1950 VINCENT RAPIDE - GODIN SPORTING CARS & MOTORCYCLES LTD

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1950 VINCENT RAPIDE

Chassis Number: UFM RC6294 / RFM RC8657B

Engine Number: F10AB/1/4394

Just 107 of these ‘Chinese Red’ Vincent Rapides were produced by the factory and exported to the USA. They were distributed by the Indian Sales Corp. who had a large dealer network but no ohv V Twin to compete with Harley-Davidson, Vincent motorcycles had no dealers in the USA and so a deal was struck, the high handlebars, touring mudguards and bright red paintwork specifically requested for the American market. This genuine example was dispatched from the works 11th July 1950, a late model series B, and was sent to Indian Motorcycles, Springfield Massachusetts. Original registration records show it being in New York state in 1957 until 1964. It was imported back to the UK approximately 30 years ago but remained unregistered and unrestored until 2009.

Having been purchased as project the bike was comprehensively restored by the current owner, with further engine work completed by Vincent specialists Maughan & Sons. It remains in absolutely pristine ‘show’ condition, and has only covered 144 test miles. The UFM number matches the engine number, as shown in the factory record card, the engine also has correct matching mating numbers, the RFM number is not matching. ‘Red’ Rapides’ very rarely come to the market and this really is an exquisite example, it is supplied with the UK V5 registration document, a copy of the factory records, USA ownership certificates and a copy of of the Classic Motorcycle from Nov. 2012 in which the bike featured.

MORE IMAGES AT: http://anthonygodin.co.uk/car/vincent-rapide/

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Godin Sporting Cars & Motorcycles Ltd.

20-22 The Alders Estate

Seven Mile Lane

Mereworth

Kent

ME18 5JG

Sales Telephone: +44 (0)1622 814 140

Anthony Mobile: +44 (0)7769 970 559

Email: ant@anthonygodin.co.uk

1962 LOTUS ELITE CLIMAX , SERIES 2 - MIKE ABBAS CLASSIC CARS

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 MIKE ABBAS CLASSIC CARS 

Telephone: ++  44  (0)  1257 470034            Fax: ++  44  (0)  1257 470036             Mobile:++  44  (0)  7944 890271   

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         1962 LOTUS ELITE CLIMAX , SERIES 2

 THIS BEAUTIFUL LOTUS ELITE IS NOW WITH ME IN SUNNY LANCASHIRE!!

 FULLY RESTORED WITH SMALL MILEAGE SINCE - FULL PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD OF GROUND UP RESTORATION INCLUDING BODY AND ENGINE

THE CLIMAX ENGINE ( 1460cc ) WAS PREVIOUSLY PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT BY CLIMAX ENGINE SERVICES.  FITTED WITH WEBER CARBURETTORS PRODUCING 94.7 BHP. 

THE BODY RESTORATION WAS PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED  BY TONY BATES ( LOTUS ELITE SPECIALIST )., ZF GEARBOX

THE FULL CAR IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION

STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUSTS / CHROME WIRE WHEELS / WORK SHOP MANUAL

 THIS LOTUS ELITE CLIMAX WAS PREVIOUSLY A FEATURE ARTICLE SPOT IN THE No1 LEADING GERMAN CLASSSIC CAR MAGAZINE  " MOTOR KLASSIK 

 

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1947 MORRIS 8-SERIES "E" SALOON - The Vintage Petrol Pump Garage

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1947 MORRIS 8-SERIES "E" SALOON

A beautifully restored example of the ever-popular Morris 8, this being the later ‘E’ Series type with 4-speed gearbox and hydraulic brakes, making it a very useable classic motor car. The car is a credit to the elderly gentleman who carried out the restoration over a two year period, and parted with it reluctantly, due to his advancing years.

A thorough job was made of the restoration, both mechanically and bodily, as you can see from the photographs. The bodywork is truly superb, with everything fitting properly and the paint finish is excellent. The exterior is complemented by a fully re-trimmed interior, and the underside, engine bay and wheels are all mint. The tyres, exhaust and battery, have of course, been replaced and there are new brake pipes all round and a new wiring loom etc etc. V5C.

