1980 FORD ESCORT Mk2 1300 SPORT - SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS Saturday 28th May 2022

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The Runway, Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BT

1980 FORD ESCORT Mk2 1300 SPORT

Lot No: 486

Registration No: LPW 601V

Chassis No: BBATWY805230

Rare Mk2 1300 Sport in exceptional condition with less than 500 miles since a superbly detailed restoration.

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GUIDE PRICE: £30,000 - £35,000

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter

One of the rarest Mk2 Escorts available and in outstanding condition throughout having benefitted from a recent bare shell restoration. Finished in Radiant Red with the ‘on trend’ Black Vinyl Roof and the original Sports cloth interior it is clear that great lengths have been taken to produce this exceptional example, from the underside to the fully detailed engine bay housing the rebuilt engine and gearbox, from the cleanest of boots to the exemplary paint finish to the fully refurbished wheels wearing new Yokohama 185/60/13 tyres. With less than 500 miles covered since completion this MKII 1300 Sport, with just three previous recorded keepers, a full mechanical overhaul and a fresh MOT certificate just completed it will now require a period of running in to achieve the best results from this understated Escort providing a rare opportunity for the serious Ford collector that may not rear its head again in the near future. Your earliest inspection is welcomed and encouraged.

  Source: https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa079-lot-18349-1980-ford-ecsort-mk2-1300-sport?el=18349&pn=1&pp=100

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1938 Bentley 'Razor Edge' Brougham Saloon - SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS Saturday 28th May 2022 The Runway, Sywell Aerodrome Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BT

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1938 Bentley 'Razor Edge' Brougham Saloon

Freestone & Webb 'Brougham' 

Lot No: 415

Registration No: CTF 148

Chassis No: B66LS

Engine No: N2BZ

By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley, introduced towards the beginning of that decade following the firm's take-over by Rolls-Royce, had undergone a number of significant developments, not the least of which was an increase in bore size in 1936 that upped the capacity to 4,257cc, a move that coincided with the adoption of superior Hall's Metal bearings. This new engine was shared with the equivalent Rolls-Royce - the 25/30hp - and as had been the case with the preceding 3½-Litre model, enjoyed a superior specification in Bentley form, boasting twin SU carburettors, raised compression ratio and a more 'sporting' camshaft. Thus the new 4¼-Litre model offered more power than before while retaining the well-proven chassis with its faultless gear change and servo-assisted brakes.

The Derby Bentley was, of course, an exclusively 'coachbuilt' automobile. Of the 2,442 manufactured, almost 50 percent were bodied by Park Ward in a limited number of styles. The delightful example offered here, however, visited Messers Freestone & Webb of North London who had become known for building arrestingly beautiful bespoke bodies and distinctive coachwork in small-volume batches. Most notable in this period was their 'razor-edge' style, which was rapidly copied by many other coachbuilders and would remain influential into the early 1950s. 'B66LS' was indeed clothed in crisply styled, Brougham four-door saloon coachwork and copy chassis cards on file show that chassis number 'B66LS' was delivered to them on 1st December 1937 and issued with a guarantee on 18th February 1938. It should be noted that the chassis card records the original engine as 'U8BS'.

The Bentley's first owner was Herman Rawlinson, Esq. of Rawtenstall, Lancashire and its original registration was 'CTF 148', which it retains to this day. The accompanying old-style continuation logbook (issued 1953) lists Douglas Hall as owner from May 1952 followed by the dealership Charles Clark & Son (Stafford) Ltd. and then from October 1957 by George William Crump, who registered his ownership with Bentley Motors in July 1960. Its next owner was Clement Oscar Day of Norwell Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. Subsequent ownership is detailed in the accompanying history file along with the aforementioned buff logbook, copies of the factory chassis cards and various invoices detailing works carried out over the years by marque specialists Ristes Motor Company amongst others.

Classically finished in Black over Maroon with black painted wire wheels and a substantial chromium-plated rack on which to strap your 'Steamer Trunk', 'B66LS' presents extremely well and, with a recent mechanical overhaul, is on the button and ready to be enjoyed as intended. Only available now due to present owners age and realignment of his collection. A true ‘gentleman’s carriage’ from an era of motoring greats and exclusively coachbuilt automobiles. An absolute delight.

  Source: https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa079-lot-18080-1939-bentley-razor-edge-brougham-saloon?el=18080&pn=1&pp=100

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c.1910 Douglas 2¾hp Model C - BONHAMS AUCTIONS THE SPRING STAFFORD SALE The International Classic MotorCycle Show Staffordshire County Showground Stafford SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2019

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The International Classic MotorCycle Show

Staffordshire County Showground Stafford 

SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2019

c.1910 Douglas 2¾hp Model C

Registration no. not registered

Frame no. unable to locate

Engine no. 1056

The Bristol-based Douglas Foundry took up motorcycle production in 1907 with a machine powered by a horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder engine, and the company would keep faith with this layout until it ceased motorcycle production in 1957. Fore-and-aft installation made for a slim machine with a low centre of gravity, and the design's virtues were soon demonstrated in competition, 2¾hp Douglas machines taking 1st, 2nd and 4th places in the 1912 Junior TT in the Isle of Man. Douglas were quick to realise the advantages of the countershaft gearbox, its three-speed entries gaining the Team Prize in the 1914 Six Days Trial, a conspicuous success that resulted in the firm obtaining a wartime contract for the supply of military machines.

Douglas' success continued after The Great War. In its publicity announcing the 1924 models the company claimed that 'well over 75,000 Douglas 2¾hp machines are giving satisfaction every day to their owners.' No need was seen for major changes.

The early Douglas offered here is an older restoration, deteriorated since, with a possible leak from the fuel tank. Its mechanical condition is not known. The machine is offered with a VMCC dating document recording frame number '191745'. 

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• As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25383/lot/496/?category=list&length=10&page=45

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1936 BRITISH SALMSON S4C TOURER - H&H AUCTIONS The Pavilion Gardens St John's Road, Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6BE Motor Car Sale Wednesday 28th November 2018

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St John's Road, Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6BE

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Wednesday 28th November 2018

1936 BRITISH SALMSON S4C TOURER

Registration No:CEL 384

Chassis No:622

MOT: Exempt

- Believed to be just 1 of 3 with Corsica of London coachwork

- Restored in the late 1980s and offered with a collection of invoices

- Current ownership since 2005

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