2003 FORD STREET KA - BRIGHTWELLS AUCTIONS Leominster Classic Motoring Auction Centre Wednesday 10th July 2019

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2003 FORD STREET KA

Lot No. 98

Registration Date 2003

Make & Model Ford Street Ka

Colour Silver

Registration Number BP53BZB

Chassis No.WF0LXXLURL3U21032

Engine size 1,599 cc

Engine No.3U21032

Documents V5c; Stamped service book

Estimate No Reserve

It might be almost 20 years old, but it could still pass for a new car (are they till making them?), this Ford drop-top Ka has only 18,391 miles on the clock and just one registered keeper from new.
It uses the terrific 1,600cc Duratec engine so it will have plenty of zip and the hood is so easy to operate even our consignor could do it. In fact, he was so impressed by this little hot-rod we may see him spending his own money on it.
It is a cracking little Ka and in next-to-new condition and comes with a partially stamped service book. It had its last MOT in 2016 and passed with no advisories – which is what you might expect from such a tidy low mileage example - and has only done 628 miles since.
Modern classic/budget modern? Either way it is an attractive proposition and offered with no reserve.

SOURCE: https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-10th-july-2019/leominster-catalogue-10th-july/

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1901 SCHAUDEL 10HP FOUR-SEAT REAR-ENTRANCE TONNEAU - BONHAMS AUCTIONS THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON SALE Friday 2nd November 2018 New Bond Street, London

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1901 SCHAUDEL 10HP FOUR-SEAT REAR-ENTRANCE TONNEAU

£ 120,000 - 160,000

€ 140,000 - 180,000

Registration no. BS 8289

Chassis no. 2

*Ultra-rare and short-lived French make

*Advanced engine/transmission concept

*Displayed at the 'Yorkshire Car Collection' 1999-2017

*Engine and transmission professionally rebuilt 2017/2018

*Many-time London-Brighton competitor

• A Bordeaux gunsmith, Charles Schaudel diversified into bicycle manufacture towards the end of the 19th Century and built his first automobile in 1900. Far from conventional, and indeed pioneering in design, the Schaudel featured a twin-cylinder engine mounted transversely in the chassis, with the integral three-speed gearbox located in the sump. Sound familiar? Yes, this is exactly the same engine/transmission arrangement that Sir Alec Issigonis used for the Mini. This unitary layout was referred to as 'monobloc', which became the name of the car after Schaudel's brother-in-law Émile Dombret bought him out in 1902. The rest of the Schaudel was more conventional: final drive was by a chain, ignition by trembler coil, the inlet valves were 'atmospheric', and the radiator was mounted ahead of the 'coal scuttle' bonnet. The Schaudel was offered with a four-seater rear-entrance tonneau body, and in this form, it remained in production until 1904, when Dombret introduced entirely new Motobloc models of his own design.
  
  
  One of only two known surviving Schaudels (the other is believed to be in Holland), this ultra-rare French Veteran spent most of its life in the Musée Bonnal à Bègles in Bordeaux. From there, the Schaudel was supplied with 'bare body' to one Jean Barthé of Bordeaux, who sold the car to Colin Moon. Mr. Moon then sold the car to John Brown of Newbury, who used it on VCC events until his death. The immediately preceding owner purchased the car, which was offered by Mr. Brown's estate, at Brooks' Beaulieu Sale in July 1999 (Lot 414).
  
  
  Displayed at the 'Yorkshire Car Collection' from 1999 to 2017, the Schaudel has been used on VCC events with great success and has appeared on television in 'The Forsyte Saga', 'Brass', 'The Bretts', and 'Lost Empires'). It has also taken part in 12 London-Brighton Runs, only failing to complete the course on one occasion, which necessitated an engine rebuild (in 2013). The gearbox was rebuilt with new bearings and gears at the same time. A 2017 test drive showed the Schaudel to be a spirited performer, with effective brakes and a delightful three-speed gearbox. Top speed is around 25mph.
  
  
  There are two plaques on the car: 'Société Anonyme des Automobiles Schaudel, Bordeaux', and 'Carrosserie Edmond Leffroy, 80 Boulevard Malesherbes, 8è, Paris'. The body is finished in Bordeaux, with gold pin-striping, gold bonnet flutes, and black wings, while the wheels are black with Burgundy pinstripes. The interior is upholstered in black leather, the seats featuring pleated backs, and the car comes equipped with Ducellier front lamps. In the interests of safety and convenience, an accelerator pedal, starter motor, and additional brakes have been fitted.
  
