1974 DATSUN 260Z - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Saturday 23rd November 2019 Mercedes Benz World Weybridge, Surrey

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Saturday 23rd November  2019

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1974 DATSUN 260Z
Lot No: 236
Registration No: VMR 860M
Chassis No: RLS30003665
Estimate: £11,000 - £14,000

The Datsun 260Z was the second generation of 'Z' two-seat coupés produced by Nissan in Japan from 1975 to 1978. For the 260Z, the engine was enlarged over that of the 240Z with a longer stroke to 2.6 litres and increased the power output increased to 165bhp. 1974 brought for the first time to the S30 line a new 2+2 seating version, which offered room for four passengers and an extra 11.9” of wheelbase. These cars have a notably different roofline from the two-seat coupés, incorporating larger opening quarter panel windows. The 260Z claimed a few updates or improvements over the 240Z. The climate controls were more sensibly laid out and easier to work, and those cars with air conditioning now had the system integrated into the main climate control panel.

This 260Z has been imported into the UK from the US and is a rust-free example. Unusually for cars imported from America, there is a history file with this car confirming it is a good genuine well cared for example. Finished in blue with cream interior and fitted with automatic transmission, this lefthand drive Datsun runs and drives well. Now registered with the DVLA and supplied with a V5C registration document, a 260Z is a rewarding car to drive and a true useable classic. This sound example represents excellent value.

SOURCE: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2019-11-23/cars/ref-72-1974-datsun-260z/

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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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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!

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1973 E.G. AUTOKRAFT SPORTS - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Saturday 21st September 2019 Mercedes Benz World Weybridge, Surrey

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1973 E.G. AUTOKRAFT SPORTS
Registration No: HKH 862L
Chassis No: IPI501BW
Engine No: AAAJO7721D9
Estimate: £26,000 - £30,000

EG. Autokraft are renowned specialists in the world of replicas. Their productions are considered to be one of the most accurate. The dimensions of the evocation are exact and allow genuine parts to be used if required, although most used Jaguar V12 engines and running gear. The team behind these models was headed up by Emilio Garcia and Peter Jacobs. The bodies being made by Peter, whose pedigree includes designing the RS200 Ford rally car and the GTD, a very well made Ford GT40 replica. Ownership of an Autokraft replica has been enhanced by its thriving international owner's club where help completing and improving the cars can be sought.

This example presents extremely well in the classic red with beige Connolly leather seats, Wilton carpets and a Nardi steering wheel. HKH 862L retains the identity and the 5.3 litre, V12 engine and automatic gearbox of its Jaguar XJ12 donor car. A comprehensive recommissioning took place in 2013. At that time, special attention was paid to the cars indicators, door rubbers, pop-up headlamps and instruments. The extensive work undertaken at this time included the fitting of a reconditioned power steering rack, the changing of both the gearbox and engine oil, a new battery, radiator and double-lined mohair hood. This Spider is described by the vendor as being 'tremendous fun to drive' and it is easy to see why. Presented to auction with a V5C registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, this usable Evocation is guaranteed to turn heads.

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1959 BOCAR XP-5 - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Brooklands Motor Museum Weybridge, Surrey Saturday 13th July 2019

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1959 BOCAR XP-5

• Rare US sports car
• Strikingly good looking
• Shattering performance

The Bocars were produced by Bob Carnes during the late 1950s and early 1960s in Colorado. Bob was from Colorado and was an aeronautic engineer who took up sports car racing in the early 1950s. The vehicles were available in both kit or assembled form. The vehicles were intended for track use and competition but they could also be driven on the road. No two examples were alike, with each built to the needs of the owner and most were fitted with Chevrolet engines. Carnes entrance into the racing sport occurred in 1953 when he raced a Glockler Porsche Spyder in hill climb competition and road races. The following year he piloted a Jaguar XK120 to an impressive third-place finish at Pikes Peak. Within a few years, he was modifying automobiles to feed his need for speed. He transplanted a Cadillac engine into a Jaguar and dubbed it a 'Jagillac.' In his capable hands, he won the 1956 Buffalo Bill Hillclimb. In 1957, he began work on a car of his own design. Bocar's early cars were named the XP-1 through XP-4. In early 1959, Carnes introduced the Bocar XP-5. In similar fashion to the preceding cars, the XP-5 had a space-frame design constructed with high-strength Chromoly steel with a torsion bar suspension (similar to a Porsche 356). Braking was handled by Buick drum brakes. Power was supplied from a 283CI Corvette V8 which was placed far behind the front axle to help with weight distribution. Since there was no passenger, the engine was laterally offset slightly toward the passenger's side to counterbalance the weight of the driver. The fibreglass roadster body was equally impressive and had a similar aerodynamic design to the Maserati, Devin, and Byers sports racer. The Bocar XP-5 was a capable competitor, with factory advertising promoting the car as the first 160mph car available. The Bocar days of racing came to an abrupt end, not due to competition, however, but by a fire that destroyed Carnes' fabrication shop in 1962. He made claims of building 30 plus Bocars during 1959, but historians estimate a lot less examples of the XP-5 were produced or indeed survive in total. 

The present owner purchased this fabulous sports car about two years ago with the intention to race it, however, a crash in a different sports car at an event last year, halted these aspirations! This striking example with brutish good looks is presented in dark metallic red with a gold stripe running from front to rear and has a diamond stitched brown leather interior. These cars were bespoke and generally built to order, the fact that this particular car has two head pods is neither here nor there as the second pod was a factory option which carried a cost of a mere $25 to install! It was built to the specification of the original road-going version, although the body has been widened by a couple of inches at the rear to accommodate slightly larger wheels. Its power plant is a modified 283 Chevrolet with twin Carter carburettors, mated to a GM T-10 four-speed gearbox. The front and rear suspension are modified Porsche 356 with a Morris 1000 steering rack. The rear axle is a modified nine-inch with 3.5:1 differential allowing for a top speed of 180mph at 6000rpm (not guaranteed or tried, however) and it also has a fully plumbed in fire extinguisher system. The brakes are four-pot callipers discs to the front and Buick Alfin drums to the rear. The wheels are Jaguar chrome spokes with Dunlop racing tyres. The dash has Stewart Warner instruments and the seats have FIA seat belts fitted. The other non-standard addition to the car is a removable roll cage and two extra rails have been fitted to the chassis below the doors to stiffen the chassis sills and to give a little more side protection. To the front, an additional air intake grille has been added. These are rare sports cars indeed and with the last example fetching in excess of $400,000 in the USA with race history. Exhilarating performance and head-turning looks, this is not for the faint-hearted.

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