CHARTERHOUSE

CHARTERHOUSE 

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Auction held at 

The Footman James Classic Vehicle Restoration Show 

Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN 

Sunday 6 th November 2016 at 12 noon 

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The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS Telephone 01935 812277 

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1 A 1989 Renault 5TR, 

registration number F969 

WFX, red. With 42,000 miles 

from new, this well presented 

five door Renault 5 has been 

very well maintained. In the 

present ownership the 

Renault has had body 

repairs, including a new 

scuttle by Charles Ware at a 

cost of £2,010. The history 

file is comprehensive and 

includes receipts, MOTs from 

1992 (recorded mileage 

14,000), owner's handbooks 

and operating manuals. This 

low mileage Renault would 

make an excellent starter 

classic and is only for sale 

due to a change in the 

vendor's plans. V5C, MOT to 

February 2017 See 

illustration Sold for £1200 

2 A 1989 left hand drive Ford 

Escort XR3i, French 

registered, white. This 

French registered XR3i has 

been stored undercover in a 

barn for the last four or five 

years. The vendor advises us 

that the bodywork is sound 

but the paintwork is dull and 

the interior has no rips or 

tears and he believes it 

should respond well to 

cleaning. He also advises 

that the car runs and drives 

and the odometer reads 

12,761 kilometres, but he 

feels that the general 

condition of the car would 

indicate that this is incorrect 

and perhaps it should read 

112,761 kilometres. The Ford 

is offered for auction as a 

project and will require 

further recommissioning and 

restoration before taking to 

the road. French registration 

documents See illustration 

Sold for £850 

3 A 1983 BMW 316 two door 

saloon, registration number 

GUG 89Y, Puszta green. In 

single ownership until 2015 

and believed 85,000 miles 

from new, this BMW was 

purchased by a Mr J Beale 

from G Eric Hunt Ltd BMW 

Ferrensby branch at a cost of 

£6,400 (original bill of sale on 

file). This low mileage 

example is finished in a very 

distinctive shade of green 

with contrasting green cloth 

interior and has a five speed 

gearbox. The accompanying 

history file is comprehensive 

with MOTs from 1992 

onwards, service history 

stretching back to the original 

supplying dealer, and the 

original dealer supplied wallet 

with all handbooks. V5C, 

MOT to August 2017 See 

illustration This lot didn’t sell 

4 A 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 

Ducati Corse Q2 JTDM 16V, 

registration number BP08 

VYH, red. This limited edition 

of 234, three door 147 has 

only covered 60,000 miles 

from new. It has been in the 

current lady's ownership 

since 2011 and has wanted 

for nothing during that time. 

The Ducati Corse was 

created by Alfa to celebrate 

Ducati's 2007 World Moto GP 

victory. As one would expect 

the special edition is 

equipped to a high standard 

with full black leather interior 

with contrasting red stitching 

and Ducati Corse logo, six 

speed gearbox, contrasting 

satin finish mirrors and grille, 

exclusive 18 inch alloy 

wheels, cruise control, 

remote central locking, red 

brake callipers, climate 

control, ABS, Q2 locking 

differential, in car 

entertainment and exclusive 

Ducati Corse badging. This 

example has been 

fastidiously maintained with a 

full service history which has 

been carried out by Alfa 

Romeo for the first three 

years and DS Purcell. The

service book has eight 

stamps (last at 57,081 miles), 

receipts for maintenance 

including a cambelt change 

(December 2015), previous 

MOTs verifying the mileage 

and all dealer supplied 

handbooks. The Alfa is now 

only for sale due to the lady 

owner purchasing a new car. 

V5C, MOT to July 2017 See 


5 WITHDRAWN: A 1985 

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL This 

lot didn’t sell 

6 A 1991 Mazda MX-5 first 

anniversary limited edition 1- 

250, registration number 

H595 GKN, British Racing 

green. This MX-5 is a little 

different from the norm as it 

is number one of a limited 

edition of 250 which were 

produced to celebrate the 

introduction of the MX-5 onto 

the British market. Number 

one was offered as a prize by 

Mazda UK with the 

competition being run by Car 

Magazine. Mr Steve Clark 

was the lucky winner with the 

car being handed over by 

Tim Watson, PR manager at 

Mazda UK, Gavin Green, 

Editor at Car and Martin 

Bareham, Sales Manager, 

Tunbridge Wells, at Mazda 

HQ. All of the limited edition 

cars featured British Racing 

green coachwork, tan leather 

interiors, limited edition 

plaque and badge, polished 

alloy wheels, wood rim 

steering wheel, gear knob 

and handbrake handle, 

central locking and Clarion 

radio/cassette with CD auto 

changer. This well presented 

lady owned example is 

offered for auction with its 

original leather presentation 

wallet, a letter from Mazda 

UK (press) outlining the 

advertising 

launch, 

photographs of the 

competition hand over at 

Mazda UK and owner's 

handbooks. V5C, MOT to 

September 2017 See 

illustrations 

sell 

This lot didn’t 

7 A 1985 Rover SD1 2600 

Vanden Plas, registration 

number C238 GGJ, Oporto 

red. With less than 35,000 

miles from new, this time 

warp condition SD1 was 

originally supplied by Henlys 

of Epsom, Surrey. The Rover 

has had three previous 

owners before it was 

purchased by our vendor, a 

West Country based 

collector, and is finished in a 

most attractive colour 

combination of Oporto red 

with a contrasting oatmeal 

cloth interior. The vendor 

states that the original tool kit 

and wheel brace appear to 

have never been used. The 

Rover has a history file 

containing a run of MOTs 

from 1990, which confirm the 

low mileage and receipts. 

This very original Rover is 

now ready to grace another 

collection. V5C, MOT to July 

2017 See illustration This lot 

didn’t sell 

8 A 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 

1.9, registration number H97 

GRK, black. This 205 GTi 

was restored approximately 

five years ago to a good 

standard. Where upon it was 

placed in storage until being 

removed in July 2016 and 

MOTd. The Peugeot is 

finished in the usual colour 

scheme of black with a full 

black leather interior and has 

the benefit of the glass 

sliding sunroof. The car is 

currently SORN and will 

probably require some light 

recommissioning as it has 

not been on the road since 

the restoration. V5C, MOT to 

July 2017 See illustration 

This lot didn’t sell

9 WITHDRAWN - to be 

offered in our auction on 

Sunday 12th February 2017: 

A 1939 Ford Prefect, 

registration number 929 

YUU, black. Being a rare 

sliding sunroof model, this 

Ford offers a little more than 

the usual Prefect. It still 

retains its original green 

leather interior and engine 

which has recently benefited 

from a comprehensive 

rebuild with new pistons, 

piston rings, shell bearings 

and clutch. The Prefect is 

offered for auction with some 

history, including the original 

RF60, confirming that original 

registration number was DAB 

118. The vendor informs us 

that this charming Ford is on 

the button and has been 

used as part of a wedding car 

fleet where it has performed 

faultlessly. The car is offered 

for sale due to its diminutive 

size causing problems for 

brides entering the vehicle 

and is being sold to aid the 

purchase of a larger car. 