Please telephone for more information on 01723 859886 or 07876 741183 (please, no texts).

We are always pleased to consider part-exchange for other early post-war, or pre-war cars (or good MGBs) and can offer economic delivery to most parts of mainland Britain.

£5,995

CONTACT US - 7 days a week at any reasonable hour

Roger Baker
Sara Fulton

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1958 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TYPE I - DK ENGINEERING

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1958 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TYPE I

The Volkswagen Beetle is perhaps one of the most iconic cars in existence, having been manufactured between the years of 1938 and 2003. During this time, in excess of 21 million vehicles were completed, which makes the Beetle both the most produced and longest running vehicle the world has seen. The VW Beetle was initially designed in the 1930's and the Type 1 was conceived by a group led by Ferdinand Porsche. Today the Beetle is an extremely collectible and highly sought-after car and with a magnitude of variations in existence, the early Type 1 cars have become the most desirable.

The Type 1, which is based on Porsche's original "Prototype 1" model has a 1,192 CC 4 cylinder engine, which produces 36 BHP. A single solex carburettor is present, with a 4 speed manual gearbox, 4 wheel hydraulic drum brakes and 4 wheel independent suspension with torsion bars. In 1957, Volkswagen made the decision to enlarge the rear window of the Beetle, which meant that the 1958 models were fitted with the new rectangular window. This made the car much more "driver friendly".

This particular LHD Type 1 model was completed in 1958 and is a desirable European specification example. Being a 1958 car, it has been fitted with a revised instrument panel, redesigned dashboard and the larger rectangular rear window, which replaced the older oval shaped windows. In addition, this example benefits from the later wider brake drums and shoes, improved and more durable clutch release assembly and the improved 3rd and 4th gear ratios, which together make this Beetle an extremely well driving example.

The car is very original and is presented in superb condition, finished in Blue with a Grey and Blue interior combination. It is understood that the car retains most of the original finishes and there are approximately 12,000 kilometres shown on the odometer, believed to be the total mileage the car has covered from new. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a rare, highly sought after, early example that is extremely well preserved and presented in outstanding condition. This car is guaranteed the status of "icon" in automotive circles. The car is currently in the UK and available for viewing at our showrooms based just outside London.

  

DK Engineering,
Little Green Street Farm,
Green Street,
Chorleywood,
HERTS,
WD3 6EA 

Telephone: +44 (0)1923 287 687 
Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 286 274 

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1951 HOTCHKISS ANJOU 1350 - THORNFALCON CLASSICS

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1951 HOTCHKISS ANJOU 1350

Manufactured 1951 and sold to an army officer who left the car in a barn, It was rediscovered in 1981 by a dealer/enthusiast and over the next few years restored to its former glory. The paper work suggests five owners in total, the last owner has owned and cherished the car since 1991. The engine has been rebuilt and body work repainted in this time, Seats reupholstered in the correct material, the rest of the interior is original and excellent.This example has the manual four speed gearbox fitted not the Cotal electric box. Nice to drive having plenty of power from this large four cylinder engine, and right hand drive of course. Mileage indicated is 55000 km and probably correct.The car is still French registered but will be registered here when sold. £17750

Thornfalcon Classics, Stoke Hill, Henlade, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5NB 
Telephone: 01823 444500 Email: sales@thornfalconclassics.com

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1949 PEUGEOT 203 LUXE EXPORT - ART & REVS (Luxembourg)

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ART & REVS

"The Fine Automobile Gallery"

60 rue des Bruyères

L-1274 Howald

Luxembourg

Telephone : +352 26 48 17 41

1949 PEUGEOT 203 LUXE EXPORT

1949 is the very first year of production, there are only few left and they very rarely come to the market.
This fantastic example is one of the very first 203 sold new to Switzerland, an Export "Luxe" version with all period available extras such as wooden steering wheel, leather and electric heating

 

