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1955 FIAT 1100 TV CONVERTIBLE

The Fiat 103 Turismo Veloce made its debut at the 1953 Paris motorshow. With strong performance for its 1,089cc displacement – 50bhp at 5200rpm and a 140km/h top speed – it was aimed at a sporty clientele. Although mostly unchanged from the standard 1100, the Turismo Veloce (TV) variant featured a fog light in the centre of the grille, two-tone paint and ‘anatomical’ seats.

Although fine for city driving or a weekend run in the country, the 1100 TV was also a useful road racer, especially in the Mille Miglia where it dominated its class for years.

Perhaps the most desirable derivative was the Turismo Veloce Trasformabile, or convertible. Introduced at the 1955 Geneva Salon d’Auto, it was built by Carrozzerie Speciali Fiat and its Detroit-inspired body with wrap-around windscreen, distinctive chrome grille, and concealed hood, folding seats and 145km/h top speed all contributed toward this model’s popularity, especially in the US where most of the 571 built found their first owners.

Costing Lire 1,250,000 in 1955, the Trasformabile was one of the faster open cars of the period, and, in the 1956 Mille Miglia, an example driven by Massari/Cats finished 80th overall and 4th in class.

The car presented here was built in 1955 and delivered new to oil industrialist Carlo Andrea Bertolli from Lucca. He enjoyed cruising in his Convertible along the seafront of Versilia in the hot summers of the ‘50s. The combination of metallic red paintwork with beige interior make it a particularly attractive car. The 1100 TV Convertible is now considered to be a very rare car and one with which you can participate in the Concorso d’Eleganza at the next Mille Miglia. The car is also in possession of homologation ASI, Gold Plaque

1958 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite - Brightwells Classic Vehicles 11/05/16

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1958 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite

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Lot number	46
Estimate	£6,500 - £7,500
Description	Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite
Registration	VYP 150
Year	1958
Colour	Yellow
Engine size	948 cc
Chassis No.	AN5/5806
Engine No.	PL66310
Documents	V5C; Buff logbook; 30 old MOTs; manuals and bills etc

In 1958 BMC launched a new, small sportscar based on well-proven Austin A35 mechanical parts. Produced at the MG factory in Abingdon, the Austin-Healey Sprite introduced a whole new concept in sportscar ownership that would later be copied by Triumph and MG themselves.

Powered by a twin-carb 948cc A Series engine driving the rear wheels via a four-speed gearbox, it was capable of over 80mph. The body was a simple design with no external boot access and with minimal decoration. The one-piece bonnet was originally designed to include pop-up headlamps, however the mechanisms proved too complex so the lamps were mounted in a fixed pod. This unusual styling feature only added to the car’s cute appeal and it was quickly dubbed the ‘Frogeye’.

The basic concept survived until the last MG 1500 left the Abingdon production line at the very end of 1979, a fitting tribute to the concept of a ‘no-frills’ small-capacity British sports car designed for the enthusiast.

This original and unmolested 1958 model was purchased by the vendor’s husband in 1984 for £1,250. Over the years it has been a much loved member of the family, getting regular maintenance from the local garage and a respray some years ago in bright yellow to keep the car looking fresh.

It comes with a set of side-screens and a serviceable hood, retaining its original instruments and steering wheel as well as its steel bonnet and a 948cc engine. The history file includes a buff logbook, a selection of interesting books on the Austin Healey and no fewer than 30 old MOTs, showing the car's continuous usage over many years.

Very much in the use and improve category, it is the perfect candidate to drive over the summer months, tidying and generally smartening as funds and time allow.

1992 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH HATCHBACK - BONHAMS 20-03-16

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1992 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH HATCHBACK

Registration no. 23 CWC 

Chassis no. WFOBXXGKABNL95122

 Engine no. NL95122

*One owner from new
*Circa 2,494 miles recorded
*Full service history
*Recently re-commissioned

FOOTNOTES

• Intended to spearhead Ford's international rallying campaign, the Escort RS Cosworth made its winning debut in Spain's Talavera Rally in 1990. Production commenced in February 1992 and the car entered World Rally Championship competition the following year, enjoying outstanding success in the hands of works drivers François Delecour and Miki Biasion. Although the RS Cosworth strongly resembled the Escort road car, it was in fact based on a shortened Sierra 4x4 floor pan and used the latter's running gear. This meant that, unlike the mainstream Mk V Escort, the RS Cosworth mounted its engine fore-and-aft rather than transversely; it also used the Sierra 4x4's five-speed manual transmission, which featured permanent four-wheel drive and a 34/66% front/rear power split.
  
