1899 PEUGEOT TYPE 26 - BONHAMS AUCTION 31st October

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

Day two of our spotlight on Veteran cars as a celebration of next Sunday's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

For Today we visit Bonhams Auctions who will be holding their traditional LBVCR sale at New Bond Street on Friday 31st October.

1899 Peugeot Type 26

 

Registration no. BS 8358 

Chassis no. 925 Engine no. 570

£65,000 - 75,000
€82,000 - 95,000

Footnotes

• Formerly producers of tools, coffee mills, umbrella spikes and corsetry, Peugeot commenced its long-standing connection with wheeled transport in 1885 when it added cycle manufacture to its portfolio. Amongst the world's oldest surviving motor manufacturers, the company commenced car production in 1889 with a steam-powered tri-car but soon abandoned steam in favour of the internal combustion engine, building a succession of ever larger automobiles before introducing the first of its famous Bébé light cars in 1900. Step by step Peugeot modernised its designs, adopting the steering wheel in 1901 on the Type 36 and front-mounted engines on all of its new models in 1902. Singles, twins and four-cylinder cars were produced at this time, some with chain and others with shaft drive, the latter becoming universal after 1909.
  
  This early Peugeot, car number '925' with engine number '570', was delivered to Toulouse on 11th October 1899 as stated in a letter from Peugeot on file, this information being taken the original factory records, which still exist. Nothing is known of its early history but is believed to have been in the Lips Collection and then bought by a German collector before it was imported into the UK in April 2001 by its current owner a prominent member of the Veteran Car Club.
  
  This model, retrospectively designated by Peugeot as the Type 26, was announced in the French and British motoring press in the summer of 1899. It is pictured and described in The Autocar (1st July 1899), La Locomotion (20th July 1899) and La France Automobile (17th Sept 1899) and is also shown in contemporary Peugeot literature (copies on file.) This was one of the few models with a single drive chain.
  
  The horizontal 3CV twin-cylinder engine, designed by Peugeot, is located at rear and supersedes the Daimler design used in Peugeot's very early cars. Probably fitted with hot-tube ignition originally, it is now fitted with a replica trembler coil distributor, connected to the oscillating shaft that activates the exhaust valves and driven from a figure of eight grove in the centre flywheel. The inlet valves are of the atmospheric type, while the internal governor was removed earlier in the car's life. An electric water pump has been sympathetically fitted as the existing pump proved unreliable (it is in the accompanying box of spares). Steering is by the Peugeot handlebar system linked by a chain to the mechanism mounted on the chassis by the front axle. The clutch and foot brake remain in their original positions, with the brake pedal on the left.
  
  This Peugeot is dated by the Veteran Car Club and also has a Science Museum Certificate and a letter from the Society of Automotive Historians. The car number '925' has been found in 19 locations, most notably in the centre of the removable bodywork covering the engine. There may be others yet to be discovered. The stamping of the car number on most mechanical parts is a feature of Peugeots of this era and indicates this example's high degree of originality. The engine number is stamped on the middle of the right-hand chassis tube above the step.
  
  'BS 8358' was driven on many Veteran Car Club events in the 2002-2004 seasons but has not been used since. As a 1899 car, it will command an early start on the London-Brighton Run and is classified by the VCC as a 'Class 1' car. Eligible for many of their annual awards, it is highly suitable for the famous VCC 'Creepy Crawly' and 'Snail Trail' rallies. Although not overly fast, it is said to be a lively performer and good hill-climber. There is a pair of (inner and outer) fitted covers suitable for use while towing included in the sale, and the car also comes with current road fund licence and a V5C document.

London to Brighton Run Sale, Veteran Motor Cars and Related Automobilia

31 Oct 2014, starting at 13:30 GMT with lot 1.

London, New Bond Street

FOR FURTHER DETAILS OF THIS AUCTION GOTO: www.bonhams.com

SOURCE: 2014 BONHAMS AUCTIONS 

1960 NOBEL 200 - BARONS AUCTIONEERS

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

 Welcome to the weekend, and Autumn is truly here. No doubt many of you have parked up your classics to escape the inclement weather. But you can get a regular fix of the classic scene by joining us for our "Classic of the Day" Today we have come up with something a little different, listed for Barons Auction at Sandown Park on 28th October, this cute little car might attract a few bids we think

