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Lot 389
Andrew Clement Verster(South African 1937-2020)signed and dated 74 graphite and watercolour on card49 by 37cm Andrew Verster’s death earlier this year saw the South African art community lose a dear friend, ally, creator and educator. Stephan Welz & Co. is very pleased to be given the opportunity to present a few works that multi-talented Verster contributed to local art. Verster was an influential presence from the time he arrived on the South African art scene in 1963. He identified himself as an advocate for change by quietly pushing traditional boundaries and hierarchies through his artistic practises. In this way, Verster’s social role as an artist became one of the country’s most notable art activists of the time. Verster was also generous with his talents, dedicating much of his time and knowledge to educating and nurturing the next generation of artists during his time, at the University of Durban and Durban Tech. It was Verster’s sensitive approach to his subject matter that really earned him an appreciative following. This approach perhaps being an extension of the artist’s quiet, kind nature. As can be seen in Man with Eagle on his ChestVerster’s love for a life of creating was evident in all his pursuits. While he was reserved in nature, his contributions to the art world have been monumental. The loss of Andrew Verster, an all-round arts aficionado, will be deeply felt. -A.C Source: Berman, E. 1993. Painting in South Africa. Southern Book Pub of South Africa: pp 289-291. Versler, A. 1987. Andrew Verster retrospective exhibition, Art Reviews/Kunsresensies. S. Afr. J. CuILAn Hlsl, (4): pp 378-379.
Lot 100
Original antique hand coloured epinal poster of Le Juif Errant The Wandering Jew. Initially a medieval Christian legend, the story of Isaac Laquedem is a moral fable; while a shoemaker in Jerusalem, he insulted Christ and refused to help him carry the cross, which resulted in him being condemned by divine decree to travel the earth without being able to rest until the Day of Judgment. Popularized by the novel by Eugene Sue (1844), the figure of the wandering Jew was already widely known under the Old Regime through peddling literature. The end of the Empire and the beginning of the Restoration saw an immense production of images on the sheet on this theme. It becomes under the July monarchy one of the two most famous themes of imagery with that of Napoleon. Fair condition, paper losses, tears, browning, staining, folds, creasing. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 64x41, year of printing: 1890s
Lot 373
Original vintage drink advertising poster for Pop Kola - America's Finest Kola - Biggest thirst value under the sun. Great artwork depicts a green Vought F4U Corsair plane flying over the bold red,white and blue Pop Kola logo. The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Navy in late 1944 and early 1945. It quickly became one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of WWII. Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War Two and its naval aviators achieved an 11:1 kill ratio. The Corsair served almost exclusively as a fighter-bomber throughout the Korean War and during the French colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria. In addition to its use by the U.S. and British, the Corsair was also used by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, French Naval Aviation, and other air forces until the 1960s Good condition, folds, creasing, printed on thicker stock paper/card. Country of issue: USA, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 41x40, year of printing: 1940
Lot 735
A German Second World War Red Cross E. M. Dress Dagger or Hewer, the 10.5ins steel blade with saw back and deep fuller to each side and square tip, plated metal hilt with oval Nazi insignia and black composition grip, one side with chequered decoration, and black painted metal scabbard for same (repainted), 16.25ins overall Note: Blade stamped "G.E.S. Geschützt"
Lot 303
A rare, right-hand drive, manual gearbox car with just 30,375 miles.One of very few, UK-right-hand drive, manual gearbox 928 GT models5.0-litre V8, 326bhp, 5-speed gearbox, sports suspension and twin exhaustsWell presented in Velvet Red metallic with red-piped Linen leatherAir con, electric sunroof and windows, leather sports seats, alloy wheels30,375 warranted miles and four former keepers11 service stamps, most recent at Paragon Porsche, in November 2019 at 30,153 milesOver £5,000 recent spend by our vendor; new tyres, cambelt/all belts, clutch master cylinder, geometry set up, etc. All at Paragon PorscheOriginal stamped Porsche service book, many old invoices and MOTs and its original Porsche manualsThis GT provides a rare opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining low mileage examples of Porsche's flagship model1989 saw further development in the story of Porsche's 928 with the launch of the GT featuring a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 capable of a creamy 326bhp, but more importantly, the introduction of a 5-speed manual gearbox for those who wanted a more sporty driving experience. The GT also sported twin exhausts, uprated camshafts, and sports suspension - the ultimate 928 had arrived! We are delighted to be able to offer this very special, right-hand drive, 928GT. UK-supplied and first registered on 01/08/1990, it has been enjoyed by just four former keepers and in the care of our vendor for the last three years in which time he has covered around 4,500 miles. It continues to present well in Velvet Red Metallic with a lovely interior featuring Linen Leather seats piped in red, deep red carpets and a very smart dashboard. It's equipped with air conditioning, electric sunroof and windows, leather sports seats, alloy wheels, and central locking. Our vendor has been diligent when it comes to maintenance having spent £5,011 during his ownership including four new tyres, new cambelt, clutch master cylinder, all belts renewed, full geometry set up, new rocker cover gasket, and annual servicing with all the work carried out by Paragon Porsche. The original stamped Porsche service book is present with, 12 service stamps in the book, the most recent at Paragon in November 2019 at 30,153 miles. A fresh MOT was issued with no advisories in July 2020, and the car is accompanied by many old invoices, MOTs and its original Porsche manuals.A very rare manual example of the Porsche 928, this GT provides a real opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining low mileage examples of Porsche's flagship model. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Richard Greenhalgh on 07948 152 921 / richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: H242 RETYear: 1990Make: PorscheModel: 928 GTRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZLS842087Odometer Reading: 30375 milesEngine Capacity: 4957Engine Number: 85L01266Body Colour: Red MetallicInterior Colour: Linen Leather
Lot 309
1958 Earls Court Motor Show Launch car and bought new by Jazz legend Chris Barber1958 Earls Court Motor Show launch car. Registered initially as CB 23Bought new by Jazz Legend Chris Barber. Extensively raced in top level International Sports Car racing 1958 – 1963Class Winner: 1963 Tourist Trophy, GoodwoodRecently emerged from a top quality, very exacting restoration as an historic racing car for Channel 4's ‘For the Love of Cars’Stored for many years prior to its restoration commencing in early 2016Restoration carried out by renowned engineer and Wheeler Dealers presenter, Ant AnsteadLotus Elite 1009 represents a unique proposition for buyers wanting to race in top-level historic motor sport or add to a stable of historically interesting cars. Its history and provenance make this Elite one of the most famous in the world and mean it would be welcome at any prestigious historic race meeting or show, worldwide. Not only is it the first Elite produced as a production vehicle for sale rather than a pre-production prototype as the previous eight were, but it was originally purchased by one of Colin Chapman's favoured customers and friends, jazz legend Chris Barber, a man whose music was influential in the British Blues and Jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s and whose band was behind the UK's first Rock'n'Roll record, 'Rock Island Line' by Lonnie Donegan. Barber entered and raced the car extensively for 5 seasons in top-level international sports car racing in the UK and Europe including the Nürburgring, Spa and Zandvoort.During this period it was driven regularly by Sir John Whitmore, the 'Racing Baronet', who famously broke the class lap record at Spa using CB23 while on his way to class victory in the Grand Prix GT Support Race of 1962. Other notable drivers who drove the car include Mike Beckwith and Bob Olthoff as well as Chris Barber himself. The Lotus Elite was debuted at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show and caused an absolute sensation, the star of the show. The fact it was also made entirely from the new wonder material, glass fibre, simply added to the Elite's aura of other-worldliness. Chapman, however, was obsessed by efficiency and in a car, whether road or race, that meant light weight and low drag. The Elite had a CD figure of 0.29, remarkable now let alone in 1958, and utilised the maximum amount of energy then possible from every ounce of petrol it consumed; amazingly it was capable of returning around 40mpg even when touring at 80 plus mph! Chapman saw the fibreglass monocoque as a way of achieving this without the need for expensive tooling, which he simply could not afford. Though still a young man, he was just 29 when the Elite was launched, Chapman was not in awe of more established companies or designers; indeed he relished looking at the basic problem of making a car go as fast as possible over a given distance with completely fresh eyes. He was also very ambitious and saw that if he wanted to grow Lotus into a serious force in racing he had to follow Enzo Ferrari's model of making road cars which paid for the racing. His first attempt, the Six, was a successful but basic car and by 1956 he had ideas about producing a small upmarket GT car with serious performance using the Coventry Climax engine he was so familiar with from racing. He gathered together his small army of young volunteers, who often worked for beer and sandwiches just to be part of a world-beating racing car company, for this exciting new project. Frank Costin looked at the aerodynamics of Peter Kirwan-Taylor's overall shape, while friends from the Ford Motor Company design office, John Frayling, Peter Cambridge and Ron Hickman, did the detail work on the interior and other aspects. The aim, to produce a coupe that could be used on the road for touring and also race at Le Mans was very ambitious, but the young team more than achieved it. Chapman's own suspension design, softly sprung yet firmly damped, all independent by wishbones at the front and Chapman struts at the rear, gave the Elite fantastically predictable handling while the brakes, all disc but fitted inboard at the rear to reduce unsprung weight, proved more than able to cope with stopping