1961 MERCEDES BENZ 220SE COUPE - BARONS AUCTIONS

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  1961 MERCEDES BENZ 220 SE COUPE

 Mercedes unveiled its new six cylinder 220 models in 1959 introducing the second generation of saloons and coupés to use the 220 model designation. Like the previous 220 the new cars had a 2195cc six cylinder engine with choice of either S or SE specifications. The more expensive SE Coupé and Cabriolet models featured fuel injection and 1962 disc brakes.

The 220 Coupé shared its two door body with the convertible Cabriolet. The elegant roof line featured a large "wrap-round" rear screen and pillar-less doors. Unlike the smaller engined "Fintail" models the 220 came with "stacked" headlamps either side of the traditional Mercedes grille.

The model remained in production until 1965.

Offered here is a 1961 example of the desirable SE Coupé, which is believed to be one of only 50 right hand drive specimens equipped with the manual transmission. This makes the motor car an excellent basis for historic rallying but also offers the maximum performance from the 2.2 litre, six cylinder engine in every day use.

Finished in white with tan leather interior, the motor car has been in the vendor's care for 21 years and is described as being in very sound, usable condition but in need of some light restoration.

These Coupés are becoming harder to find in sound condition, especially in RHD configuration, and even rarer with the manual transmission.

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1999 LOTUS ESPRIT - BARONS AUCTIONS 15-16th December 2014

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  1999 LOTUS ESPRIT

 

The Lotus Esprit was launched back in the mid Seventies as a replacement for the Europa, having originally been shown as a Giugiaro design concept on a Europa chassis in 1972. Part of Chapman's move to take Lotus upmarket along with the Eclat and Elite, the Esprit utilised the marque's new 1973cc 'twin-cam' engine. As one of the most extreme examples of the wedge profile fashionable in the 1970s, the basic shape of the Esprit proved dramatic enough to continue virtually unchanged until 1987 when it was replaced by Peter Stevens' in-house design. Still high-impact but with much softer, friendlier contours, the new Esprit was available in S4 or Turbo guises (the latter model boasting 229bhp and a top speed of almost 150 mph). 

The appeal of the Esprit was greatly enhanced by the appearance of "Wet Nellie" in the 1977 James Bond movie "The Spy Who Loved Me". The name was a reference to Bond's "Little Nellie" gyroscope in "You Only Live Twice". The amphibious Esprit could perform all sorts of Bond-style tasks, including being a submarine, rocket launcher and canon firing, cement spraying menace to Bond's enemies.

Steady development meant that Lotus continued to find a small but appreciative market for the Esprit and it was a natural home for the new 3.5litre V8 engine developed by Hethel in 1996. Featuring twin turbos and producing 350bhp, this engine turned the Esprit into a premier league super car with a top speed of 175 mph and 0-60 time of under 5 seconds. Distinguished by its high-level rear aerofoil, the V8 followed true Lotus tradition in offering this level of performance at a fraction of the price of its Italian and German contemporaries.

Offered here is 1999 example of an Esprit V8, which has covered a warranted 61,000 miles in the hands of just 3 owners. The motor car comes complete with excellent service history, with 11 service stamps and various invoices. In 2014 the car has benefited from a cam belt change, including rollers and tensioners, plus a service by Stratstone of Leicester.

This Esprit V8 is described as being a very clean and tidy example needing nothing.

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1963 SUNBEAM ALPINE GT - BARONS AUCTIONS 15-16/12/14

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1963 SUMBEAM ALPINE Mk III GT

Sunbeam, now part of the Rootes Group, first announced its new Alpine sports model in 1959. The new model was a change of direction for Sunbeam, previous models were larger touring cars, this model was aimed at the younger MG/Triumph TR market. Throughout its production life the model was continuously developed and improved, production finally finished in 1968.

The model was continuously developed throughout the Sixties with an Alpine II arriving in 1960. A Mk III came in 1963 with larger fuel tanks plus a 2+2, hard-top only, GT model. A restyled Alpine IV arrived in 1964 and a more powerful Alpine V followed quickly in 1965.

