1980 AUSTIN MORRIS MINI WOOD & PICKETT MARGRAVE ELITE LANDAU

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  SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2013

BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY

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1980 AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
WOOD & PICKETT MARGRAVE ELITE LANDAU

We are delighted to offer this rare Wood and Pickett (W&P) Margrave Elite Landau conversion of the popular Austin Morris Mini. The Alex Issigonis designed Mini became the classless but chic motor car to be seen in during the 1960s and beyond. 1960s cool saw pop idols and Royalty mixing it with the common man and with so many being built it was, perhaps, inevitable that variations on the theme would be born. W&P Ltd established itself in the 1960s and was led by Bill Wood and Les Picket, the ex-employees of the specialist coachbuilder Hooper & Co. Bill and Les specialised in meeting the increasing demand for highly luxurious Minis that had sprung up developing their own uprated Mini model, known as the Margrave, their first customer being the actress, Hayley Mills in 1964. Their designs featured a distinctive leather & walnut fascia, leather and Dralon seating and front and rear nudge bars to which customers were invited to add from a long list of individually-priced options. 578 MOA is one of these examples built upon a 1980 1275GT and cost around £3,700 when delivered to Wood and Pickett but after conversion came out at around £10,000 making this, not only an expensive conversion in 1980, but also an amazing 21^st birthday present given to one very lucky young lady by her wealthy father on May 1st, 1980.
Although retaining its standard engine, this W&P Mini is far from standard. W&P installed the electric sunroof, twin headlights and the 'Landau' roof option, an archaic design perhaps unsuited for a Mini, however, the skilled craftsmen at W&P has adapted the design surprisingly effectively. Of note, is the rear window, a bespoke item made by Royal Doulton. 578 MOA started life in Java green but now looks resplendent in pearl blue and complemented by a set of Minilite alloy wheels. On the inside, the luxury continues with a walnut dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel, electric windows and especially the blue Dralon and magnolia leather seats, all in excellent condition. An MoT test certificate, valid until January 2016, accompanies the car as well as various magazine articles. This excellent example of a W&P Mini is perhaps the height of chic and a special one to own in todays crowded Mini market.

 

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN

Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
John Williams is in the South West on 07967 203007 and James Holland represents the motorcycle department on 07980 982367.

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1956 Austin A30 Saloon - Bonhams Auctions 20 Jun 2015

"COMING TO AUCTION"

Auction 22685:

The Summer Classic Sale

Important Collectors' Automobilia, Motorcycles and Motor Cars

20 Jun 2015 15:00 BST 

  

 

1956 Austin A30 Saloon

Registration no. YEH 954 Chassis no. AS4 198656 Engine no. 2A 198565

£1,000 - 2,000
€1,400 - 2,800

To be sold without reserve

 Austin's reply to the Morris Minor - the A30 - was launched at 1951 Motor Show. A more cautious design than the Minor, the A30 was nevertheless Austin's first unitary construction car and the first to be powered by the famous A-Series engine. The A30's selling price undercut the Minor's by £10, thanks in part to such cost-cutting features as external door hinges, solitary rear light, sliding windows and rear brakes operated by a single hydraulic cylinder via a mechanical linkage. A two-door model joined the four-door original in 1953, van and estate versions following in '54. The model was updated in 1956 with a wider rear window, remote-control gearshift and 948cc engine, becoming the A35. Saloon production ceased on the Mini's arrival August 1959, though the A35 van would live on until 1968.

'YEH 954' was purchased new by the vendor's father in 1956, passing to the vendor in 1975 and then through the hands of various other family members before returning to his ownership a few years later. By the mid-1980s, the car was no longer needed and was placed in dry barn storage where it has remained ever since. The odometer reading when the last MoT was issued in 1987 was 57,316 and is currently 58,316. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the car comes with an old-style logbook and a V5 registration document.