this lightweight gem. The successful Lotus 12 racer also contributed its wheelbase and track. Lotus' groundbreaking fibreglass monocoque was initially developed away from their own workforce for secrecy by Peter Frayling and 21-year-old assistant Albert Adams. The first Elite bodyshell was 'cast' on Saturday, August 31st 1957 and that day Chapman took the decision to debut the car at the Earls Court Show in October 1957. Remarkably the team made that deadline but then had to develop the car into something which worked reliably and could be produced efficiently.This car is the first customer car, chassis #1009 and would be finished in October 1958, just in time to be displayed at the Motor Show alongside the last prototype, 1008. It was then fine tuned before being officially sold to Chris Barber, and entered in the Lotus' Cars ledger on 31/12/1958. Barber, though, had already raced the car as the owner on the 26th of December, Boxing Day, Brands Hatch Sports Car race, so it seems likely the ledger entry was made on the day the factory returned to work following the Christmas break. By the time Elite production ceased in September 1963, 1030 examples had been made and Lotus had developed from a company unheard of outside of UK club racing to one of the most famous racing teams in the world. They were about to be crowned F1 World Champions for the first time with Jim Clark, and were seen as established world players in road car manufacture with a mature market presence in the USA and elsewhere. The Elite played a big part in this remarkable feat of automotive industrial growth. It was Lotus' first 'grown-up', credible road car and laid down the foundations of the Lotus business that still exists today. Lotus Elite 1009 has undergone a very high quality nut and bolt restoration by renowned restorer and engineer, Ant Anstead, as a racing car, and is not currently road registered. The restoration was filmed for the 'For the Love of Cars' series which has been so successful worldwide, something which can only add to this car's remarkable provenance. It also has the latest current FIA HTP papers (Period E- 1947-1961 which are valid until 31-12-2026) and is thus eligible for all International events. Offered in pristine condition from our private vendor who has owned the car since Silverstone Auctions first sold it in 2016, but has never used it ~ this Lotus Elite Type 14 Mk1 presents a unique opportunity for collectors and racers alike.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Full restoration details can be found hereSpecification:Registration: N/AYear: 1958Make: LotusModel: EliteChassis Number: MYH/1009P
Lot 319
This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collectionRare 1920's cycle car produced by Maurice Jeanson in 1927945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine with a sports car bodyDiminutive styling in line with Amilcar and SalmsonOne of the first vehicles to be offered under a finance agreementYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedThis car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once againA new V5c will need to be requested by submitting a V62 formIt's not only quality, engineering, innovation or competitiveness that can make a car manufacturer successful. Perhaps most important of all is marketing. And this is where French manufacturer Maurice Jeanson excelled, albeit for a limited time. Jeanson entered the car market in 1921 during the cyclecar craze. He chose the name of his nephew, Benjamin, as a brand name and introduced a small 750 cc 4-cylinder car with shaft drive that weighed just under 350kg. That meant that the car benefitted from the tax advantages for cyclecars whilst offering the better build quality of more conventional cars. More importantly, he concocted an innovative financing scheme for his customers. In association with bank Société Générale, he offered a credit scheme which meant that the cars could be bought by paying 12 monthly instalments, which added only 200 Francs to the price. Benjamin acted as a security to the bank, which proved to be both productive as well as risky.At first business boomed and sales grew rapidly. In 1923 the range was expanded with a long-chassis model that could be fitted with 4-seater bodies but was also offered for commercial vehicles. That same year a 2-seater sports model was introduced with a single overhead cam engine that propelled the car to a maximum speed of 100 kph. A year later a true cyclecar was marketed as the Benjamin P2. It was powered by a 525 cc twin-cylinder 2-stroke engine that was mounted in the rear of the boat-tailed car. Though it had some success in competition, the car didn't sell well and the model soon disappeared from the range. After that Benjamin stuck by 4-cylinder 4-stroke models and capacities up to 1095 cc were offered.Up to 1926 production grew and grew and Benjamin prospered. Four-wheel braking was introduced on the cars, which had made a name for themselves for offering quality at a modest price. But then things went awry as the economy declined and customers failed to pay off their loans. Since Benjamin acted as guarantor, the company was obliged to reimburse the bank for the failed payments of their customers and this led to bankruptcy in 1927. As the creditors saw more advantages in continuing production as opposed to selling the assets the company was not liquidated and Jeanson was allowed to re-establish his company, but now closely governed by his main creditor, the bank. Benjamin was renamed into Benova, meaning "new Benjamin".The most notable new car was the Type G with a 1502cc (later enlarged to 2 litres) straight 8-cylinder engine provided by S.C.A.P. This was a luxury car quite unlike the preceding models and was produced up to 1929. More common were the models powered by the 4-cylinder engines provided by Chapuis-Dornier. They ranged from 945cc to 2100cc capacities and powered models varying from small 2-seaters, conventional 4-seaters to commercial vehicles. They sold reasonably well but with the recession, the competition from mass-produced cars and without the attractive financing scheme the market dried up for Benova and its last vehicles were sold in 1931. It's not quite clear how many Benjamins or Benovas were made in total but of the B3 model shown here, there were more than 300 built between 1927 and 1929. Most of them had regular tourer, coach or saloon bodies but there were sportscars as well. This example is fitted with the 945cc Chapuis-Dornier engine and fits in quite nicely with contemporary small sportscars from Amilcar and Salmson. There are still a number of Benjamin and Benova cars extant, mostly in Western Europe and often as 2-seater sports specials which still enjoy some popularity. This diminutive cycle car presents well to this day and will make a welcome and rare addition to any collection. In recent years this car has formed part of a large collection and as such has received little or no use and an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rarely offered motor car.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: Not RegisteredYear: 1927Make: BenjaminModel: B3 SportsRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 60553Body Colour: Blue
Lot 358
Lamborghini's remarkable "Rambo-Lambo" finished in Ice Blue over blue leatherOne of the most exciting and exclusive off-road vehicles ever conceivedThe marriage of the Countach SV supercar's 5.2-litre V12 to a functionally, some might say, brutally-styled 4x4Scintillating performance and a top speed in the region of 125mph (200km/h)Five-speed ZF heavy-duty transmission and two-speed reduction gearbox offering a choice of ten speeds and two or four-wheel driveRecent Service, Fuel system overhaul, rebuild rear brake cylinders, fresh MOT (30/06/2020 @ 24,008km)Only 24,000 km (14,925 miles) from new and finished in Ice Blue over blue leatherThe accompanying paperwork includes sundry invoices, the current MOT Certificate and V5cThe LM002's birth process began when the factory designed a military vehicle prototype in 1977, codenamed "Cheetah", which featured a rear-mounted Chrysler V8. No interest was garnered, and the prototype was then sold to Teledyne Continental Motors. Following this Lamborghini designed the LM001, which was a more road-focused iteration of the Cheetah still featuring the same rear-mounted V8.It was then decided that the rear-mounted engine created a number of handling characteristics that were unfavourable in an off-road focused vehicle, resulting in the LMA002 which featured an entirely new chassis as well as a front-mounted V12 straight from the Lamborghini Countach. Eventually, this prototype was given a serial number and saw the creation of the first example of the LM002. Unveiled at the 1986 Brussels Auto Show, the production version featured a luxurious interior complete with leather trim, power windows, air-con and a roof-mounted stereo unit. During the 1986-1993 production run, a mere 328 examples were produced.The incredible example we are thrilled to offer for sale was produced in 1987 and delivered new to Italian racing driver Mario Ricci where it would join his collection of other Lamborghinis including a Diablo and a Senna inspired LM002, which he had commissioned for use in his South African game reserve. After Ricci's death in 2001, the two LM002s were purchased by a family friend and Lamborghini collector, although the South African authorities would not agree to export the cars until 2006.The car is finished in Ice Blue over a stunning blue leather and wood interior. It has been used sparingly during its 32 years and is showing less than 15,000 miles from new. It's supplied with its original driver's handbook as well as a large amount of history including sundry invoices and MOTs. The car took part in the 1990 Monte Carlo Lamborghini Rally with the original invitation and commemorative badge being kept to this day.Some very recent attention (30/06/2020) included a Fuel System overhaul, rebuilt rear brake cylinders, full service and a fresh MOT at 24,008 km (£6,250)With its aggressive styling, impressive power plant, and luxurious interior, it is safe to say the LM002 remains a highly sought-after classic. One of only 328 produced, this sparingly driven example would be a fantastic addition to any Lamborghini collector's garage. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: D149 ELNYear: 1987Make: LamborghiniModel: LM002RHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: ZA9L00000HLA12054Engine Capacity: 5167Engine Number: L510V4054
Lot 391
