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True Greats
An Important Auction of Fine Historic Motor Cars
Auction details
| Address
The Royal Horticultural Society, | |
Date
| 05 Dec 2016 |
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Time
| 7:00PM |
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| Viewing
Sunday 4th December from 10.00am to 6.00pm | |
Location
| Westminster, London, UK |
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Admission
| Admission by catalogue only (admits two) - Available on the door |
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Collection Terms
| Terms & Conditions of Business |
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True Greats 2016 RESULTS
Limited edition model statue of Sir Henry Cooper
To raise funds for the London Ex-Boxers Association
British boxing icon Sir Henry Cooper OBE was famous for the power of his left hook, “Enry’s ‘Ammer“, and his knockdown of a young Muhammad Ali on 18th June...
1967 Fiat 500 F
One Owner from new
The basic 500’s austerity was not well received, however, prompting the introduction of a revised and better equipped version endowed with refinements such as hubcaps, wind-down windows, upholstered...
1976 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior
Launched in 1963, the Giulia Sprint GT featured classically stylish four-seater coachwork designed by Bertone’s Giorgetto Giugiaro, though this was now manufactured at Alfa’s new factory at Arese....
1999 Ferrari F355 F1 Spyder
‘Complex, sophisticated, and very fast, it is the quantum leap that has enabled the Ferrari V8 to run in proud parallel with the 456GT and 550 Maranello,’ enthused Car...
1971 Morgan Plus 8
One owner from new
Searching for new engines in the 1960s, Morgan concluded a deal with Rover for supply of its all-aluminium 3.5-litre V8, thus creating a car that combined Vintage-era charm...
The Russell Palmer 1979 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer
Ferrari Classiche Certification
The Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer was produced between 1973 and 1984 using a mid-mounted Flat-12 engine, replacing the front engined layout Daytona. It was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti and...
1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa
A ‘modern classic’ if ever there was one, Porsche’s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter’s rear-engined layout was retained, but the 911 switched to...
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello
With the introduction of the 550 Maranello in 1997, Ferrari returned to its tradition of building front-engined V12 sports cars, resurrecting a line that had remained dormant since...
1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Jaguar XK120 caused an absolute sensation when it was launched at the 1948 Motor Show. In the post-war era of rationing, general austerity and hardship it came as...
The Frohde 1969 Porsche 911 S/T
In 1970 new rules allowed the wheel arches of the 911 to be extended (flared) a further 2 inches from standard to accommodate wider wheels. The engine capacity...
1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe
One owner for over 50 years
“For 1955, Jaguar present a range of models incorporating not only added refinements, but mechanical advances directly derived from their many outstanding successes in international competitive events. All the...
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe
The advent of the Bentley Continental with modern styling made the contemporary R-Type look distinctly dated. Something beyond a facelift was required. The resulting S-Type was launched in...
1996 Porsche 993 Targa
The external design of the Porsche 993, penned by Englishman Toni Hatter, retained the basic bodyshell architecture of the 964 and other earlier 911 models, but with revised...
1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2
‘Most important was the double overhead cam engine. Like Rolls-Royce, no horsepower figure was quoted, but surely it was at least 320. More important was its massive amount...
1970 Porsche 911 E Targa
A ‘modern classic’ if ever there was one, Porsche’s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356 that had secured the fledgling company’s reputation as producer of some...
1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster
On its 1961 Geneva Show debut the E-Type caused a sensation, with all the promise of its looks confirmed by independent road test results that not only recorded...
1972 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Manual
One of Only 8 Right Hand Drive cars ever built
Maserati needs no introduction. Already a legendary racing marque before the war, the company turned to the limited production of sports cars for...
1976 Alpine 1600 SC – Original Dieppe Built Model
Like other road-going Alpines, the 1961 A110 used many Renault parts – including engines. But while the preceding A108 was designed around Dauphine components, the A110 was updated...
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder
The first cars to bear the name of Enzo Ferrari appeared only 50 years ago, but in that time they have built a...
1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1
After World War II, GIs returning after serving overseas in the years were bringing home MGs, Jaguars, Alfa Romeos and the like. In 1951, Nash Motors began selling...
1962 Rolls-Royce II Drophead Coupé Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner
Facing increasing competition from faster rivals and with development of its ageing six-cylinder engine nearing its end, Rolls-Royce turned to V8 power as the 1960s approached. The V8...