GENERAL SPECS

Years Produced: 1948 - 1963

Number Produced: 686,628

Price at Launch: £986

Performance: 0-60 mph 24.0s

Top Speed: 76mph

Power & Torque: 45bhp/59lb ft

Engine:Normally aspirated 1290cc 4cyl Petrol, carburetor, 8 valves

Suspension Front: Independent, Coil Springs

Suspension Rear: Live Axle, Coil Springs

Steering: Rack & Pinion

Gearbox: Four Speed Manual
Body Frame: Metal Monocoque


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MASERATI 3500 GTI VIGNALE SPYDER - J.D CLASSICS

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JD Classics Mayfair, 26-28 Mount Row, Mayfair, London, W1K 3SQ  

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MASERATI 3500 GTI VIGNALE SPYDER

 Blu Sera/Red Hide and carpets, Black hood.  One of five factory built cars out of a total production of 251 Spyders.  Full matching numbers. Borrani wire wheels. Subject of a total professional restoration.  Converted from fuel injection to Weber carburettors (original fuel injection system is supplied with the vehicle).  An exceptionally rare opportunity to purchase one of the rarest right hand drive open top Maserati’s.  Please contact us for further details.

 

FERRARI RACE TRANSPORTER - TAYLOR & CRAWLEY

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Garage 1,The Courtyar, Harrowby Court, Harrowby Street, London W1H 5FA

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7823 2599-------Fax: +44 (0) 20 7235 7716E-mail: info@taylorandcrawley.com

FERRARI TRANSPORTER

Ferrari Transporter – OM 150N Rolfo
In 1969 Ferrari bought this OM 150N truck with a six cylinder 8 litre diesel and sent it to Rolfo Coachworks to be fitted with a transporter body capable of moving 3 race cars and the necessary kit to run them.
The Scuderia operated the truck for eleven seasons during which it was a familiar sight in the paddocks at race circuits across Europe, carrying both Grand Prix cars and Long Distance Sports Cars, entries for the likes of Ickx, Lauda, Rodriguez, Andretti etc.
Following its retirement from service with Ferrari in the early 1980’s, the transporter was acquired by a Swiss Ferrari collector before finding its way to a motor racing museum in Japan, its current owner bringing the transporter back to the UK in last year.
For sale in original condition and still wearing its famous prancing horse livery, this is an extraordinary opportunity for the Ferrari enthusiast.

1948 BENTLEY Mk VI PININFARINA - RR & B GARAGES

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1948 BENTLEY Mk VI PININFARINA

1£750,000 GBP

Year: 1948

Finished in Dark Green with contrasting Beige Hide Interior.

This beautiful and rare coach built motor car was a joint venture production between Facel-Metallon and Pininfarina in 1948. It is thought to be just one of two cars known to still exist with the original wider designed Pininfarina radiator grill. To add to the rarity and provenance records show that the whereabouts and ownership of the second car are unknown.

Reportedly there were a total of seventeen cars made, however only eleven can be identified beyond doubt by their chassis numbers.

Back ground history of these vehicles also reveals that just after production had started Bentley requested that Pininfarina modify the originally designed radiator grill bringing it “nearer to series standard ” in order for them to fully support the project and continue to supply the chassis, engines and special steering rake suitable for coach work with a low roof line.

The car could be described as one of the most important Bentleys ever created and arguably provides the missing link between the pre-war Bentley Corniche and the post-war Bentley Continental.

The car underwent a full restoration programme in the 1990′s and was carried out by a very well known and established specialist, accompanying the car is a detailed catalogue of photographs which show the restoration in progress and the reasons why the finished result is of the highest standards.

We would highly recommend a full inspection and test drive for you to fully appreciate the cars outstanding condition.

 

RR&B Garages

Forbes House

30 Harris Business Park

Stoke Prior

Bromsgrove

B60 4BD

Tel: +44 (0) 1527 876513

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1947 CISITALIA 202 SMM NUVOLARI SPYDER - FANTASY JUNCTION (USA)

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1947 CISITALIA 202 SMM NUVOLARI SPYDER

1947 Cisitalia 202SMM “Nuvolari” Spyder

s/n 003S, Engine no. 031MM

Dark Red with Red Leather

The Cisitalia 202 is a fascinating, hand-built car created by Piero Dusio’s Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia (CISItalia), a company he started in the days leading up to World War II. Dusio, a well-known soccer star and astute businessman began his manufacturing career producing sporting equipment, military uniforms for the war effort, other textiles, and he also dabbled in banking. 

