1964 COMMER COB 7cwt SERIES III - CHARTERHOUSE AUCTIONS Royal Bath & West Showground Exmoor Hall BA4 6QN SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2020

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Exmoor Hall BA4 6QN

SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2020

1964 COMMER COB 7cwt SERIES III

Reg No: 978 TTA

 Chassis number B631888

Engine number B631888

Estimate: £5000 - £6000

The Commer Cob a Rootes Group model was a panel van based on the Hillman Husky estate. The first version of the lightweight commercial appeared in the 1950s. The Cob saw a steady development over ifs production with improvements to the engine, seating and bodywork through Series I II & III. This charming Series III Cob was originally supplied by Blue Star Garages Ltd, Axminster, Devon to its first owner a Mr W Newbury, a farmer from Colyton, Devon. The original order form is on file stating that Mr Newbury paid £452.8.2 plus an allowance of £20 for a part exchange. Mr Newbury retained the car for twenty years adding 20,000 miles to the odometer using the van to transport the odd calf to Axminster market. Mr Newbury’s daughter and son in law then owned the Cob for a short period before part-exchanging it. The next custodian added a further 20,000 miles on the clock until our vendors' father purchased the van in 2005 with 42,000 on the odometer. The Cob had been in storage for six or so years and required some recommissioning and repairs but was soon back on the road. Over the next 14 years, the van was steadily improved but still retains an honest and genuine appearance which has been admired at local classic car events. Now displaying a believed 55,000 miles from new this refreshingly original Cob will be offered for auction with a history file containing an original owners instruction manual, a run of previous MOTs, tax discs, receipts and the original order form.

All lots in this sale are sold as-is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

 SOURCE: https://www.charterhouse-auction.com/classic-car-sale-catalogue

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1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES III ROADSTER - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Saturday 21st September 2019 Mercedes Benz World Weybridge, Surrey

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Saturday 21st September 2019

Mercedes Benz World

Weybridge, Surrey

1973 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES III ROADSTER

Registration No: XGU 926M

Chassis No: 1S2312

Engine No: 7S13227SB

Estimate: £65,000 - £72,000

• Matching numbers original car
• Manual gearbox
• Good history

The E-Type Series III was introduced in 1971, with a new 5.3 litre, V12 engine, uprated brakes and standard power steering. Optionally, an automatic transmission, wire wheels and air conditioning were available. The brand new V12 engine came with four Zenith carburettors and was claimed to produce 272bhp, more torque, and 0-60mph acceleration of less than seven seconds, which was phenomenal for the price of the car at that time, considering its competition in the market place. The short wheelbase fixed-head coupé body style was discontinued, with the Series III available only as a convertible and 2+2 coupé. The newly used longer wheelbase now offered significantly more room in all directions. These models were easily identifiable by the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. It is thought that only 7,990 convertibles and 7,297 fixed head cars were produced.

This righthand drive Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster is a UK supplied car fitted with manual transmission. It is finished in its original Green Sand coachwork with Olive leather interior and has covered just 50,000 miles from new. The previous vendor purchased this car from an elderly gentleman who had it for many years. The car comes with all of its original service/instruction books including the original service book which shows the early service records. There is also a large file of receipts showing work done on the car by the present owner, this includes a £12,000 bill for work carried out by Southern Classics for mechanicals and around £4000 at the Trim Centre for the seats which were rebuilt but have maintained their original leather. The doors and sills have been wax oiled and according to the vendor, he believes, no welding work has ever been done to the chassis, as can be seen upon inspection. This example is in very good condition and the mileage is thought to be correct, which the condition would support; it also comes with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate. The car has done just over 3,100 miles in the last 11 years and has been MoT'd eight times in that period. This is a wonderful and evocative British classic which still makes your hair stand on end when the howl of its V12 can be heard when flat out!