Superb, left-hand drive Series 1 4.2 that spent its early days in the USDelightfully presented in Willow Green over magnolia with a black hoodKnown history from day one with only three owners since new in 1967Fresh paint and a re-trim in South Carolina in the early 2000sOn the Concours circuit in the States during 2013 with much successImported to the UK and a total engine rebuild by E-Type UK. Matching numbersRemaining in superb condition throughout, a really pretty carYour earliest inspection is encouraged and welcomedBuilt towards the end of Series 1 production, this beautifully original E-Type found its first home in Seattle, Washington State with John M Fernandez before passing to its second custodian, Peter Wilzbach, in South Carolina in the late 1990s. Clearly in need of a little TLC by this time, over the next few years, the Jaguar was regularly used but received attention as and when required and this included a fresh coat of Willow Green paint and a full retrim, with the remainder of the car being checked and detailed where needed. The body is believed to be still wearing its original panels and under the outer skin, all remains superbly original with the correct stampings in place, the front frame being the most obvious. It was during this period that the E-Type embarked on a successful stint on the Concours show circuit winning 'Best Jaguar in Class' within the Jaguar Clubs of North America in 2013 scoring a tremendous 99.4%, and the trophy remains with the car to this day. Shortly after, the car was advertised for sale in Hemmings Motor News and sold on the first day to our vendor who flew from London and when he saw the car, was so impressed that he paid the asking price, shipping the car back to the UK to join his small collection. On its arrival, a program of mechanical works was decided upon to raise the vehicle to its current level. This included a total strip and rebuild of the engine by E-Type UK, rear axle removal, a diff rebuild including a change to Euro-spec diff ratios and the car was fully detailed before everything was reunited. Remaining in superb condition throughout and still with its original toolkit in place, this genuine three-owner E-Type is an absolute delight.On the button, sensibly guided and waiting for only its fourth proud owner since leaving the factory on 15 February 1967, this is an excellent opportunity to own a cared for Series 1 in one of the most attractive colour combinations we have seen.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Charles Smalley on 07421 007 866 / charles@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: KNT 302EYear: 1967Make: JaguarModel: Series 1RHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 1E14800Odometer Reading: 5625Engine Capacity: 4200Engine Number: 7E12395-9Body Colour: Willow GreenInterior Colour: Magnolia
Lot 506
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of only 230 UK right-hand drive QVs produced and just 41,046 miles from newPresented in gleaming Rosso Corsa with magnolia leather and Bordeaux carpetsThe car's classic looks are complemented by a deep front spoiler and Speedline wheelsA very original example that has been cherished by the same family since 1987, acquired at circa 23,217 miles£16,000 spent on substantial service works in February 2019 by Kent High Performance at 40,941 milesFabulous documented history. Original service wallet, book pack, tool kit, jack kit and standard exhaustEnticingly offered at No reserve - one for the true Ferrari enthusiast to use and enjoyOctober 1975, saw the debut at the Paris Motor Show of the most successful shape ever to wear the Cavallino Rampante emblem, the Ferrari 308, and during its comparatively long production run from 1975-89, the model was consistently popular and kept the factory busy. This new car was constructed on a traditional steel tube chassis, but its beautiful body was initially manufactured in GRP before, after two years, Scaglietti started making GTBs in steel. The 3-litre, four-cam V8 was more or less unchanged until March 1981 when Bosch fuel injection was added in place of the 4 double-choke Webers, reducing the engine's power output significantly, although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or 'QV' model pushed output back up to 240 hp restoring the status quo. European-spec cars boasted higher horsepower than cars built for the American market and were somewhat lighter. Only 3,042 Spider Quattrovalvoles were produced, with just 230 RHD examples supplied to the UK and they are considered by many to be the most desirable of all the 308 variations as they are the fastest and most subtly styled with a deep front valance, racing mirrors, and short lightweight bumpers.This lovely GTS (Spider) is classically finished in Rosso Corsa with Magnolia leather and Bordeaux carpets. The paintwork and coachwork are exactly as you might hope to find and the timeless looks of this 45-year-old design are complemented by the deep front valance and optional roof-mounted aerofoil. It has been part of one family since 1987 until joining our vendor's collection last year and is accompanied by a great history file. The substantially documented current mileage is 41,046 and within the file is an invoice from highly regarded marque experts Kent High Performance, dated February 2019, for a full cambelt and substantial service to include rebuilt Koni shocks, rebuilt heater, alloy wheel refinish with new tyres and more at 40,941 miles with less than 110 miles travelled since.Presented with the car is its original wallet containing the service books and manuals documenting the cars excellent service history and a folder containing a number of bills/invoices detailing attention over the years. The tool kit and jack appear original and the standard factory exhaust looks quite at home.In superb condition for its age and mileage, this rare right-hand drive, QV Spider has patently been well looked after and is a fantastic example of the ultimate evolution of the 308. Enticingly offered at No Reserve, it's one for the true Ferrari enthusiast to use and enjoy.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: B841 MPBYear: 1985Make: FerrariModel: 308 GTS QVRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: ZFFLA13C000055821Engine Capacity: 2926Engine Number: 2908
Lot 509
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveUK-supplied, right-hand drive, just 13,346 miles and a full service historyFinished in stunning Obsidian Black with a glorious cockpit in classic red leatherRoof-hinged gullwing doors pay homage to the iconic 300SL Front-mid mounted, aluminium-alloy, dry-sumped, normally aspirated 6.2-litre V8Structured and panelled entirely in aluminium; lightweight carbon-fibre driveshafts0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, 197 mph/563bhp at 6800rpm/479lb ft at 4750rpmSuperbly presented and correctly maintained, this desirable modern classic would be at home in any collection of important motor carsJaguar E-Type fans will undoubtedly disagree but perhaps the most recognisable sports car of the 1950s was the classic Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. With its dramatic doors, this was the ultimate supercar of its time and the very mention of the name evokes memories of Grace Kelly and grainy black and white racing footage. It was the embodiment of half a century of Mercedes motorsport pedigree and pleasingly, became the inspiration for a modern interpretation - the brand's equally desirable SLS AMG model, launched in 2010.It's not just the gullwing doors that awaken reminiscences of the legendary 300 SL as the characteristic wide radiator grille with the large Mercedes-Benz star and the wing-like fin are also reminiscent of the face of that historic sports car. The three-dimensional, sculptured front with the low, v-shaped, front skirt with lateral indentations gives this new gullwing a powerful, almost aggressive stance on the road, a sort of 'don't mess with me' look. The car's dominance is underscored by six large air intakes and the wide-set, Bi-xenon vertical headlamps.There's something utterly beguiling about a large capacity V8 and the one you'll find under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is an absolute peach. It's a 6.2-litre unit and was the first V8 from the AMG stable to be designed from the ground up, with its initial application being in the E63 super-saloon. The engine was further developed for the SLS with a dry-sump set-up and 120 unique parts and, in this guise, could muster a very healthy 563bhp. It's a simply superb engine and even when running on a light throttle it rumbles and crackles like distant thunder and lightning. It's mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission complete with a 'Race Start' launch-control system enabling a claimed 0-62mph time of 3.8secs and a top speed of 197mph.The SLS is one of those machines that had modern-classic written all over it from the moment it first saw the light of day and Mercedes themselves state on record that they will only build such a special car once every 50 years or so and there was never any replacement either planned or offered. Whilst it was the first car to be fully designed by AMG in-house, it was sadly the last to be fitted with a naturally aspirated V8, the most powerful normally aspirated engine they had ever built. However, it wasn't just a case of prodigious power and retro-inspired styling that made the SLS a modern icon as, when EVO magazine pitched it up against some pretty serious rivals, it won the motoring press over with its blend of all-round ability and everyday usability. Pitched head-to-head with Aston's V12 Vantage, Ferrari's 599HGTE and the evergreen Porsche 911 Turbo 'S', the AMG's depth of talent won the day.This impressive example is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 2011 SLS 63 AMG and is finished in stunning Obsidian Black with a glorious cockpit in Classic Red leather It's fitted with the seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission and has been optioned with Electric Windows, 4GB Music Register, ABS with Brake Assist and AMG Performance Steering Wheel. It has been enjoyed by just two previous keepers, has covered 13,346 miles and was most recently fully serviced in February 2019 at Mercedes with a fresh MOT being added a few weeks ago.Immortalised at every Grand Prix meeting for many years, being the car selected to lead the pack in any safety car conditions, the SLS AMG was destined to be a modern classic from the moment it arrived and this superbly presented and maintained example would fit nicely into any collection of important motor cars. We welcome any inspection and, at 'No Reserve', anticipate serious interest.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: CT11 DDFYear: 2011Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: SLSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WMX1973772A006144Odometer Reading: 13346Engine Capacity: 6208Engine Number: 15998060006610Body Colour: Obsidian Black
Lot 514
