOT: ExemptFirst year 'Turning Headlights' model in top specification Pallas trimSubject to a comprehensive body restoration by the current ownerFitted with a sought after Chapron-style curved dashRegistered for use in the UK with a V5CProof to some that Planet Earth is periodically visited by little green men from beyond the stars, the front-wheel drive Citroen DS was introduced to a spellbound Paris Salon on the 5th of October 1955. Responsible for unleashing more technological 'brainstorms' upon the field of automotive design than any production car before or since, its wonderfully futuristic 'speeding teardrop' profile was penned in-house by Flaminio Bertoni. Featuring an olio-pneumatic operating system that controlled its self-levelling suspension, power steering, semi-automatic gear change, and brakes, the big Citroen offered an uncannily smooth ride. In production for some twenty years, the DS was subject to a number of face-lifts, with perhaps the most recognisable change from the 1968 model year being a redesign of the front end to include aerodynamic, faired in SEV Marchal headlights that turned with the steering movement to more effectively see around corners on dark roads. The DS became the choice of high-ranking politicians and celebrities alike, and was available in many different trim levels, with the 'pièce de résistance' Pallas offering more luxurious chrome trim, better soundproofing and the option of a full leather interior. One of the earliest produced examples with the redesigned aerodynamic front end, chassis 4486529 is dated to the 1968 model year and was specified as a top specification Pallas with optional leather seat trimming. Little is known about the early history of the DS, however the vendor has advised that it was a home market car that spent some time on the Isle of Jersey prior to import onto the UK mainland in 2010 and was then owned by one gentleman until 2018, when it was purchased by the vendor. The vendor, an enthusiast who regularly restores interesting classics, immediately subject the big Citroen to a full nut and bolt overhaul which has been fully documented by a set of images. During the overhaul, the body was subjected to a complete bare metal strip down and repaint in Delta Bleu, blelieved to be the original colour, along with a complete mechanical overhaul to the engine including the fitment of a Lucas 123 ignition system, hydro-pneumatic suspension and braking systems. The interior has also been subject to a complete overhaul, with the vendor advising that he had spent some £4,000 on a replacement curved dashboard. Further improvements after the vendor’s hard work were entrusted to the DS Workshop in Potter’s Bar to set up the suspension, and the entire restoration was completed in 2021.Upon inspection, ‘175 XUY’ was noted to be a particularly fine example and our short drive to the photography location proved extremely pleasurable, with the suspension performing as expected. The vendor has stated that the car performs ‘excellently’ and has remarked that the rest of the car is also overall ‘excellent’, apart from the bodywork which is showing small signs of bubbling in very small areas due to the car having been used regularly for three years since restoration.Every classic car enthusiast should own a DS at some point in their life, as they really are a completely unique experience, and this particular example should be at the top of the list for anybody considering one and is offered complete with an original workshop manual and V5C. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: 584 XUH Chassis No: WWA155232 MOT: ExemptCurrent ownership since 2008Mechanically and cosmetically improved by the sellerCollection of invoices and current V5CDisplays a credible but unwarranted c.79,000 milesIntroduced in 1957, the Wolseley 1500 and Riley 1.5 shared the same compact three-box styling and Morris Minor derived floorpan complete with independent torsion bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a 1489cc OHV ‘B-Series’ engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the badge engineered duo enjoyed a surprising turn of speed. As befitted a product of one of BMC's most prestigious marques, the Wolseley 1500 was notably well trimmed with suppled leather and lustrous wood veneers. Remaining in production until 1965, some 93,000 Wolseley 1500s were made. However, survivors are a rare sight today. Self-evidently the subject of past restoration work, ‘584 XUH’ has been further improved since entering the current ownership in 2008. Carrying out the work himself, the vendor installed a new clutch and radiator as well as fettling the brakes, suspension and gearbox. To the interior, he rejuvenated the original leather upholstery with new foam inserts and relacquered the woodwork. Recently awakened after eight years’ slumber in dry storage, the 1500 started readily during our recent photography session. Showing an unwarranted 79,000 miles to its odometer, this appealing Sixties Saloon is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original handbook and sundry parts bills. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226
