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Lot 733
The ‘Holy Grail’ of 22Bs, 1 of just 16 examples - the ultimate Subaru road-car; from 18 years ownership. 1 of 16 ‘Subaru UK’ officially imported examples, believed to be the 16th car; with just ten or so still remaining Owned by our vendor for the last 18 years; award-winning, magazine and TV featured Retaining its car-specific ‘Type UK’ metallic booklet, floor-mats, badging and original service book Just two previous owners and 49,000 miles The perfect registration number of N 22B UK accompanies the car With a few choice (yet easily reversible) period enhancements, with original parts retained Built to celebrate both the marque’s 40th. anniversary and its third straight WRC manufacturers’ title, the 22B STi was billed as the production version of Subaru’s already-iconic two-door World Rally Car. With its swollen wheel arches, high-rise rear spoiler and an 80mm increase in width, it was as close to Colin McRae’s rally car as any mortal was ever going to get. It wasn’t a homologation special but more of a road-going replica. The ‘22’ in the model’s name referred to the engine capacity, which was increased from 1994cc to 2212cc. Officially, the turbocharged flat-four developed 276bhp, but the actual figure almost certainly started with a three. The ‘B’, meanwhile, stood for Bilstein, the damper supplier. The 22B is endowed with a specially developed 2.2-litre EJ22-engine with unique forged pistons, a seam-welded bodyshell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC), special gearing, a twin-plate racing clutch, strengthened drive/prop shafts, driver-adjustable front/rear diff and bigger brakes; the suspension uses unique forged aluminium lower links, rose-joined transverse links, inverted Bilstein dampers and unique Eibach springs, plus a set of 17-inch BBS alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres. Only 400 22Bs were built for sale to the Japanese domestic market, and supposedly, sold out within just hours of release. The car cost a shade under £40,000 in period, or close to £70,000 in today’s money. Another 24 22Bs were produced for the export market, 16 for the UK, along with another 5 for Australia, and 3 prototypes (known to have been issued with the ‘#000 number’), belonging originally to David Lapworth of Prodrive, Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. The 16 cars officially imported to the UK were modified by Prodrive with longer gear ratios and UK-specification lights. As a result of 50 or so 22Bs having been imported privately into the UK, Subaru had to wait until 1999 to register the 16 officially imported cars under the VCA’s Single Vehicle Approval scheme. The car presented here is a 1999 Subaru 22B-STI ‘Type UK’ – the absolute ‘Holy Grail’ for these already very special rally cars for the road. We understand that a ‘Type UK’ has never before been offered at auction, so it is a real honour to be able to do so. ‘Subaru UK’ officially imported only 16 22Bs and passed them on to Prodrive for approved modification. When new, these cars came with a very special car-specific aluminium information booklet, granted to the first owner and hand-signed by the Sales Director of Subaru UK, plus a ‘Special Instruction’ booklet, Type UK badging to the rear and model-specific floor mats. Quite remarkably, as it is very common for the original owner to retain these items for posterity, the car offered here, some 22 years later, retains these invaluable items, plus its original service booklet, manuals, two original keys and two original Subaru alarm fobs. We understand this car, chassis #GC8 071690, to be the 16th example of this very short and special run. The car was originally sold new via Subaru dealer Quenby Brothers Ltd. of Baldock, Hertfordshire to its first owner, a Mr Stewart of Luton, on 13th March 1999, registered ‘T782 RPP’. He ensured it was returned regularly for servicing on five occasions to its supplying main dealer. The car was subsequently sold as a Subaru Approved Car by Lancaster Pangbourne (Subaru) on the 6th December 2001 to its second owner, a Mr Mason of Burnley, then with 17,500 miles, registered ‘CMN 22B’. It was then regularly taken for servicing to Subaru dealer H Robinson & Sons Ltd. of Rochdale on four occasions (up to 39,717 miles). Mr Mason went on to sell the car via Bowker BMW of Accrington in January 2004. Our vendor, a true Subaru enthusiast, then bought the car on the 10th February 