V5C, MOT and tax exempt 

See illustration This lot didn’t 

sell 

10 A 1975 Land Rover Series 

III lightweight, registration 

number LNA 812V, green. 

This tax exempt lightweight 

Land Rover was first 

registered in 1980. Recent 

maintenance has included 

the fitting of new shock 

absorbers, a brake overhaul 

with new shoes, hoses and 

wheel cylinders, and a 

service with a new distributor 

cap and carburettor overhaul. 

V5C, ***MOT to October 

2017*** See illustration This 


11 A 1972 Rover P5B coupé, 

registration number NYM 

938L, chassis number 

84507430, engine number 

84018968, Arden green over 

Silver Birch. This P5B has 

featured in Top Gear with 

Richard Hammond. 

Introduced in 1969, the P5B 

featured the new Buick 3.5 

litre engine in the svelte 

coupé and saloon bodies. 

They found favour with 

government ministers, the 

business elite and even had 

royal patronage. As a coupé 

example it is the most sought 

after with its contrasting 

colour lowered roofline, 

sculpted rear seats and 

chrome Rostyle wheels. 

Having only covered a 

believed 79,000 miles from 

new, NYM 938L was 

supplied by Middlesex 

Motors (Harrow) London to 

its first owners, Moris, Tozer 

& Beck Ltd, London. 

Presented in what is probably 

the best colour combination 

of Arden green with a Silver 

Birch roof and Saddle tan 

leather interior, featuring its 

original radio and toolkit. The 

accompanying history file 

contains the original Passport 

to Service, owner's 

handbook, past MOTs and 

receipts. P5B coupés are 

very fashionable in the 

classic car market and this 

well presented example 

being a previous TV star 

should appeal to collectors 

and investors alike. V5C, 

MOT to April 2017 See 

illustrations Sold for £18500 

12 A 1982 Volkswagen Golf 

GTi 1.8, registration number 

CEG 222Y, red. The iconic 

Golf GTi has become the 

benchmark to which all other 

GTis are compared. This 

very well presented example 

has been in the current 

enthusiast's ownership for 

the last 22 years and has 

formed part of a small private 

collection. The Golf was 

subject to a bare metal 

respray in the early 90s and 

still retains an excellent 

appearance. 

accompanying 

The 

history

comprises a stamped service 

book up to 1994 (mainly VW) 

and receipts from a local 

garage thereafter. The 

vendor advises us that during 

his ownership he has only 

added approximately 900 

miles to the recorded mileage 

of 105,000 miles on the 

odometer and the car will be 

presented for sale with a new 

MOT. V5C, ***MOT to 

October 2017*** See 


purchased the car in 1990 for 

£10,300, a run of MOTs 

verifying the low mileage, 

various SORNS from 2001 to 

2013 and receipts. This 

increasingly rare Vauxhall 

offers an excellent 

opportunity to purchase a 

performance saloon with 

investment potential for the 

future. V5, V5C, MOT to July 


didn’t sell 

service book, owner's 

handbook, radio operation 

manual, warranty booklet, 

and Ford dealer network 

guide. Having passed its last 

MOT without any advisories 

this low mileage example is 

offered for auction at no 

reserve. V5C, MOT to July 

2017 See illustration Sold 

for £1800 

13 A 1989 Vauxhall Carlton 

3.0 GSi, registration number 

G477 TUR, silver. With 

26,000 miles from new, this 

high performance 1980s 

saloon was supplied to its 

first registered keeper Thorn 

EMI PLC by Cowies of 

London, on 4th September 

1989. The second owner a 

Mr Roy Hodgkinson 

purchased the Vauxhall in 

the following year, and it 

would remain in his 

ownership until our vendor 

acquired it in February 2015. 

A time warp example, which 

is presented in a very original 

condition The Vauxhall has 

its original owner's supplied 

wallet, containing the service 

booklet with three stamps, 

owner's handbook, and radio 

manual. The accompanying 

history file contains receipts 

when Mr Hodgkinson 

14 A 1987 Ford Escort 1300 

L three door, registration 

D918 APF, chassis number 

SFABXXBBABHK23590, 

engine number HK23590, 

Maritime blue. With 18,470 

(not 18,000) miles from new, 

this matching numbers time 

warp condition Escort had 

one lady owner until June 

2015, with two registered 

keepers since. The car was 

supplied by Page Motors 

(Leatherhead) Ltd to 

Aldersons Garage the 

distributing dealer to Mrs H J 

Taylor. Mrs Taylor would use 

Aldersons for all of the Fords 

servicing during her 

ownership (service book 

containing 14 stamps), with 

the last being carried out on 

04/02/14 at 18,110 miles. 

Presented in very original 

condition with its dealer 

supplied owner's wallet 

containing the stamped 

15 A 1975 MG Midget 1500, 

registration number JBW 

673N, chassis number 

GAN6-158682G, Tahiti blue. 

This MG Midget was 

originally purchased as a 

staff sale by Mr D A Mills. He 

would subsequently retain 

the MG for one year before 

moving it on. All other owners 

of the MG are meticulously 

recorded on a spreadsheet 

with the length of time 

owned. The MG has been 

restored by previous owners 

with receipts from marque 

specialists for a body 

refurbishment 

and 

reconditioned engine and 

gearbox, plus other 

numerous components for 

many thousands of pounds. 

