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Wednesday, 19 February 2020

1959 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL - COYS AUCTIONS London Classic Car Show Sale Saturday 22nd February 2010 National Hall London Olympia Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith London W14 8UX

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London Classic Car Show Sale
Saturday 22nd February 2010

National Hall London Olympia

Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith

London W14 8UX

1959 MERCEDES BENZ 190 SL
Rare RHD Drive Example
Chassis No: 121042209501188
Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000

Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the 190SL remains among the most desirable roadsters of its era. The prototype was first shown at the 1954 New York Auto Show, with the 190SL produced between May 1955 and February 1963. The 190SL was sold alongside the 300SL, similar not just in terms of styling, engineering and detailing, but also sharing fully independent suspension, double-wishbone suspension at the front and swing axles at the rear.

The 190 SL was powered by a new, slightly oversquare 1.9 litre straight-four SOHC engine that developed 120bhp with twin-choke dual Solex carburettors, the four-cylinder engine block was based on the six-cylinder engine of the 300 SL. Teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox, sleek aerodynamics and comparatively lightweight allowed for a top speed of 115mph and a respectable 0-60mph time of 13 seconds.

Delivered new on the 27th of February 1959 to a Mercedes-Benz dealership in London, this rare right-hand drive 190SL is one of an approximate 500 UK examples made from an overall production run of 25,881.

Finished in an eye-catching period metallic green with contrasting green interior, this wonderful example has recently enjoyed a comprehensive restoration to a high standard, with works by notable specialists such as Steve Redfern, Redcastle and Robert Thredder engineering. Some of the work undertaken includes a suspension and brake overhaul, engine rebuild, all-new wiring loom, brightwork re-chroming, refinishing of the paint, complete retrim including hood & hood bag, new radiator, petrol tank and new exhaust system. In current ownership, the Mercedes has enjoyed further improvements to the tune of several thousand pounds.

Representing the style of true Mercedes-Benz sports cars in the 1950s and offering as much pleasure to drive today as when it was when manufactured in 1959, this is a wonderful example of an enduring classic.

SOURCE: https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1959-mercedes-benz-190sl-5

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Monday, 17 February 2020

2006 FERRARI 599 GTB - COYS AUCTIONS London Classic Car Show Sale Saturday 22nd February 2010 National Hall London Olympia Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith London W14 8UX

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London Classic Car Show Sale
Saturday 22nd February 2010

National Hall London Olympia

Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith

London W14 8UX

2006 FERRARI 599 GTB

Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000

SOURCE: https://www.coys.co.uk/cars/2006-ferrari-599-gtb-2

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1978 FORD ESCORT Mk2 - COYS AUCTIONS London Classic Car Show Sale Saturday 22nd February 2010 National Hall London Olympia Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith London W14 8UX

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London Classic Car Show Sale
Saturday 22nd February 2010

National Hall London Olympia

Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith

London W14 8UX

1978 FORD ESCORT Mk2

Chassis No: SCAFUA63083PPH5

In the mid-1970s, Ford set about sharpening its act. Not in a marketing sense – because it had been impeccable since at least the end of the 1960’s – but visually. Just as the Capri received its straight-edged new styling, so did the Escort, to become the Mk II.

Codenamed Brenda during development, the 1975 Escort Mk II gained a number of new variations and trim options as well as new styling. Although little more than a facelift of the old Coke bottle car, the ‘75 Escort was considered new in the eyes of most of its customers and ended up sitting atop its sector in the UK sales charts during its production run. It did well in Europe, too, selling almost a million in five years.

Underneath the boxy body, everything was much the same as the Mk I model, but the addition of the 1,599cc ‘Kent’ engine at the top of the range created the appeal six-pack dial Escort 1.6 Ghia. The existing 1,098cc and 1,298cc engines continued as they were.

This highly original “time-warp” example has been in the custodianship of just one owner from new, who has cared for and maintained the car since first buying it in 1978. In the intervening years the Escort has been garaged and used regularly, clocking up 79,000 miles in its 42 years.

The Escort is offered with all UK taxes paid, and included are foreign title documents and a newspaper article featuring the owner with the car. Presented in excellent original order in all respects, this lovely straight unmodified example is a real treat to see, and will be a charming car to own for its lucky owner.