2004, ensuring it was still under the Subaru ‘Proven Two Warranty’ scheme. He has also ensured the car has been regularly serviced, using such specialists as Cotton Competition of Preston, Prosport Ltd. of Stockport, and Lateral Performance Ltd. of Hertfordshire, and is up to date. Some choice enhancements were added including a full PPG helical synchro-kit (for TY752 gearcase) from Lateral Performance (fitted by Cotton Competition) in June 2008 (the original gear set still accompanies the car), an AP front brake upgrade in 2004 and a bespoke exhaust system by Powerflow in 2007, both done by District Garage of Bolton. Importantly, all of the original parts have been retained with the car, and could be easily refitted, but may require some recommissioning (see images). The Bilstein suspension was fully refurbished by Bilstein in 2018, just c300 miles ago; the car is fitted with a Tracker and a Clifford anti-hijack alarm, plus it comes with a 22B car cover. This specific car is very well-regarded within Subaru circles, appearing in ‘Car’ magazine (January 2000), ‘Auto Express’ magazine (September 2010) and ‘Modern Classics’ magazine (March 2017). The car won Best OEM example of the day at JapFest/TunerFest at Brands Hatch last September. Silverstone Auctions are privileged to offer for sale such a rare and special car, considered by many as the ‘ultimate Subaru’ for the road. Indeed, for modern-classic collectors in America, they can now, as of 2023, legally import and enjoy these cars – what an opportunity! ‘Type UK’ 22Bs are hugely coveted and rightly so, and rarely appear for sale on the open market, not to be missed.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: 22B-STI 'TYPE UK'Year: 1999Chassis Number: JF1GC8071690Registration Number: N22 BUKTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 000431Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue AlacantraClick here for more details and images
Lot 762
Over £50,000 invested in this fascinating story of 'what might have been'. Jowett's sporty Mk 2 Jupiter brought to life. Fully designed and ready to go to the next stage, plans for the second-generation of Jowett's successful Jupiter were shelved when the company closed in 1954 The drawings and plans for the aborted 'Mk 2' were discovered in 1979 and subsequently acquired by Jowett enthusiast and restorer Allan Fishburn A man of vision, he began building a one-off Jupiter Mk2 using the chassis and engine of a damaged Mk1A Jupiter Completed around 2011 but not used, it was purchased in 2016 by our vendor who also shared the vision of bringing a Jupiter Mk 2 to life The all-aluminium body was stripped and restored in early 2017 by TW Brotherton of Blockley. New engine bay and boot panels, realigning all panels and a bare metal respray.(296 hours - £12,000+) Further work by MB Restorations in Bradford included an engine and gearbox rebuild, new aluminium petrol tank, custom radiator and grille, exhaust and brakes Finally a £2,800.00 full quality leather retrim was undertaken along with a new tonneau cover Now superbly presented in 'Verde Isola' with a smart cabin trimmed in Olive Green quilted leather Fabulous attention to detail throughout. Smiths white-faced instruments, Jowett wood-rim wheel, Lucas headlights, split-screen, twin exhausts and Pirelli Cinturatos Fascinating history file with photographs of the restoration and the car on the Jowett Car Club stand at the NEC, a copy of a photo of the Mk 2 clay model, copies of various technical drawings and invoices totalling £28,652 (£15,000 from 2019/20 alone) This is a unique opportunity to own and drive the physical incarnation of the dreams of those young Jowett draughtsmen some 70 years ago The Jowett car company were not one of the biggest names in the British automotive firmament and their cars were decidedly ‘quirky’ but they did generate admirers, especially the sporty Jupiter two-seaters. John Surtees owned one, as did Peter Ustinov, and so did John Willment, legendary race-team manager. Power came from a tuned version of the 1,486cc flat-four overhead valve unit in the Javelin and had twin carbs and a higher compression ratio to develop 60bhp – good for a top speed of 85mph and a 0-50 time of 11.7 seconds. It drove through a four-speed column change gearbox with synchro on the top three gears. With a chassis designed by ERA, the Jupiter was an instant success with a class win at Le Mans in 1950, a class 1-2 in the 1951 Monte Carlo