Our vendor has continued 

the high level of maintenance 

and restoration undertaken 

by previous owners, including 

a full brake overhaul with 

uprated EBC pads, a new 

ignition fuse board, a full

tonneau cover, and alloy coating the wire wheels, new 

rocker cover. The MG is tyres and inner tubes, 

accompanied to auction with reconditioned carburettor, 

a large history file containing new radiator, an overhauled 

many receipts, past MOTs braking 

system, 

and a BMIHT certificate. V5, refurbishment of all the 

V5C, MOT to May 2017 See ignition components, new 

illustration Sold for £4000 clutch release bearing, new 

front and rear prop shaft 

couplings, new rear crank 

bearings and battery, plus 

plenty of elbow grease and 

odds and ends associated 

with a thorough 

recommissioning. Since 

conclusion of all the hard 

work the Morris has been 

displayed at numerous 

classic car events where it 

has always been well 

admired. The Morris is 

offered for sale with a 

comprehensive history file 

with correspondence from 

the DVLA confirming the 

history, receipts of the 

recommissioning works, and 

16 A 1934 Morris Minor 

sliding sunroof saloon, 

registration number AUF 921, 

chassis number 42116, 

engine number 422579, 

green over black. This 

charming Morris saloon has 

only had three owners from 

new. Originally registered in 

Staffordshire to a T H 

Picksock Esquire, Kings 

Lodge, Mitton Road, Bradley, 

Staffs, who would retain the 

car for a remarkable 76 years 

before the car passed to Mrs 

Helen Anne Wear of 

Waterlooville, Hampshire 

(believed to be a family 

member), who subsequently 

sold it to the vendor in June 

2010 via a classic car dealer. 

Presented in a very original 

condition, the Minor retains 

its original engine, which was 

fully rebuilt by Thomas 

Hamlin & Co at a not 

inconsiderable cost 

(£3,151.38) in April 2014. 

Further recommissioning 

works carried out by the 

vendor since acquiring the 

Morris have included powder 

general correspondence. 

AUF 921 is now consigned to 

auction so that the vendor 

can concentrate on other 

projects and offers the next 

custodian great value 

compared to its Austin Seven 

contemporary. V5C, MOT 

and tax exempt See 

illustrations 

sell 


17 EXTRA LOT: A 1998 

BMW 316i Touring (E36), 

registration number R603 

DBH, blue. The vendor 

describes the car as in good 

overall condition, has a large 

history file with all 

handbooks, and the BMW 

still retains its original 

equipment, including original 

first aid kit and torch. V5C, 

MOT to January 2017 See 


18 

19 A 1971 Lotus Seven 

Series 4, registration number 

PER 2J, chassis number 

S4/2651TC, metallic gold. 

With a believed 54,000 miles 

from new, this particular S4 

was first registered on 4th 

January 1971 and was fitted 

with the big valve twin cam 

Sprint engine which was 

unusual at the time (rebuilt 

last year) and sprayed in 

gold, which was unusual 

again as most were sprayed 

in Lotus yellow. It is believed 

that the Lotus was possibly 

the Earls Court Motor Show 

display car which was driven 

by Graham Hill and used for 

testing at the Lotus track in 

Norfolk. The Lotus is 

supplied with original Lotus 

alloy wheels, full weather 

gear including tonneau cover, 

MOTs to verify the mileage 

and has recently been 

resprayed in a colour as

close to the original metallic 

gold as possible. This rare 

TC Lotus Seven has recently 

emerged from nearly 18 

years of dry storage. The 

Lotus was recommissioned 

by the vendor and is now 

ready to be enjoyed by the 

next owner or would be an 

excellent addition to any 

collection. V5C, MOT to 

November 2017 See 


20 A 1959 Morris Minor 

factory 

convertible, 

registration number 509 

UYS, Smoke grey. Fitted with 

a later 1098cc engine and 

gearbox, this Smoke grey 

convertible has recently had 

a new black mohair hood and 

sits on Old English white 

wheels. The convertible is 

fitted with an unleaded 

cylinder head and is offered 

for auction with several 

receipts for replacement 

parts fitted. V5C, MOT and 

tax exempt See illustrations 

This lot didn’t sell 

21 A 1978 Bedford 

Chevanne, registration 

number GMS 894S, chassis 

number 9B70CHX111080, 

red. This show winning 

Chevanne is one of only a 

believed seven registered 

examples on the road and 

one of less than 20 surviving 

examples. The first owner 

was SMT in Scotland, a 

Vauxhall/Bedford dealer who 

used the van for parts 

delivery. The second owner 

was the SMT workshop 

manager, who purchased the 

van for his personal use. At 

some point the decision was 

made to take the van off the 

road and it remained in 

storage for over 20 years 

before a full no expense 

spared restoration was 

carried out with genuine GM 

parts. The third owner was 

the workshop managers son 

who kept the van for a short 

period before selling it to a 

Scottish gentleman who saw 

it displayed at a classic car 

show. There have been two 

further owners who have 

both cherished and shown 

the van extensively before 

the current vendor. Having 

won several awards and 

being featured in numerous 

publications over the years 

including Classic Van & 

Pickup where it has featured 

twice including the November 

2013 front cover story. This 

extremely rare light 

commercial is offered with a 

history file containing a CD 

and numerous photographs 

of the restoration, a Vauxhall 

Chevette owner's manual, 

other booklets, past MOTs 

and receipts. Now reluctantly 

for sale due to the vendor 

rationalising his collection. 


illustrations This lot didn’t 

sell 

22 A 1959 Morris Marshal, 

unregistered, two tone cream 

and grey. This extremely rare 

Morris Marshal was 

manufactured by BMC for the 

Australian market, with only 

approximately 1,000 

manufactured. It is powered 

by the 2.6 litre straight six 

derived Healey engine 

through a four speed column 

change gearbox. During its 

time in the Southern 

hemisphere the Marshal was 

used by a family in Tasmania 

who would subsequently 

donate the car to a Technical 

College for refurbishment by 

the students. Since being 

imported earlier this year the 

Morris has been 

recommissioned with a new 

fuel tank and rebuilt brakes. 

The vendor advises us that 

he believes this matching 

numbers car to have never 

been welded and it is 

presented in original 

condition with a red and grey 

interior. This rare Morris 

would make an excellent 

towing vehicle for a vintage 

caravan or classic racing car. 

***The Morris is offered for 

auction with a NOVA email 

stating the vehicle can be

egistered in the UK and 

toolkit only***. MOT and tax 

exempt See illustrations 


23 A 1960 Ford Thunderbird 

coupé, registration number 

GIB 7024, Powder/Baby 

blue. Ford's first 'personal 

car' the T-Bird was conceived 

to challenge Chevrolet's 

Corvette and made its debut 

in October 1954. Endowed 

with Ford's new overhead 

valve V8, the car would 

remain fundamentally 

unchanged until 1958 when 

the second generation 

Square-Bird was introduced. 

