1965 BEDFORD CA S VAN - BRIGHTWELLS AUCTIONS Leominster Classic Motoring Auction Centre Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE WEDNESDAY 15tth MAY 2019

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Leominster Classic & Vintage inc Motorcycles

Leominster Classic Motoring Auction Centre

Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE 

WEDNESDAY 15tth MAY 2019

Registration Date

1965

Make & Model

Bedford CA S Van

Colour

Blue

Registration Number

EKT 430C

Chassis No.

CASV30/6310674

Engine size

1,594 cc

Engine No.

N/A

Documents

V5C; old style logbook; 7 old MOTs

Estimate

£4,000 - £5,000

Some vans manage to transcend their utilitarian origins and become national automotive treasures – the Bedford CA van is one of them and this 1965 example is an almost ideal example.

It is not perfect, but then –as some of you will point out - they were like that from new. It does, however, start first time and drives but would not pass an MOT without some work- and even though it does not need an MOT, the sensible new owner would be wise to check it over thoroughly as it has not been used for some time (the last MOT was in 2006).

EKT 430C has 52,863 recorded miles on the clock but whether that is the first time around or not is open to debate. However, most vans tend to live a hard life so the figure could be seen as encouraging whichever way you look at it.

This Bedford would make an ideal promotional vehicle for the small or boutique business – flower deliveries, hipster coffee companies or for those thinking of going into the retro bank robbery business.

The van could stand a little primping (and good ones do command high prices) but its slightly down at heel charm does have a certain appeal and it looks like a very solid place to start.

SOURCE: https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-15th-may-2019/leominster-catalogue-15th-may/

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1969 AUSTIN 6cwt VAN - BRIGHTWELLS AUCTIONS Leominster Classic Motoring Auction Centre Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE WEDNESDAY 15tth MAY 2019

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Leominster Classic & Vintage inc Motorcycles

Leominster Classic Motoring Auction Centre

Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE 

WEDNESDAY 15tth MAY 2019

Registration Date

1969

Make & Model

Austin 6 cwt Van

Colour

Purple

Registration Number

OBN 95G

Chassis No.

269916

Engine size

1,098 cc

Engine No.

10V189L1517

Documents

V5C; MOT June 2019; bills and invoices

Estimate

£6,000 - £8,000

To most eyes, this Austin 6 cwt van looks remarkably like a Morris 1000. In what must be the most overt piece of badge engineering to take place at BLMC, the Morris simply had its badges changed and the straight bar grille replaced by a wavy 'Austin' version.

This fact however cannot detract from the brilliance of the original design and even as late as 1969 when this one was produced, it was still a popular commercial vehicle. Morris Minor pick-ups and vans are relatively rare due to the hard-graft they were subjected to, so this re-badged Austin version is even more so.

Purchased by the vendor’s late husband in 2015, it has had a fair amount of expenditure over the last few years. The most obvious deviation from original is its distinctive paint scheme - not perhaps to everyone’s taste, but it certainly stands out which is maybe the point – it would make an excellent promotional vehicle.

Other than the paintwork, the vendor fitted a new screen and seals, new quarter lights, glovebox trim and fittings. A brake servo was added in 2016 and a new indicator switch and tank sender unit were also fitted. It has covered very few miles between recent MOTs, its current test expiring in June 2019 although it is of course exempt from such things.

The paperwork includes a current V5C and we would like to point out that it is a genuine factory supplied van, and not a traveller with a replacement glass fibre rear.

With prices of good vans well exceeding five figures these days, this looks excellent value and will certainly ensure its new owner stands out from the crowd.

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1967 FORD MUSTANG SUPERCHARGED FASTBACK GT - HISTORICS AUCTIONS Mercedes Benz World Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL Saturday 18th May 2019

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Mercedes Benz World

Brooklands Dr, Weybridge KT13 0SL

Saturday 18th May 2019

1967 FORD MUSTANG SUPERCHARGED FASTBACK GT

Registration No: BRD 251E

Chassis No: 7F02A120100

Guide Price: £50,000 - £60,000

The original restoration of this Fastback took place across the pond in the USA; a standard Mustang GT was acquired before an extensive restoration took place. The owner was meticulous and had a very specific idea of what he wanted. It underwent a full nut and bolt rebuild before being painted in rare Ford Burnt Amber (Code B). It was also specified to have the correct factory ribbed back panel, an option only available in 1967 as well as, very unusually, a tilt option for the steering wheel. The engine was originally an A-Code unit but was then upgraded to K-Code specification. This refers to a durable, lightweight ‘Hi-Po’ 289c.I, V8 and featured special equipment to make an official rating of 271bhp. Uprated cylinder heads, camshaft, air intake, distributor and carburettors were also included. Until 1967, it was the top engine option available to a Mustang. It was then sold by muscle car specialists, MyRod.com in Texas who described the bodywork as 'laser straight' and went on to make a film about it; https://myrod.com/cars/1967-mustang-gta-fastback-12j/

Now, this is where the story really gets interesting, using this already immaculate canvas, BRD 2518 has now been taken to the next level. Externally, aside from the impressively large bonnet scoop, the car looks the same as it did back in the USA. However, inside that gleaming engine bay, almost every single element has been upgraded. Most notably to the engine of course but also the transmission, suspension, brakes and even the fuel tank. The entirety of these extensive works have been documented, photographed and collated.

The heart of this leviathan is a 5.7 litre, 550bhp (dyno’d) with supercharger. The pace and power of this car are unlike anything you will find in any classic car, or a modern car come to that. The fully custom built exhaust pipe has an active switch, disengaging the full system and passing the exhaust (almost) straight from the engine block. The ‘loud’ button, you could say. Suspension, brakes and drivetrain match the power output, as you would expect. All additional parts were sourced from the USA with only the highest quality acceptable.

(Please note – we have been informed by mechanics that the componentry used combined with the strength of this particular engine allows for additional tuning up to 700bhp).

An enormous amount of work has been performed on the car over the years costing in excess of £90,000 (all receipts included in file). As is evident from this total, literally no expense was spared over the course of this restoration. The majority of which, completed by HR Owen Lamborghini (lead mechanic had a passion for American muscle when not working on Lamborghinis and Bugatti’s) with additional work completed by Cotswold Classic Car Restorations and then by highly respected, Bill Sheppard’s Mustang. This is one of the most extreme Mustangs ever offered for sale at a fraction of what it cost to buy, import or build.

If you want to make an entrance, look no further…

SOURCE: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-05-18/cars/ref-18-1967-ford-mustang-supercharged-fastback-gt/

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