International Rally, an outright win on the 1951 Lisbon International Rally, and a class 1-2 at Dundrod in a gruelling 4-hour race on public roads in 1951. Just 899 Jupiters were built in all, including special bodied cars, of which just 561 were right hand-drive. Around half of all cars produced are thought to survive today and all are highly sought after. Plans were being made for a Mk 2 model when the company went out of business in 1954. Its design shared much with the fibreglass-bodied Jupiter R4 which never entered production either but, in the case of the R4, three prototypes were made with two still believed to exist. So, the Mk 2 was never going to see the light of day, well not quite. A Jowett enthusiast discovered the Mk 2 plans and drawings in 1979 and in 2008, Jowett enthusiast and restorer Allan Fishburn acquired those drawings and began building a one-off Jupiter Mk2 using the chassis and engine of a damaged Mk1A Jupiter. We understand it was more or less completed around 2011. Our vendor takes up the story; “I purchased the Jowett in 2016 after falling for its shape and unique design from Alan Fishburn of Bradford, a craftsman who had built this Jowett Special from the original factory drawings. Shortly after this it went to TW Brotherton of Blockley who removed the bulk of the aluminium body panels and set about restoring the car to a high standard. This involved fabricating new engine bay and boot panels, and realigning all panels and a bare metal respray, this took a total of 296 hours and over £10,000 of receipts. Images can be found in the history file. The result was an outstanding unique vehicle. Shortly after this I sustained a serious back injury, and the car was put on hold. A year or two so later, determined to finish it, a new wiring loom was fitted along with new instruments. The car was then taken to MB Restorations in Bradford, who had rebuilt Jowett engines in the past, they not only rebuilt the engine with its Ford 5-speed gearbox but fitted a new aluminium petrol tank, custom radiator and grille and numerous other work, including the exhaust and brakes. Finally a £2,800.00 full quality leather retrim was undertaken along with a new tonneau cover. A full set of classic tyres were then fitted. Again thousands in receipts can be found in the history file. Since then the car has been in storage and has covered some 40 miles or so.” The result is really pleasing and we imagine would have been of serious interest in 1955 to anyone considering the purchase of a TR3, MGA or Healey 100. It's finished in a lovely shade of Verde Isola and the professionally-trimmed interior looks fabulous in quilted Olive Green leather and dark green carpets, with Smiths white-faced instruments and an Astrali wood-rim wheel with a Jowett centre boss. Attention to detail is obvious everywhere including the Lucas P700-style headlights, split screen, flip-up fuel filler, twin exhausts and a set of period-correct Pirelli Cinturatos. A fascinating history file accompanies the car containing photographs of the restoration and of the Mk 2 on the Midland Jowett Car Club stand at the NEC, a copy of a photo of the Mk 2 'clay' model, copies of various technical drawings and invoices from the last few years totalling £28,652. Our vendor's financial involvement in this project is in excess of £50,000 but it has been sensibly guided at £25 - £30,000, roughly what you might expect to pay for a fifties 'big Healey' in need of restoration. Different and quirky it may be, but Jowetts were always different and quirky and this good-looking little roadster encompasses everything you might hope to find in a fifties' sports car.This is a unique opportunity to own and drive the physical incarnation of the dreams and aspirations of those enthusiastic young draughtsmen who toiled away in the Jowett drawing office some seven decades ago, and close the final chapter in the story of the Jowett Car Company. SpecificationMake: JOWETTModel: MARK 2 SPECIAL BODYYear: 1953Chassis Number: E35C944RRegistration Number: 733 UYLEngine Number: JUR25642N Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Lot 889
A collection of six contemporary hardback erotic and pornographic books to include: The Complete Pirelli Calendar Book - David Niven, Burlesque and the Art of the Teese - Dita Von Teese, Aktfotografie 2 1965-2015 - Gred Rattei, Masterpieces of Erotic Photography, Lichfield: The Most Beautiful Women, Movie Posters Re-Imagined - Graffito.