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveDesirable early 'Flat Floor' Roadster, just the 598th madeBuilt on the 25/09/1961 and dispatched to ArizonaMatching numbers engineRetains the early-production features including welded louvres, flat floors, and a number stamped bonnetA fabulous, very original and highly presentable Jaguar E-TypePart of a matching Roadster/Coupe pair of Cream 1961 E-TypesJust selected to be featured in the new, vastly expanded 'Original E-Type' book by Porter PressHere at Silverstone Auctions, we are delighted to offer an incredible pair of matching-number, 'time warp' survivors of the earliest E-Types, cherished in a museum together for nearly 20 years. They are for sale separately and with the E-Type's Diamond Jubilee next year, this is an appropriate time for these significant cars to become available. From a respected private collector, both these cars are, remarkably, being offered at No Reserve.In 1961, it was almost impossible to be able to actually obtain Jaguar's 'Supercar', which was so closely related to their triple Le Mans-winning D-Type racer, but with legendary comfort and practicality, offering perhaps the ultimate road car.The E-Type itself needs no introduction and it is no secret that company founder and chairman, William Lyons, desired to add a supremely elegant coupe to the original roadster in development and their combined launch literally stunned the world, at Geneva back in March 1961.For both the enthusiast and the dedicated collector, the desire to obtain the 'first of the breed' in its most original condition will always be the 'Holy Grail'. The problem with actually achieving this goal is that those first E-Types were seriously flawed. The body structure was never built with any intention to make it last and indeed many were succumbing to rust issues when just a few years old. The majority of worldwide climates did not offer the kind of conditions in which an E-Type might thrive and Jaguar themselves often cited that, with such a low purchase cost, " It was far better to simply buy the new and improved model than repairing an older model with rust issues". Consequently, there was no real desire to preserve these first models, with their cramped flat floors and dangerously poor brakes for a car capable of nearly 150 mph, which resulted in many cars suffering accident damage, some on more than one occasion.In 1961, you genuinely 'had to be a name, and a name on a list' to acquire one of these first delivery cars. As always, Jaguar's primary market was the United States and this is where almost 90% of E-Type production ended up. Even there, to source an original, first-supply suffix chassis number roadster starting '875' is incredibly difficult to find in original condition if at all - this confirming it to be a genuine 1961 built car, the ultimate vintage for any serious collector.Enter Paul Webb, a passionate collector who has specialised in dealing with E-Types since the early 1970's and recalls that in those days, he would far prefer to buy a later and more expensive Series 2, 4.2 model to sell than an early car. But Paul's passion is originality and many decades of 'wintering' in California allowed the opportunity to bring back several amazingly rust-free cars from there. He was ideally placed and in the perfect 'hunting ground' to try to find that 'Holy Grail' - a super early 1961 E-Type that retained every original panel fitted by Jaguar when delivered new, back in 1961.When collecting anything, having a matching pair is always an ideal position to strive to achieve and Paul continued to search California and neighbouring Arizona for the very best original E-Types. He could not believe his luck when, in the early 2000s, he found this 1961 Roadster finished in Cream with a Beige interior, the complete twin to his 1961 Coupé. Manufactured on 25th September 1961 - the first month an E-Type would be released to any public buyers in the UK, this car was supplied new to an R Condon in Phoenix, Arizona, as confirmed by the Jaguar Heritage build sheet, and was dispatched there on 12th October 1961. In common with his coupé, this car too retained all its original features and panels and amazingly both this car and the coupe had received just one 'outside only' refresh of colour, so the door shuts and engine bay still wore their factory-applied original paint and the bonnet still displayed its original factory stamps.Once Paul imported the roadster to join his coupé in the UK in 2004, having registered it in California first, it was decided that the dehydrated seats needed attention and once again the services of ex-Jaguar factory trimmers, respected experts Suffolk and Turley were called for. The car had previously received a new soft top and appears to have travelled just 74,414 miles from new.Our vendor first saw this matching pair back in 2004, when they were first together, but it took a further eight years before his repeated efforts to acquire them both, still as a pair, were finally rewarded with success.This lovely Cream Roadster was recently recommissioned to fully running and driving condition after decades of museum preservation, but the braking system will need some attention before returning to the roads and transporting oneself back to that late autumn of 1961 when this classic E-Type made such an impact in the US of A and began its long life in the Arizona sunshine.This is an important Jaguar that's being offered at No Reserve. We welcome enquiries from seriously interested parties and are happy to arrange appointments to view.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: NOVAYear: 1961Make: JaguarModel: E-Type Series 1 RoadsterRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 875598Engine Number: R 1853-9Body Colour: CreamInterior Colour: Beige
Lot 515
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveIncredibly early Flat Floor E-Type Coupe. The 249th of just 399 left-hand drive cars built in 1961Completed in November 1961 in left-hand drive and despatched to California Retains all the important early production features including welded louvres, number stamped bonnet and Mk2-type round tin tool kitJust 49,319 miles from new and two previous long-term ownersRemarkably well preservedPart of a matching Roadster/Coupe pair of Cream 1961 E-TypesJust selected to be featured in the new, vastly expanded 'Original E-Type' book by Porter PressHere at Silverstone Auctions, we are delighted to offer an incredible pair of matching-number, 'time warp' survivors of the earliest E-Types, cherished in a museum together for nearly 20 years. They are for sale separately and with the E-Type's Diamond Jubilee next year, this is an appropriate time for these significant cars to become available. From a respected private collector, both these cars are, remarkably, being offered at No Reserve.In 1961, it was almost impossible to be able to actually obtain Jaguar's 'Supercar', which was so closely related to their triple Le Mans-winning D-Type racer, but with legendary comfort and practicality, offering perhaps the ultimate road car.The E-Type itself needs no introduction and it is no secret that company founder and chairman, William Lyons, desired to add a supremely elegant coupe to the original roadster in development and their combined launch literally stunned the world, at Geneva back in March 1961.For both the enthusiast and the dedicated collector, the desire to obtain the 'first of the breed' in its most original condition will always be the 'Holy Grail'. The problem with actually achieving this goal is that those first E-Types were seriously flawed. The body structure was never built with any intention to make it last and indeed many were succumbing to rust issues when just a few years old. The majority of worldwide climates did not offer the kind of conditions in which an E-Type might thrive and Jaguar themselves often cited that, with such a low purchase cost, " It was far better to simply buy the new and improved model than repairing an older model with rust issues". Consequently, there was no real desire to preserve these first models, with their cramped flat floors and dangerously poor brakes for a car capable of nearly 150 mph, which resulted in many cars suffering accident damage, some on more than one occasion.In 1961, you genuinely 'had to be a name, and a name on a list' to acquire one of these first delivery cars. As always, Jaguar's primary market was the United States and this is where almost 90% of E-Type production ended up. Even there, to source an original, first-supply suffix chassis number coupe starting '885' is incredibly difficult to find in original condition if at all - this confirming it to be a genuine 1961 built car, of which just 399 left-hand drive cars were completed, the ultimate vintage for any serious collector.Enter Paul Webb, a passionate collector who has specialised in dealing with E-Types since the early 1970s and recalls that in those days, he would far prefer to buy a later and more expensive Series 2, 4.2 model to sell than an early car. But Paul's passion is originality and many decades of 'wintering' in California allowed the opportunity to bring back several amazingly rust-free cars from there. He was ideally placed and in the perfect 'hunting ground' to try to find that 'Holy Grail' - a super early 1961 E-Type that retained every original panel fitted by Jaguar when delivered new, back in 1961. Paul could not believe his luck when, in the mid-1990s, he discovered 885249, just the 249th Fixed Head Coupe produced. Built on 30th November, supplied new to Abbey-Scherer Co, El Monte, California on 14th December 1961 and allegedly still with its first owner, having resided in the ultimate climate to amazingly preserve this Jaguar.The owner was a private pilot and had covered just 49,000 miles from new in the car. It had been laid-up off the road since 1985 with that Californian dated registration plate still fitted, various Dyno-strips of instructions in the engine bay etc and even still retained the original brake master cylinders with their correct 'dated' tags. Paul immediately snapped up the car. Literally everything was correct; the early 'small ellipse' nose remained undamaged and the correct, separate spot-welded louvre panel bonnet, displayed the original factory-stamped numbers, almost never seen these days. This was 'The Car' - perhaps the ultimate surviving original 1961 E-Type Coupe in existence.Paul later imported the car into the UK, to take pride of place within his own private museum, some twenty-three years ago, back in 1997. As is always the case, the cost of being in such kind, 'bodywork preserving' conditions in that the leather does not survive well and totally dries out in the heat. As it was so unsightly, Paul commissioned ex-Jaguar factory trimmers, respected experts Suffolk and Turley to retrim the seats in their original colour of Beige, creating a warm ambience in the closed cars, where dark colours are less suited. It then sat proudly on display for those lucky enough to see Paul's amazing private Jaguar collection.Our vendor first saw this car in the late '90s, but it took a further fourteen years before his repeated efforts to acquire the car, by then as a matching pair, were finally rewarded with success.The car was recently recommissioned to fully running and driving condition after decades of museum preservation, but the braking system will need some attention before returning to the roads and transporting oneself back to that late autumn of 1961 when this dramatic coupé first turned heads and began its long life basking in the Calfornia sunshine.This is an important Jaguar that's being offered at No Reserve. We welcome enquiries from seriously interested parties and are happy to arrange appointments to view.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: NOVAYear: 1961Make: JaguarModel: E-Type Series 1 FHCRHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: 8852249Engine Number: R 2929-9Body Colour: BeigeInterior Colour: Cream
Lot 527