  A front air dam, flared wheelarches and an outrageous 'whale tail' rear spoiler - all necessary for effective competition - gave the Escort RS Cosworth a road presence that few cars could match, while electric windows, central locking, tinted glass and a sunroof were all standard features. The power unit was Cosworth's familiar 2.0-litre, 16-valve, four-cylinder YBT equipped with a Garrett turbocharger, in road trim producing 227bhp. All that horsepower in a nimble, compact car made for stupendous performance: 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds, 138mph top speed; the end of production in January 1996 was a sad day for many. Only 7,145 cars were produced over a four-year period, and today this 'cult classic' is one of the most sought after of modern high-performance Fords.
  
  This ultra low-mileage, one-owner example was purchased new from John Grose Ford of Ipswich by Kingsley Curtis, since when it has been garage stored and used sparingly. Serviced annually by John Grose up to 1998 (at 2,449 miles), it was MoT'd annually thereafter and re-commissioned by them in September 2015, including a full service and replacement of the cam belt and pulleys (invoice on file). The current odometer reading is only 2,494 miles. Presented in excellent condition, this quite exceptional Escort RS Cosworth is offered with MoT to June 2016 and a V5C registration document.

1920 BEAN 11.9hp TOURER - Bonhams 20-03-16

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1920 BEAN 11.9hp TOURER

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1920 Bean 11.9hp Tourer
Registration no. not UK registered
Chassis no. to be advised
Engine no. 26611

FOOTNOTES

• Established component suppliers to the British motor industry, the Staffordshire-based firm of Harper Sons & Bean had turned its Dudley and Tipton factories over to munitions production during the Great War. With hostilities at an end, the company turned to motor manufacturing, acquiring the rights to the pre-war Perry 11.9hp from Willys-Overland. The Perry was powered by a 1,796cc sidevalve four with fixed cylinder head, which drove via a cone clutch, separate three-speed gearbox and spiral bevel rear axle. At the end of 1920, the company was wound up, re-emerging some twelve months later in reconstituted form. The 'Twelve' was still the mainstay of production and would remain so until 1927. The last Bean passenger cars were made in 1929.
  
  One of approximately 10,000 Bean Twelves built between 1919 and 1927, this example was discovered in a field in New Zealand in 1967 by Kingsley's childhood friend Chris Pask. Restoration commenced in NZ in the early 1970s but was not completed. Kingsley Curtis acquired the Bean in 1990 and continued the rebuild, the bodywork being restored by David Friswell and the mechanicals by Peter Barber-Lomax. The restoration has been completed apart from the dickey seat and convertible hood. It should be noted that the cylinder block and radiator have been changed (originals with car) and the cylinder head has got a small crack in it which has recently been repaired. Offered with sundry bills.The car is import duties paid.
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1957 MERCEDES BENZ 220 S 'PONTON' CABRIOLET A - BONHAMS MERCEDES SALE STUTTGART

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Mercedes Benz Museum, Stuttgart

1957 MERCEDES BENZ 220 S 'PONTON' CABRIOLET A

Chassis Number: 180.030.7505670

Desirable carburettor version

-Striking colour combination
-EU registered

The 220 S saloon debuted in its new 'Ponton' form in 1956. Featuring unitary construction of the chassis/body, all-round independent suspension and drum brakes, it was powered by a 2,195cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine developing 100bhp and was good for a top speed of around 160km/h. A shorter wheelbase was adopted for the Cabriolet and Coupé models. Apart from a power increase to 106bhp in 1957, the 220 S changed little in the course of its comparatively short life, production ceasing in October 1959. Fewer than 3,500 Coupés and Cabriolets were built in that time and today these elegant and exclusive limited-edition models are highly prized.

The 220 S Cabriolet offered here is one of the later models with the more powerful engine. Its accompanying (copy) build sheet shows that the car was delivered on 6th June 1957 finished in Hellblau (light blue) with cream leather interior. A high-quality older restoration that still presents well, the car has been refinished in Dark Forest Green and has a tan leather interior embellished with mahogany woodwork. The paintwork and fabric convertible hood are in very good condition, as is the original instrumentation and exterior brightwork. Noteworthy features include the original Becker multi-band radio, factory-fitted clock, and a tonneau cover. A welcome addition to any collection, this stylish and well maintained 220 S cabriolet is offered with Portuguese registration papers. 

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Sale DetailsSource: Bonhams 2016

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