1960 NOBEL 200

Details

After the demise of the Heinkel in 1958, UK distributors Noble Motors asked a company in their group, York Noble Industries, to find a suitable replacement. The car they came up with was the Fuldamobil S-7, for which a production license was obtained. Company Director York Noble put together a group of sub-contractors to build it, including the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Rubery Owen, Sachs, and local engineering suppliers for the smaller parts. Assembly was carried out by aircraft and shipbuilders Short Brothers and Harland of Belfast. Noble appointed the one-time Princess of Iran, Soraya, as co-director, which created great press interest. Even the Fuldamobil directors were astonished at the amount of publicity “their” car generated. German Fuldas were imported while production got underway, with the launch of the UK built car taking place in February 1959. Shorts were now building the bodies. UK cars differed from the German in the use of two-tone paint finishes that were divided by a large Z molding, a solid roof, and they were mostly in right-hand drive form. A pickup truck, open roadster, and a kit were also produced in very small numbers. Offered here is a1960 registered, Nobel 200 with 200cc Messerschmitt engine. Unlike many of the three wheelers of the time the Noble 200 has 4 speed gearbox and reverse. As with most of the Nobel 200's the car is finished in white and blue duo tone with cream and blue interior. The car is said to be in very good running order and has recently benefited from a new petrol tank.   This very rare Micro Car is described as being in very good condition inside and out and has recently been reimported into the UK. The car was originally registered in the UK in August 1960.   The last recorded sale of a Nobel 200 was by Canadian auction house RM, who sold a restoration project for over $10,000.   Comes with NOVA certificate and other documents to register at DVLA   The vendor states that he retained the original registration number in 2008, which could be bought by private treaty         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. Further information on the lots available at this auction can be found by clicking the following link: Barons Auction October 28th SOURCE: BARONS AUCTIONEERS 2014

1972 FIAT DINO 2.4 Litre COUPE - COYS AUCTION 11th October

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

For our final look at todays Coys Sale at Ascot we have selected the following .

 1972 FIAT DINO 2.4 Litre COUPE

 

  Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000
Registration Number: Italian Registered
Chassis Number: 135BC0004485

Even before famous Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari became a part of the Fiat conglomerate there was a strong relation between these two companies. The Fiat Dino is a striking example of this relationship: a car that benefited both Ferrari and Fiat in different ways.
Actually the “Dino” name was meant to become a separate marque for sports cars fitted with the small Ferrari V6 engine and developed both by Ferrari and Fiat. Ferrari held on to that intention and all Ferrari-produced Dinos left the Modena factory without the coveted Ferrari badges. Fiat on the other hand felt that it couldn't do without the advantages of the association of their products with the rich Ferrari racing heritage and so the Turin-produced Dinos were fitted with Fiat badges. This resulted in two lines of Dino sports cars: the GT models produced by Ferrari and the coupé and spider models made by Fiat. Nowadays, some thirty years later, Fiat Dinos are relatively rare but loved by a select group of people and slowly but surely getting more popular as a classic. Both the spider and the coupé feature attractive styling by renowned designers and the cars share the same thoroughbred engines with their Ferrari counterparts. They have an exciting performance, a luxurious interior and are fun to drive.
This 1972 Fiat Dino is finished in brown with a black interior has had only two owners from new and we have been informed has been driven by the previous owner every weekend for the past few years.
Knowing that it is a reliable and working Fiat Dino is made special by the understanding that it is a completely original matching numbers example, which has not undergone any major restoration in its lifetime. Supplied with an Italian 'Libretto' document, this is a charming and original car.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our sales department.

 


Manor Court
Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond
TW9 2LL
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:     0044 (0) 208 614 7888
Fax Number:               0044 (0) 208 614 7889 

SOURCE: www.coys.co.uk


 Model specs

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1967-1973 FIAT Dino Coupe 2000/2400

Overview

Though mechanically identical to the closely related Dino Spiders, the Coupé has a completely different body, designed by Bertone. The same changes were made in 1969, from 2.0 to a 2.4-litre quad-cam V6, along with a tougher ZF five-speed gearbox and the independent rear suspension swiped from underneath Fiat’s 130 saloon. The 2000 and 2400 bodies look identical at first sight, but changes in grille, badge and vent arrangements mean that only the bootlid is a straight swap between cars. The 2400 was assembled at the Ferrari factory.

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Production: 6068
Price at launch: £3493
Price (excellent): £15,000
Price (good): £12,000
Price (average): £6500
Price (project): £3000

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Performance

0-60mph:8.1secs
Top speed:124mph
Power:160bhp
Torque:127lb/ft
MPG:26mpg

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Engine

Configuration:V6
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, coil spring, wishbone
Suspension Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf spring, radius arms, Panhard rod
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: worm and roller
Bodyframe: metal monocoque
Transmission: Five-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 4514mm
Wheelbase: 2550mm
Width: 1709mm
Height: 1318mm
Weight: 1220kgs

SOURCE:  OCTANE MAGAZINE

1949 FIAT 500C TOPOLINO GIARDINIERA - COYS AUCTION 10th October

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

For our classic today we continue with Coys "Spirit of Motoring"Auction list for tomorrow (Saturday) at Ascot Racecourse.