Apart from regular updates to the Alpine, Rootes also used the model as a base for some unique "niche models", including the special bodied Harrington Alpine and the V8 powered Tiger introduced in 1964.

Offered here is an October 1963 GT Alpine, which has the 1592cc (1600) engine with twin Dellorto carburettors. The car is said to be solid and is offered complete with a large history folder and a current MoT. But the vendor does state that the car would benefit from some cosmetic attention and a repaint.

This is a late or replacement entry and will not appear in the printed catalogue. A late and/or replacement list is available on the day.

 Note: This description is provided by the vendor and unless otherwise stated is 'Not Verified' by Barons or any person employed by Barons. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any statements made, whether they be statements of fact or opinion.

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1994 FIAT PANDA FIZZ - BARONS AUCTIONS 15-16 December 2014

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1994 FIAT PANDA FIZZ

The Fiat Panda is now in its third generation. The first generation Panda was introduced in 1980, and was produced until 1986, when it underwent several changes. From 1986 until 2003, it was produced with only a few changes.

In January 1986, the Panda received a substantial overhaul and a series of significant mechanical improvements. Most of these changes resulted in the majority of parts being changed and redesigned, making many of the pre-facelift and post-facelift Panda parts incompatible between models. The 652 cc air-cooled 2-cyl engine was replaced by a 769 cc (34 bhp) water-cooled 4-cyl unit, and the 903/965cc by a 999cc (45 bhp, 50 bhp (37 kW) in the 4x4) unit. Both new engines were from Fiat's new Fire family of 4-cylinder water-cooled power plants with a single overhead camshaft. The rear suspension was also upgraded, the rear leaf springs being replaced by a more modern independent suspension system using a rigid rear axle (known as the 'Omega' axle) with a central mounting and coil springs. The 4x4 retained the old leaf sprung set-up, presumably to avoid having to redesign the entire 4WD system. Improvements were also made to the interior and the structure. The body was strengthened and fully galvanised on later models, virtually eliminating the earlier car's strong tendency to rust. The rear panel design was also revamped to include flared arches that mirrored those of the front wings, replacing the un-sculpted style seen on earlier models, and the doors received a slight redesign with the earlier car's quarter light windows being removed and replaced by a full width roll-down window.

Fitted with the 999cc FIRE engine, (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine), the Fizz is surprisingly lively, producing 45bhp in an instant fashion.  Quiet and remarkably economical, due to the simple single point fuel injection, the model offers very low running costs but maximum reliability and tremendous fun. 

The example offered here has covered just 3,232 (three thousand, two hundred and thirty two) miles from new, in the hands of a single lady owner. The car comes complete with full service history and all previous MoT certificates in support of the very low miles.

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1960 ALVIS TD 21 - BARONS AUCTIONS 15-16 December 2014

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  1960 ALVIS TD 21

The Alvis TD21 was launched in 1958 with an attractive lightweight body based on a design by Graber of Switzerland. The chassis and 3-litre engine were similar to the previous TC21 models and the coachwork was built by Willowbrook and Park Ward, renowned for their association with Rolls-Royce and Bentley.  The car offered luxury high speed in elegant comfort and, together with its later developments the TE21 and TF21, became popular with numerous well-known people including HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Douglas Bader, Frank Muir and Nicholas Parsons.
This car was built in late 1960 and was originally a works car bearing registration ALV15.  Research shows that in around 1970 it suffered an engine failure and the opportunity was taken to have the car overhauled by a marque specialist by fitting new body panels, and replacing the engine and driveline with the more powerful version taken from a TE21, including four wheel disc brakes.  The car was subsequently owned by the General Secretary of the Alvis Owners Club and more lately it spent 9 years in Belgium before being repatriated by the present owner last year.  The car now has sprightly performance and excellent road manners combined with its traditional coach built driving ambience.
The body work is rust free with only minor blemishes. The interior is generally in fair condition although the leather upholstery would benefit from cleaning and re-nurturing.  Mechanically the car is in sound condition although there is some gearbox noise evident at idling.  The car has an MOT valid until mid-May and comes with a stack of invoices and old MOTs etc. outlining its history.