His automobile racing career began in 1930 when he raced an O.M. spider Zagato in the Mille Miglia of that year. He switched quickly to Alfa Romeo cars and often purchased used or even well-used cars from other racers. Beginning in the mid-1930's he raced a few Maseratis and, in 1937, he won the Sport 750 category in the Mille Miglia aboard a Zagato-bodied Fiat-Siata 500. He developed a healthy respect for smaller, moderately powered, long-distance capable cars from that experience and even though he would continue to race larger vehicles, the concept for producing his own competitive, small-bore vehicle was born.

During wartime, when work was often slow in the design offices at Fiat, Dusio asked Dante Giacosa to moonlight on a single-seater racing car design project that he named the "Tipo 201". That design would eventually develop into the well-known, post war, single seater racer known as the "D46" (for Dusio, 1946). When Giacosa was asked to return to Fiat shortly after hostilities ceased, Dusio sought additional design help. He recruited Giovanni Savonuzzi, an aeronautical engineer from Fiat, to do additional development on the Tipo 201 concept. The resulting "D46" was launched as a “one-class” racer that would highlight the talent of the drivers rather than the relative merits of different manufacturer’s designs. In 1946, seven D46s made Cisitalia’s competition debut at the Coppa Brezzi and Dusio himself won the race driving one, and many of the great drivers of the day took to the track behind the wheel of a D46.

The engine, based nominally on Fiat-produced castings, was specially prepared with custom parts and period racing tricks such as dry-sump lubrication and performance-enhancing carburetors from Zenith-Torino mounted on a special manifold. The engine is quite special as Cisitalia sought to realize reliable power increases rather than build short-lived engines that were over-stressed. With the light weight of the D46, the Fiat based four-speed gearbox was re-engineered to become a three-speed pre-selector gearbox that allowed the driver to select the next gear needed before needing to shift. A lever was moved when convenient, and the shift took place automatically, allowing both hands to remain on the steering wheel. A clever quick-change gear package allowing for quick ratio changed completed this clever, competitive package. 

As the Tipo 201/D46 project matured, a widened two-seater version of the tubular chassis was designed and designated as the "Tipo 202". This chassis formed the basis of a series of cars that were intended both for racing and as gentleman's GT road cars. The racing version became known as "Sport" and the designation was "Tipo 202S" and then "Tipo 202SMM".

When Tazio Nuvolari finished second overall in a Cisitalia 202S (chassis "001A") in the 1947 Mille Miglia (and very nearly won the race over far more powerful cars until an electrical problem caused considerable time to be lost), Dusio contracted with Nuvolari for the use of his name on his racing model. Nuvolari was paid quite handsomely to have his name used on a few subsequent production versions of the "202SMM" and they became known as "Spyder Nuvolari". While Nuvolari’s driving prowess certainly helped the car’s placement in that famous race, other Cisitalia’s also placed 3rd and 4th overall behind Nuvolari’s stunning 2nd place effort. The cars were seriously competitive.

This particular example, s/n 003S is a matching-numbers 202 with fascinating history. While the original Italian paperwork designated this as a 1947 production vehicle, the car was first sold officially on 6 October 1948 with engine 031MM (still present in the car) to the Turinese business owner, Luigi Bedosti. It is possible that this car was sold to Bedosti as a result of having been displayed at the Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile (in Turin) that ran from 15 to 26 September of 1948. The car was first registered 12 October in Turin with engine "031" and there is no indication that Bedosti did any racing with it. 

The car was then sold 14 April 1949 to Mario Bortolotti of Bologna "just in time" for Bortolotti to race it in the 1949 Mille Miglia (24 April 1949), where it did not finish. Photos and other research tell us that it got at least as far as Florence, still wearing Bedosti's plates from Turin.