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of approximately 243 Series 1 cars built and consequently now very rarePurchased and built by period Lotus stores man Jay 'JJ' Hall on 20/11/1959Immediately entered a long competition career, with period film capturing some eventsRelocated to Scandinavia in the mid 1960's and bought by Per Roxlin in 1985 Roxlin undertook a full restoration and upgraded it to 'Series A' spec with the desirable BMC 'A' Series 1098cc engine and 4-speed gearbox. The bodywork was restored by Williams & Pritchard, original Lotus coachbuildersRepatriated in 1995 by Rod Leach and remained in a private collection for around 20 yearsFabulous period competition history (separate panel) and eligible and welcome in historic motorsport todayStill immense fun on the road, and nicely restored with great history, this is a charming example of the embryonic Lotus SevenTypifying the maxim that a whole can be greater than the sum of its parts, the Lotus Seven was introduced at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show. Based around a multi-tubular spaceframe chassis, the aluminium-panelled newcomer was powered by a choice of Ford 100E, Coventry Climax FWA or BMC A-series engines. Popular with sporting motorists and club racers alike, the Lotus Seven evolved through Series 2, 3 and 4 guises before the design rights were sold to Caterham in 1973.Sevens dominated club racing in the late 1950's and early 1960's, and with Team Lotus starting to give the established 'Scuderia' cause for concern internationally, the fever to go racing was rife for Lotus' in-house store's man, Jay 'J J' Hall. Astonishingly, our research into this car led us in early 2020 to catch up with Jay, who is now in his 80s, and discover the story of this Lotus direct from the source.Jay started working for Lotus in 1958 and, like all new recruits, was told upon his induction not to have any wild fantasies about 'staff discounts'. So when the itch to race needed scratching, Jay and some like-minded and highly talented colleagues sought to build their own cars instead. Led by renowned car designer Len Terry, the group's resulting sports car specials were known as the Terriers and they proved very effective. Too effective, in fact. Several wins and podiums not only upset Lotus owners, who disliked being beaten by something built by the factory workers, but Colin Chapman himself was furious. Len Terry was fired over the fiasco and, on the advice of Mike Costin, Jay sold his Terrier back to Len so that he could "build a demon Seven instead."Jay ordered this Seven as a complete set of un-assembled parts from Lotus Components, which was an option many Seven owners took as it saved the new car purchase tax that was applied to a car completed by the manufacturer, and was released from Lotus's new Cheshunt factory on 20th November 1959 - Jay's birthday. Lotus had moved its operations from Hornsey earlier in the year and Jay had found accommodation at the nearby White Horse Inn, negotiating the use of its garage in the process, and it was here that Lotus Seven chassis No.787 was delivered after Jay had pulled a favour from Lotus's van driver.Jay also persuaded Hertfordshire's registration office to allocate him the very appropriate registration number '787 JJH' - the car's chassis number, followed by his initials!All that was left to do was build it. The build was gradual, using spare weekends and evenings, and completed with the help of Lotus colleagues who all helped each other build their various projects. Jay would later ease the financial burden by selling a share in the car to colleagues Peter Hutcheon in 1960 and Mark Roberts in 1961.A 'Series F' car this Seven was fitted with the ubiquitous and reliable Ford 100E engine and 3-speed gearbox, and its 40bhp was more than enough to make this sub-500kg Lotus a real giant-killer. Once built, all that the Lotus needed was a livery and Jay commissioned sign-writer Roy Elmore to replicate the scheme adorning his traditional pudding bowl crash helmet: pale blue with a central white stripe.Jay and his 'shareholder' Peter Hutcheon spent their first three race meetings finding their feet at Silverstone over May & June 1960 and, in this evocatively innocent era, taught themselves to drive quickly using a book called 'How to Drive a Racing Car." This culminated in a 5th place for Jay in the 10-lap scratch race on 18th June. Jay and Peter continued entering as many events as possible throughout the summer and into September and even entered the hotly contested 1172cc Chapman Trophy series. Their exploits were captured in a number of stunning images, a film recording and a few column inches in Autosport. By the end of 1960, 787 JJH's scorecard read: one win at Silverstone, a third at Snetterton and 12 further top-ten finishes.Having campaigned no fewer than 26 races, 787 JJH required some attention in preparation for 1961. Mark Roberts, Jay's best friend at Lotus, took over Peter Hutcheon's share and as an extraordinary engineer helped Jay improve the Seven by canting over and boring its engine. Mark Roberts went on to found his eponymous film and TV camera company, which was awarded an Oscar for its innovation before being acquired by Nikon.The time spent working on the Seven left little time to race it in 1961, but Jay and Mark crammed in no fewer than 10 race meetings between August and October. The highlight was Jay taking his first win at Mallory Park. Jay sold the Seven after 1961, a consequence he says of getting married, but a chance encounter saw him reunited with it a few years later in Brighton, where he'd gone to see the finishers arrive from the Veteran Car Run and recognised 'his' Lotus parked on the seafront. From that point in the mid-1960s, the Seven relocated to Scandinavia and was the property of Mr Per Roxlin by 1985. Recognising it as a rare and very special Series One, Roxlin undertook a full restoration of the Lotus and upgraded it to 'Series A' specification with the celebrated BMC 'A' series 1098cc engine and 4-speed gearbox. The bodywork was carried out by Williams & Pritchard no less, who were the original coachbuilders for Lotus.Repatriated in 1995 by the classic car dealer and AC Cobra specialist Rod Leach, the Seven was in a private collection for around 20 years before being acquired by our vendor.Eligible for and positively welcomed in historic motorsport today, the Series One is the purest, prettiest and most coveted of the breed. Still immense fun on the road, and nicely restored with great history, this is a charming example of the embryonic Lotus Seven.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: KFO 452Year: 1959Make: LotusModel: SevenRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: MK7787L560760Engine Capacity: 1098Engine Number: 10V189EH453325Body Colour: Aluminium
Lot 533
The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of only 14 F430 GTC' built. Ex-Allan Simonsen, Pierre Ehret, Jim Tafel and Alex FiggeExclusive Ferrari 4-digit chassis number, as always allocated to the factory competition carsImpressive period results: 4th at the 2008 Sebring 12 Hours, multiple ALMS top 10 finishesRunner up team in 2008 ALMS GT2 Championship-the highest placed Ferrari team; 195 points to Porsche RSR's 211Most recently prepared by Bob Houghton and ran perfectly at Ascari in 2019Eligible for a variety of high-quality championships and events including 'Peter Auto Endurance Racing Legends', 'Masters Endurance Legends' and Ferrari's own exclusive 'Clienti' eventsExtensive spares package included, with full details listedAccompanied by an impressive history file and excitingly offered at No ReserveWith the arrival of Ferrari's new F430 GT2 in 2006 came, not only Frank Stephenson's stunning and fresh design, but a whole raft of improvements over the outgoing 360 GTC. With research carried out by Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 Racing Division and the build and development entrusted to the Scuderia's long-term partner, Michelotto, the F430 GT2 was a genuine leap forwards rather than just a mere evolution. A total of 25 'Series 1' GT2 cars were built for 2006. In 2007, the launch of the second series saw a further 16 examples built for worldwide GT2 competition use. For 2008, the updated and new 430 EVO GTC was introduced, with 14 examples produced in total.Built to the FIA's GT2 specifications, the F430 was tantalisingly eligible for a number of series around the world and would go on to regularly dominate its class. An F430 GT2 won its inaugural American Le Mans Series Championship in 2006 and achieved the 'Holy Trinity' in 2007, winning the GT2 Championship in the FIA GT, Le Mans Series and the ALMS for the second time.For 2008, Pierre Ehret, a German-born businessman and gentleman driver, did not want to miss out and ordered two F430 GTCs. On 16th January 2008, Ferrari invoiced Ehret for the car you see here, Chassis #F131EVOGTC 2610, and he left nothing to chance when specifying his new race car. On top of the €435,000 base price, over €30,000 was spent on options, including a data acquisition system, water and engine oil quick refilling equipment, air conditioning, 24-hour race lights, a carbon clutch and an uprated front brake cooling system.Prepared and run by Tafel Racing, the pair of F430 GTCs arrived at Sebring in March for the season opener, which also happened to be the most important race of the year: the legendary 12-Hours. The car's owner, Pierre Ehret, shared the driving of No.73 with team owner Jim Tafel and the late, great Allan Simonsen, a Danish driver who would go on to become a 'Works' driver for Aston Martin, compete at Le Mans seven times and win the Asian Le Mans GT2 Championship in 2009. After the infamously gruelling round-the-clock race was run, No.73 came home 4th in class; a sterling effort which saw it finish ahead of its sister Ferrari and just 3 laps shy of that final podium position.From Sebring, No.73 would see out the remainder of its ALMS championship with great consistency and style. Of the nine races it contested, at some of North America's most prestigious circuits like Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, No.73 finished in the top 10 an amazing eight times - just one retirement in an otherwise outstanding season.As a result of No.73's points scoring regularity, Tafel Racing finished 2nd overall in the GT2 class of the 2008 American Le Mans Series Championship; agonisingly just 16 points behind the Flying Lizard team's 911 RSR, but a whopping 36 points clear of the works-backed Risi Competizione F430 GTC.#F131EVOGTC 2610 was retired and sold after that initial season in the ALMS, preserving it carefully for the future, and it was the car's history and incredible original condition that caught the eye of the previous owner. It was during this ownership that the Ferrari returned to the track to compete in a select few rounds of the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge series. With David Welch at the helm, the then four-year-old Ferrari achieved three further top 10 finishes against some much more advanced machinery.Recently returned to its 2008 Sebring 12 Hours livery and prepared in 2019 by Bob Houghton and run at Ascari for a private track day last year, #F131EVOGTC 2610 remains highly original throughout and is now available for sale, accompanied by a large number of spares. It's scarcely believable that this Ferrari debuted some 12 years ago, but in that time it has become eligible for some of the most exciting events where entries are highly sought after - specifically both the Peter Auto Endurance Legends Series, where it is the latest and therefore 'ultimate' GT2 Ferrari eligible and also the Masters Endurance Legends series, together with the exclusive Ferrari Challenge and GT Days.One of only 14 and with fantastic provenance, this successful 430GTC remains in excellent original condition. It's a genuine modern-classic Ferrari sports racing car and in the right hands could be very competitive. With a large spares package and knowledgeable engineers still around, this is a remarkable opportunity.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Year: 2008Make: FerrariModel: F430 GTC EVORHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: F131EVOGTC2610