 

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1978 FORD CAPRI Mk II 2000 - BARONS AUCTIONS

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1978 FORD CAPRI Mk II 2000

Manufacturer	Ford		Model	Capri II
First Registered	1978		Registration No	XRP 3S
Engine No	TE04940		Chassis No	GEACTE04940
MOT	Nov 2015		Colour	Red

As with the original (1969-1974) Capri series 2000 (2 litre) and 3000 (3 litre) versions topped the new Capri II range. The 2000 models now used an in-line four cylinder "Pinto" engine in place of the original V4 unit. A number of trim levels were available on both the 2 litre and 3 litre models including "S" and Ghia versions. The Capri 2000 and 3000 used the same new body shell as the rest of the revised range. This new shell incorporated the hatchback boot, square headlights and larger tail-lamp clusters which modernised the original lines. The Capri was now a firmly established best seller and sales remained strong enough to update the Capri again in 1978 with the arrival of the Capri III. Offered here is a rare, one owner from new example of a 1978 Ford Capri MK II 2.0 GL. The car is totally original and showing only 21,655 miles and drives as you would expect with such a low mileage specimen. Everything is said to work and the car is described as being  in great running order. The vendor stresses that this is a fine and very rare, unmolested example of a MkII Capri, which would seem to be the rarest of all, with only 8 of this particular derivative left on the road according to www.howmanyleft.co.uk. This Capri was recently rescued from dry storage after not being on the road for over 20 years, has now been recommissioned and is running perfectly. Recent works include new water pump, Cam belt and oil service, an MOT until November 18th 2015 and is now ready to be cherished and enjoyed once again. So now you can have the car you always promised yourself.  For Information Just call BARONS  Local Rate Number  08454 30-60-60 or   023 8066 8413/8409 - Fax  023 8042 8469
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1980 TVR TASMIN 280i - BARONS AUCTIONS 15-16/12/14

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1980 TVR TASMIN 280i

 

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The TVR Tasmin was the first production car in the world to have both a bonded windscreen and also to incorporate the aerial in the rear screen heater element. As with all TVRs, the running gear was located in a tubular space frame steel chassis which was powder coated for extra corrosion resistance. Much of the running gear was sourced from Ford cars of the period. The suspension and steering was sourced from the Cortina, with TVR engineered rear wishbones. Gearboxes were from the Cortina, Granada, and Sierra. Brakes were discs all round, with the differential, complete with rear brakes, from the Jaguar XJS. The engine was the Ford Cologne 2.8 V6 with Bosche fuel injection, producing 160 bhp (119 kW; 162 PS). An auto was available, making it the first TVR to have this as an option. The styling of the car was by Oliver Winterbottom, who had previously styled the Lotus Elite S2. Offered here is a one owner from new example of Tasmin 280i, which has always been garaged and used only recreationally, which is why the car has covered just 53,000 miles in 34 years! The car is offered complete with fully documented service history, with bills and previous MOTs and original handbooks. The only modification is a factory fitted tilting sunroof.
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Just call our Local Rate Number  08454 30-60-60 or   023 8066 8413/8409 - Fax  023 8042 8469 GENERAL SPECS SUPPLIED BY:  AUTOTECHNICS DATA SERVICES Not Above Vehicle (Guidance Only)                Production Price at launch: £15,540 Price (excellent) £6,000 Price (good): £4,000 Price (average): £2,250 Price (project): £1,250            Performance 0-60mph: 9.7secs Top speed: 134.0mph Power: 145.0bhp Torque: 150.0lb/ft MPG:22.0mpg        Engine Configuration: V6 Aspiration: Normal Fuel: Petrol Fuel delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection         Chassis Suspension Front: Independent, unequal length control arms, coils springs, anti-roll bar Suspension Rear: Independent, travelling arm, fixed length half shaft, transverse link, coil springs Steering: Rack and Pinion Bodyframe: Spaceframe Transmission: Five-speed manual             Dimensions Length: 4140mm Wheelbase: 2387mm Width: 1727mm Height: 1194mm Weight: 1143kgs