This version was longer, 

offered four seats and was 

the first of the line to adopt 

unitary construction. This 

particular example was 

originally exported to Paris 

before finding its way to 

England in 1987. Finished in 

a very becoming shade of 

Powder blue with a 

contrasting black and cream 

interior. The car is described 

by the vendor as being very 

original and still retains the 

original radio, three speed 

Cruisermatic gearbox and 

352inc V8. This T-Bird 

featured in Classic American 

in 1988 (copy supplied with 

the car) and has been 

extensively exhibited on the 

South West Classic Car 

scene during the vendor's 

eleven year custodianship. 

Now only for sale due to the 

vendor having moved home 

and with it the large garage 

where the car resided! The T- 

Bird will be accompanied to 

auction with a history file and 

offers the next custodian a 

very rare American car on 

British roads. V5C, MOT to 


illustrations 

sell 


24 A 1946 Daimler DB18 

shooting brake, registration 

number FWD 849, chassis 

number 50573, black. This 

rare woody shooting brake, is 

believed to be the only 

remaining example, and is 

finished in black coachwork 

with a contrasting black vinyl 

roof and recently refurbished 

ash framework. The interior 

is trimmed with brown leather 

seats, wooden dashboard, 

door cards and reclining rear 

seat and is fitted a pre select 

gearbox. FWD 849 is a well 

known car in woody circles 

having attended many classic 

vehicle events in the South 

West and appearing in 

classic publications including 

Tailgate Issue 69-2014 

where it appeared in an 

article that was featured on 

the front cover. FWD 849 has 

an accompanying history file 

which 

contains 

correspondence from 

Daimler including a letter 

dated 1947, receipts, past 

MOTs, magazine articles and 

ephemera. This incredibly 

rare shooting brake would 

make an excellent tow 

vehicle for a vintage racer or 

station wagon on a country 

estate. The Daimler is now 

available for auction due to 

the vendor streamlining his 

collection. V5, V5C, MOT 



25 A 1989 Bedford Rascal 

panel van, registration 

number F180 ERP, white. 

This lightweight van is 

described by the vendor as 

being in good clean 

condition. The recorded 

mileage of 23,924 miles can 

not be warranted but a 

government vehicle MOT 

history confirms that the van 

has only covered 370 miles 

in the last ten years. V5C, 

MOT to October 2017 See 

illustration Sold for £1900

26 A 1987 Volkswagen Golf 

GTi Mk I Karmann cabriolet, 

registration number D781 

FTP, chassis number 

WVWZZZ15HK019742, 

***engine number DX126537 

(not DZ126537)***, red. For 

1979 Volkswagen introduced 

the right hand drive version 

of the now iconic GTi Golf 

onto British roads. It would 

become not only a popular 

fashion item but would also 

appeal to an enthusiastic 

driver with its top speed of 

110 mph and a nine seconds 

0-60 time. The Karmann 

cabriolet was produced to 

replace the evergreen Beetle 

and used the Golf saloon 

running gear in a bespoke 

four seat open body. In the 

current ownership for the 

past ten years, this honest 

and usable example is 

described by the vendor as 

being good in most respects. 

The Golf is offered for 

auction with a large history 

file containing previous 

MOTs, invoices, handbooks, 

and general correspondence. 

V5, V5C, MOT to May 2017 


sell 

27 A 1993 Mazda Eunos MX- 

5 roadster, registration 

number L937 EWP, red. The 

Mazda was imported and first 

registered in 1999. Being a 

1.8 litre import model it is well 

equipped with sports 

automatic transmission, air 

conditioning, electric 

windows (with recently 

replaced motors), power 

assisted steering and alloy 

wheels. The Mazda has just 

benefited from a full respray 

and service and is described 

by the vendor as being in 

good condition in all 

respects. V5C, MOT to April 


didn’t sell 

28 A 1967 Morris Minor 1000 

customised pick up truck, 

registration number MYC 

854E, yellow. This pick up 

was customised in the 1970s 

with a 1275cc A series 

engine, wide Revolution alloy 

wheels, a wooden flatbed, an 

electric klaxon horn, a beer 

barrel fuel tank and a blue 

vinyl interior with a shirt 

button steering wheel. This 

stand out from the crowd 

Morris will require some 

recommissioning having 

spent some time in storage 

and comes to auction with 

some past MOTS. V5, no 

MOT See illustration This 


29 A 1975 Triumph Stag, 

registration number HRV 

726N, chassis number 

LD/35079-O, engine number 

LF/028934-HE, body number 

T.35140/35274-LD, Java 

green. This desirable manual 

overdrive Triumph Stag has 

covered a low 60,000 miles 

from new. The car was 

supplied by Mann Eggerton & 

Co Ltd, Bury St Edmonds, 

Suffolk to Mrs P M Fellows 

from Saxmundham, Suffolk, 

who purchased the Stag for 

£3,786.29 including optional 

extras of tinted glass, a 

laminated windscreen, 

reflective number plates, 

underseal and radio fitting, 

less a part exchange 

allowance of £1,725 for a 

1972 Triumph Stag. The Stag 

is very original with matching 

numbers and is finished in a 

very distinctive 1970s Java 

green coachwork with black 

vinyl interior, a mohair hood 

and works hard top. The 


contains the original Passport 

to Service, with a stamped 

record up to 45,566 miles 

(1990), original owner's 

wallet with handbook and 

leaflets, a Heritage 

certificate, photocopies of 

previous V5s showing the 

three previous owners prior 

to the vendor, receipts, past

MOTs and the original bill of 

sale from Mann Eggerton. 

This genuine low mileage 

and very original Stag has 

been in the vendor's 

collection for the past 16 

years and is now only for 

sale due to him rationalising 

his collection. V5C, MOT to 

March 2017 See illustrations 


30 A 1965 Vanden Plas 

Princess 4-Litre R, 

registration number CUF 

202C, chassis number 

VRS3/3173, engine number 

40FBAH3093, grey over 

silver. During the 1960s 

BMC, Rolls-Royce and the 

pre-eminent coach builder, 

Vanden Plas collaborated on 

several projects, culminating 

in the Vanden Plas Princess 

4-Litre R launched in 1964. 

The luxury saloon featured a 

modified Farina A110 body 

with a unique tail design, the 

Rolls-Royce FB60 4-litre six 

cylinder engine and a 

sumptuous leather, walnut 

and Wilton carpeted interior. 

This extremely low mileage 

example was originally 

supplied by Stringers of 

Brighton to a Mr Letts, who 

was to retain the car until his 

death in 1985, whereupon it 

passed on to another family 

member. Since then there 

has been one further 

custodian. The Princess 

would remain in storage for 

eighteen years until being 

recommissioned with a brake 

overhaul, a new fuel tank, 

and carburettor overhaul. 