Registration No: K911 EGM Chassis No: JN10RGZ32U0001682 MOT: November 2025Highly original example, imported to the UK in 1999Dry stored for more than two decades, but started and driven recentlyAutomatic transmission, with removable targa roof panels A low mileage Z32, worthy of close inspectionIntroduced in 1989, the Z32 version of Nissan’s 300 ZX sportscar was among the first production machines to be designed with the assistance of a Cray-2 supercomputer. Altogether faster and more capable than its Z31 predecessor, the newcomer was equipped with all round independent suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering and vented disc brakes. Powered by a 2960cc DOHC V6 engine with variable valve timing in either normally aspirated or turbocharged guises, the Z32 could also be had with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The twin-turbo model was credited with developing 276bhp and 274lbft of torque, reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and 155mph.Imported from the car-friendly climate of Japan and purchased by our vendor as an investment back in 1999; he used the car for a mere three months before placing it into dry storage. Following more than two decades of slumber, ‘K911 EGM’ started and drove well during our recent photography session and should be a straightforward and rewarding recommissioning project. Finished in Red, with a Black interior, this Z32 has covered a very modest c.55,000km and presents well, with just some minor wear to the front splitter. Offered with the seldom-seen original roof panel storage bags; the car is correctly UK-registered on a current V5C document and represents a relatively rare opportunity, with the number of unmodified 300ZXs dwindling in recent years. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: TAO 917S Chassis No: 0141372 MOT: ExemptTop of the range TX example with five-speed manual gearbox, central locking, and electric windowsImported by the vendor in 2020 from FranceBenefitting from some £8,600 worth of restoration and recommissioning in 2022Offered with a collection of invoices and a CD of renovation imagesLaunched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1965, the Renault 16 was the first French car in its market sector with a hatchback body. After almost ten years of production, in 1974, the TX joined the line-up as the top of the range model and was fitted with a 93bhp 1,647cc engine and a five-speed gearbox. It was the first French car with central door locking, electric front windows, a sports steering wheel, laminated windscreen and inertia-reel front seat belts. The R16, a comfortable car with good roadholding, proved very popular and sold exceptionally well, with some 1.8 million cars built.Chassis ‘0141372’ was manufactured in 1978 and is one of the desirable range-topping TX examples and is understood to have resided in its home market of France from new until spotted by the vendor advertised on Le Parking in early 2020 while he was searching for a R16 after owning several previously. Acquiring the car for some €8,000, he subsequently had the TX transported to the United Kingdom and later that year was road registered as ‘TAO 917S’. Thereafter, ‘0141372’ was entrusted to the very highly regarded Renault specialist Renault Reborn, for restoration and recommissioning as required.Benefitting from bodywork renovations and repainting; an engine overhaul; engine bay restoration; radiator refresh; new rear brake shoes, brake hoses, handbrake cable and master cylinder; new gearbox seals; set of replacement seats and door cards; undersealing; and new tyres, the work with Renault Reborn totalled c.£7,000 with some £1,600 additionally spent on parts and other improvements, bringing the renovation cost to a total of approximately £8,600. Further benefitting from an engine tune and brake system bleed earlier this year, the Renault started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. The R16 is accompanied by a history file that includes a collection of invoices, documentation relating to the UK registration, a CD with images of the restoration work and a current V5C document. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: YEV 302S Chassis No: VF4SJ358964A MOT: ExemptJust 56,000 (believed genuine) miles on the odometerOnly five former keepersPleasingly original with dealer rear window sticker, original number plates and notably unmolested interiorOffered with a large history fileProduced between 1974 and 1979, the Vanden Plas 1500 and 1750 models were upmarket versions of the Austin Allegro which had first appeared in 1973. Allegros manufactured at the British Leyland factory in Longbridge, Birmingham, were sent to the Vanden Plas factory in Kingsbury, North London, to be mechanically checked and then fitted with a luxurious interior featuring leather seats, wall to wall carpeting, a walnut dashboard and walnut picnic tables. They also featured a new bonnet panel allowing for a prominent chrome grille. BL's marketing suits went to great lengths to distinguish