  
  The current vendor purchased the Schaudel at Bonhams' London-Brighton Sale in November 2017 (Lot 223), since when he has spent some £33,000 getting it working correctly (bills on file). These extensive works included a full engine and gearbox rebuild; new wheels by Douglas Andrews; rebuilt water pump; new leather drive wheels; new bronze steering bushes; carburettor overhaul; fixing fuel tank leaks; new half-shafts, etc. The Schaudel is now truly ready for the road having been fettled by one of the best in the business: NP Veteran Engineering Ltd (Nigel Parrot). Unfortunately, at 6' 6" in height, the vendor cannot enjoy driving the car, hence its sale. Accompanying documentation consists of a copy of the 'International Register of Surviving Monoblocs & Schaudels'; copy technical literature; numerous expired MoTs; Science Museum Dating Certificate; bills for restoration; VCC Dating Certificate; an old-style French logbook; and a V5C Registration Certificate.
  
  
  An opportunity to purchase an exceptionally rare, comfortable, four-seater, twin-cylinder motor car - benefiting from much recent work and expenditure - and with the added advantage of an early London-Brighton start number.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24879/lot/308/?category=list&length=10&page=23

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1904 STAR 7hp TWIN-CYLINDER TWO-SEATER - BONHAMS AUCTIONS THE LONDON TO BRIGHTON SALE Friday 2nd November 2018 New Bond Street, London

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1904 STAR 7hp TWIN-CYLINDER TWO-SEATER

Registration no. LC 3578

Chassis no. 1064

*Rare British quality make

*Many-time London to Brighton participant

*Present ownership for circa 24 years

*Believed last used in 2001

*Recently started and run

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  • One of Britain's top six motor manufacturers prior to World War One, the Wolverhampton-based Star Motor Company produced its first automobile in 1898. A close neighbour of Sunbeam, the company had been founded by Edward Lisle Sr, proprietor of the Star Cycle Company that would later build its own Starling cars under the guidance of his son, Edward Jr. Star's first automobile was a built-under-license Benz, though it was manufactured entirely in Wolverhampton, which remained in production into 1902. The basic Benz design was to influence car production for some 15 years from 1885 to 1900 until the arrival of the new SystèmePanhard and De Dion-Bouton's fast revving vertical engines sounded its death knell.
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  Progressing from that first single-cylinder 3½hp Benz-based design, Star added twin-cylinder and four-cylinder cars to a diverse and expanding range of De Dion, Panhard, and Mercedes types. The first Panhard-type Star - a 1.1-litre, 7hp, twin-cylinder design - was introduced around 1900, and the 7hp model would continue to be a fixture of the range for the next seven or so years, though the bore, stroke, and cubic capacity changed on an almost yearly basis. Well specified and easy to use, these 7hp Stars were positioned towards the top end of the market, is priced at £320 - £20 cheaper than the equivalent Panhard but considerably more expensive than the comparable Darracq. Although technically un-adventurous in its early years, Star built up a deserved reputation for building luxuriously appointed and well-constructed cars, aided by the fact that it made most of its parts, chassis frames excepted, in-house.
  
  
  An example of Star's final 7hp model, this car is powered by a 1.4-litre Panhard-type twin-cylinder engine. The accompanying history file contains a V5 registration document and a copy VCC dating certificate (No. 1130) issued on 7th February 1968, noting a B&B carburettor and a replica body and mudguards as major modifications. It also contains records of the following London-Brighton Veteran Car Run entries: 
  
  
  1988 - Mrs. Edna Woollett
  1989 - Mrs. Edna Woollett (driver listed as B Hollamby)
  1990 - Martin Sargeant
  1991 - B R Hollamby
  1992 - Barry Bowyer
  1993 - Graham Hollamby
  
  
  It has been suggested that the vendor's late uncle purchased the car in 1994 and that it possibly last took part in the LBVCR in 2001 while in his ownership. Kept in storage since then, the Star has recently been started and run.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24879/lot/301/

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