Italian cars always bring contrasting views from classic fans, though they seem to have a special something that tempts the eye and mind to dig a bit deeper. We all admire the likes of Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini but as far as our pockets are concerned ownership will remain a pipe dream. More accessible are the likes of the Fiat, Lancia & Alfa Romeo so today we have chosen this cute little Fiat from 1949.

1949 FIAT 500C TOPOLINO GIARDINIERA

 

Estimate: No Reserve
Registration Number: Italian Registered
Chassis Number: 172429 

Italy's most popular car from 1937 to '48, the Fiat 500 Topolino became even more so in 1949. As introduced in 1937 it was a two-passenger coupe with a 569 cc four-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox. It soon took the nickname Topolino, literally “little mouse” but soon interpreted as Mickey Mouse, for the mouse ear-like headlamps on its front bumpers. The two-main-bearing engine developed but 13 bhp, but four speeds forward and light weight conspired to give it adequate performance. The front wheels had transverse leaf spring independent suspension, the rear sprung quarter elliptics with torque arms. Fuel supply was by gravity from a firewall-mounted tank. Priced at the equivalent of $100, it was quite a bargain. A four-seat cabriolet was added in 1938, and in 1948 came a new model, the 500B, with overhead valves and improvements to the brakes, suspension and electrical system. For 1949, the Topolino was given a dramatic facelift, as the 500C. A wider horizontal grille looked more up-to-date, and the tail of the coupe and cabriolet was lengthened. A new model was the Giardiniera, literally “gardener,” a compact little station wagon. It was built by Fiat's in-house Carrozzerie Speciali operation, which, as the name implied, was a special coachwork division. Some of these had real wood on the exterior such as the car offered here.
Built in 1949, the first year of production after the facelift, this cheeky little car is the rare and desirable Giardiniera model and is described as being in good condition throughout. Finished in metallic green and wood with contrasting white wheels, the interior sports brown individual 'bucket' seats upfront and a simple but stylish dash with centrally mounted dials with grey accents. A retractable roof with sunshade enables wind in the hair motoring and adds to the charm. The rear bench seat folds forward allowing larger loads to be accommodated. Much rarer than its younger 500 sibling this little Fiat has so much charm and character and will put smiles on faces where ever it goes.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact our sales department.




 Auction: Sat 11th October 2014 at 1:30pm
Viewing: Friday 10th October 2014 - 12.00pm - 6.00pm
On the day of auction from 10.00am
 Location: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX

TEXT & IMAGES COURTESY OF COYS AUCTIONS 2014

For futher details of other lots at this important sale go to: COYS AUCTIONS

 

 

Model Specifications (SALOON) 

Used as General guide

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1948-1955 FIAT 500 Topolino

Overview

The tiny two-seater Topolino was launched in 1936 but after the war it came back in restyled 500B and 500C form. This is the latter and the only post-war version that came to the UK, and even then imports didn’t begin until 1954. Earlier cars have found their way here since though. Nearly all of the post-war series were roll-back cabriolets, but there is the odd estate version around and even a woodie. Expect to pay a premium for both. The little four-cylinder engines are quite perky but still very economical.

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Price at launch: £582
Price (excellent): £6500
Price (good): £5250
Price (average): £2750
Price (project): £1250

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Performance

0-60mph:N/A secs
0-100mph:N/A secs
Top speed:52mph
Power:13bhp
Torque:20lb/ft
MPG:42.0mpg

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Engine

Configuration:in-line four
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, wishbone, transverse leaf spring
Suspension Rear: Live axle, leaf spring
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: N/A
Bodyframe: chassis and seperate body
Transmission: Four-speed manual

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Dimensions

Length: 3215mm
Wheelbase: 2000mm
Width: 1275mm
Height: 1377mm
Weight: 740kgs

1965 IWR LOTUS ELAN GT - H&H AUCTIONS

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

 We take a final look at today's H&H Sale at the Imperial War Museum

1965 IWR LOTUS ELAN GT

Unique aluminium coachwork by Williams & Pritchard

 

Estimate: (£) 50,000 - 70,000

Reg Number:	NAB953D
Chassis Number:	IWR-GT-2
Engine Number:	164001
Cc:	1558
Body Colour:	Blue
Trim Colour:	Burgundy
MOT ExpiryDate:	None

