1956 MONDIAL 125 BIALBERO GP (Ex Works) - COYS 02/12/14

"CROSSING THE BLOCK"

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  Today we have selected the first motorcycle in our Crossing the Block freature.

1956 MONDIAL 125 BIALBERO GP (Ex Works)

 

Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000
Registration Number: Not Road Registered
Chassis Number: 02

Few marques have achieved so fine a competition record in so short a time as Mondial. Founded in Bologna in 1929, Mondial concentrated on the manufacture of commercial vehicles at first, only turning to motorcycle making in 1948. Flying in the face of accepted wisdom, engineer Alfonso Drusiani believed that it was possible for a four-stroke to compete against the two-strokes fielded by MV Agusta and Moto Morini, then dominating the ultra-lightweight class.

After a successful debut season in 1948 which saw works rider Nello Pagani win the Italian Grand Prix, the little Mondial was further improved for 1949 and Pagani duly brought Mondial its first World Championship. Mondial's dominance of the 125 class remained just as overwhelming for the next two years, Bruno Ruffo taking the title in 1950 and Carlo Ubbiali in 1951, before Cecil Sandford struck back for MV Agusta in 1952. 

The 175cc class was an important one in continental Europe and the 125 was duly bored-out from 53mm to 66mm to achieve the required extra capacity. Revving to 9,000rpm, it produced 20bhp plus. Riding one of the new 175cc Mondial singles in 1954, rising star Tarquinio Provini won the arduous eight-day 1,989-mile Giro d'Italia to start his debut season as a works rider in fine style. But even Provini's prodigious talent could not make up for a lack of machine development, and the mid-1950s would prove to be relatively lean years for Mondial.

Then, in 1957, Drusiani drew up an entirely new 246cc bialbero (twin-cam) single and revamped the existing 125. The result was a magnificent return to former glory, Provini ending the season as 125cc World Champion while newly recruited Cecil Sandford took the 250 crown. Sadly, what should have been the dawning of a new golden age for the Bologna marque was not to be: Mondial, along with Moto Guzzi and Gilera, withdrew from Grand Prix racing at the season's end, and although the firm built a number of mainly two-stroke racers in the 1960s, it never achieved the same heights. 

A stunning creation with this 'slipstream' fairing and body work this Mondial 125cc Bialbero GP was used during the World Championship of 1956 and 1957, ridden by T. Provini and R. Sartori.

It was restored by Mondial and was purchased by the vendor at a bankruptcy sale. It is said to be in good running order and comes with official paperwork from the Mondial factory

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our sales department.

 

Auction:

Tue 2nd December 2014 at 3:00pm

Viewing:

Monday 1st December from 12.00 noon to 8.00pm
On the day of the sale from 10.00am to start of sale

Location:

The Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 2PE

 

1996 FERRARI TESTAROSSA 512M COUPE - COYS AUCTIONS

"CROSSING THE BLOCK"

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  Auction:Tue 2nd December 2014 at 3:00pm
Viewing:Monday 1st December from 12.00 noon to 8.00pm
On the day of the sale from 10.00am to start of sale
Location:The Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 2PE