the Vanden Plas models from the rest of the Allegro range, never badging or referring to them as Allegros.Manufactured in 1978, ‘YEV 302S’ was registered on the 30th March that year, being supplied new via Braintree Motor Company. Retained in first ownership for almost exactly a year, the Vanden Plas transferred to the second owner in 1979, with this lady owner retaining the Vanden Plas for over thirty years, until 2010. Finished in White paintwork with a Black finishing line, ‘YEV 302S’ is complemented by Brown interior upholstery which is understood to be pleasingly highly original, as well as boasting the rear window dealer sticker and original dealer number plates, which are of course BL/Unipart items. Offered now having just c.56,000 recorded and believed genuine miles and only five former keepers, the Vanden Plas presents nicely throughout.Starting readily and running well during the recent photography session, it certainly appears to be well-maintained, indeed, the 1500 was last serviced at 51,559 miles. Offered with a large history file that comprises the book pack in a British Leyland wallet (including product guide and handbook), original sales literature, ownership history, numerous previous MOTs supporting the mileage, a large collection of invoices for work and servicing, old tax discs and a current V5C document, the 1500 also benefits from a stainless steel exhaust, a matching set of radial tyres and the original jack. A well-presented example, it is accompanied by the V5C Registration Document and two sets of keys. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: M555 SGD Chassis No: WDB2304742F048071 MOT: November 2025Finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholsteryLast serviced less than 100 miles ago in September 2023 (at 67,745 miles)Entered from a deceased estate having been acquired by the late (fifth) owner during June 2021Original book pack, service book and PDI check sheet etcNotable as the most powerful production car ever fielded by Mercedes-Benz upon its launch in 2002, the SL55 AMG received rave reviews from the contemporary motoring press. Boasting one of the greatest engines of the 2000s, its supercharged 5.5 litre V8 produced some 476bhp and 700Nm of torque (the latter at just 2,650rpm). Allied to a five-speed automatic transmission, it enabled the two-seater to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph., although AMG ‘let slip’ that a de-limited yet otherwise standard example had been clocked at 205mph! Surprisingly civilized given the performance on tap, the SL55 boasted a full suite of creature comforts and a firm but not jarring ride. Visually enhanced via re-profiled bumpers, quad exhaust tips and 18-inch alloy wheels, demand for the newcomer soon outstripped supply. An undoubted modern classic and one of those cars which is more than a sum of its parts, the SL55 AMG enjoys something of a cult following. Completed to order number 0353705996, for release to the UK market on March 17th 2003, chassis WDB2304742F048071 was finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholstery. Undergoing its pre-delivery inspection ten days later at supplying dealer Mercedes-Benz Lancaster of Ipswich, the SL55 AMG’s impressive specification included Parktronic, COMAND, multi-contour seats, Keyless GO, premium sound system and Bi-Xenon headlights etc. Serviced at 6,119, 13,719, 19,168, 29,209, 30,648, 37,269, 43,687, 49,486, 53,593, 57,143, 59,290, 61,179 and 67,745 miles, the most recent of these was carried out by DM Performance Cars of Chester on 28th September 2023 (less than 100 miles ago). Entered from a deceased estate, the late owner became the two-seater’s fifth registered keeper on June 1st 2021. Unused recently, the SL55 AMG started readily for our October 2024 photography session and is due to be freshly MOT tested ahead of the auction. It is offered with the V5C Registration Document, 2 keys, the original book pack (including PDI checklist), service book, manuals and numerous old MOTs and maintenance invoices, not to mention the personalised number plate ‘M555 SGD’. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
Registration No: GFF 902N Chassis No: 1352183373 MOT: August 2025Subject to a previous comprehensive restorationIn current ownership since 2009Desirable 1303 model, described as the best handling of the classic BeetlesSupplied with a history fileAlong with the Ford Model T, Citroen 2CV, and original Mini, the Volkswagen Beetle is generally recognised as being one of the elite pack of pop motoring icons. Conceived in the small Stuttgart design office of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the air-cooled, rear-engined 'People's Wagon', sponsored by the new German Chancellor, one Adolf Hitler before the outbreak of War, and resurrected by the British Army Major Ivan Hirst as part of the Allies post-war rebuilding of bombed-out German industry, went on to clock up a 21 million world record production milestone. The 1302 and 1303 'Super Beetles' saw the final development of the Beetle, and in many ways, they were the best. To the casual