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Lot 45
Registration - LK53 UCFChassis No. - WDB2304742F059752M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 81,000A true sleeper car, this example of Mercedes-Benz’s SL55 AMG looks superbly understated and refined, rather than the high-performance Grand Tourer it undoubtedly is. Presented in traditional silver, over a black interior, ‘LK53 UCF’ is powered by Mercedes’ AMG tuned 5.5-litre supercharged V8, which produced more than 500hp when new. This drives the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, with paddles on the steering wheel for manual override. Packed with a long list of factory-fitted equipment, ‘LK53 UCF’ includes features such as heated and electric leather seats, multi-function steering wheel, drive mode selector, central infotainment system, split-rim AMG alloys, AMG badging, discreet boot lip spoiler, black – rather than chrome – grille and vent detailing, quad exhaust, and of course, the folding hard-top roof.Despite this R230 SL-Class being a 20 year old car, there are only 81,000 miles indicated on the odometer, though these are not warranted. It’s been in the car of the current owner for more than 12 years, and it has been stored for the past three years. On being put back on the road, the owner says they have had ‘LK53 UCF’ overhauled to make it ready for driving again. As such, they consider all areas of the SL55 AMG to be in ‘excellent’ condition, from engine and transmission, to interior, paint, bodywork, and electrics. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is one that is steeped in history, with a series of class-leading models produced over the years, since its introduction in 1954. The ‘SL’ is likely to stand for Sport-Licht (Sport Light) – though Mercedes has never confirmed this abbreviation – though the model has moved towards a grand tourer over the decades from its initial sporting roots. The W198 300 SL is one of the most famous and desirable cars ever, with the famous ‘Gullwing’ coupe and convertible Roadster lasting until 1963. They were replaced by the almost equally beautiful W113 models, nicknamed the ‘Pagoda’ SL because of a concave roofline. This edition was produced until 1971, using a range of 2.3, 2.5, or 2.8-litre straight-six engines. The R107 SL arrived in 1971, with a new design ethos, and the first-time fitting of V8 engines alongside straight sixes. These grew up to 5.5-litres in size, as the SL moved towards a touring model, though it was rallied by Mercedes-Benz in long-distance races. In 1989, the R129 version arrived, introduced as a convertible with a removable hard-top – and the engine capacities and cylinder count continued to climb. Now available with the straight-six units were V6 and V6 options – the latter up to 6.0-litres in size – and also a trio of V12 options, up to 7.3-litres. In 2001, the distinction between cabriolet and coupe was completely removed, with the introduction of the Vario Roof. This saw a folding hard-top fitted as standard to all models, allowing for two cars in one, and was continued on to the R231 version introduced in 2012, running until 2020. Finally, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has become the Mercedes-AMG SL-Class, signifying its shift to the sports arm of the Stuttgart marque, and is offered only as a convertible, with folding soft-top roof and 2+2 seating. · Highly-specified example, with desirable colour scheme and cabin.· Sought-after, high power SL55 AMG fitted with supercharged V8.· Recently refreshed after time in storage.
Lot 10A
1957 BSA DBD34 Gold Star - Race Trim Registration Number: TBA Frame Number: TBA Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the post-war Gold Star formed the mainstay of clubman's racing in the 1950s. Its domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT led to the event being dropped after Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory. For the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club. This DBD Goldie 500, according to the VCMC letter accompanied with the bike, comprises a 1957 frame with 1961 engine, fitted with a Lucas racing magneto, Bing carburettor, SC T gearbox and Lyta alloy fuel tank. Not currently road registered and in full race trim, this wonderful Goldy would be ideal for classic parades and competition use.
Lot 434
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED TOYS, GAMES AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT, to include Mayfair Games Star Trek Catan and Alan R Moon Ticket to Ride and Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cluedo, Pictionary, Backgammon, Dunlop Maxply Tennis Racket, set of bowls, table tennis bats, Fisher Price, soft toys etc. (4 boxes and loose) (sd)
Lot 13
A mixed lot to include vintage sporting equipment, boxed dressing table set, vintage playing cards and other. Condition Report: Bowls weigh 1.25 kg each and are approximately 12 cm (d), repair to one. PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AND COLLECTED OR DESPATCHED BY WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DECEMBER DUE TO THE HOLIDAY PERIOD.