Lot 595
'Old Money' and proud of it, the supremely elegant TD21.An elegant, matching numbers TD21. Understated and quintessentially AlvisFirst registered in Jersey in 1959 covering relatively few miles early on in its lifeSubject to a ground-up/chassis-off body restoration in 1998 that cost in excess of £30,000Now finished in a lovely Deep Blue with blue-piped cream leather and silver wire wheelsMore recently the engine was rebuilt by Fields Engine Services, new radiator, lead-free conversionEntire electrical system replaced. All hydraulics and the braking system overhauledA genuine car that will need some minor recommissioning prior to useThe TD21 was conceived in 1956 and was quite a departure from the lovely, but rather 'post-war' TC21 however, on its arrival in dealer's showrooms, it quickly set about changing established views of the Alvis. Following the loss of coachbuilders Mulliner and Tickford (who were now tied to other companies), Alvis turned to the Swiss coachbuilder, Graber whose tradition of producing sleek, modern and very elegant saloons and dropheads proved a good fit in terms of the way Alvis saw their future. Graber first presented this new style to the Alvis board in late 1957 who were very impressed with the Swiss company's flowing design and commissioned the body to be built on the new TD chassis. To ease logistical problems, Park Ward of London, built the Graber designed bodies in the UK.The Alvis Three Litre TD21 Series I was produced between the end of 1958 and April 1962 and was powered by the TC's 2993 cc engine, uprated by 15bhp to 115 as a result of an improved cylinder head design and an increased compression ratio. A new four-speed gearbox from the Austin-Healey 100/6 was incorporated, whilst the suspension remained similar to the car's predecessor, independent at the front using coil springs and leaf springs at the rear, but the track was increased slightly and a front anti-roll bar added. From 1959 the all drum brake set up was changed to discs at the front retaining drums at the rear. This particular car was first registered in Jersey in 1959 and the history file reveals it covered relatively few miles early on in its life. By 1998 it needed a ground-up/chassis off body restoration costing in excess of £30,000 at the time! (all pictures available on file). Since then a rolling programme of maintenance has kept the car in good order until becoming part of the Anthony Hamilton Collection from which it is offered today. This maintenance over the intervening 25 years has included a complete engine rebuild by Fields Engine Services with a new radiator and lead-free conversion of the cylinder head. The rear springs have been replaced and the front suspension rebuilt. The entire electrical system has been replaced as well as all hydraulics and the braking system overhauled. Today it presents well and will need some minor recommissioning prior to use, but offers the basis of a genuine car today that will once again be a pleasure for someone to own and enjoy. It is after all an Alvis ~ which is a very special and traditional British experience. You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Lionel Abbott on 07831 574 381 / lionel@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: 7644 JHYear: 1959Make: AlvisModel: TD21RHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 26335Odometer Reading: 562Engine Capacity: 2995Engine Number: 26335Body Colour: Blue
Lot 619
Desirable, fully restored, last year of production, GTSThe ultimate 928 incarnation, the GTS was launched at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991, boasting a 5.4-litre V8 engine producing 345bhp, bigger brakes, new bodywork and an automatic gearbox fitted with Dynamic KickdownLast-year-of-production UK/right-hand drive GTS with full history with just four ownersGreat combination of Midnight Blue paintwork with Classic Grey leather interior97,000 miles covered. Fully restored just 5,000 miles ago by GCR Purely Porsche (c£35,000)Major works included: a full engine and gearbox rebuild; all new springs, shock absorbers, wheel bearings, bushes; all suspension parts cleaned and powder coated; rear sub-frame dismantled, cleaned and powder coated; all new brake discs, with pads and callipers, overhauled and powder-coated; new brake lines and flex hoses, rebuilt power steering rack, plus much moreIn terms of the 928, in 1989 Porsche moved the game on with the even more powerful 928 GT, which with a top speed of around 170mph was the Stuttgart firm's fastest production car at that time, before launching the model's ultimate incarnation: the 928 GTS. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991, the latter boasted a 5.4-litre engine producing all of 345bhp and automatics were fitted with the much faster responding Dynamic Kickdown gearboxes setting them apart from the previous models. Externally, the GTS differed from the S4 with its new style of alloy wheels, flared rear arches and a body-coloured rear spoiler. What Porsche was not advertising when the 928 was released was the price; it was among the most expensive cars on the road at the time. This severely hampered sales despite the model's level of competency and long standard equipment list. Porsche discontinued the GTS in 1995 after selling only 2,904 examples in total, which at the time was a problem, but in 2020 makes for a rare and incredibly desirable Porsche.The car presented here is a C16 (UK-supplied) 1995 Porsche 928 GTS automatic delivered new through HR Owen Porsche of St Albans on the 8th June 1995, making it one of the last 928s registered in the UK. Superbly finished in Midnight Blue Metallic with Marble Grey/Midnight Blue interior, this impressive car has been enjoyed by just four owners who have diligently maintained a full service history.The history file tells us that the first owner, Mr Ronson, was Chairman and Founder of the Heron Motor Group with the car being used exclusively by himself and his wife. In December 2000, the car passed to a Heron employee, Mr Gregg, when the mileage was c30,000. He subsequently sold the car in October 2002, with c34,000 miles, to a Mr Turnball who kept it until September 2015, when our Porsche enthusiast vendor was the lucky buyer. He set about fully researching the history of the car and capturing it all in a large file and there is a complete book-pack, including an original stamped-up service booklet and invoices for maintenance going back over the years. At just over 90,000 miles, our vendor commissioned a programme of works that saw the car fully restored by specialist Chris Sargeant of GCR Purely Porsche, Leicester. This work was completed just 5,000 miles ago, cost c£35,000, and included a full engine and gearbox rebuild, all new springs, shock absorbers, wheel bearings and bushes, all suspension parts cleaned and powder coated, all new brake discs, pads and callipers, new brake lines and flex hoses and a power steering rack rebuild, plus much more besides. Where possible, original parts were re-conditioned to preserve originality and where necessary replacement Porsche Genuine Parts used to ensure performance and longevity. All this work is documented with invoices and photos, plus there is a Porsche COA, all original documentation and MOT Certificates.The car has since done very well in prestigious PCGB Concours events, a testament to having just a handful of diligent owners and the amazing work carried out on it recent times, making it one of most special 928 GTS examples currently available, at what is a tempting guide price.(*The registration number illustrated '54 GTS' is available to purchase by separate negotiation*)You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Joe Watts on 07779 082 707 / joe@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: M960 WROYear: 1995Make: PorscheModel: 928 GTSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: WP0ZZZ9ZZSS800281Odometer Reading: 97000 kilometersEngine Capacity: 5397Engine Number: 81S50737Body Colour: Midnight Blue MetallicInterior Colour: Classic Grey leather
Lot 610
Blowout Sale! Saw II Timothy Burd hand signed 10x8 photo. This beautiful hand signed photo depicts Timothy Burd as Obi in the 2005 horror movie, Saw II. This signed photo is guaranteed authentic, and is supplied from one of the UK's leading autograph memorabilia companies. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and 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 281
ǂA FINE AND RARE PAIR OF 28 BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SINGLE-TRIGGER SAW-HANDLED CARRIAGE PISTOLS BY H.W.MORTIMER & CO., LONDON, GUNMAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY, CIRCA 1800-1806 with browned twist barrels signed in full on the rib and fitted with silver fore-sights, engraved case-hardened breeches decorated with starbursts (one small chip), inlaid with gold lines, gold-lined vents, engraved case-hardened tangs incorporating a groove for sighting, flat locks signed in script, engraved with border ornament, starbursts and trophies-of-arms on the tails, fitted with engraved ~French~ cocks, bolt safety-catches, gold-lined rainproof pans, and rollers, figured walnut half-stocks (light bruising, very small closed cracks), slightly curved spurs with a raised panel along the top, chequered rounded butts with flat ovoid pommels encircled by an engraved silver band, border-engraved ovoid steel pommel-plates decorated with a central flower-head, engraved blued spurred trigger-guards decorated with trophies-of-arms and border ornament on the bows and with pineapple finials, rear ramrod-pipes en suite, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, later brass-mounted ramrods, and some early finish (areas of light rust patination) 26.7 cm; 10 1/2 in barrels (2) Provenance The Estate of Howard Lee Munson (1940-2019) The owner~s notes state that the system for these pistols was derived from the patent of Thomas Sykes registered 4th February 1794, no. 1978. ~A Lock, Instrument or Machine with one Tricker or Bolt, whereby both Locks of a Double Barrel...Fire-arm.....may be fired, the one after the other, or one alone, by the said One Tricker or Bolt, without the Side Motion or Alteration of the Position of the said Tricker.....~.