Lot 182
2011 Mercedes-Benz E250 AMG Sport Convertible Transmission: manual Mileage: 76203Historically, the E-Class is Mercedes-Benz' best-selling model, with more than 13 million sold by 2015. The first E-Class series was originally available as a four-door saloon, five-door estate, two-door coupé and two-door convertible. From 1997 to 2009, the equivalent coupé and convertible were sold under the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class nameplate which was actually based on the mechanical underpinnings of the smaller C-Class while borrowing the styling and some power trains from the E-Class. A trend continued with the C207 E-Class coupé/convertible which was sold parallel to the W212 E-Class saloon and estate models. With the latest incarnation of the E-Class released for the 2017 model year, all body styles share the same W213 platform.The coupé (C207) was first shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, while the convertible (A207) was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.This lovely example is presented in Metallic Grey with black leather interior. It comes with a full service history and was last serviced in October 2020. The wheels have been refurbished and shod with new Pirelli tyres. It boasts satellite navigation, parking distance control front and rear, heated front seats, Xenon active headlights, Bluetooth facility, rear headrests, wind deflector and is presented in extremely good condition throughout. Supplied with a V5C registration document and a full years MoT test certificate, these models are extremely elegant and practical, offering open top motoring with all the comforts one would expect with a prestige marque.Guide; £10,000-£12,000Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 264
1970 Fiat 500L Transmission: manual Mileage: 72468Designed by Dante Giacosa, the Fiat 500 was produced between 1957 and 1975 with limited production of the Fiat 500K estate continuing until 1977. Measuring only three metres long and originally powered by a tiny 479cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term 'small car' and is considered one of the first city cars. Despite its diminutive size, the 500 proved to be an enormously practical and popular car throughout Europe, capturing the hearts and minds of the public. The 'L' or Lusso was manufactured between 1968 and 1972 and featured a much more up to date interior including a renewed dashboard that gave the 500 a more modern feel.This UK registered right hand drive example has benefitted from a full restoration which included new body panels and paintwork. The transmission has been rebuilt and the stopping power has been improved with the addition of Pirelli Cinturatos front disc brakes. The 650cc power plant has the addition of a performance camshaft and a larger carburettor. A performance exhaust was fitted as were new kingpins, new driveshafts and couplings, new wheel cylinders along with new hoses and pipes. The interior of this 500 has had inertia reel seatbelts fitted, a new folding roof, new carpets and door cards. The overall look is complemented by new bumpers front and rear. The file for this cutest of all Fiats contains a photographic record of the restoration. Presented to auction with a V5C registration document, this MoT test exempt Fiat is offered without reserve.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 276
Motor racing, Pastor Maldonado signed 12x8 colour photograph. Maldonado is a Venezuelan professional racing driver, who competed in Formula One for the Williams and Lotus teams and as a Pirelli test driver until 2017. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 225
Four Unipart Calendars Together With Three Pirelli CalendarsMake: Contact AuctioneerModel: Contact AuctioneerYear: 0Mileage: 0VIN: Contact AuctioneerConfiguration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: Contact AucitoneerTransmission: Contact AuctioneerFour Unipart Calendars Together With Three Pirelli Calendars (7) The buyers premium for automobilia items, including registration numbers is 15% plus VAT (18% in total)
Lot 356
1988 Mercedes R107 300 SL Auto Make: MercedesModel: 300 SLYear: 1988Mileage: 92416VIN: WDB1070412A090076Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: F47OSPTransmission: Automatic This 300SL, registered on the 1st August 1988, is one of the later and desirable galvanized body cars. It runs and drives extremely well and recently benefits from four new Pirelli Centurato tyres. It comes complete with it's factory hardtop and complimented with full black M-BTex interior which is in excellent condition. The vendor describes it as a very smooth drive with good oil pressure and mechanicals. It has covered little mileage in recent years and was last MoT'd in 2017 at 92,240 miles when it was placed in storage. The mileage at 92,416 is believed correct, however the service history and book-pack have currently been misplaced due to a house move and are in the process of trying to locate them. Details to be updated in due course. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 6TH APRIL BY ACA OF THIS CAR.