The car was originally 

supplied in black over grey, 

which was felt a little too 

severe. A full quality respray 

was carried out in metallic 

grey over silver to 

compliment the beautifully 

preserved tan leather interior. 

With only 35,000 miles 

recorded on the odometer, 

confirmed with a large run of 

MOTs from 1968, and a 

history file containing the 

original Passport to Service 

amongst other receipts and 

correspondence this example 

must be one of the lowest 

mileage examples available. 

V5C, MOT to August 2017 

See illustrations Sold for 

£8800 

31 EXTRA LOT: A 2005 Audi 

A4 2.5 TDi convertible, 

registration number HK05 

GUO, metallic blue. The 

vendor describes the car as 

in good condition in all major 

respects, and is fitted with a 

full tan leather interior. He 

also advises us that the roof 

is working, the car is fitted 

with a six speed manual 

gearbox, and comes with 

****service book (no other 

handbooks)***, service 

history and two keys. V5C, 

MOT to February 2017 See 


32 EXTRA LOT: A 1969 

Morris Minor 1000 post 

production convertible, 

registration number VKB 

749H, maroon. This home 

market right hand run Deluxe 

has been professional altered 

to a convertible and features 

a Cherokee red interior and a 

white hood and sits on 

Minilite style alloys. V5C, 

MOT to August 2017 See 


33 A 1976 left hand drive 

Porsche 912E, chassis 

number 9126001717, white. 

Porsche's 912E is one of the 

rarest Porsche models made, 

with only 2,099 manufactured 

to compliment the 911S in 

the lucrative North American 

market. The 912E shared the 

911S chassis and body 

styling but incorporated the 

914 fuel injected two litre 

derived engine. This 911E 

was imported from Arizona in 

2015 and was originally 

supplied by Alan Johnson 

Porsche on 30th June 1976 

to its first registered keeper 

Dennis Foster & Son. Having 

been imported from a dry 

state the Porsche has a solid 

and rust free body shell. Prior

to being imported the engine 

was rebuilt by Lloyd Mosher 

Enterprises Porsche and VW 

in California. The engine is 

fitted with a twin Weber 

performance kit which has 

been tuned since arriving in 

Britain. Further works carried 

out have included the 

rebuilding of the gearbox, 

general servicing and 

preparation for the MOT, 

which it passed on 1st 

September 2016 without any 

advisories. The Porsche is 

offered for auction with the 

original fuel injection system 

should the next custodian 

wish to reinstate the car to 

original specification, the 

original warranty and 

maintenance manual, 

Arizona certificate of title, 

HRMC duties paid paperwork 

and current MOT. The 

Porsche is now ready to be 

registered to its first British 

owner and offers excellent 

value compared to its 911S 

counterpart in today's classic 

car market. ***MOT to 

August 2017 (not 

September)*** See 


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34 A 1981 Lotus Esprit S3, 

registration number HBZ 

1590, chassis number 

SCC085912BHD11043, 

Calypso red. The Giorgetto 

Giugiaro's designed Esprit 

was launched at the Paris 

Auto Show in October 1975, 

replacing the Europa in the 

Lotus model line. The Esprit 

would go on to find fame in 

two James Bond movies, The 

Spy Who Loved Me in 1977, 

where a white S1 would 

transform into a submarine, 

and For Your Eyes Only in 

1981, where two Essex 

Turbos in white and copper 

starred alongside Roger 

Moore. This normally 

aspirated example has 

covered a mileage of less 

than 70,000 miles over its 35 

years on the road, 

substantiated by a run of 

MOTs from 1984. Finished in 

striking Calypso red with a 

contrasting half black leather 

and red alcantara interior and 

sitting on BBS alloy wheels, 

this Esprit looks very 

purposeful and every inch the 

sports car Colin Chapman 

intended. This S3 has 

benefited from many 

thousands of pounds worth of 

maintenance over the years 

including a cylinder head 

overhaul and engine bay 

refurbishment in 2015 at a 

cost of £5,236.99, amongst 

other noteworthy works. This 

well maintained example is 

offered for auction with a 

large history file with receipts, 

past MOTs and 

correspondence. V5C, MOT 

to February 2017 See 


35 A 1934 Austin Seven 

Ulster Special, registration 

number WSJ 430, chassis 

number 205539, ***engine 

number M152461 (not 

M15246)***, maroon. This 

well known and extensively 

campaigned Austin Seven 

Special was constructed by 

Doug Bukin and registered in 

1988. During Doug's 

ownership the Austin was 

campaigned in over 80 

competitive events in both 

circuit and hill climbs, with 

both the VSCC and 750 

Motor Club at various venues 

including Goodwood, Mallory 

Park, Donington Park, 

Prescott, Silverstone and 

Shelsley Walsh amongst 

others. The car is well 

constructed with an 

aluminium body in the Ulster 

style over tubular framework 

with a 6 ft 3 inch chassis, 

lowered axles and 17 inch 

wheels. The engine is highly 

modified with a high 

compression cylinder head, 

an Allen Billet crankshaft, 

Renault 5 aluminium pistons 

and crank, an aluminium 

deep sump, big valves, a 

lightened flywheel, a four 

branch exhaust manifold, a 

single modified carburettor 

and overbored block (803cc) 

and a remote spin off oil filter. 

The electric system has been

uprated to 12V total loss 

system, with a recently 

replaced full wiring loom 

(receipt on file) and a rebuilt 

starter motor by Tim Miller. 

Both the cooling and ignition 

system are uprated for 

competition use. The car is 

offered for auction with two 

close ratio three speed 

gearboxes, for both 

circuit/road use and hill 

climbs, four cycle wings, a 

spare wheel, headlights and 

other spares. The history file 

contains two VSCC eligibility 

forms (No 1223/2788), 

photographs of the build, 

photographs of the car in 

competition, hill climb and 

circuit set up notes, various 

photocopies of magazine 

articles of Doug's Racing 

Exploits, books on Austin 

Seven Specials, VSCC buff 

forms, SORNS, a receipt for 

the rewire and servicing 

(£1,465.72), and expired 

MOTs. WSJ 430 is 

something of a TV star 

having previously appeared 

on the BBC 1 The One Show 

with Doug and Angelica Bell 

at Silverstone in April 2008. 

WSJ 430 is ready to take to 

the track or hill climb and is 

reluctantly for sale due to the 

vendor having insufficient 

time to use the car as he 

intended. V5C, MOT and tax 

exempt See cover and other 


36 A 2000 Ford Cougar V6 

Pack coupé, registration 

number W392 PGF, silver. 