 

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1981 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE - Historics @ Brooklands 06-06-15

"COMING TO AUCTION"

"Fiat Friday" 

Ok it's not as exotic as a Ferrari but it begins with an "F"

We continue our look at what's in store at the next sale from Historics

Saturday 6th May 2015

Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey

 1981 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

The 124 Sport Spider was marketed by Fiat between 1966 and 1982 having debuted at the November 1966 Turin Motor Show. Designed and manufactured by the  Italian Carrozzeria Pininfarina, specifically Sergio Pininfarina, it used the already available designs of the Chevrolet Corvette 'Rondine' and Ferrari 275GTS. The four-cylinder engine used in the spider and coupé was a double overhead cam, aluminium crossflow version of the saloons unit. It started in 1966, designed by Dan Vano, with a capacity of 1,438cc, progressively increasing to 1,608cc in 1970, 1,756cc in 1974 and finally 1,995cc in 1979. The double overhead cam version was the first mass-manufactured DOHC unit to utilise reinforced rubber timing belts, an innovation that would come into nearly universal use in the decades after its introduction.
Originally manufactured and sold in the US, this Fiat 124 was imported into the UK in 2013 when the vendor promptly set about restoring/improving the car. A full re-spray was conducted and a new hood provided. In addition to this, a new turbo has been fitted (costing £1,500) and the fuel tank has been replaced. The Fiat 124 Turbo Convertibles are very rare- a mere 700 were manufactured and it is thought only 23 have survived. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a valid MoT test certificate along with a number invoices, this lefthand drive example is a perfectly useable classic and one that will in time prove to be shrewd investment.

 

 

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
John Williams is in the South West on 07967 203007 and James Holland represents the motorcycle department on 07980 982367.

UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838 FREE
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

1967 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN (3.8 Litre) - Historics @ Brooklands 06-06-15

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SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2015

BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY

1967 DAIMLER SOVEREIGN (3.8 Litre)

Based on the 1966 Jaguar 420, a derivation of the previous S-Type model, the Daimler Sovereign was readily identified by the traditional Daimler fluted radiator surround and the interior was furnished with finest quality leather hide upholstery, polished figured walnut instrument panel and deep pile carpets that were sufficiently luxurious to satisfy Daimler's established clientele.

The 420 and Sovereign differed from the S-Type in having a revised four-headlight nose reminiscent of the Jaguar Mk. X and were powered by a 4.2 litre version of the straight-six XK engine. There were thoughts of fitting the Sovereign with the Daimler 4.5 litre V8 engine, as used in the Majestic Major but, as this was significantly more powerful than the Jaguar XK unit and would have led to the Sovereign outperforming the Jaguar 420. Consequently company management did not pursue the idea as the Jaguar marque was the one with the sporting image.

The 1967 Daimler Sovereign offered here was built to special order and is of unique specification. In place of the standard 4.2 litre twin carburettor engine is a 3.8 litre E-Type engine with its full complement of three carburettors which was quoted as producing 265bhp, 20bhp more than the standard 4.2 litre unit. The gearbox is a four speed manual with overdrive which was normally only available as an option on the Jaguar 420 and not the Daimler. Also unusual are the wire wheels with knock-off hub spinners and the battery is in the boot rather than under the bonnet, both features original to this car.  

This Daimler has very recently been repatriated after spending many years abroad. We are informed that the first owner was Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason and that he bought the Sovereign as a present to himself after the band's first hit. Documents supporting this are presently being sought by the vendor .The Daimler was then exported to Belgium then to Germany and later to France, where the current vendor purchased it. It has recently been resprayed in its original colour of dark blue and the seats have been Connolised. Other recent work includes a replacement exhaust, a rebuild of the braking system and the carburettors have been tuned. The vendor has informed us that a new set of door sealing rubbers will be fitted before the sale.