Lot 979
Assorted Sporting Sales Catalogues / Brochures (13) features Edwards Sports Nets 1951, Grocer Sports Equipment and Games 1958, Edwards Sports Nets Summer Catalogue 1965, En Tout Cas 1958, 1965 Gunn & Moore ltd, John Wisden & Co 1926, JM Ahluwalia & sons quality Sports Equipment, John Glover Nicol gloves and leg guards, Austin & Co Sports and Games, Baily's Glastonbury Cricket Equipment (x2) Greengate Sports Footwear and Game Industries Limited - condition mixed A/G
Lot 285
1954 BSA 499cc Gold StarRegistration no. 306 XVCFrame no. CB32 1561Engine no. DBD34 4871 (see text)• Restored in the 2010s• Dry stored since 2018• Requires recommissioningOn Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the 'Gold Star' that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the post-war Gold Star formed the mainstay of clubman's racing in the 1950s. In fact, it was the model's domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT which led to the event being dropped after Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory. While its trials and scrambles derivatives demonstrated the design's versatility by chalking up an equally impressive record in off-road competition, for the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.Delivered new on 31st December 1954, this Gold Star left the factory as a CB34 in Clubman's trim, and has since been upgraded with a believed DBD34 engine (please note it has a non-factory restamped number). The Goldie was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband some time after 2007 and restored over the following years (there are various bills of file dating from 2013/2014). Notable features include a Lyta alloy fuel tank, Magura control levers; double-sided 4LS front brake; alloy fork yokes; clip-on 'bars; rear-set footrests; alloy wheel rims; and an Amal GP carburettor. Not used and dry stored since 2018, the Goldie will require recommissioning before further use. Cleaning and polishing should reward the new owner with a very tidy machine. Accompanying paperwork consists of a dating certificate; DVLA correspondence; a current V5C; and the aforementioned bills.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 561
1959 Austin Mini Se7en Deluxe Saloon Registration no. XAA 807 Chassis no. A-A2S7-7854 Engine no. 8AM-U-H/411714 (see text)•Dating from the first year of Mini production•Restored in the late 1980s•Regularly attendee at car shows and rallies throughout the Southeast•Substantial history file'The new Mini was as different from the British small car norm in 1959 as a space shuttle from a firework. It bristled with innovative ideas, it looked radically different from any other car and was the most compact 'real' car Britain ever produced.' – Chris Rees, Complete Classic Mini. One of the most influential automobiles of all time, the Alec Issigonis-designed Mini debuted in 1959 to universal acclaim. True, there had been numerous front-wheel-drive designs before the Mini's arrival, but the transverse engine layout allowed Issigonis to create a trend-setting masterpiece of automotive packaging. The first Mini prototypes were running by November 1957 and in April 1959 the first pre-production examples were hand-assembled at Austin's Longbridge factory. In May 1959, the first Morris-badged version was built at Cowley and that car, registration '621 AOK', now forms part of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust's collection at Gaydon. Less than two-and-a-half years after its initial conception the Mini was officially launched at the 1959 Motor Show, having been shown to the motoring press eight days previously. BMC chose to market the car as the 'Austin Se7en' and 'Morris Mini Minor' before 'Mini' became a marque in its own right in 1969. In due course estate and van versions arrived, larger engines became available, more luxurious Riley and Wolseley models joined the line-up and the sporting Mini Cooper was introduced. The early Mk1 had the 848cc A-Series engine, rubber cone suspension and floor-mounted starter button, the latter two features being replaced by Hydrolastic suspension and key starting respectively in 1964. De Luxe versions – preferred by the majority of customers – came with bumper over-riders and additional exterior brightwork.Competed on 30th November 1959, this very early Austin Se7en was despatched new to Haigs Motor Co Ltd in Southsea, Hampshire. Originally finished in Tartan Red with grey/red interior, it left the factory equipped with a heater, kicking strips, and a rubber mat in boot, and was registered as 'XAA 807' on 18th December 1959. It would appear that the original engine ('8AM-U-H/7590') has since been replaced. The car's early history is unknown until 1973 when it was purchased in Southampton for £95. The Mini was used continuously and well loved. The same family owned the car until 1986, by which time it was worn out and had