Lot 10
DAHL (Roald): TLS to Jon Wynne-Tyson dated 7th March 1989, boldly signed in black marker, headed paper for Gipsy House Buckinghamshire...'I do apologise for not having acknowledged and thanked you for 'marvellous party' but if you saw the amount of mail that comes into this house I think you would understand...' fine condition. (1)
Lot 559
Indian SMLE MKII Bayonet and SA80 Bayonet 11 3/4 inch, single edged, blued blade. The forte stamped “GRI MKII” dated “6-43”. Blued steel muzzle ring, crossguard and pommel. Wooden slab grips. Contained in its steel mounted, leather scabbard. Still in storage grease ... SA80 bayonet. 7 1/4 inch, single edged, clipped point blade. Tubular grip. Contained in its composite scabbard with fold out saw and lower wire cutter. Complete with green nylon, outer cover. 2 items.
Lot 293
* Pilotelle (George, 1845-1918). Susan, Countess of Malmesbury's Wedding, pen, ink and wash drawing on artist's board (blind-stamped 'Reynold's Bristol Board' upper left corner), depicting a lady in a wedding dress with gigot sleeves, and showing her in a two-piece gown behind, signed to lower margin, titled in ink lower left, some staining and marks, 38 x 31 cm (15 x 12.25 ins), mounted, framed and glazed, calligraphic ink label on backboard 'Original Drawing Reproduced in the "Lady's Pictorial."Qty: (1)NOTESProvenance: Bequeathed by Susan, Countess of Malmesbury to her niece Barbara, and thence by descent. French émigré artist George Pilotelle was one of the leading designers of fashion and theatrical costume in London at the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, his designs frequently appearing in prominent periodicals for women, such as Lady's Pictorial and The Gentlewoman. Susan Harris (née Hamilton), Countess of Malmesbury (1854-1935), married Victorian statesman James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807-1889) in 1880. She later, in 1896, married British army officer Major-General Sir John Charles Ardagh (1840-1907). The Countess was a fellow writer, friend and correspondent of Thomas Hardy. The two saw a great deal of each other, particularly during the period between her marriages. Hardy's marriage to Emma Gifford had become increasingly troubled, and it is telling that it was Susan with whom Hardy dined on his birthday in 1892, not his wife. Hardy's second wife, Florence, in her biography of her husband, relates an anecdote of April 1894: "At Lady Malmesbury's one of her green linnets escaped from its cage, and he [Hardy] caught it - reluctantly, but feeling that a green linnet at large in London would be in a worse predicament than as a prisoner."
Lot 442
Martini Henry Mark II carbine, dated 1880 and made by the British Small Arms and Metal Company, action stamped with maker mark and date, additional section added to butt which has brass unit roundel stamped ' R.I.C. 10389', decommissioned for drill purposes with saw cut across barrel adjacent to nocks form, clearing rod absent, 2 joined broad arrows 'sold out of service' marks on the butt denoting that it had been struck off the government books, the Martini Henry was introduced to the R.I.C. around June 1899 being replaced by the Lee-Enfield carbine from 1904, we cannot confirm that the additional butt section and roundel are contemporary with the rest of the carbine
Lot 216
A Study of Willie Graham (1858-1875) on his deathbed signed lower left in monogram pencil on paper 16.5 x 23.5 cmFootnote: Provenance: William Graham (1817-1885), his daughter Agnes Jekyll (1861-1937), and thence by direct family descent to the late owner Literature: Oliver Garnett, 'The Letters and Collection of William Graham - Pre-Raphaelite Patron and Pre-Raphaelite Collector', in The Walpole Society , 2000, p. 298, no. c86, illustrated on p. 154, fig. 91 Willie (William) Graham was the younger son and the 6th child of William Graham (1817-1885) by his wife Jane Catherine Lowndes of Arthurlie, Renfrewshire. William Graham Senior was a successful merchant and became a distinguished patron of contemporary artists, particularly Burne-Jones, Rossetti and Millais. The Grahams were at Strathallan Castle in Perthshire – which they had taken for the summer – when young Willie died tragically from an overdose of cold mixture containing morphia. Millais was staying nearby at Erigmore House, Birnam, and so was able to be there to record the tragedy and let the family have this ‘memento’ of Willie. Willie’s elder sister Frances (later Frances Horner) recalled of the tragic day in her memoirs Time Remembered , published in 1933, p. 46: “There one day in September, on the morning when Willie was due to return to Eton, I found him in his room unconscious and breathing stertorously. We got the local doctor and did all we could, but he never regained consciousness and died in my arms an hour or two after I had gone in to him…Willie was at Mr Dalton’s house at Eton. He was very good-looking, very musical, and a great favourite with everyone at school and at home. His was a sunny nature, with that sort of purity of heart that one sees in some schoolboys, and which no evil seems to sully.” The loss of both his sons, Rutherford in 1872 from diphtheria and then Willie in 1875 was a devastating blow from which the father never fully recovered. Georgiana Burne-Jones in her Memorials of Edward Burne-Jones published in 1904 wrote: ''The father’s faith and patience were immoveable under this sorrow, and when we first saw him afterwards, we found him just as gentle, kind and thoughtful about every one else as in the days when he had happiness to spare'' (vol II, p. 62). William Graham Senior himself wrote on 17th September 1875 to Dante Gabriel Rossetti ''My dear Rossetti. / You will I know feel for us and with us in the terrible loss. / Our darling's was the loveliest and most innocent life I ever knew in the world and the promise of its / future was very fair. Our Heavenly Father has taken him away from the soiling of it and the sorrow which / future years must have brought and it is well with him altho a sore [blow] to us" (Garnett, p. 227) William Graham had formed also a great collection of Old Masters from the mid-1860s onwards, particularly of early Italian gold ground paintings. A sale of most of his old masters and also works by the contemporary artists he had patronised, was held after his death at Christie's in 1886.