A short drive showed that the car drives well and the engine shows good oil pressure. The ride is smooth and the rebuilt brakes stop the car well. The Daimler has an MoT test certificate valid until April 2016 and comes with French ownership documents and some old MoT test certificates. A V5C has been applied for and the car wears its original registration mark, JAG 163, which we are informed will be made non-transferable by DVLA as part of the application.

This would, no doubt, respond to some further interior restoration which, in view of its unusual history and unique specification, would prove well worth doing. It is an interesting car and offered at a most attractive estimate.

 

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN

Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.

John Williams is in the South West on 07967 203007 and James Holland represents the motorcycle department on 07980 982367.

UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838 FREE

Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

 

 

1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200 - Historics @ Brooklands 06-06-15

"COMING TO AUCTION"

FROM

  SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2015

BOOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE

1959 MESSERSSCHMITT KR200

The Messerschmitt KR200 is a three-wheeled bubble car designed by the aircraft engineer, Fritz Fend and produced in the factory of the German manufacturer from 1955 to 1964. Messerschmitt, temporarily not allowed to manufacture aircrafts, had turned its resources to producing other commodities and, in 1952, Fend approached Messerschmitt with the idea of manufacturing small motor vehicles. The first of Fend's vehicles to enter production was the KR175, the title 'Kabinenroller' means 'scooter with cabin'. The narrow body and corresponding low frontal area was achieved with tandem seating which also allowed the body to taper like an aircraft fuselage; the fuel consumption of the car was reported to be 87mpg with a top speed of 65mph - if you were brave enough. Production of the KR200 was heavily reduced in 1962 and ceased in 1964 following consistent drops in sales for a number of years. The KR200 ran on a 191cc Fichtel & Sachs air-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine positioned in front of the rear wheel. The engine had two sets of contact points and, to reverse, the engine was stopped, then restarted, going backwards.
Originally registered on 21^st April 1959, this KR200 presents in excellent condition and, whilst we did not test drive the vehicle, we are advised she starts and runs well. Clearly, this Messerschmitt has been loved and cherished and, as such, is one of the best KR200s we have seen for some time. The cream paintwork is virtually unmarked, as is the black interior. These quirky vehicles have a strong following and one in such good condition as this will certainly create interest. Supplied with a V5 registration document.

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.
John Williams is in the South West on 07967 203007 and James Holland represents the motorcycle department on 07980 982367.

UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838 FREE
Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

1948 DAIMLER DB18 SALOON - Historics @ Brooklands 06-06-15

 

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FROM

 

SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2015

BROOKLANDS MOTOR MUSEUM

1948 DAIMLER DB18 SALOON

 

The Daimler DB18 started out in 1939 as a six-cylinder chassis on which Daimler, and various other British coach builders, offered a range of bodies. The car used a 2,522cc, six-cylinder engine fed by a single SU carburettor.  Throughout its life, 70bhp was claimed; although later, a change in the gearing to coincide with the introduction of the Consort in 1950 and marking an increase in maximum speed from 76mph to 82mph which, by the standards of the time, was brisker than it looked. The independent front suspension used coil springs while the back axle was suspended using a traditional semi-elliptical set-up.
This Daimler DB18 has been standing for some time and will require a little re-commissioning. We are advised however that she starts and runs well and the pre-selector gearbox operates as it should. From a bodywork aspect, she appears pretty solid and the interior trim has a lovely patina. Offered without reserve, this DB18 is an opportunity to purchase an entry level classic car that perhaps is best described as a rolling restoration project

 

 

 

Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN

Please contact Edward Bridger-Stille, John Tomlin, Stewart Banks, Mark Perkins or Gerry Pettit for Automobilia.

John Williams is in the South West on 07967 203007 and James Holland represents the motorcycle department on 07980 982367.

UK Freephone: 0800 988 3838 FREE

Non-UK: +44 (0) 1753 639170
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1522 262177
E-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk

Historics at Brooklands hold their Auctions within either the Brooklands Museum or Mercedes-Benz World, our commercial offices however are in Iver, Buckinghamshire SL0 9HF.