1996 FERRARI TESTAROSSA 512M COUPE Coachwork by PININFARINA 2

Estimate: £110,000 - £130,000
Registration Number: EU Taxes Paid
Chassis Number: ZFFVA40C000104668
Ferraris flagship model, the Testarossa supercar revived a famous name from the Italian company's past when it arrived in 1984. A next generation Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa retained its predecessors amidships-mounted, 5.0-litre, flat-12 engine; the latter now boasting a maximum power output raised to 380bhp at 6,300rpm courtesy of four-valve cylinder heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and driveability were enhanced, the car possessing excellent top gear flexibility allied to a maximum speed of 180mph.
Rivalling Lamborghinis Countach for presence, the Pininfarina-designed Testarossa succeeded brilliantly, the gill slats feeding air to its side-mounted radiators being one of the modern eras most instantly recognisable and copied - styling devices. A larger car than the 512BB - the increase in width being necessary to accommodate wider tyres - the Testarossa managed the trick of combining high downforce with a low coefficient of drag, its graceful body being notable for the absence of extraneous spoilers and other such devices.
Despite the increase in size over the 512BB, the Testarossa was lighter than its predecessor, the body - its steel doors and roof exempt - being, somewhat unusually for a production Ferrari, of aluminium. Luxury touches in the well-equipped cabin included air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, tilting steering wheel and plentiful leather.
Unlike some of its rivals, the Testarossa possessed light controls and was relatively easy to drive, factors which, allied to its outstanding performance and stunning looks, contributed to an instant and sustained high level of demand. In 1992 the original Testarossa was succeeded by the updated 512TR version, which came with 428bhp on tap, while ABS brakes were added to the package before the 512TR was replaced by the legendary 512M for 1995.
Produced for a limited run of 500, this stunning M version was supplied by Autohaus Wendelstein, Bavaria, Germany in 1996, having rolled off the Marinello production line in September 1995 in Rosso with Nero hide and carpets.
Just one year on (1997) the car was exported to Japan. Here the car received its first years' service at 2,200 km. The car formed part of a Japanese collection, with stamps in the Service booklet verifying its maintenance during its residence there with the last stamp in Japan at 24,900 km.
Earlier this year, chassis 104668 returned to the UK. A recent service has just been undertaken by renowned Berkshire specialist QV at 24,900 km. A full check over document was also completed by them which will be available in the cars file.
Finished in its original colour combination, and being one of just 500 ever built this wonderful, incredibly rare and good looking 512M with such low mileage should be at the top of any collectors list. Rarely do these cars exchange hands on the open market.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our sales department.

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 The revival of that legendary GTO badge on a car whose looks obviously derive from the ageing 308 GTB could easily have been a travesty. It wasn’t. Let’s start with the lightweight glassfibre and Kevlar bodyshell, on a revised chassis with four inches more wheelbase than the 308. That was done to accommodate longitudinal mounting of the twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre engine. The result is electrifying performance that helped make the GTO an almost instant collector’s item. The low build number ensures superstar status and prices.

         Production

• Production: 7177
• Price at launch: £62,666
• Price (excellent) £40,000
• Price (good): £36,000
• Price (average): £25,000
• Price (project): £18,500

           Performance

• 0-60mph: 5.2secs
• Top speed: 180.0mph
• Power: 390.0bhp
• Torque: 361.0lb/ft
• MPG: 16.0mpg

      Engine

• Configuration: Flat 12
• Aspiration: Normal
• Fuel: Petrol
• Fuel delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection

       Chassis

• Suspension Front:Independent, Double wishbone, coil springSuspension 
  Rear: Independent, Double wishbone, coil spring
• Drivetrain: Mid-Engine RWD
• Steering: Rack and Pinion
• Bodyframe: Metal Monocoque
• Transmission: Five-speed manual

           Dimensions

• Length: 4485mm
• Wheelbase: 2550mm
• Width: 1976mm
• Height:1130mm
• Weight:1506kgs 
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1967 TRIUMPH HERALD CONVERTIBLE - HISTORICS SALE 29/11/14

" CROSSING THE BLOCK"

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The final look at an up coming lot from Historics final sale of 2014 to be held at Mercedes Benz World on Saturday 29th November.

The Summer may well becoming a distant memory, but it's never to drive the country lanes with the wind in your hair and the odd fly in your teeth, so our choice today is this smart looking British classic .

  1967 TRIUMPH HERALD CONVERTIBLE

Registration	PBP 191E
Chassis Number	GA216884CV
Engine Number	GA214597HE
Estimate	£7,000 - £9,000

We are delighted to offer this rather special Triumph Herald Convertible. The original sales invoice shows that the car was supplied by Brook Lane Garage, Ferring-on-Sea, Sussex on the 10th February 1967 to a W.B. Shaw Esq., of Preston, Sussex. The specification states quote, "One new Triumph Herald Convertible with heater and disc brakes finished in N. White with red vynide trim and Black Soft Top and complete with equipment as per Maker's specification". All this including purchase tax, delivery charge ex works, anti freeze, number plates, road fund licence, undersealing and four gallons of petrol all for a staggering seven hundred and sixty three pounds and twelve shillings! The Herald stayed within the same family until 1993.