been garage stored for some considerable time. In 1988 'XAA' was purchased by Malcolm Bell and lovingly restored using many original parts. The Mini was also returned to its original red exterior colour. Since then the car has been maintained by the aforementioned owner, regularly attending shows and rallies throughout the Southeast. There is a substantial file with the car containing numerous old MoTs, ownership history, bills and other documents, while in the boot may be found sundry spares, some books, and other associated equipment. Described by the vendor as in generally good, condition, though with some minor cosmetic imperfections, 'XAA 807' represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a restored example of one of the 20th Century's greatest cars in its earliest, purest form. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 699
FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE COLLECTABLES, SUNDRIES, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, SOFT TOYS, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, ETC, including empty cigar boxes and cigarette tins, unboxed modern die cast vehicles, soft toys, fabric doorstops, novelty items, place mats, boxed garden ornament, flags, golf clubs in canvas and leather golf bag, etc (4 boxes and loose)
Lot 750
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED SPORTING EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING, to include a quantity of footballs with Welsh F.A. and McDonalds branding, including two signed examples, ball pumps, quantity of Welsh F.A./McDonalds branded ball bags, Aston Villa ball, bed linen, clock and other items, HSBC Rugby Sevens bags and memorabilia, boxing gloves, tennis racquet and balls, cricket bats, Winmau dartboard and surround, snooker cue, assorted branded sports clothing (manufacturers and teams), pair of antlers mounted on wooden plinth, assorted bed linen, dress, wall hanging etc. (5 boxes and loose)
Lot 1641
A collection of assorted sporting equipment to include a pair of The Frank Wooley Guard pneumatic cricket pads by H. Gradidge & Sons, a pair of DR SH303 leather ice hockey gloves, a Rawlings Fastback model baseball mitt, a pair of leather ice skates, tennis and badminton racquets etc. (two boxes)
Lot 550
The Greenpower Challenge aim was, and still is, to get young people enthusiastic about science and engineering by challenging them to design, build and race an electric car. Offered without reserve.Since 1980, DEMAND have designed and created bespoke assistive technology for disabled people across the age spectrum who are in need of tailored solutions that are not available through conventional means. Despite the disability products and equipment landscape improving a great deal over the 43 years of DEMAND’s existence, it is still the case that many 'off-the-shelf' solutions are inadequate in meeting the unique needs of disabled people, especially when they live with multiple impairments and/or complicated health conditions.DEMAND's team of skilled designer-makers continue to innovate every day to fill this gap with equipment and products co-designed with the users, and where there is a small but clearly identified wider need, to make those designs available to all who would benefitThe 'Bushey Bullet' car was built to all Greenpower standards prevailing at the time and was modified by DEMAND to enable users with limited mobility to race using hand controls. The steering gear was also modified to facilitate easier access and egressThe car's final race was at the Goodwood finals in 2007 where staff and students of the school, with technical and moral support from DEMAND staff, finished with a creditable mid-table positionIn the past five years alone, over 3,400 people have experienced the positive impact that having the right equipment has on everyday life, as well as on work, sporting, leisure, and educational opportunities. SpecificationMake: CLASSIC GREENPOWERModel: CHALLENGEYear: 2007Chassis Number: TBCRegistration Number: TBCTransmission: AutomaticClick here for more details, condition report and images
Lot 177
1960 Facel Vega HK500 Transmission: manualMileage:90000Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) originally specialised in the production of aircraft materials. After World War II, Facel distributed car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France. It would not be until 1954 that Facel began to manufacture its own vehicle, the Facel Vega FV, unveiled at the Paris Salon in 1954. Crippling legislation immediately after the war made it was virtually impossible for luxurious cars to be manufactured in France but despite this, Jean Daninos was passionate about reigniting the romance of lavishly glamorous French motoring. Despite the staggering $7,000 asking price at launch, buyers were still flocking to take ownership. Later developments saw the introduction, in 