Lot 125
2003 Porsche 911 / 996 Turbo Transmission: automaticMileage:52298The 996 model is a superb car, quick, reliable, well-made and represented the birth of the water-cooled 911. With a wide range of models on offer, the most iconic is, of course, the Turbo. Featuring four-wheel drive and a 3.6 litre, intercooled engine derived from the 1998 Le Mans winning GT-1 car pushing out 420bhp and hitting 60mph in a whisker over four seconds, this is genuine supercar territory. The 996 was seen as a more relaxed and usable 911; however, in Turbo guise, the driver would get the best of both worlds; a luxury leather interior with every creature comfort combined with the ability to drop the hammer and reach a top speed of a claimed 190mph. Performance can be described as ballistic when behind the wheel of a Turbo. However, despite this mileage on early cars can swiftly reach into six figures, resulting in lower mileage models becoming quite the find for any collector or enthusiast. With just a little over 52,000 miles, our example is beautifully presented in metallic silver with black leather trim and has clearly had a pampered life. The paintwork is in lovely order and the leather is in beautiful condition. We are informed that all electrics operate as they should and the gear-change through the five-speed tiptronic gearbox is faultless. Under the wide arches sit standard and iconic turbo alloy wheels, as new with Pirelli P-Zero tyres all round and to the front the brake disc and pads were replaced just 1,500 miles ago. Included in the history file is a comprehensive service book showing stamps from five Porsche main dealers with specialists taking over annually from 2009 to 2014, before returning to the Porsche dealer network at just over 45,000 miles. Three recent services have been undertaken by specialists, one in 2017, another in January 2019 and January 2020 with a further service in January of this year, as such this car presents as a real 'get in and drive' example. Accompanying the car are all of the manuals contained within the leather pouch and an MoT test certificate valid until February 2022 and two keys. This is a superb example of an ever popular 911 in such fabulous condition that viewing is highly recommended especially with its very attractive estimate.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 55
Original vintage car advertising poster for Lancia featuring a photo of a white car with red and blue stripes from Martini race, with Pirelli / Martini / Siem stickers, the car is leaving clouds of dust while taking a turn during a rally race with excited spectators in the background. Lancia is an Italian car manufacturer and a subsidiary of Stellantis since 1906. The brand is known for its strong rallying heritage and technical innovations. Excellent condition, minor creasing on edge. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 42x59, year of printing: 1970s
Lot 57
Original vintage car advertising poster for Lancia - World Champion Brands 1980 Montecarlo Turbo. The poster features a photograph of a race car driver taking a turn on a racetrack in a blue and white Lancia. The text in French below the image reads With the help of: Bilstein/ Britax-sabelt/ Campagnolo/ Carello/ Heuer/ Magneti Marelli/ Pininfarina/ Pirelli/ VS Olio Fiat - The supremacy of Lancia Technology. Printed in Turin Italy. Good condition, creasing on edges, small tears on edges. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Dolci Advertising, size (cm): 92x68, year of printing: 1980
Lot 63
Original vintage advertising poster by Lancia. The poster features a photograph from Martini Racing of white and red-blue striped Lancia Rally 037 sports car on a dirt road with trees in the background. The text in French above and below the photo reads: Lancia World Rally Champion 1983. Lancia Rally with Volumex volumetric compressor. The Lancia Rally of Martini Racing Corree wins with: Pirelli - Magneti Marelli - Sabelt - Bilstein - VS Olio Fiat - Speedline - Siem - Pininfarina - Ferodo - Savara. Signed by Walter Rohl - Otto Betty - Mals. The Volumex volumetric compressor also equips the Lancia Beta Coupe Volumex, H.P. Executive Volumex and Trevi Volumex. Pozzo Gros Monti - Torino - Printed in Italy. Good condition, creasing, small tears. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Canard, size (cm): 49x68, year of printing: 1983
Lot 64