In 2000, a comprehensive restoration began with the aim of achieving concours standards. The little Triumph was stripped to its bare chassis with a new unused chassis found in a technical college replacing the original. Mechanically, everything was either replaced or overhauled, including a new differential and a rear suspension swing arm conversion (reduces the infamous Herald wheel tuck under). The original engine was rebuilt and balanced using new pistons and rings, an unleaded cylinder head and fitted with Spitfire twin SU carburettors and a stainless steel four branch tubular exhaust manifold. An electronic revolution counter has been added as well as a Triumph Spitfire D-Type overdrive gearbox to aide more comfortable cruising. In fact, everything has been overhauled or replaced. The interior is a joy with a dashboard that may be described as perfect. The hood is put down easily and tidied by the hood cover; importantly, it is also quick and easy to erect. On the road the Herald performs admirably and with that extra performance it easily keeps up with modern traffic and takes inclines in its stride; the overdrive gearbox operates easily and quickly making cruising comfortable at speed.

The restoration resulted in Triumph Sports Six Club International Concours awards with Best in Show in 2001, Master Class Winner in 2002, Best Herald in 2003 and Best interior in 2004. It then won the TSSC South of England Best Herald title in 2008.
Arriving at the sale with a UK registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, what is probably one of the very best Herald Convertibles remaining is ready to enjoy immediately

 Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838
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1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD - HISTORICS @ BROOKLANDS

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A bit of an American muscle for you today from the decade of Glam Rock that was the1970's, remember the great TV shows of the decade "The Sweeney", "Love Thy Neighbour", "Top of the Pops", the dawn of Abba, Brotherhood of Man plus later in the decade the shock of Punk in music and in wider culture.

While we had the Ford Capri & the likes the US had this.

1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

 

Registration	DBY892M
Chassis Number	1974 Pontiac Firebird
Engine Number	500557
Estimate	£18,000 - £24,000

The Pontiac Firebird was built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002. It was introduced the same year as its platform-sharing cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. This coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar which shared its platform with another pony car, the Ford Mustang. The Pontiacs were, for the most part, powered by various V8 engines of different GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1977, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division until 1982 when all Pontiac engines were dropped in favour of corporate units.
This stunning 1974 Pontiac Firebird is fitted with a new 400bhp General Motors fast burn, 385 engine coupled to a new Tremec TKO500 fiv- speed manual gearbox and has had over £45,000 spent on performance tuning and restoration work including a new Holley 750 double pumper carburettor with Speedflo braided; Aero couplings and fuel meter and a Holley mechanical petrol pump. Also included  is a new ceramic headers by Doug linked to a Flomaster American Thunder 2½inch exhaust system, A McLeod 160 tooth flywheel with a McLeod 11½inch clutch and Inland Empire driveshaft's. New Be-Cool Racing cooling system including aluminium radiator, cooling fans and thermostat are fitted and the brakes have been up-rated to Moroso red brake callipers with 11½ inch slotted brake discs, new master cylinder and brake servo, copper brake pipes and a Lokar Tranny fitted handbrake. The front suspension has been overhauled with Hotchkis Springs, Eldelbroch shock absorbers, Fatman tubular wishbones and Hotchkis 1⅛inch swaybar. The rear suspension has a Competition Engineering subframe with matching traction bars, OER multileaf springs with Munroe air shock absorbers. The car has been fitted with a new GM painless muscle car wiring loom. This Firebird has recently been repainted in maroon and re-trimmed in black; correct to the year by Baldassare of Bedford. It is supplied with a V5C registration document, an MoT test certificate and a comprehensive history file. This superb muscle car drives, sounds and looks incredible.

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

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1961 STANDARD VANGUARD VIGNALE ESTATE - HISTORICS 29/11/14

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Our auction lot of the day this Autumnal Wednesday is another cracker from this Saturday's Historics Auction at Mercedes Benz World. 