Resolutely calm under pressure, Ian Walker's impressive `Boy's Own' resume included stints as a Lancaster bomber rear gunner, rally driver, circuit racer and team boss. Having forged close links with Colin Chapman to the point that he (a) operated as Ian Walker Team Lotus, (b) could call upon the services of F1 drivers and (c) helped develop the 26R, the London-born entrepreneur set his sights on winning the Index of Thermal Efficiency at the 1964 Le Mans 24-hours. Based on a modified Elan chassis but bodied in aluminium by Williams & Pritchard to Ian Walker's own design, the resultant fastback coupe was not only a highlight of the 1964 Racing Car Show but also partnered Jackie Stewart to 4th overall (1st-in-class) at that May's Montlhery Prix de Paris. Suitably smitten, Swiss businessman Hermann Huber tried to buy the lightweight streamliner there and then but was politely told that a pre-Le Mans sale was impossible. Sadly, a crash during practice for the Nurburgring 1000km (due to brake failure) meant that the sports racer never participated in the French 24-hour endurance classic. Put aside until the season's end, it was subsequently repaired and advertised for sale in the January 29th 1965 issue of Autosport by which time its creator had acceded to Hermann Huber's revised request that he build a second (and final) aluminium-clothed Elan.

Intended for Mr Huber's father - a glass manufacturer with an impressive collection of sports and racing cars - the I.W.R. Lotus Elan GT was again styled by Walker himself and wrought in Williams & Pritchard's Edmonton workshops. A pure road car, the two-seater nevertheless incorporated lessons learnt from its competition siblings such as a reinforced front bulkhead, rear anti-roll bar, oil radiator, twin brake servos and sliding spline driveshafts etc. The earliest of two one-eighth scale blueprints on file (dated 21st October 1964) indicates that the car was initially conceived with a single cowled headlamp per side, while the final version shows the GT's distinctive quad headlamp visage. Speaking to writer Philip Porter for an article which appeared in the October 1987 issue of Classic & Sportscar magazine Ian Walker recalled the reason for his creation's Ferrari 330GT 2+2 / Gordon Keeble-esque headlamp tilt was that "I originally wanted them level but, with twin headlights, on full lock the wheel on the full bump would have first fouled the rear of the headlamp". Finished in Huber Senior's preferred shade of French Blue, the I.W.R. Lotus Elan GT was trimmed by coachbuilder Harold Radford using Red Connolly leather and sported bespoke `Walker Elan' badging.

Featured in the November 1965 issue of Road & Track magazine, chassis IWR/GT/2 has since graced the pages of Classic & Sportscar (October 1987, July 2012), Motor Sport (February 2010), Club Lotus News (July 2012), Historic Lotus No. 56 (Spring 2009), Julian Balme's authoritative book `Ian Walker Racing: The Man and His Cars' and hopefully Octane (as part of an upcoming feature piece). Remaining part of the Huber family collection for thirty-seven years and retaining the `IWR Elan' number plates and wooden-boxed spares kit which they had made for it, this unique Lotus was repatriated by Stewart Couch of Stockbridge at an indicated 69,000km (42,800 miles). Entering the current ownership via Paul Matty some three years ago, the GT has since benefited from a bottom-end engine overhaul (re-ground crankshaft, new bearings / pistons) plus attention to its clutch, suspension and carburettors etc. Pleasingly retaining its original `twin-cam' powerplant not to mention almost all its original French Blue paintwork and Red Connolly leather upholstery, the two-seater is a true timewarp.

Known to have had Colin Chapman's approval - he viewed its track-orientated sister car as unwanted competition for the 26R but insisted on inspecting the roadgoing GT before it departed for Switzerland - this compelling Elan occupies a unique place in Lotus history. A truly coachbuilt car from a time when the art was all but disappearing in the UK, its odometer now shows a highly credible 70,300km (43,860 miles). Offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document (which erroneously dates it to 1966), Ian Walker correspondence, blueprints, original workshop manual and history file.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot does not have a current MOT certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: Octane magazine would like to do a feature article on the IWR-Lotus Elan GT should the idea be of interest to a new owner. Octane have already featured preview pieces about the car in their current issue and on their website but would look to write a more in-depth piece on this historic Lotus.

  

SOURCE: H&H AUCTIONS http://www.classic-auctions.com/home.aspx

General Specs  LOTUS ELAN GT (Not Vehicle above)

Engine
Configuration	Lotus / Ford Straight 4
Location	Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction	cast-iron block, aluminium alloy head
Displacement	1.558 liter / 95.1 cu in
Bore / Stroke	82.6 mm (3.3 in) / 72.8 mm (2.9 in)
Valvetrain	2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	2 Weber 45 DCOE Carburettors
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	160 bhp / 119 KW @ 7250 rpm
BHP/Liter	103 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	aluminium panels
Chassis	steel backbone
Front suspension	double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	lower wishbones, coil springs over dampers, ant-roll dampers
Steering	rack-and-pinion
Brakes	discs, all-round
Gearbox	4 speed Manual
Drive	Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	500 kilo / 1102.3 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2134 mm (84 in) / 1194 mm (47 in) / 1219 mm (48 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.32 bhp / kg