1926 Bentley 3 litre Short Chassis Sports Tourer
With characteristic humility W.O. was constantly amazed by the enthusiasm of later generations for the products of Bentley Motors Limited, and it is...
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII Phase II
Launched at the New York Motor Show in March 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 retained the muscular good looks of its 100/6 predecessor while providing a useful increase in...
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Christened ‘pagoda top’ after their distinctive cabin shape, these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors.
1977 Ferrari 308 GTB
Officially introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1975, the 308 GTB’s styling was created by Pininfarina. The stunning two seat coachwork was all new, but incorporated all...
2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello
Original Right Hand Drive Ex Maranello Press Car.
1968 Ferrari 330GTC Berlinetta
2 owners from new, recent £270,000 restoration
‘At the top - at the absolute top - in the automotive enthusiasts’ hierarchy of the cars of the world, there is only...
2016 Jaguar C-Type Evocation
The C-Type was successful in racing, most notably at the Le Mans 24 hours race, which it won twice; the war won in 1951, its first attempt. The...
1967 Porsche 911S – one owner from new
“Fanciers of the marque yearned for the good old days when they used to wischen their Speed-sters through turns, tails all hung out, arms sawing away like mad...
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C2
Back in 1953, Chevrolet’s launch of a two-seater sports car was a radical departure for a marque hitherto associated almost exclusively with sensible family transport. Based on the...
1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
The bleak years after 1945 were, not surprisingly, an era when great sports cars were somewhat thin on the ground. A shining exception was the mighty Jaguar XK...
1951 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Sedanca by Abbott
E.D. Abbott Ltd. was a British coachbuilding company based in Farnham, Surrey. Edward Dixon Abbott had been employed in the design department of the Wolseley car company and...
1973 ISO Fidia – 1 of only 16 RHD cars produced
Manufacturers of the Isetta bubble car, Iso joined the ranks of supercar constructors in 1962 with the launch of the Giotto Bizzarrini-designed Rivolta coupé at the Turin Motor...
1973 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 – 1 of 55 RHD cars produced
Previously owned by boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper OBE
In 1972, at the Paris Auto Salon, Ferrari unveiled an all-new series to the world. It was a fast, svelte and elegant 2+2 powered by the classic V12...
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a slightly less complex drive train, the 190SL remains among the most desirable roadsters of its era. The prototype was...
1930 Rolls Royce 20/25 Hooper Sports Saloon
Over the past eight decades the 20/25HP Rolls-Royce has earned an enviable reputation of being among the most dependable, satisfying and highest-quality pre-war models of all. Produced from...
2005 Ferrari 430
Successor to the Ferrari 360, the F430 was debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show and produced up until 2009. Designed by Pininfarina, under the guidance of Frank...
1934 Bentley 3 ½ Litre Vanden Plas Type Tourer
The Bentleys produced in tandem with Rolls-Royce in the 1930s are commonly referred to as a “Derby,” since they were built in the shared Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors...
1951 Land Rover Series 1 80”
Fully restored this year
This vehicle has been the personal project of a garage owner with nearly 30 years’ experience. This Series 1 Land Rover was chosen as a restoration project from...
1974 Ferrari 246 GT – E series.
Original Right Hand Drive - Ferrari Classiche Certification
It was the need for a production-based engine for the new Formula 2 that led to the introduction of a ‘junior’ Ferrari, the Dino 206GT, at the Turin...
1959 MGA “Twin Cam”
For the debut of its new MGA in 1955, MG wisely chose that year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race. After a succession of open-wheeled models there were fears...
1974 Lamborghini Urraco
In accordance with their practice of naming their cars after Fighting Bulls, it was fitting that this new, junior, V8 Lamborghini was named ‘Urraco’ which translates as ‘little...
1980 Rolls-Royce Camargue
Before the introduction of the Silver Shadow in October 1965, Rolls-Royce motor cars had traditionally employed a separate chassis, which allowed a variety of coachwork designs. The brief...
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Original Right Hand Drive
1956 MG A 1500 Roadster
‘Throughout its history, the policy of the MG company has been to compete with cars developed from their standard production models, and the 1955 Le Mans car, designated...
1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
Although the much-loved Ferrari Dino 246 GT was replaced in 1973 by the all new Dino 308 GT4 - Ferrari’s first ever V8 engined production model - its...
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