1956, of the Facel Vega FVS, further evolving into the all-new HK500 in 1959. The chosen engine to power the next chapter in Facel history was the most famous of them all, the 383 cubic inch, 6.3 litre, V8, which produced a thundering 360bhp, a claimed top speed of 147mph and 0-60mph time of just 8.5 seconds. Through this combination of alluring styling and significant power, the Facel Vega HK500 legend was born. The media were hugely excited with Facel's latest sports coupé. A 'Mechanix Illustrated' magazine tester, Tom McCahill, said the HK500 was, Sexier than the Place Pigalle and throatier than a Russian basso; A sporting piece of equipment that looks like money, which is exactly what it costs ($9,795 new). A car to be appreciated as a remarkable and wonderfully satisfying road companion.Adored for its charm and style, the Facel Vega HK500 captivated the hearts of the masses, with numerous celebrities taking ownership of this pinnacle of French elegance. Drawn by Jean Daninos himself, the Facel Vega seamlessly incorporates American styling with French glamour. With over 390bhp available from the roaring Chrysler V8, the HK500 was one of the fastest cars of its day. The Facel Vega II replaced the HK in 1962, at which time, it is widely thought, just 489 were built and reportedly only 105 were right hand drive, fewer still manual.On Boxing day in 1995, Mr. Green, the previous owner's father bought this example from the classified ad of a US classic car magazine, it described the car as 'the best in the world' and thus he bought it unseen and wired the $12,000. At this point, the retired Mr. Green, who had wanted a Facel since a boy, had no idea of the extent of the restoration that would be required. However, once the restoration was finished in 1997, Classic Cars magazine said this example was €œthe best in the world €, after a £50,000 restoration it just might be. The story of the restoration is documented in the November issue of Classic Cars magazine and a copy of this can be found in the history file which also includes a breakdown of the costs and the specialists used back in 1996. A staggering £36,000 was spent on bodywork. The car was found to have the incorrect 5.8 litre engine so Mr. Green sourced the correct 6.3 litre Chrysler Typhoon unit from Facel Specialist, Ian Webb, he had this rebuilt and transplanted into this exceptional car to retain the originality. The history file contains countless invoices and receipts for parts and work including help from Hans Ruhe with the fiddly bits and Downton Bodyworks taking on the largest part of the project. When completed, the car remained a family treasure, it was a regular with the Facel Owners Club and featured at the N.E.C Motor Show stand in 1998. Mr. Green transferred ownership of this Facel to his son David who, along with his family, enjoyed taking the car to local Facel meets and car shows, creating new memories with what had been an extraordinary story.Purchased by the vendor from us in 2020, this stunning HK500 has been freshly painted in gold and bronze with opulent magnolia hide and ample chromework. The car, requiring a little attention since it's restoration int the 90's, has benefitted from work carried out by well renowned restoration specialists, The Chelsea Workshop since he took ownership. With invoices amounting to over £48,000 in his three years of ownership, the car has been given a full repaint, interior trim work with new carpets, any issues with the car resolved, as well as the installation of air conditioning, (costing £7,834.00 alone). The car presents beautifully, reportedly running and driving very well.Supplied with several folders full of history, photographs and Facel Vega Owners Club details. The car benefits from a MoT test certificate valid until March 2024. A truly exceptional example with a great history and achingly gorgeous, this is a unique opportunity to own one of the most iconic motorcars of the 1960s and follow in the footsteps of Ava Gardner and Dean Martin, to name a few.
Lot 486
A quantity of luggage and sporting equipment to include a Brexton of Birmingham car trunk, 74cm wide x 33cm deep x 53cm high; an Edwardian goldsmiths black leather suitcase with outer canvas cover; an old trunk; two further suitcases; a small quantity of golf clubs in a case; fishing rods; a fencing foil; etc (qty) The car trunk with lid detached and with wear overall due to age and use. The black leather suitcase in good condition but lacking interior. The canvas cover with some wear and deterioration of joints. The remaining items as found.
Lot 185
An assortment of sporting equipment. Comprising a pair of cricket leg pads, four cricket bats plus four stumps and three balls, four badminton racquets, two tennis racquets and shuttlecocks. Condition Report: The length of the cricket bats are as follows, Standard Driver 86cm, Grey Nicholls 85cm, Fearnley 82cm.