observer, the 1970 Beetle looked similar to previous models, the 1302 and 1303 ‘Super’ Beetles were the most radical reworks of the car during its long life. MacPherson strut front suspension was adopted, which allowed more front boot space and improved handling. The struts also allowed space for front disc brakes to be fitted from the factory.Manufactured in 1975, chassis 1352183373 was supplied new to the United Kingdom in right-hand drive, being registered new on the 3rd June that year. Understood to have been provided with an extensive chassis-up restoration to a good standard in 2004, the Beetle was provided a full repaint in Bronze paintwork and was fitted with a renewed engine as part of this restoration. In current registered ownership since 2009, the Beetle recently benefitted from new front and rear brake shoes and front springs (in 2023). Offered with c.91,500 miles on the odometer, the Volkswagen is supplied with a history file that contains a selection of previous MOTs and invoices, a current MOT certificate until August next year with no advisories and a current V5C document. Featuring 'Empi 8-spoke'-style alloy wheels, the Beetle started readily and running driving well during our recent photography session, this example is a nicely presented example. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: CWB 609N Chassis No: TA22104139 MOT: November 2025Very rare, surviving, UK-supplied Celica notchbackJust three owners from newDry stored for the past 24 years A genuine and warranted c.24,300 miles from newUnveiled at the October 1970 Tokyo Motor Show, the first generation Toyota Celica debuted as a two-door, notchback coupe with distinctive ‘Coke bottle’ styling. Utilising the same running gear as its Carina sibling but in a smaller, lighter and sportier package, the newcomer was a strong seller in Japan and served as something of a halo model in North America and Europe. Better built than many of its rivals on the latter two continents, the Toyota was also an early adopter of five-speed manual transmission. Performance was class competitive and running costs admirably low. This 1974 ST Coupe was first owned by a Mr S. Lockett who left the car to the previous (and just second) owner in his will. The car was consigned to our 26th July 2000 auction at Buxton, where it was purchased as an investment by the vendor, and immediately placed into dry storage. Remaining static until our recent photography session, it has covered a genuine and warranted c.24,300 miles from new. Supplied by Portland Autos of Sheffield, this highly original and unmolested example appears complete, save for a single missing hubcap. A straightforward and sympathetic recommissioning project, ‘CWB 909N’ has been started and driven following more than two decades of slumber and is supplied with a small number of sundry spares in the boot. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: LBJ 343K Chassis No: 90100184A MOT: ExemptAn early and desirable 2.2 Litre-engined Series IIIRestored and upgraded to a very high standardFinished in Marine BlueThe Land Rover Series III was a masterful facelift overseen by Range Rover designer David Bache of a product that continued to sell well across the world, despite increasingly tough opposition from a number of rivals, most notably Toyota. Series III improvements are easy to spot thanks to the headlamps being moved across to the front wings and an updated stylised plastic radiator grille. The updated and more safety conscious interior and all synchromesh gearbox acknowledged that the opposition was catching up, and the arrival of overdrive catered for those who needed their Land Rovers for serious on-road work. It was during the Series III production in 1979 that the Rover V8 engine (in low compression form) was added to the range. It was export-only at first, but came to the UK to pick up a small but loyal fan base.Consigned to us from a private collection, this extremely early 2.2 Litre example of the ‘Series 3’ has evidently been the subject of a comprehensive and professional restoration, with many tasteful and desirable upgrades incorporated. Riding on a galvanised chassis, with excellent straight panel work; the exterior is finished in striking ‘Marine Blue’ and complemented with white painted steel wheels. All galvanised components are finished in a matte Hammerite-style textured paint finish to give the correct, period appearance. The interior was upgraded with a set of high-quality ply door cards and floor boards, along with a rear deck area inscribed with the Land Rover motif, whilst contemporary ‘Exmoor Trim’ seats in black add some comfort and refinement over the originals. Highly practical and ready to use / enjoy, ‘LBJ 343K’ is offered with a canvas soft top that appears brand new and unused, painted side windows, hood sticks and even a tow bar, with electrics! Running and driving faultlessly on our recent photography session, ‘LBJ 343K’ is offered with a handbook, selection of old MOT certificates and a current UK V5C registration document listing just nine previous keepers over the past 53 years. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: P672 CCY Chassis No: YS3CH68M4V1002165 MOT: October 2025Desirable turbocharged Aero modelFitted with a new Turbo in 2022, less than 1,000 miles agoServiced annually by Saab main dealers (up to c.105,000 miles)Offered with history file including the book pack in a SAAB walletThe Saab 9000 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish company from 1984 to 1998. Representing the company's foray into the executive car scene, it was developed as a result of the successes of the turbocharged 99 and 900 models. The 9000 remained in production until it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997. Saab designed the 9000 as part of the Type Four platform in conjunction with the Italian carmaker Fiat who retailed similar derivative versions as the more basic Fiat Croma, the luxury-themed Lancia Thema and the sports-oriented Alfa Romeo 164. The front of the Saab is radically different from the Italian siblings due to the much-improved crash protection. The Aero offered an exclusive interior and exterior styling, featured a paint-matched body kit and spoiler, eight-way Recaro-designed heated sports seats, sports suspension and 16-inch Super Aero wheels, as well as being generously equipped. At the time of launch, the Aero was the fastest Saab to date. Manufactured in 1996, the 9000 offered was supplied new by Cardiff Saab being first registered in the United Kingdom on 19th September that year. A desirable Aero Turbo model with the 2,290cc straight-four 16v turbocharged engine allied to an automatic transmission, this example is finished in Dark Blue paintwork with a Grey leather interior and a wooden veneer dashboard. Offered having covered some 130,000 miles from new, the 9000 has had a modest six former keepers. Amassing the majority of its mileage during the early stages of its life, the Saab had covered 105,000 miles by 2007 and possesses an excellent service history, during this time being serviced at least annually between 1997 and 2007 with twelve services completed, all by main agents. Most recently serviced in 2022 at 129,000 miles, the 9000 is accompanied by the original book pack with a stamped service book and owner’s manual, as well as a current V5C document. Wearing its mileage very well, the 9000 ran and drove well during the recent photography session and is offered with a 'no advisory' MOT until October 2025. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: T916 BPO Chassis No: WDB2020262F839319 MOT: October 2025Residing in single ownership since 2002Just c.72,000 miles from newFinished in the vibrant and attractive colour combination of Vivianite Green paintwork with Black cloth interiorDesirable Sport modelMercedes-Benz's internal designation for its compact saloon from 1993-2000, was W202. As the first generation of the C-Class, replacing the 190 series/W201 in June 1993, the C-Class sedan was Mercedes' entry-level model until 1997, when the company launched the A-Class. Production reached 1,847,382 over model years 1994–2000. The C240's displacement was enlarged from 2.4L to 2.6L in the last four years of production, but output remained at 168hp. Four distinctive trim levels were offered, Classic, Elegance, Esprit and Sport. The Sport featured lowered and uprated suspension, alloy wheels, sport seats, a carbon effect dash, leather rimmed steering wheel and a sunroof, being aimed at the more sporting driver.Manufactured in 1999, the C240 Sport offered was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being registered on the 30th June that year. Specified from new with the air conditioning, outside temperature sensor, electric windows all round, speakers front and rear, outside temperature indicator, front folding armrest and the Sports package, the Mercedes is finished in the rare and desirable Vivianite Green with Black cloth interior upholstery. Entering into current registered ownership in January 2002 (although equating to two registered keepers due to the transfer from business to private keeper), the C240 is offered now having covered a modest c.72,000 miles. Starting readily and running and driving well during our recent photography session, the Sport is accompanied by a history file including a 'no advisory' MOT until October 2025. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: F733 SAE Chassis No: WF0DXXGBVDJL35592 MOT: NoneResiding in the current family ownership since 1989Just c.48,500 miles from newUsed as part of the family garage business for local recoveriesNotably original and very solid chassisPLEASE NOTE: This lot is not a turbocharged example, it is a 2.5-litre straight-four diesel.Launched in 1965 and now in its ninth generation across a fourth platform, the iconic Ford Transit was a global success story, being Europe’s best-selling light commercial vehicle for no less than 40 years and the best in the USA for the last seven. In many parts of the world the word Transit has long since become the generic term for any make of similar van, and in excess of 8 million examples have been produced to date. What is