With less than 71,000 miles 

from new, this top of the 

range Cougar was supplied 

by Dagenham Motors of 

Thames Ditton, Surrey, to its 

first owner a Mr David Rossi 

from Molesey, Surrey and 

there have been five further 

owners. A low mileage 

example which has a black 

leather interior and is offered 

with an original supplied 

owner's wallet, with owner's 

guide, service history log, 

warranty and service guide, 

audio guide and safety 

advice leaflet. The vendor 

purchased the Cougar from a 

previous Charterhouse 

auction to add to his 

collection as he had fond 

memories of owning a similar 

car when new. V5C, MOT to 

February 2017 See 


DHT, blue. With a believed 

34,000 miles from new, this 

low mileage C240 offers 

luxury motoring at a very 

competitive price. This 

example is finished in 

metallic blue with a 

contrasting full tan leather 

interior with all the usual 

luxury bells and whistles of 

an Elegance equipped 

example. Unfortunately the 

passenger side of the car has 

sustained some light damage 

which will now require some 

attention, but otherwise the 

car would appear in good 

condition for its age. V5C, 

MOT to October 2017 See 


38 A 1960 Land Rover SWB 

pick up, registration number 

659 XUN, blue. This Land 

Rover has been fitted with a 

Ford V6 engine and 

automatic gearbox and 

comes to auction with hard 

top, receipts and past MOTs. 

V5C, MOT to August 2017 


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37 A 1998 Mercedes-Benz 

C240 Elegance saloon, 

registration number S252

39 A 2001 Audi TT 180 

Quattro, registration number 

LJ51 DWZ, Nimbus grey. 

This Audi TT has been in the 

current ownership for the 

past three years. It is finished 

in a very distinctive colour 

combination of Nimbus grey 

with a contrasting electric 

black roof and matching full 

black leather interior. There 

is a good history file 

accompanying the car with 

service receipts, including a 

***timing belt (not cam 

belt)*** change in 2014 when 

the mileage was recorded 

***at 74,174 (not 75,000) 

miles***. The odometer now 

reads 80,000 miles. There 

are further receipts, past 

MOTs to substantiate the 

mileage, and it is also 

supplied with the dealer's 

wallet containing all 

handbooks and service book. 

V5C, MOT to 29th November 


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40 A 1938 Morris 14/6 Series 

III saloon, registration 

number BEW 234, black. 

Launched at the 1937 

London Motor Show 

alongside its 10, 12 and 25 

stable mates, the 14 featured 

an overhead valve engine, 

four speed gearbox with 

synchromesh on third and 

fourth, painted (rather than 

chrome) radiator cowl, 

Easyclean wheels, and 

sliding sunroof. This 

incredibly original example 

was discovered in barn find 

condition in a West London 

garage where it had been in 

hibernation since the 1970s. 

Being a Series III car it is one 

of approximately 5,000 

produced between 1938 and 

early 1939, and it is believed 

to be one of only six known 

to the pre-1940 Morris 

register. Since awakening the 

Morris from its slumber in 

2011 the vendor has traced 

the history to its time as a 

staff car with the Air Ministry 

at RAF Warboys and 

subsequent sale to the local 

village store in February 

1944. Having transported the 

Morris back to his home in 

Somerset, he embarked on a 

programme 

of 

recommissioning the car, 

retaining as much originality 

as possible. Works carried 

out include replacing the two 

6 volt batteries, new cross ply 

tyres all round, reconditioning 

the Jackall system, 

overhauling the breaking 

system, respraying the 

bonnet and rear spare wheel 

cover and servicing the car 

as necessary. The 


contains two original 

handbooks, Morris Garages 

trade catalogue, Lucas 

service information, an 

original sales brochure and 

Government War information 

leaflet (dated 1939). This 

extremely rare and original 

Morris has attended local 

classic car events in the 

current ownership, where it 

has been well admired and is 

now offered for auction so 

the vendor can concentrate 

on other business interests. 

RF60, V5C, MOT and tax 



41 A 1990 Porsche 911 (964) 

Tiptronic 

cabriolet, 

registration number H957 

NEY, Guards red. New for 

1989 the 964 featured both 

two and four wheel drive 

versions and had an 

estimated 85% new 

components compared to its 

911 predecessor. The engine 

had increased to 3.6 litres, 

the suspension was new with 

coil springs and shock 

absorbers to replace the 

previous torsion bar 

suspension, ABS braking 

was added for the first time, 

the bumpers and fog lamps 

became flush with the body 

and the ingenious electric 

rear spoiler raised at speeds 

over 50mph. This particular 

example, finished in the 

classic colour combination of 

Guards red with a full black 

leather interior, is a C16 UK 

specified right hand drive 

Tiptronic version, which was 

first registered in 1990 in 

Germany and found its way 

to the UK in 1996. The 

vendor describes the car as

eing in splendid shape, and 

is equipped with power hood, 

new soft top and tonneau 

cover, 17 inch cup alloy 

wheels, tear drop mirrors, 

Porsche cup steering wheel, 

and service history to verify 

the 110,000 miles on the 

odometer. The condition of 

the Porsche can possibly be 

put down to having formed 

part of a small private 

Porsche collection where it 

has always been 

mollycoddled. The car is now 

offered for auction with the 

original leather wallet with all 

handbooks and service book, 

comprehensive service file, 

and both sets of keys. Values 

of 964 and other 911s are 

steadily rising, and this 

example of a rare Tiptronic 

cabriolet offers an excellent 

opportunity for both investors 

and enthusiasts. V5C, MOT 

to June 2017 See 


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42 A 1964 Bristol 408, 

registration number EPK 

233B, chassis number 

408/7041, engine number 

949/23638C, car number 

408-1-041, gearbox number 

1909340, black over 

champagne. This matching 

numbers 408 is one of only 

83 examples produced 

between 1963 and 1965. 

They all featured the 5.1 litre 

V8 engine matched to the 

Torque Flite automatic 

gearbox and coil spring front 

suspension in place of the 

previous 407s transverse leaf 

spring setup. This particular 

fine example was in single 

family ownership for 42 years 

before being purchased by 

Marksdanes Ltd, the 

respected restoration 

company in Somerset. 