Original vintage advertising poster for Lancia and Volumex. The poster features a photograph of a white and red-blue striped Lancia Rally 037 taking turn on a race track during Martini race with spectators in the background. The text in French in red and white reads: Monte Carlo Rally 1983. Victory for the Lancia. Victory of the Volumex. Lancia races and wins with the support of: Pirelli - Magneti Marelli - Sabelt Britax - Bilstein - VS Olio Fiat - Speedline - Siem - Pininfarina - Ferodo - Savara. Printed in Italy. Excellent condition. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Stampalo N., size (cm): 69x100, year of printing: 1983
Lot 70
Original vintage advertising poster issued by Porsche - Carrera Cup 1990 - Design features blue green brown and red stylised shapes of racing cars on the white background. Information on the dates and locations of the race is included on the poster. Sponsored by Blaupunkt - Pirelli - Shell - Recaro - Bilstein - Emitec - JM - Bosch - Pagid - Bitburgerpils - Deutz & Geldermann - DL sportfloor. Good condition, tears, creasing, staining. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 101x76, year of printing: 1990
Lot 195
Books - Small quantity of reference books to include; Practical Glamour Photography, Voyeur (Jeff Dunas), David Bailey's Book of Photography, The Complete Pirelli Calendar Book, Pirelli Calendar Classics, Yves Saint Laurent Images of Design (Knopf), etc Condition: Books etc - Unless specifically stated, books have not been collated (ie checked for correct pagination and the presence of all stated prints. Due to the large nature of many books, reports are not prepared for every page and a general overview is given. **Due to current lockdown conditions, bidders are unable to view lots in this online-only sale. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.
Lot 203
Pirelli Calendars, six original calendars, all with outer card sleeves including 1997 (sealed) photographer Richard Avedon ‘Women of the World’ 1998 (sealed), photographer Bruce Weber, 1999 (sealed) photographer Herb Ritts ‘Women through the decades,2000 photographer Annie Leibovitz (opened) 2001 photographer Mario Testino (sealed) and 2002 Peter Lindbergh’s Hollywood (opened) all in mint condition (6 items)
Lot 623
TWO PIRELLI CALENDARS, 1994 and 1997, both appear complete but 1997 version has some minor creasing and wear to corners, both with original damaged cardboard sleeves, with a boxed miniature wooden chess set and cased miniature wooden backgammon set, mother of pearl plaque, various pictures, etc
Lot 235
Beautifully prepared by the UK’s favourite BTCC team Motorbase for fast-road or competition use.Fastidiously ground-up restored by the Motorbase Classic Performance Dept. using genuine Heritage body panelsFitted with a fully rebuilt 3.6-ltr, 993 engine delivering a reliable 320bhp through a fresh 915 gearbox with a gripper LSDPreviously a 2.7 RS spec race car with good competition history, purchased by Motorbase in 2018 after recent £33,000 expenditure at Porsche guru, Tech9Once the shell had been checked on a jig the 911 was totally rebuilt to the very high standards of a premier motorsport racing teamSubsequently used as a marketing tool and displayed at prestigious events to showcase the standard of finish from the in-house Classic Performance DepartmentA beautifully finished retro 911 suitable for fast-road driving, track-days or full competition in various eligible seriesDelivered new to Germany in 1977, this Porsche 911 2.7 MFI would later be sourced and imported to the UK by experienced Porsche racer Des Winks. This example had been carefully selected from single ownership due to the excellent condition of the bodyshell. During the early 90s, the car would be converted to 2.7 RS Lightweight specification with the intention of using it for competition. Work included new steel front and rear wings and Kevlar bumpers, bonnet and duck-tail whilst inside the 911 was fitted with full Safety Devices front and rear cage and full lightweight interior trim. Preparation was undertaken by Bob Watson including rebuilding the engine and gearbox to 210bhp, 2.7RS-specification with genuine steel RSL rear trailing arms, RSL brakes and Bilstein suspension to run in the 1993 Pirelli Porsche series. In 1995, the car was sold to Steve Rogers and subsequently in 2004 to Mike Nesbit. Around 2006, the car was fitted with a 993, 3.6-litre engine