Designed by Vignale a mixture of Italian style and British build from the start of the Swingin Sixties.

1961 STANDARD VANGUARD VIGNALE ESTATE

Registration	824 COR
Chassis Number	V375974SC
Engine Number	369046
Odometer reading	47,312 miles
Estimate	£6,000 - £8,000

We are delighted to offer this rare Standard Vanguard Vignale Estate. This 1961 Phase III model designed by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti and coachbuilders Vignale was somewhat different than the previous Phase models. A more modern design, the Vignale had deeper front and rear screens and revised tail lights with the estate having a very useful load area that may be seen on this Vanguard today. A good history file displays the DVLA list of previous owners, invoices, period advertisements and a sales brochure for 'The NEW Standard Vanguard Estate Car'.

Mechanically the Vignale has had recent upgrades. The engine has been overhauled to include; a crack and pressure tested head, new valve guides, inlet and exhaust valves, big end bearings and main bearings. A new set of TR4 pistons and liners have been added that increase the capacity from the original 2088cc to in the region of 2138cc and with the head modified with harder valve seats, the engine can consume modern unleaded fuels. A Hi-torque starter motor aides efficient starting and with the addition of an overdrive gearbox and now with an overhauled larger capacity engine, the car pulls in a strong manner and cruises comfortably at speed.

This handsome period estate car is finished in nimbus white over powder blue and is complimented by an excellent matching blue with white piped interior. The Standard is UK registered and will arrive with an MoT test certificate valid until October 2015.

With the rear seats able to be folded down and the separate opening rear window and tailgate (with a complete set of wheel changing tools within), the estate provides adaptable and useful storage for large items thus. in addition, a useful tow bar perhaps, making this Standard Estate an ideal race support or family vehicle for Goodwood events.

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

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1958-1963 STANDARD VIGNALE/LUXURY SIX 

 

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1974 DE TOMASO PANTERA - HISTORICS @ BROOKLANDS 29-11-14

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  We continue our look at Historics next auction on Saturday 29th November at Mercedes Benz World. It is always a difficult decision to pick just seven entries from such a varied catalogue, something that always strikes me about Historics.

1974 DE TOMASO PANTERA

 The Pantera was produced from 1971 to 1991, the last one being delivered to a customer in 1992. It was designed by American, Tom Tjaarda and replaced the Mangusta. Unlike the Mangusta which employed a steel backbone chassis, the Pantera was a monocoque design, the first instance of De Tomaso using this construction technique. The car made its public debut in Modena in March 1970 and was presented at the New York Motor Show a few weeks later. Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes and rack and pinion steering were all standard equipment on the Pantera, which could accelerate from 0-60mph in a bowel-loosening 5.5 seconds.

 

This stunning De Tomasa was imported into the UK in 2011 from California and the vendor, who is a very knowledgeable De Tomaso enthusiast, purchased WHJ 953M in May 2103. He set about restoring the Pantera to its former glory and appears to have done an excellent job in doing so. The orange paintwork is in good condition and shows no sign of corrosion and the black interior is in superb, unmarked order. The vendor is only offering this car for sale due to lack of storage space. The odometer reads 19,363 miles and is thought to be correct, there is paperwork in the history file indicating as such although this is not warranted. Supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate valid until 8th April 2015 and a substantial history file including the U.S. title document. Italian sportscars have always been incredibly stylish, this De Tomaso Pantera is aesthetically a beautiful design, once the 5,800cc, V8 engine bursts into life, it is clear this offers the full package and is sure to be an investment for the future.

	Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd Brooklands Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0QN Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia. UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838 Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177 E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk
	WEBSITE: HISTORICS @ BROOKLANDS Text & Images used with permission of HISTORICS @ BROOKANDS  GENERAL SPECIFICATION NOT ABOVE VEHICLE (Supplied By  CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE CAR   1971-1985 De Tomaso Pantera Overview De Tomaso learnt a lot of lessons from the Mangusta, so when it came to creating a new supercar for Ford to sell in the USA, it made sure it was a lot more habitable. The reworked chassis ensured there was a lot less rearward weight bias, and therefore, snap oversteer wasn’t an inevitable consequence of bungled corner. The interior was roomier, and had standard air conditioning, too. However, quality and reliability was poor, and when Ford withdrew its support, De Tomaso had to go it alone when selling the Pantera. Price at launch: £6996 Price (excellent): £28,500 Price (good): £24,000 Price (average): £15,000 Price (project): £9000 Performance 0-60mph:6.2secs Top speed:159mph Power:330bhp Torque:325lb/ft Engine Configuration:V8 Aspiration:normal Fuel:petrol Fuel delivery:carburettor Chassis Suspension Front: Independent, coil springs Suspension Rear: Independent, coil springs Drivetrain: mid-engine RWD Steering: rack and pinion Bodyframe: metal monocoque Transmission: Five-speed manual Dimensions Length: 4270mm Wheelbase: 2510mm Width: 1830mm Height: 1100mm Weight: 1411kgs   © Copyright Octane Media Ltd which is a subsidiary of Dennis Publishing Limited. Octane is a trademark of Felix Dennis.

 

1971 TRIDENT VENTURA to 289 CLIPPER SPEC - HISTORICS 29-11-14

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LOT OF THE DAY

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  We continue our look at Historics lot list for this weekends sale at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge.

I'm expecting great things for today's choice as it was chosen by my wife Sian and she seems to pick a winner every time.

1971 TRIDENT VENTURA to 289 CLIPPER SPEC

 

Registration	120PPH
Chassis Number	TBL/144/7012
Engine Number	CM24
Odometer reading	8,254 miles
Estimate	£20,000 - £24,000

Trident manufactured sports cars between 1966 and 1974 and after being restarted in 1976 finally ceased production in 1978. The Trident Clipper V8 was originally intended to be TVR's range topper and be called the TVR Trident and was featured in early TVR brochures and adverts. The TVR Trident was powered by the Ford 289 engine and the elegant body was styled by ace designer Trevor Fiore (who was later Director of Design for Citroen). Performance was blisteringly quick for the time with 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 150mph. A Clipper V6 using the Ford Essex engine was also released, but lacked the performance of the V8 model; this Trident was named the Ventura and was virtually identical apart from the engine and gearbox.  Trident also produced the Tycoon model fitted with a TR6 engine. TVR's financial troubles led to the Trident project being separated and a new company being set up by TVR dealer Bill Last to produce the cars and the Trident Company was born. In all, Trident manufactured 39 Clippers, 84 Venturas and only seven Tycoons making this a rare marque indeed.

The 1971 Trident offered today was found derelict, minus engine and gearbox, by the vendor in a garage in 2013. Although the UK registration V5 states that this is a Trident Coupe, the V5 does not state the model. Although it is believed that this Trident started life as a Ventura, the vendor decided that this would be an ideal opportunity to restore the car as the more powerful Clipper. When stripped, the bodywork and TR6 extended chassis were found to be in very good order. Unfortunately the bonnet had suffered so as to keep as much of it as possible the damaged areas were removed and replaced by a bonnet bulge and vents. This resulted in an attractive and original look due to the high standard of workmanship. Mechanically the car has had much spent on it including a sourced rebuilt Ford 289 engine as well as a Borg Warner T10 gearbox, all as would have been fitted to a Clipper. Even the gear lever is correct and we are informed was hard to find. A mild steel bespoke exhaust system was made with the twin pipes exiting the rear. The coachwork is resplendent in red with contrasting tan trim and the package is further complimented by a new set of chrome wire wheels sporting new tyres. The seats are re-trimmed Vauxhall Astra items and surprisingly look the part. We are assured that the original 'Contour' seats, albeit in poor condition will arrive at the sale with the car.

With an MoT test certificate valid until May 2015 this Trident represents an opportunity to acquire a usable and handsome example of this rare marque.

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN

Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.

UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838

Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
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1968-1977 TRIDENT CLIPPER

Overview

The Trident Clipper is one of those fascinating British nearly-cars that could have conquered the world. It started life as a TVR prototype, but when the Blackpool company was declared bankrupt, the Fissore-styled Clipper was picked up by Suffolk company Trident. With Detroit muscle under the bonnet, it was blindingly quick, but sales were notably elusive. A late attempt to make it more appealing resulted in Ford V6 power and a new name Venturer – that also failed to find popularity. In the end, the fuel crisis killed it, with less than 150 of all types built.

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Production: 135

Price at launch: £2400

Price (excellent): £25,000

Price (good): £15,000

Price (average): £8000

Price (project): £5000

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Performance

0-60mph:5.0secs

Top speed:145mph

Power:270bhp

Torque:312lb/ft

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Engine

Configuration:V8

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Drivetrain: front-engine RWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: chassis and glassfibre body

Transmission: Four-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 4191mm

Wheelbase: 2362mm

Width: 1727mm

Height: 1245mm

Weight: 1200kgs

1971 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA SERIES 3 - HISTORICS 29-11-14

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  1971 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA Series 3

Registration	CNF 343M
Chassis Number	9446
Odometer reading	73,000 miles
Estimate	£45,000 - £55,000

Lamborghini wanted to include a four seat, grand tourer to the model line-up which included the Miura and the 400GT; this came to fruition in the spring of 1968 when the Espada was exhibited at the Geneva motor show. A very distinctive design by Marcello Gandini of Bertone, it was radical in appearance yet extremely practical. With 150mph performance from the 3.9 litre, V12 engine, five-speed gearbox, chassis-mounted rear axle and all-independent, coil spring suspension, it was built as a high performance supercar. During its ten year production, 1,217 examples were built and three different series produced. These were the S1 (1968-1970), the S2 (1970-1972) and the S3 (1972-1978). Each model featured engine power improvements but only minor details were changed with the exterior design. The interior was altered dramatically between each model. An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2 and the interior was again revamped for the S3. In 1970, power steering was offered as an option and in 1974 an automatic gearbox was also offered.
This rare righthand drive Espada is finished in red with beige leather trim. Originally registered in South Africa, this is a splendid rust-free example and we are advised CNF343M drives very well. This generation of Espada is a very usable classic Italian sports car and benefits from air-conditioning, allowing its passengers to stay chilled even in the well-glazed cabin. With the features of power windows and leather upholstery, the driver can also enjoy the comfort of power steering. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a current MoT test certificate, this Lamborghini Espada S3 is a great way for four people to enjoy the brand's V12 engine in style. With prices climbing rapidly for these important righthand drive Lamborghini's, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of one of the 129 made.

 

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins, John Williams in the South West or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

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1968-1978 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA

OverviewIn 1968, Ferruccio decided to built a full four-seater Gran Turismo, and it was presented as the Espada 400 GT. Its styling was inspired by the memorable Marzal concept car of 1966, and maintained that car’s expansive proportions, despite now being front-engined. The first Espada prototype retained the Marzal’s gullwing door-design, but this was abandoned for the production model. The styling of the Espada was sensational, a real head-turner. Despite its four-seater layout, the Espada handled its two-seater sisters.

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Production: 186
Price at launch: £10,295
Price (excellent): £30,000
Price (good): £25,000
Price (average): £16,000
Price (project): £9000

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Performance

0-60mph:6.5secs
0-100mph:15.2secs
Top speed:155mph
Power:325bhp
Torque:276lb/ft
MPG:14.8mpg

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Engine

Configuration:V12
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: All-independent, double transverse unequal length wishbones with coil springs, telescopic Koni dampers and anti-roll bars
Suspension Rear: All-independent, double transverse unequal length wishbones with coil springs, telescopic Koni dampers and anti-roll bars
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: worm and roller
Bodyframe: spaceframe
Transmission: Five-speed manual/Three-speed automatic

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Dimensions

Length: 4738mm
Wheelbase: 2650mm
Width: 1860mm
Height: 1185mm
Weight: 1480kgs


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