Originally supplied by 

Anthony Crook Motors Ltd to 

its first custodian, the 

managing director of Norman 

Isherwood & Company Ltd, 

Bolton, before the second 

owner a Mr Sidney Newman 

from Clifton Bristol was in 

possession of the car from 

1965 to 1971 when he sold 

the Bristol back to the 

supplying dealer. Anthony 

Crook subsequently sold the 

408 to Mr David Oxford of 

Southwell, Nottinghamshire 

who retained the car until his 

death, where upon ownership 

passed to his daughter who 

retained the Bristol until 

selling the car to Marksdanes 

Ltd, with over a remarkable 

42 years in a single family 

ownership. On acquiring the 

vehicle a thorough 

recommissioning and 

refurbishment programme of 

works was carried out. This 

included a full high quality 

respray in a stunning colour 

combination of black over 

champagne. The interior 

benefited from new Wilton 

carpets, new headlining and 

reveneering of all wood 

surfaces. The engine had a 

cylinder head overhaul, the 

carburettors were rebuilt and 

the engine bay was detailed 

with consumables as 

necessary. Since completion 

the engine has been tuned 

by Sigma Engineering, which 

the vendor says has done 

wonders to the overall 

running and performance. 

Further noteworthy works 

included a brake overhaul, 

refurbished wheels and new 

Avon Turbosteel tyres and 

rechromed bumpers. All of 

this hard work has created a 

handsome gentleman's 

express which is ready to be 

enjoyed by the next lucky 

owner, perhaps for another 

40 years! RF60, V5C, MOT 

to June 2017 See 

illustrations 

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44 

45 


46 A 1970 Morris Minor 1000 

two door saloon, registration 

number TKK 377H, white. 

This two door saloon is 

finished in white with a black 

interior and has receipts for 

continuous maintenance from 

the early 1990s including the 

fitting of a reconditioned 

1098cc lead free engine and

clutch in 2009 with a receipt 

on file for £1,303.49. The 

large accompanying history 

file includes bills, various 

MOTs from 1992 to the 

present day and a journal of 

works carried out by a 

previous owner from 1993. 

V5C, MOT to February 2017 


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47 A 1957 Sunbeam Talbot 

90 saloon, registration 

number RRK 420, two tone 

blue and grey. This rare and 

desirable manual overdrive 

example has only had two 

registered keepers from new. 

The second acquired the car 

in 1984 and it was last on the 

road in 2014. The car was 

fitted with new tyres all round 

for the last MOT in 2013. 

From the last year of 

production RRK 420 

(transferable) is fitted with a 

very original grey leather 

interior, steel sunroof, original 

radio and the original toolkit. 

The car runs and drives but 

since it has been in storage 

for the last couple of years it 

would be advised that a 

programme of light 

recommissioning should be 

carried out before taking to 

the road. V5C, MOT and tax 

exempt See illustration Sold 

for £2600 

48 A 1967 Ford Anglia 105E 

Super 1200 saloon, 

registration number NUO 

884G, two tone blue. The 

chassis number shows this 

Anglia has a build date of 

May 1967, the last year of 

production, but was not 

registered until August 1968. 

The Lagoon blue and 

Seafoam blue coachwork is 

complemented by a teal blue 

interior. Although this 105E 

does not fly and is not fitted 

with an Invisibility Booster, as 

its famous cousin featured in 

the Harry Potter films, it does 

come to auction with owner's 

manual and handbook. V5C, 

MOT to May 2017 See 


49 A 1996 MG F 1.8, 

registration number P858 

JHL, red. Originally supplied 

by Wadham Kenning of 

Sheffield to its first owner, R 

Whittaker, this ***55,939 (not 

55,000) miles*** from new 

MG is finished in red with a 

black interior and soft top. 

The vendor advises us that 

the MG has been fitted new 

tyres recently and is in clean 

condition in all respects. 

There is an accompanying 

history file with the original 

leather wallet containing past 

MOTs, service portfolio, and 

MG Rover approved booklet. 

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51 


MG TB Special, registration 

number XBV 741, chassis 

number TB0478, red. MG's 

TB is one of the rarest of the 

MGs, with only 379 being 

manufactured before the 

outbreak of WWII. They were 

to feature the all new XPAG 

engine, which would go on to 

power almost every MG 

model and several special 

racing cars for the next 15 

years. This particular TB 

Special has been imported 

from Australia by the vendor 

and sports a unique and very 

rakish two seat body. The 

Special was constructed by 

an engineer and is well 

known to the TB register and 

saw some mild competition 

use in Australia. The XPAG 

engine fitted has been tuned 

with an unleaded cylinder 

head and breathes through

1.5 inch SU carburettors. The 

exhaust is a four branch type, 

the differential, suspension 

and the gearbox have all 

been uprated and modified 

and the car sits on 16 inch 

wire wheels, which enhance 

the sporting look. V5C, MOT 

and tax exempt See 


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53 A 1987 Toyota Supra 

automatic coupé, registration 

number E82 JRP, red. 

***With over 38,000 (not 

36,000) miles from new***, 

this very original and low 

mileage Supra is one of less 

than 100 examples of the Mk 

III still left on British roads. It 

was supplied by Abington 

Motors of Northampton to its 

first owner on 15/10/87. 

Finished in red with a grey 

cloth interior, it is fitted with 

automatic transmission, 

cruise control, air 

conditioning, ABS, electric 

seat bolsters and lumber 

supports. The alloy wheels 

have recently been 

refurbished and fitted 

Goodyear original spec tyres. 

It also comes complete with 

its original tool kit and bag, 

an upgraded radiator, a new 

heater matrix and a stainless 

steel exhaust. The 

comprehensive history file 

accompanying the Toyota 

contains its original wallet 

with owners handbooks and 

service book, a sales 

brochure, receipts and MOTs 

confirming the low mileage. 


illustration ***Note: The 

odometer appears not to be 

working. Currently it reads 

38,333 miles. MOT issued 

11.7.16 states odometer 

readings as follows 11.7.16 

38,333 miles, 12.5.15 38,288 

miles, 7.7.14 38,080 miles, 

7.6.13 37,064 miles.*** Sold 

for £2800 

54 A 1988 Ford Sierra estate 

1.8GL, registration number 

F656 CCL, white. This Sierra 

estate has a five speed 

gearbox and is fitted with non 

standard wheels (original 

steel wheels available). The 

vendor advises us that the 

Ford has all original panels 

and paint and has had a 

recent service and cambelt 

change. The Sierra has been 

used as a daily driver and 

has recently completed a tour 

of the home counties without 

issue. V5C, MOT to October 


didn’t sell 


BMW 323i Baur cabriolet, 

registration number TRE 

741X, red. With 62,000 miles 

from new, this rare pre-face 

lift example has formed part 

of a small private collection 

for the past 27 years. During 

his ownership the BMW was 

subject to a bare metal 

respray in the 1990s at a cost 

of £2,700 and since then the 

vendor has added 

approximately 4,000 miles to 

the total mileage. The BMW 

still presents well and will be 

offered for auction with a new 

MOT. V5C, MOT TBA See 


56 A 1972 MG B roadster, 

registration number EKH 

174K, chassis number 

GHN5-UC/2777392G, 

Primrose yellow. This MG 

was originally supplied as a 

left hand drive export model. 

