1982 RANGE ROVER EFi - COYS AUCTIONS Fontwell House Sale Chichester Thursday 12th September 2019

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1982 RANGE ROVER EFi
Chassis No: SALLHABV2AA129090

Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000

The Range Rover was greeted enthusiastically by both press and public on its arrival in 1970, offering comfortable cruising at 90mph and a greater off-road capability than most of its customers would ever need. The fact that the original lasted in production for an amazing 24 years before being replaced in 1994 only serves to illustrate the soundness of the original concept. Indeed, the ‘old’ Range Rover – evocatively renamed Range Rover Classic – did not disappear immediately but continued to be built for another year alongside the new version.

This particular vehicle offered for sale is this beautifully authentic 1982 Range Rover. The car was purchased from a vendor in Barcelona where it had spent its life since new and as such, the structural condition is quite astounding. Experts who have viewed the car have commented that they have seldom seen examples with this level of untouched originality.

Following import, the car has been entrusted to the world-renowned and respected Range Rover specialist Twenty-Ten Engineering. The car was treated to a full and thorough recommissioning process, which involved paint rectification, upholstery re-trimmed with rare original materials where necessary, and any parts required regardless of expense throughout the whole car.

The Range Rover performs faultlessly in all respects. The smooth-running V8, the succinct gearbox and the overall feeling of quality that can only come with the thoughtful and considered planning that recommissioning a unique example such as this demands and deserves. With 12 months valid MOT alongside an exceptional level of originality and reliability, this iconic classic is ready to enjoy immediately.

SOURCE:  https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1982-range-rover-efi

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1953 BENTLEY 4 ½ LITRE TRIBUTE - COYS AUCTIONS Fontwell House Sale Chichester Thursday 12th September 2019

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 1953 BENTLEY 4 ½ LITRE TRIBUTE

Registration No: UR 6341

Chassis No: 13195TO

In 1951, a ​4 1⁄2-litre, 4.6 L (4,566 cc/278 cu in) version of the engine was introduced. The increase in displacement was accomplished by increasing the bore from 3 1/2 inch to 3 5/8 inch. The later version is sometimes casually referred to as the “big bore” engine, the earlier version as the “small bore” version. The 4 1/2 L version of the engine is as well equipped with a Vokes 30 (later: Vokes 62) full-flow oil filter (some earlier 4 1/4 L cars have since been modified to a full flow filtration system).

Bentley Motors lost no time in race-proving its new car. It is believed that the first prototype engine went into the 3-Litre chassis of the 1927 Le Mans practice car.

The car on sale today, UR6341 has been designed as a replica similar to UR6571 the Number 4 Team Bentley Blower. A little more affordable, though still a show-stopper, UR6341 started life as GVH 359 and is offered with all original numbers with the original registration included on a retention certificate. Built on a MkVI chassis modified by Bob Petersen, the Bentley was fitted with a Vanden Plas Le Mans 4 seater open tourer body with authentic ash frame skinned in aluminium by Carrosserie of Barnard Castle who also designed the pantograph hood and frame and trimmed the tonneau cover and full weather equipment.

This fitting tribute stands proudly on 19” spoke wheels manufactured by Petersen fitted with authentic Dunlop Racing tyres. The engine was completely overhauled including new pistons, mains, big-ends crankshaft ground and nitrided with new prop-shaft manufactured for her shortened and lowered racing chassis. The gearbox was stripped and completely overhauled including new shafts, gears and bearings as required with strengthening modifications. A lightweight aluminium cooling system was installed along with a six branch stainless steel competition exhaust system and high-ratio limited-slip differential, Lumenition electronic ignition, new 60 amp alternator and hydraulic brakes all round with twin vacuum servo units as in modern single-seater racing cars. This design was fully documented by Tony Soameson of APS Engineering who built the car for himself between 2001 and 2004 regardless of cost. With her beautifully machine-turned aluminium dashboard and accurately calibrated instruments, the car is designed to be driven and enjoyed on modern roads, not simply to be an ornament.

This is a unique chance to own a very Special Bentley with documenting photograph proudly displayed on the cover of one of Ray Roberts “Bentley Specials and Special Bentleys” publications. Ray himself photographed the car when it received an award at the Bentley Drivers’ Club Annual Concours d’Elegance. 

With an extensive history file, all-weather equipment, a copy of Ray Roberts publication showing the car on the front cover, personal e-mail from Mark Gauntlett enclosing a photograph of his father Victor (the then owner of Aston Martin) driving UU5872 the No. 2 Team Blower at Le Mans, full tools, R-type workshop manual and the required servicing schedule the new owner will hopefully enjoy her as much as the last owner has done for more than a decade.

As Bob Gathercole the Godson of W.O. once said, “The use of modern technology where necessary for compatibility with modern traffic is a logical progression that my Godfather W.O.Bentley would certainly have approved of”.

SOURCE: https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1953-bentley-4-%c2%bd-litre-tribute

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1936 FORD MODEL Y VAN - COYS AUCTIONS Fontwell House Sale Chichester Thursday 12th September 2019

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1936 FORD MODEL Y VAN

The Model Y was produced by Ford Britain, Ford SAF and Ford Germany from 1932 to 1937. It was the first Ford automobile specifically designed for markets outside the United States, replacing the Model A in Europe. It was powered by a 933cc 8bhp Ford side-valve engine. The little Ford was available in two- and four-door versions. In June 1935, a reduced specification two-door model was the only closed-body car ever to sell in Britain for just £100, a price it held until July 1937.

The suspension was by the traditional Ford transverse leaf springs front and rear and the engine drove the rear wheels through a three-speed gearbox which, right from the start, featured synchromesh between the top two ratios. The maximum speed was just under 60mph and fuel consumption was 32 miles per imperial gallon.

Even by the standards of the time, the UK-built Ford 8, like its major competitor the Austin 7, was found noteworthy for its “almost unbelievable lack of brakes.”

This wonderful example, showing a mere 46,000 miles from new, was restored about 20 years ago with a full body-off restoration, new ash frame for the rear van section, new exterior metal panels and new rear doors. The trim was also refreshed at this time and the van has only been used a few times on the road, spending its 30 years of current ownership in a dehumidified garage. A charming van that would be most suitable for advertising, small business ownership or simply to admire in a collection.

SOURCE: https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1936-ford-model-y-van

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1979 MINI 1100 SPECIAL - COYS AUCTIONS Fontwell House Sale Chichester Thursday 12th September 2019

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1979 MINI 1100 SPECIAL

Chassis No: XC2SIN655359

Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000

The 1100 Special was launched in August 1979 to celebrate the Mini’s 20th anniversary. Unlike most that came before, the 1100 Special was cosmetically and mechanically upgraded. Powering the car was a 1,098cc Clubman-specification engine, pushing out 45bhp and 57lb ft – and was the only non-Haynes fronted Mini to benefit from the 1100.

Visually, the 1100 Special was spot-on. It boasted metallic paint in either silver or rose, graduated stripes, wheel arch extensions and standard-fit alloys. Inside, it was equipped with the 1275GT’s instrument pack and full-depth centre console. Contemporary advertising put it so well (underneath a very fetching interior shot) with its pithy tag-line, ‘You take the Daimler dear, I’ll drive the Mini’.

In the end, 5100 were built after the initial planned run of 2500 sold out in double-quick time, forcing BL to run off an additional 2600.

This lovely and highly original Mini Special was bought by the current vendor on 24th November 1979, in 1984 the car was transferred to her father before going back into her name in 2001. Lovingly maintained and boasting all its original features, this is truly a time machine back to 1979 and would be a superb addition to any collection.

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