Lot 12
Chichester (Lionel, 1873-1902). 'Journal kept by Lionel Chichester, Lieutenant 11th (Yorkshire Dragoons) Squadron, 3rd Regiment Imperial Yeomanry while serving in the South African Boer War from February 26th 1901 to January 28th 1902', 2 volumes, c.1902, [7] 169 [i.e. 170] laid-paper typescript leaves (text on rectos only), 116 snapshot-style gelatin silver print photographs mounted versos only to wove-paper interleaves with manuscript captions, 3 full-page pen-and-ink sketch-maps (facing leaves 33, 78 and 108) bound in, 6 further photographs (one annotated 'This is the kopje where your son was killed', another 'Films found in his kodak after the fight [at Middleport]') and manuscript note ('Further extra from this letter. Feb. 23 - "I have kept a diary so far & am sending it home to mother"') laid in, top edges gilt, contemporary tan half calf, spines gilt with red labels, slightly rubbed and scuffed in places, 4to (24.8 x 19.4 cm)Qty: (2)NOTESProvenance: Estate of Commander Michael Guy Chichester RN (1917-2012), nephew of Lionel Chichester. Typescript fair copy of the unpublished Second Boer War journal of Lionel Chichester (1873-1902), apparently compiled by a family member from his diaries after his heroic death in action at Middleport Farm, Calvinia, and profusely illustrated with original photographs and sketch-maps. Educated at Charterhouse, 'Chichester first went out as a trooper with the [City of London Imperial Volunteers] in July, 1900, was present at the battle of Belfast, and then returned with this corps in October 1900, being awarded the medal with three clasps. Anxious, however, to again serve the Empire, and as the war continued, he a second time volunteered, and went out in the [Imperial Yeomanry] in February, 1901, in which he was given a lieutenant's commission ... He saw much service on his return to South Africa, first in the Warrenton and Hoopstad districts, and afterwards with Colonel Doran's column. When he fell, a position, which was fiercely attacked by Smut's Commando, had to be held, and few men were available. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle states, "the Yeomen fought like veterans". A ridge was committed to the charge of Lieutenants Chichester and Tabor, with eleven men of the [Imperial Yeomanry], their instructions being "to hold it to the death". The order was obeyed with the utmost heroism, both officers and six men being killed, and two wounded' (Dooner, The “Last Post”: being a Roll of all Officers … who gave their Lives … in the South African War, 1899-1902 (1903), p. 61.
Lot 240
* Brunel (Marc Isambard, 1769-1849). Autograph letter signed, Chelsea, 13 October 1816, to Viscount Keith at Purbrook near Portsmouth, offering to put up a saw mill, but advising Keith against the scheme because of the high duty on timber, 'The industry that might be brought in this country by a trifling alteration in the duties is truly great; yet it is overlooked by Government, to the great detriment of the Scotch interest in particular. I have erected a saw mill at Leith; but to the great loss of the proprietors who had common mills there before. Had the duties been laid on fir timber as it happens, probably by chance, to be on oak timber there then would be certain imployment in this country for thousands of families...', then discussing the disadvantages of imported timber, two pages with integral address leaf, freefront stamp and seal tear, a little creased, 4toQty: (1)NOTESThe destruction of Brunel's own saw mills at Battersea led to his imprisonment for debt.
Lot 35
Larken (Francis Wyatt Rawson, 1911-1985). Archive of Royal Navy service, c.1928-51, comprising: 1. ‘Journal for the Use of Midshipmen. Mr. Wyatt R. Larken. H.M.S. Valiant … Malaya … Queen Elizabeth … Viceroy … Malaya … Effingham’, 3 volumes, 5 September 1928 – 2 July 1931, approximately 135 + 125 + 55 manuscript leaves, printed title-pages, printed headings and rules throughout, 28 charts and plans and 55 technical drawings in pen-and-ink and watercolour on card, mounted on stubs, nearly all full-page, 27 gelatin silver print photographs mounted on interleaves (many depicting ships at sea; 3 depicting a shark caught at Port Blair, Andaman Islands; 3 of Bombay; several with blind-stamp 'Grand Studio, Malta', of which 2 forming a panorama probably of Valetta), a few other typescript documents bound in, original two-tone cloth bindings, red skiver spine-labels (chipped), printed paper labels with Larken’s ownership inscriptions to front covers, cloth mottled, folio (33 x 20.5 cm) 2. ‘H.M.S. Theseus, Commanders Standing Orders’ [cover-title], 1 March 1951, 223 roneoed typescript leaves (versos blank), signed by Larken in blue ink on first leaf, string-bound in original blue cloth-backed boards, pictorial collotype label mounted to front board (chipped and abraded), folio (33.5 x 18.5 cm), 3. Larken's personal bicorn hat, epaulettes and sword belt, black felt bicorn hat by Gieves Ltd with gilt braid and button, gilt braid epaulettes by Goode's Officers Stores (Portsmouth), leather sword belt with gilt metal buckle, in maroon velvet-lined metal case with Gieve Matthews & Seagrove Ltd brass plaque and a further brass plaque engraved 'F. W. R. Larken', 22 x 46 x 22 cm, 4. Silver cigar case, engraved with names of British soldiers including P. H. Graves-Morris (1907-1991) and one name in ?Chinese, cedar lining, 5 x 19 x 13 cm, 5. [Admiralty]. Regulations and Instructions relating to His Majesty's Service at Sea, London: Printed by W. Winchester and Son, 1806, viii 440 [174] pp., folding table removed, contemporary ownership Alexander Milner (active 1795-1812), Royal Navy officer, 'A. Milner, Capt, Swallow' to title-page, contemporary sprinkled calf, worn, 4to (26 x 20 cm), and 5 other naval titles including H.M.S. Theseus Goes East, Portsmouth: Acme Printing Co. Ltd, [1951]Qty: (-)NOTESProvenance: By direct descent to the present owner. Wyatt Larken was the son of Admiral Sir Frank Larken (1875-1953). As a young midshipman he cruised the Mediterranean in the Valiant, the Malaya and subsequently the Queen Elizabeth, these logs recording frequent visits to Cyprus and Malta as well as the station’s more unusual reaches. In April 1930 he joined the Hawkins-class cruiser Effingham for its East African cruise, visiting Ceylon and Mauritius before coasting Tanzania and spending a week at Zanzibar, then returning to Ceylon via Mombasa, the Seychelles and Addu Atoll in the Maldives. From 21 October 1930 to 19 January 1931 the Effingham undertook a cruise of the Persian Gulf, visiting Muscat, Sohar, Sur, Khasab and Khor al-Jarama in modern Oman, and Dubai and the island of Sir Abu Nu'ayr in what is now the United Arab Emirates. Wyatt’s log for this section occupies some 100 pages, and his entry for 17 December 1931 is especially noteworthy: 'Proceeded for Dabai on the Trucial coast ... at 1020 the Trucial sheikhs and their followers numbering all some 200 came onboard ... A torpedo was fired - also a full charge round from a gun. This they watched from the bridge ... They brought us gifts of beef and melon jelly ... and they were sent away with Gold Flake cigarettes and chocolate ... The chief ones wore splendid "bournous" of gold work cloth. All were fine upstanding men'. After leaving the Gulf the Effingham embarked on a Burma Cruise which included a visit to the Andaman Islands. The charts and plans include: Salamis Bay; the Brijuni Islands (modern Croatia); Fiume (modern Rijeka, Croatia); the Dardanelles; Istanbul; the Gulf of Aden; the Port of Colombo; Trincomalee; Port Louis (Mauritius); Mafia Island and the Rufiji Delta (modern Tanzania); an exercise near the Suvadiva Atoll (Maldives); ‘Area cover’d by Interests of Anglo-Persian Oil Co’; the Shatt al-Arab; the Andaman Islands; the Royal Navy camp at Diyatawala; and several route charts. Promoted lieutenant in 1933, commander in 1944 and captain in 1950, Larken saw Second World War service on seven different vessels and shore establishments, and during the Korean War commanded the aircraft carrier Theseus (mentioned in despatches) and the minelayer Apollo. From 1952 until his retirement in 1955 he was deputy director of naval ordnance.
Lot 224
Captain H. L St J. Fancourt DSO RN Retd signed FDC Great War 21 The Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916 PM British Forces Postal Services 80th Anniversary The Great War 31. 5. 96 (2513). Captain H L St J Fancourt DSO - who was a Midshipman and saw action in Q Turret aboard the Battle Cruiser HMS Princess Royal during the Battle of Jutland 1916. Good conditon. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
Lot 413
Korbschale Meissen um 1760farbig und goldstraffiert, umlaufend mit plastischen Vergißmeinnicht-Blüten besetzt, Handhaben als Astwerk mit farbigen plastischen Blüten und Blättern, Schale kommplett als Sägearbeit geformt, blaue Schwertermarke, 1. Wahl, Maße: 9 cm x 17 cm x 24 cmBasket bowl Meissen around 1760colored and gold-streaked, circumferentialed with plastic forget-me-not flowers, handle as branch with colored plastic flowers and leaves, bowl completely shaped as saw work, blue swords mark, 1st choice, dimensions: 9 cm x 17 cm x 24 cm
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