generally known as the Mk3 version was based on the model’s second platform and remained in production from 1986 until 2000. It was readily recognisable by its steeply angled windscreen that echoed the line of the bonnet and its simple but practical box-like design.The insurance premiums of commercial vehicles are high for good reason, i.e. such machines are generally as abused as they are used, which makes this low mileage Transit a rarity. ‘F733 SAE’ was manufactured in 1989 and was supplied new to a coachwork company being road registered on the 10th March that year. Fitted with the 2496cc straight-four turbo diesel engine with a four-speed manual gearbox equipped with overdrive, the Ford is finished in the colour scheme of White paintwork with a Red lower quarter, and a Grey cloth interior upholstery. A recovery vehicle from new, the Transit was purchased into the current, garage-owning family when just three months old in June 1989. Utilised for collection of stranded vehicles locally, hence amassing minimal mileage, there was annual servicing during this time and the Ford was placed into dry storage sometime during 2014/15.Recently uncovered from storage, ‘F733 SAE’ will therefore require a degree of recommissioning, although started readily for our photography session and running and driving. Now offered having covered just c.48,500 miles from new, the Transit is accompanied by numerous previous MOTs, a previous logbook, and a current V5C document showing two former keepers. Notably original and boasting a very solid chassis, videos of the chassis and the 'spec lift' in operation are available on request. With Mk3 Transits becoming a collectable classic commercial, low mileage and ownership examples, such as this, will surely be the pick of the bunch. A modern classic and ideal for transporting classics around the show scene. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: GME 245B Chassis No: CA257581648 MOT: ExemptUprated with a 1380cc engineEvidently the subject of restoration work, understood to have been completed in 2023Finished in its original colour combination of Old English White paintwork with a Red interiorOffered with a BMIHT Heritage CertificatePLEASE NOTE: Since arrival on site, this lot has been suffering from a noise from the clutch / flywheel which will need addressing before any road use.The Mini was actually de-tuned before launch in 1959. The prototype's 948cc engine made it embarrassingly rapid compared with other more expensive cars in the BMC group, and it was downgraded to 848cc and 34bhp. A collaboration between racing car builder John Cooper and the Mini’s creator Alec Issigonis, the Mini Cooper debuted in September 1961 with the ultimate 1275cc S variant arriving three years later. Famously winning the Monte Carlo Rally for the third time in 1967, that same year saw the Mini updated to MkII specification complete with redesigned radiator grille, revamped interior, larger rear windscreen and a host of other minor changes.Manufactured on the 19th May 1964, the Austin Mini Cooper offered was supplied new via Car Mart Limited of Ealing, London. Specified from new with the De-Luxe specification including a fresh air heater, pleasingly, the Cooper is still presented in its original colour combination of Old English White paintwork with Red interior upholstery. Originally fitted with a 998cc engine, the Mini has been provided with a self-evident restoration, which is understood to have been completed in 2023 including the fitment of an uprated 1380cc engine. Starting readily and running well during the recent photography session, the Mini is understood to have covered very minimal mileage since the restoration’s completion and therefore some post-restoration fettling may be required. Offered with a BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a current V5C document and a set of Minilite-style wheels, this attractive Mini is, we feel, sensibly guided. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: YKV 51 Chassis No: EN13875DL MOT: ExemptEntered from a deceased estate Dry stored for a number of years, but started and driven during our recent photography sessionDesirable (and transferable) original 5-digit registration number Supplied with the original folding logbook and owner’s handbookJust three former keepers listed on the V5C DocumentAn entry level model, the Standard Ensign with its 1670cc engine, was announced in October 1957 and had been restyled by Michelotti. The Ensign shared its body with the Vanguard Series III, but had a more simple specification in various respects, including a mesh front grille and less cluttered instrument panel and dashboard. Despite the generally lower specification, the Ensign was the first Vanguard-based car to have a four-speed gearbox. The gear lever was moved from the column to the floor, and overdrive was optional. Many were bought for company fleets and for the armed forces, with production ceasing in 1961 after 18,852 examples had been produced. Production included 901 Mk II versions, produced only in 1961.Entered from a deceased estate, ‘YKV 81’ joined the current ownership in 2001 and has subsequently been dry stored and used sparingly for local events. Finished in Blue, with a matching vinyl interior; the saloon is described by a representative of the vendor’s family as ‘Average’ with regard to the paintwork, ‘Good’ with reference to its Bodywork, Electrical Equipment and Transmission, whilst the Engine and Interior trim are described as ‘Very Good’. Described as "highly original throughout", ‘YKV 51’ started on the first flick of the key during our recent photography session and should only require minor recommissioning (following a short period of static storage since the owner’s demise). Offered with a healthy history file, comprising the car’s original folding logbook, current V5c, MOT certificates, original handbook, period receipts / correspondence and much more. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332
Registration No: CVG 547F Chassis No: 11304412000871 MOT: ExemptHighly original machine with 152,200 recorded milesSubject to £12,000 worth of works by the SL shop since import in 2022V5C, collection of invoices and original handbook and service bookFinished in an attractive colour combination of Tobacco Brown complemented to a Tan interiorMercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954 when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. Their successor was the W113 series. The last of the line, the 280 SL, was launched in 1968. Blessed with the same effortlessly elegant Paul Bracq styling as its earlier siblings, it was powered by a new seven-bearing crankshaft 2,781cc straight-six engine that developed 170bhp and 180lb ft of torque. The SL was equipped with all-round independent suspension - double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil sprung swing axles at the rear. Braking was by power assisted on all corners and steering was by recirculating ball. The car's 'square' track gave notably sure-footed handling. Able to blur the divide between city streets and open roads with ease, the majority of 280 SLs were specified with four-speed automatic gearboxes and power-assisted steering. Some 23,885 were made by the time production ceased in 1971, virtually half of which were exported to the USA. The popular W113 'Pagoda' series of cars were replaced by the substantially heavier R107 range.Understood to have been delivered new to the Canadian market on the 2nd April 1968, chassis 11304412000871 was specified in the rare and attractive colour scheme of Tobacco Brown over a Tan M-B Tex interior, with matching Tan hood. Little is known of the early ownership of the top-of-the-range 280SL, however, the original service book on file shows service recordings approximately every 3,000 miles up to 93,000 miles on the 26th May 1976 by the main Mercedes-Benz agent at 36 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. It is understood that the car stayed in Canada until 2022 and invoices on file suggest much care and attention, including a complete repaint, by its owners up until the vendor purchased the car to import into the UK. Upon arrival in the UK, the Pagoda was registered with the DVLA as ‘CVG 547F’ and the vendor recalls that although it was found to be remarkably solid and delightfully original, mechanical work was necessary to ensure its reliability. The vendor entrusted work to renowned specialist, the SL Shop, of Stratford Upon Avon to provide remedial works to the engine and brakes for which there are invoices on file for some £12,000.Upon inspection, it was noted that the 280SL is a delightfully original example, and the vendor rates the paintwork and bodywork to be in ‘good to very good’ condition although may be improved by a prospective purchaser if perfection is sought. The interior trim work is noted to be exceptionally original and has stood up very well to what is believed to be a genuine 152,500 miles – a sure sign of the quality of components and materials used by Mercedes-Benz produced during this period. Mechanically, the vendor rates the two-seater as ‘very good’ thanks to the works performed and it appeared to be running very smoothly with effortless gear changes from the four-speed automatic transmission when we were driven to the photography location during the consignment process. The convertible hood appears to have been replaced at some point with a correct coloured Tan mohair item, which is rated as in ‘good’ condition by the vendor and the iconic hard top ‘Pagoda’ roof is painted attractively in body colour with its original and very much intact headlining.Now offered to market due to the vendor wishing to pursue other interests, this very attractive example of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic 60’s Grand Tourer would make a fine addition to any collection and is eminently usable thanks to its gorgeous original condition. Potential purchasers would be hard pressed to find a more usable example of the iconic 280SL in a world where most have been extensively restored. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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