before competing in the Scottish Classic Sports & Saloons. The Porsche was particularly effective with Mike setting a new track record at Knockhill in 2007.Our vendor, Motorbase Performance, purchased this 911 in 2018 as a project to showcase the standard of workmanship achievable in their newly established Classic Performance department. Motorbase Performance are a UK-based race team with many years of experience and success within the industry including 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Champions and 2014 British GT Champions.Despite having recently received £30,000+ in attention (mainly from Porsche specialist Tech9), the decision was taken to disassemble the old racer and rebuilt it from the ground up in-house at their motorsport facility near Brands Hatch. Photographs and invoices within the file show the shell stripped and rebuilt using genuine heritage parts and panels purchased from Porsche GB. All mechanical parts were stripped and rebuilt where necessary and all electrical items checked and repaired as required. The shell was then professionally finished inside and out by their expert paint-shop in a stunning shade of grey before reassembly. The suspension geometry, including the Bilstein dampers, was set-up correctly for fast-road or race use. The interior was enhanced with a new set of Corbeau race seats and the exterior finished with new genuine headlamps and 16” Fuchs alloys (a set of 15” wheels and tyres accompany the car for track-day use). Also accompanying the car is a substantial history file including the aforementioned restoration documents, detailed history back to the cars import in 1989, current V5 certificate.Since completion, the car has had light use and has been on display at Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Silverstone Classic events for Motorbase to showcase their Classic Performance department. In summary, this very special Porsche 911 has been lovingly restored by one of the UK’s best-known racing teams using original parts and utilising many years of motorsport knowledge and experience. Built for fast-road, track-day or full competition use this is a very cool versatile classic 911 with current Supercar performance.Viewing of this cracking 911 is highly recommended and, as you would expect, the car fires into life on the first turn of the key, sounds amazing and is described as performing extremely well. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 CARRERA RSYear: 1977Chassis Number: 9117301723Transmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Lot 261
Possibly the best 924 S ‘Le Mans’ Edition available anywhere; ‘Porsche Restored’.1 of 37 RHD UK-market cars in Alpine White; effectively ‘Club Sport’ editions aimed at enthusiasts to celebrate the culmination of the 924-production runUtilises the 165bhp M44 2.5-litre engine and M030 Sports suspension‘Porsche Restored’ in 2016; bare-metal renewal and mechanically refurbishedExtensive history file, original service booklet and book packRare and desirable transaxle modelThe Porsche 924 S ‘Le Mans’ edition of 1988 (not to be confused with the earlier 1980 version, which had just cosmetic additions) is a very special and rare model of Porsche’s ‘junior’ transaxle sports car, built to celebrate Porsche's 12th outright win at Le Mans.Coined the 924S SE in the US and ‘Le Mans’ for other markets, these were effectively ‘Club Sport’ editions aimed at real Porsche enthusiasts to celebrate the culmination of the 924-production run. Fittingly, arguably the best 924 model, the 924S, was the version on which the Le Mans limited-edition model was based; importantly, Porsche utilised the more powerful and smooth 165bhp 2.5-litre M44 alloy inline-four engine from the ‘big brother’ 944.The Le Mans edition, as a final 924S ‘run-out’ model, in RHD for the UK-market totalled just 74 examples (37 in Alpine White and 37 in Black paintwork) with ‘Le Mans’ logos and stripes on their flanks. Officially known at Porsche as the ‘Sportliches Sondermodell’ (loosely translated as Sporting Special Model) their options package code in the UK is M755. The 74 UK-market M755 cars came with the 165bhp engine (the ‘proper’ full power 944 engine) married to a 5-speed gearbox, plus an electric tilt/removable sunroof fitted as standard. Also specified with M030 sport suspension, which has stiffer springs and lowered the standard car by 10mm, uprated