Lot 195
A collection of educational and sporting prize and commemorative medals, including: Commonwealth Games New Zealand 1974 commemorative, bronze, 64mm, some wear to finish, nearly extremely fine; H.M.S. St Vincent, 440 yards relay prize 1927, silver, 38mm; Army Athletic Association, second place javelin prize 1923, silver, 54mm; 'Le Cyclisme' and 'Le Basket-Ball', each with incuse details to the reverse, bronze, 67mm and 78mm, by Comandini; Daily Mail pushball prize, reverse inscribed 'DOVERCOURT / 1-8-34 / CPL JARVIS', silver, 29mm, by Fattorini & Sons; Four British educational prize medals: Royal Grammar School Guildford, MerrimanMemorial Medal, bronze, 69mm, edge engraved 'STANLEY HERBERT POOK, AGED 17 YEARS & 10 MONTHS', by W.O. Lewis, good very fine or better; London College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, an oval award medal, silver, 56mm, laboratory equipment, rev. legend, inscribed to F. C. Highfield for proficiency in Pharmaceutics December 1914, cased, extremely fine; Board of Education, National Medal, bronze, 51mm, bust of Queen Victoria left, rev. legend, edge impressed 'MARGARET LUCY ERRINGTON BAKER, SUBJECT 23D 1900', cased, good very fine; and London College of Music, a silver medal, 32mm, a harpist, rev. musical instruments and engraved to Bertha Gray for Pianoforte 1930, by J.A. Restall, cased, good very fine; together with various other prize medals, bronze and silver plated, most uninscribed, all about very fine unless otherwise stated. [23]
Lot 525
1910 Courier Model 10-A-1 Roadster Engine no. 388149 cu in, Side Valve Inline 4-Cylinder EngineSingle Carburetor20hp 3-Speed GearboxFront, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring, Rear, Three-Quarter Leaf Spring2-Wheel Drum Brakes *Believed to be the sole survivor of marque*Owned for many years on Long Island*More modestly priced car from the Stoddards of DaytonTHE MOTORCAR OFFEREDThe Courier business ran from 1910-1912 and is a lesser-known product of the Stoddards, of Stoddard-Dayton fame. The Stoddard family were successful entrepreneurs with interests in paint and varnish manufacturing and farm equipment. The patriarch's son, Charles Stoddard, became convinced of the future of the automobile and, after deciding to build a gasoline car contracted with the Rutenber company in Chicago for a supply of engines and began to manufacture the Stoddard Dayton.The brand is best known for their 1909 cars which carried an ingenious power unit penned by the English engineer designer H.J. Edwards. A 4.75 x 5 inch 36hp four, the configuration that was in itself not unusual. Its valve layout, however, set it apart. Edwards' design was a true cross-flow head with inclined overhead valves and hemispherical combustion chambers, a beautiful piece of engineering. The idea was that the Courier would be a budget version of the Stoddard-Dayton, only it should be marketed with an entirely separate name so as not to tarnish the more luxurious product. They consisted of 4-cylinder Touring Car, or Roadster as offered here, which retailed for $1,050. From the 2006/7 Horseless Carriage Club Roster of Members, it seems that this is the only example of the Dayton built Courier to survive. As early as 1964, the car is featured on a Long Island Auto Museum postcard, being listed as the property of Lester Cutting, of Huntingdon, New York. Mr. Cutting was still its owner by the mid-2000s and it is believed that this is who the car was purchased directly from. With space at a premium, the pretty sporting Courier remained consigned to long term storage and does not appear to have been used for many years. Its engine cosmetics suggest that it had been rebuilt not so long ago and are certainly fresher than the overall condition of the paintwork and finishes. The sporting Courier has 'great eyes' and should certainly provide its next owner with a fun car to go touring with or just exercise for fun, for you'd be surprised how exhilarating a total lack of protection and only a steering wheel to hold onto is even at modest speeds!Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 944
An Edwardian electroplate and celluloid fob vesta case bearing a portrait and inscription "Ralph Slazenger, Sheriff of London, 1909-10". [In 1881 Ralph Slazenger and his brother moved from their native Manchester to London and established a shop on London's Cannon Street selling sporting goods.[The firm became a leading manufacturer of tennis and golfing equipment.]
Lot 381
The Dave Degensc.1954/1959 BSA 500cc Gold StarRegistration no. 674 XVGFrame no. CB32.307Engine no. DBD.34.GS.3719•1954 lug-less frame, 1959 engine•Raced in period by Dave Degens•Restored for road useOn Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the Gold Star that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. The Gold Star did not return to BSA's post-WW2 range until 1949. First displayed at the Earls Court Show in 1948, the B32 Goldie boasted the telescopic front fork first introduced on BSAs larger models for 1946 and came equipped with a new alloy cylinder barrel and 'head. For 1950 a 500cc version – the B34 – was added to the range and this larger Goldie was the first to switch to the new die-cast top-end, with separate rocker box, in 1951. The 350 followed suit in 1952 and the pair continued as the 'BB' Gold Stars after the new swinging arm frame was introduced in 1953, changing to 'CB' designation for 1954. This change marked the introduction of the classic 'big fin' engine top-end but the designation lasted only until the arrival of the 'DB' series in the autumn of 1955. The 'DB' incorporated a much improved lubrication system and, in the case of the 350 only, a stronger cylinder assembly; as such it represented the 'Junior' Goldie in its final form, there being no 350 equivalent of the final 'DBD' version. For the majority of enthusiasts the 500cc DBD34 in Clubman's trim is the epitome of the 'Goldie'. The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963. Today, the Gold Star remains one of the most highly sought after of post-war British motorcycles and is supported by a most enthusiastic owners' club.Consisting of a 1954 frame and 1959 engine, this restored 'Goldie' is one that Dave Degens raced in the early 1960s. The machine is now prepared for the road but retains racing modifications; particularly worthy of note is the very rare BSA Competitions Department lug-less frame, developed from the scrambles machines. Other notable features include a Lucas M01L mag-dyno; alloy wheel rims (Borrani front, Akront rear); and a Smiths 120mph Chronometric speedometer showing 1 mile on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It is hoped that supporting documentation will be available at time of sale. Key not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 367
FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE HORSE RIDING AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT, COSTUME JEWELLERY AND SUNDRY ITEMS, comprising horse riding hats, pairs of modern riding boots size 3 and smaller, a vintage Slazenger wooden tennis racquet, a leather satchel, a cased poker set, an Art Nouveau pewter stamp box in need of some attention, assorted costume jewellery, The Battle of Egypt and The Army at War: Tunisia publications, together with a quantity of Images of War partworks, etc (4 boxes + loose) (sd)
Lot 472
Offered from The Twin Sparks Collection a delightfully presented Mk1 Sprite in a glorious colour combination.Intended to make sports car motoring more affordable, the Donald Healey-designed Sprite entered production at MG's Abingdon factory in March 1958. The new car was officially introduced a few months later in Monte Carlo, just prior to the Monte Carlo Rally, underlining this brand-new car's sporting intentions. Its unitary construction body shell featured a distinctive rearward-hinging, combined bonnet and wings, which was topped by two 'bugeye' headlamps, thus ensuring instant recognition and the now familiar nickname. The Sprite used independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, ensuring great road holding. Despite a Spartan equipment level with even the front bumper listed as an extra, the 'Bugeye' sold well, which perhaps was unsurprising as there was nothing competing with it either on price or performance.It first went on sale at a price of £669, using a mildly tuned version of the Austin A-Series engine and many other components from existing cars to keep costs down. The little Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the 'Frogeye' in the UK and the 'Bugeye' in the US, because its headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard of the front wings. Originally the designers had intended that the headlights could be retracted, with the lenses facing skyward when not in use; but cost-cutting by BMC led to the flip-up mechanism being deleted. The front sheet-metal assembly, including the bonnet and wings, was a one-piece unit, hinged from the back that swung up to allow access to the engine compartment. The 43bhp, 948cc engine was upgraded with twin 1 1/8" inch SU carburettors. The rack and pinion steering and suspension were derived from the Morris Minor with the front suspension made up of a coil spring and wishbone arrangement with the arm of the Armstrong lever shock absorber serving as the top suspension link. The rear axle was both located and sprung by quarter-elliptic leaf springs, again with lever-arm shock absorbers. There were no exterior door handles; the driver and passenger were required to reach inside to open the door, and there was no boot lid so access to the spare wheel and luggage compartment was achieved by tilting the seat-backs forward and reaching under the rear deck.This particular Sprite again ticked the many boxes required to make it into The Twin Sparks Collection. With its truly staggering finish, it is remarkable to see such attention to detail on a car where you typically see corners cut due to the affordable nature of the car in the first place, but a truly brilliant result has been achieved with this car. It was subjected to a retirement restoration project commencing in 2005, and finally completed in 2012. It lived 30 years of its life under single ownership and the restoration has simply brought it up to a ‘better than new’ standard. The bodywork and paint were professionally undertaken by a specialist in Rolls-Royce, which explains its high quality finish. The cars mechanical and electrical components were either restored or replaced to the original specification wherever possible. The 948cc A-Series engine was re-bored and fitted with new pistons, reground crankshaft, new bearings, timing chain, sprockets as well as oil and water pumps. The only diversions from standard specification were the popular choices of fitting the improved 12G295 cylinder head, replacing the original SU Carburettors with 1¼ in replacements, a superior ‘ribbed’ gearbox driving through a 1098cc type flywheel and clutch assembly, all built to make the car have that little more poke and an enhanced driving feel.The original seats and interior trim have all been reupholstered in navy blue vinyl with a matching hood. The original steel wheels are wrapped in Continental tyres and the car can simply be described as ‘meticulously detailed’. Within the history file, you’ll find a huge stack of invoices for parts and labour for the car, an original Special Tuning Booklet, Workshop Manual and correspondence between the buyer and the builder.With a full restoration, regular mechanical attention, only 100 miles since completion and very sensibly guided, this is arguably the best Frogeye Sprite currently on the market.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: HEALEY SPRITEYear: 1959Chassis Number: AN511884Registration Number: 822 VMUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9C-V-H11373Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 28 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Navy Blue VinylClick here for more details and images
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