SOURCE: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-09-21/cars/ref-108-1973-jaguar-e-type-series-iii-v12-roadster/

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c.1976 Land Rover Series III 109" 4x4 Tow Truck - BONHAMS AUCTIONS Goodwood Revival Sale Saturday 14th September 2019 Goodwood Circuit, Chichester

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Saturday 14th September 2019

Goodwood Circuit, Chichester

c.1976 Land Rover Series III 109" 4x4 Tow Truck

Registration no. JTR 506P

Chassis no. 26600183C

*Desirable 2.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine

*Chassis and bodywork restored and repainted

*Reconditioned engine; rebuilt transmission

*Galvanised roof, framed bonnet, and doors

*Towing crane fitted

• Inspired by the US Army's wartime 'Jeep', developed in haste and intended for short-term, small-scale production, the Land Rover would defy its creators' initial scepticism. Rover bosses the Wilks brothers saw the need for a tough, four-wheel-drive, utility vehicle to serve the needs of the agricultural community in the immediate post-war years, but the Land Rover's runaway success took the company by surprise. The necessity of using corrosion-resistant aluminium panels at a time of severe steel shortage turned into a positive virtue in the Land Rover's sphere of operations, and the use of existing components - including the P3 saloon's 1,595cc, four-cylinder, side-valve engine - kept production costs down and cut development time. In the course of more than 60 years in production, the supremely versatile Land Rover would prove itself adaptable to innumerable civilian and military roles. Its replacement is keenly anticipated.
  
  
  A Series III model on the 109" wheelbase, this Land Rover tow-truck has the desirable 2,625cc six-cylinder petrol engine only available on the long-wheelbase models. This six-cylinder engine had been introduced on the Series IIA and was a revised version of that previously found in the Rover 100 saloon car. It gave the Land Rover the high-speed cruising capability it had previously lacked and was continued on the Series III. Introduced in 1971, the Series III would prove to be one of the longest-lived models. Mechanical changes were relatively few, the major improvements being an all-synchromesh gearbox and a bigger clutch, the most obvious departure from the preceding IIA being an extensively revised and up-rated interior.
  
  
  We are advised that 'JTR 506P' benefits from ongoing restoration, including restoring and powder-coating the chassis which is described as in 'as new' condition. The bodywork likewise has been restored to as new condition and repainted, while the interior has three new seats. The engine has been reconditioned and is in running order and the transmission rebuilt. As to be expected with any car in the final stages of a long-term restoration project, 'JTR 506P' still has some minor outstanding cosmetic and electrical components to be completed by the buyer but is generally in very good condition. The only modifications from factory specification listed are a galvanised roof, framed bonnet, and doors, and a rare Salisbury front axle.
  
  
  Also fitted with a vehicle towing crane, 'JTR 506P' is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and would make for an ideal support/ pit vehicle for historic race meetings such as here at Goodwood.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25454/lot/304/

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1964 Commer Cob 7cwt Series III Van - CHARTERHOUSE AUCTIONEERS Classic & Vintage Cars Wednesday, September 11th Royal Bath & West Showground

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Wednesday 11th September 2019

Royal Bath & West Showground

1964 Commer Cob 7cwt Series III Van

A 1964 Commer Cob 7cwt Series III van, registration number 978 TTA, chassis number B631888, engine number B631888, azure blue.

The Commer Cob a Rootes Group model was a panel van based on the Hillman Husky estate. The first version of the lightweight commercial appeared in the 1950s. The Cob saw a steady development over its production with improvements to the engine, seating and bodywork through Series I II & III. This charming Series III Cob was originally supplied by Blue Star Garages Ltd, Axminster, Devon to its first owner a Mr W Newbury, a farmer from Colyton, Devon. The original order form is on file stating that Mr Newbury paid £452.8.2 plus an allowance of £20 for a part exchange. Mr Newbury retained the car for twenty years adding 20,000 miles to the odometer using the van to transport the odd calf to Axminster market. Mr Newbury’s daughter and son in law then owned the Cob for a short period before part-exchanging it. The next custodian added a further 20,000 miles on the clock until our vendor's father purchased the van in 2005 with 42,000 on the odometer. The Cob had been in storage for six or so years and required some recommissioning and repairs but was soon back on the road. Over the next 14 years, the van was steadily improved but still retains an honest and genuine appearance which has been admired at local classic car events. Now displaying a believed 55,000 miles from new this refreshingly original Cob will be offered for auction with a history file containing an original owners instruction manual, a run of previous MOTs, tax discs, receipts and the original order form.

V5C, MOT and tax exempt

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All lots in this sale are sold as-is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

SOURCE: https://www.charterhouse-auction.com/classic-car-sale-catalogue

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