anti-roll bars, ‘Teledial’ cast alloy wheels (6J x 15s at the front and 7J x 15s at the rear) which feature special colour detailing, colour-coded side protection strips and rear mud guards. Inside, all the cars featured cloth-upholstered ‘Turbo’ sports seats, with the cloth door panels also colour-coded, plus a 360mm sport steering wheel. The Alpine White cars came with Black Leatherette interior finish, Ochre Flannel seats and black carpet.Unsurprisingly, Porsche guru Peter Morgan’s 924 buyers’ guide says that the limited edition ‘Le Mans’ car is “the 924 S to have.”The car presented here is a C16/M755 1988 Porsche 924 S ‘Le Mans’ in Alpine White (P1P1), and is one of those 37 rarefied examples. Not only this, but it has also been the subject of a Porsche AG restoration.Porsche GB runs an annual, national Classic Restoration Competition open to its Official Centres and their esteemed automotive partners. Porsche Centre Swindon entered the 2016 competition celebrating 40 years of front-engined cars and chose this car. Sourcing the right car was obviously important, and this 924 S Le Mans came with an impeccable history (its original Porsche service booklet shows 18 service stamps, many of which with Porsche Centres, right back to its supplying dealership, Lancaster Porsche Colchester), including many invoices, old MOT Certificates and just two previous owners.Like any car that is almost 30 years old, when Porsche Swindon fully examined this 924, it was obvious there were some areas in need of a thorough renewal. The car was completed stripped back to the bare shell, where the inner and outer sills were professionally restored and the whole structure meticulously readied for a full repaint (specialist technician Stefan Walecki carried out this work). Likewise, the running gear was fully refurbished, wherever possible trying to retain original parts. Some suspension and brake components had to be replaced, new brake and fuel lines installed, plus new bushes and new Pirelli tyres fitted. The interior was all cleaned and ready for refitting and a repair made to the dashboard (a new dashboard was not available, even to Porsche!). The engine had a new cam, balance belts with associated tension rollers and pulleys fitted. A complete rebuild was followed by a comprehensive renewal service.The team used all their in-house mechanical know-how and outsourced other work to numerous approved partners, including the bodywork to 'Dick Lovett Spraymaster', who, together with Porsche, invested hundreds of hours of highly skilled time into the car, fitting hundreds of new parts.This painstakingly restored 924 S Le Mans is the result, and it was featured in special commemorative brochure produced by Porsche Swindon showing all the work they carried out. It is also accompanied by all its previous history, and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The car was purchased by our vendor, a real marque enthusiast, from Porsche Centre Swindon in June 2020 and he has fully enjoyed the car as part of his carefully chosen collection, but sadly must now part ways with it.This is now a remarkable car, all mechanically renewed and finished by its maker - a real one-off and not to be missed!(N.B. the registration number of E6 RPR will not come with the car, it will revert to WDZ 2662) SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 924 S LE MANSYear: 1988Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZJN400443Engine Number: 46J01619 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 122543 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey cloth Click here for more details and images
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Lucian Ercolani - Ercol - Model 334 - A pair of original retro vintage 1960's beech and elm armchairs / arm chairs having a spindle rail back with shaped arm supports raised on tapering leg supports. Complete with new Pirelli webbing and newly upholstered teal cushions. Measures approx; 88cm x 71cm x 80cm.
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Lucian Ercolani - Ercol - A 20th Century retro vintage beech and elm easy lounge low armchair arm chair having a three panel back with cylindrical legs and pirelli type webbing. Complete with red tapestry upholstered cushioned seat and backrest. Original Ercol label present. Measures approx; 70cm x 60cm x 66cm.
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