The car was re-registered in Bologna on 6 September 1949 just before being sold to Aldo Medri of Cesena, where the car was re-registered on Forli' plates. The car passed almost immediately to Armando Bevilacqua in Bologna and was re-registered in Bologna on 22 September 1949. Armando Bevilacqua raced also chassis 004S (a special 202S called "Il Razzo") during August of 1949, and it is very likely that "003S" was also used by Bevilacqua on the Bologna - Raticosa Hillclimb of 17 September 1950, where he was 20th overall and 10th in the Sport 1100 category. 

This car was then sold on 2 May 1951 to Mario De Boni of Trieste and was re-registered on Trieste plates, and De Boni raced 003S in at least four events during 1951. For the Mille Miglia of 1952, the car appeared with the body in raw aluminum with an engine-turned finish and with a custom, Perspex bubble roof that was quite amazing visually. Following the Mille Miglia (where the car failed to finish) and at least one more event in "closed" form, the car was returned to its former "spyder" form and De Boni continued to race it no less than eight times from 1952 to 1957, most frequently on the local "Trieste - Opicina" hillclimb. The car also made period appearances at the Rallye Nuvolari, the Supercortemaggiore, the Coppa d’Oro Dolomiti, among others, often placing or winning its class. 

In summary, chassis number 003S it very likely the most raced 202 Cisitalia extant, having been highly active in international events from 1948 well into the late 1950's.

The car was sold 1958 to the next owner, also in Trieste. By the time the car turned up again in the 1980's, the body was fragile and tired due to over a decade of hard, competitive use and was removed, although the chassis and mechanical package were still together and quite complete. 

The car then passed to Nino Balestra, author of what is probably the first definitive book about Cisitalia cars, and the holder of most of the remaining Cisitalia archives. The restoration project was sold to a new owner and Nino continued to consult on the restoration. A new body was made by Dino Cognolato's "Carrozzeria Nova Rinascente". That work was finished by May of 1999 and the fully restored car was sold later that year to Japan. The car came to a new owner in the USA during 2011 and is now being offered here.

Of five 202 "Sport" chassis known to have been built, only three of which were truly in the form known later as "Spyder Nuvolari" ... all three examples exist. This is evidence of how special these cars have always been to their owners. We do not yet know how many additional "Nuvolari" examples were built, but only fourteen seem to be numbered in what might be thought of as an independent "202SMM" series numeration while perhaps another four examples are known to have been numbered among the normal 202 production. This count implies that roughly 21 similarly configured cars were built, although the total number might grow as a few cars turn up over time. In any event, this model is exceedingly rare and each example can easily be thought of as unique given the hand-built nature combined with the specific racing history. 

Cosmetically, the car is beautifully presented. While clearly not enjoyed solely on the concours lawn, s/n 003S remains sharp enough in its restoration details and would likely garner considerable attention based on its rarity and dynamic visual characteristics.

The body, paint, and brightwork and all nearly unmarked, and are generally outstanding. The Spartan but functional and ergonomically pleasant interior shows just the slightest signs of age and use, as would be expected of an open cockpit event car. The rear storage area is also very nice, showing just a few signs of light use on road rally events. The engine bay is beautifully detailed and has a crisp and purposeful appearance. The polished Cisitalia valve cover is very cool and in very good shape. The underside is well restored and in good order, but is perhaps a step away from the cosmetic presentation achieved by the interior and exterior of the car. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare and desirable, numbers-matching Cisitalia 202 Spyder with period Mille Miglia history. Exceedingly rare cars to begin with, this example is matching-numbers and has fascinating history dating back to its early days. It is fantastically documented in several history books and comes with some rare period photos, as an extremely rare, original Cisitalia 202 owner's manual, an original Cisitalia brochure, two original bronze Mille Miglia participant medals and a brand new tool-room replica of the spyders steering wheel. The Cisitalia Society had a run of 3 or 4 of these made about 7 years ago and the current owner purchased the last one after he bought the car. The wheel is a perfect reproduction, including the cork grip and the center Cisitalia emblem.

Widely event eligible, from the Mille Miglia retrospective to the Lemans Classic, this example represents an outstanding opportunity to participate in some of the world’s most renowned events. In short, this car is everything that a high caliber classic should be: beautiful, rare, suitable for competition or standard road use, and widely event eligible, and this example is further distinguished by its history, documentation, and matching-numbers status.

 

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