The MG was imported in 

1994 and has been 

converted to right hand drive. 

The MG has been restored 

and uprated by a previous

owner and is now presented 

in Primrose yellow with a red 

piped black leather interior. 

The hood is a mohair type, 

the wheels have been 

uprated with Minilite style 

aluminium items and it is 

fitted with a desirable 

overdrive gearbox. In the 

current ownership the vendor 

has covered a low annual 

mileage, due to the car 

forming part of a collection. 

The MG will be offered for 

auction with numerous 

spares, a set of Rostyle 

wheels and a tonneau cover. 

With excellent spares 

availability, club support and 

specialist garage services, 

the evergreen MG B makes 

an excellent classic buy. 

V5C, MOT to October 2017 

See illustration *******no 

tonneau cover ************** 


57 A 1975 Triumph TR6, 

registration number LLT 

811P, chassis number 

CR65590, engine number 

CR004477HE, magenta. 

Introduced in 1969 the 

refreshed Karmann designed 

TR6 was the last of the 

separate chassis traditional 

sports cars produced by 

Triumph. From 1969 to 1975 

they were initially available 

with the 150 bhp rated 

engine, with the final year of 

production seeing the fuel 

injected engine seeing a 

reduction in power to 125 

bhp. This 125 bhp desirable 

manual overdrive example is 

finished in striking magenta 

and has been in the vendor's 

ownership since 2002, when 

it was purchased from a 

house sale at Heightley 

Manor, Chudleigh, Devon, in 

a restored condition with a 

***file (see below)*** of 

restoration works carried out. 

Since then the vendor has 

used the TR6 very sparingly 

only adding a modest couple 

of thousand miles to the 

odometer. Recently the TR6 

has benefited from a new 

clutch, alternator and battery. 

This very handsome and 

honest example would now 

benefit from some TLC to 

bring it back up to a show 

standard and is offered for 

auction with a large history 

file containing receipts, and 

MOTs. V5C, MOT to October 

2017 See illustrations 

NOTE: 

***The 

aforementioned restoration 

file has been misplaced by 

the vendor and will hopefully 

follow.*** Sold for £9200 

58 A 1980 Ford Capri 3.0 S, 

registration number KMC 

737W, chassis number 

GAECAL050280, engine 

number AL05028, black. The 

3.0 S is the most expensive 

model of Capri to be sold at 

auction. Earlier this year, a 

1978 example that was used 

by Lewis Collins portraying 

the SAS Sergeant William 

Bodie in the hit TV series The 

Professionals, Sold for £a 

record £55,000. At launch in 

1978, the Mk III carried over 

the previous Mk II engine and 

running gear combinations in 

the face lifted body shell, and 

in 3.0 S configuration has 

become generally regarded 

amongst enthusiasts as the 

most desirable. This example 

has been restored and 

maintained to a high 

standard and has recently 

formed part of a private 

collection. The Capri looks 

very rugged with its black 

coachwork and recently 

retrimmed interior which 

incorporates the correct 

Carla check fishnet Recaro 

seats and a rare RS four 

spoke leather rimmed 

steering wheel. This now rare 

hot Ford is offered for auction 

with an impressively large 

history file containing 

numerous receipts, a run of 

MOTs, and a recent rolling 

road test record showing that 

the car produces 145 bhp at 

5,000 rpm. V5C, MOT to May 

2017 See illustrations Sold 

for £11900

59 A 1962 Bentley S3 

standard saloon, registration 

number RDX 283, chassis 

number B50CN, engine 

number BCN25, Seychelles 

blue. Introduced in 1962 the 

revived S3 featured the 

6230cc all aluminium V8, 

distinctive four head lamp 

lighting, the removal of the 

side lights from the wing 

tops, a slightly lower radiator 

shell and an improved interior 

with increased room for the 

rear passengers and 

individual front seats. B50CN 

would appear to have had a 

cosseted life with its three 

registered keepers, since 

being despatched to H R 

Owen the supplying dealer 

on 9th November 1962. 

Originally finished in Shell 

grey over Tudor grey with a 

grey leather interior. LWL 

Alston Esq of Messars 

Alston, Ipswich, Suffolk 

would subsequently take 

delivery on 15th November 

and would retain the Bentley 

until 1993. The second owner 

a Mr Gerald Small of Belfast 

acquired B50CN on 30th 

August 1993. He would also 

become a long term owner 

before being acquired by 

Alistair Daker, a Bentley 

classic car specialist in 

December 2015 who would 

supply the car to our vendor 

in January 2016. It is 

understood that during Mr 

Smalls custodianship 

extensive renovation work 

was carried out by Meriden, 

the classic Ferrari and 

Maserati specialist in the 

New Forest. Their rear 

window sticker is still in place 

today. It is likely that the 

colour change to Seychelles 

blue took place then. This 

work included new front and 

rear screen and door 

rubbers. There is an early 

invoice from around a similar 

time from Messars Arnett of 

Bournemouth, official Rolls- 

Royce and Bentley 

distributors, who carried out 

£5,000 of mechanical 

restorations works, mainly on 

the brakes and a 6,000 mile 

service at the same time. 

This work was carried out at 

a recorded mileage of 99,000 

miles, just 12,000 miles ago. 

Little used over the last 23 

years, B50CN now comes to 

the market as a thoroughly 

useable, on the button 

example and has seen recent 

excursions to London and 

back from South Devon and 

the vendor states without 

fault or missing a beat and 

achieving 21 mpg on the 

motorway. Good oil pressure 

and water temperature 

readings were maintained 

during these journeys. As an 

older restoration, B50CN 

would benefit from minor 

paint work refreshment here 

and there but has good 

chrome work, including a 

recently rechromed front 

bumper and a stunning 

original interior. Now with 

only 111,000 miles on the 

odometer, B50CN is offered 

for auction with an original 

sales brochure, construction 

& test records from RREC, 

the Arnett of Bournemouth 

invoice, a letter confirming 

the mileage from Mr Gerald 

Small, an original workshop 

manual and a tailored car 

cover. V5C, MOT to 



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