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Derby Bentley 3.5 Sports Saloon 'Blotto' - The 3.5 Derby Bentley is a motorcar manufactured by Rolls Royce (after their takeover of Bentley Motors) between 1933 and 1936 in an attempt to revive Bentley's sporting heritage. Advertised as 'The Silent Sports Saloon' it was to be a huge success despite it's hefty price. From 1936, to help reduce costs, the body was made from pressed steel and the engine enlarged to 4.25 litre in an effort to mitigate the extra weight. B109-CW is based on a 1934 low slung sports chassis with a very handsome all alloy body built by Park Ward. As was the then custom, the car was named 'Blotto' by it's first owner Bernard Rubin. A close friendship with Woolf Barnato, the managing director of Bentley Motors, led to Rubin becoming one of the 'Bentley Boys' sporting young men of independent means whose colourful style of living became legendary. He also joined Barnato in becoming a shareholder and director of Bentley. The two lived in adjoining town-houses in Grosvenor Square, London. Rubin proved to be a cool and first-rate driver. In his first contest, the six-hour race at Brooklands in May 1928, he finished sixth, co-driving a Bentley. In his next event, the 1928 24-hour race at Le Mans in June, co-driving with Barnato, he became the first Australian to win the celebrated race at an average 69.1 mph, setting a new record. Rubin also drove at Le Mans in June 1929, but retired. In the Irish Grand Prix of July, he finished eighth. On the first lap of the Ulster Tourist Trophy the next month, he overturned his Bentley. He stayed on the verges of motor racing for several more seasons, and helped to fund the racing of fellow 'Bentley Boy' Sir Henry Birkin; in 1933 they shared the wheel of an MG K3 in the Mille Miglia race in Italy as team members of Earl Howes' MG assault on the Mille Miglia. They were instructed to act as the 'pace car'. They got as far as Sienna when a broken valve forced them to retire. Nonetheless, a K3 driven by Eyston and Lurani was to win it's class proving the strategy to be correct. After Bernard Rubin's untimely death in 1936 the car passed to his brother, financier Harold Rubin who kept her until 1951. 'Blotto' is in excellent driving condition, has good oil pressure and is an absolute joy to drive. Not altogether unexpected as two years ago the engine was treated to a new set of pistons and liners supplied by Fiennes Restoration, previously having had the steering box rebuilt by Fiennes. Although with some minor repairs, the interior leather is mostly original and nicely patinated. The original body's paintwork is old and as is to be expected has some chips, scratches and minor dings but still continues to look smart without the worry associated with new paint. To summarise, 'Blotto' is not a concours car. It is however an important car in a good useable condition. A very sound vehicle whose provenance is fully documented with three binders of history. Also, it should be noted that we have correspondence, from the organisers, acknowledging that this car is Mille Miglia eligible.

1935 DERBY BENTLEY 3.5 SPORTS SALOON 'BLOTTO'

First Owner, 'Bentley Boy' Bernard Rubin 1928 Le Mans Winner
MANUAL 4 SPEED
3.5 CC
SOLD
Jaguar MK1 - Introduced at the October 1955 Earl's Court Motor Show, the MKI 2.4 litre was intended to broaden Jaguar's appeal beyond the volatile luxury and sportscar market sectors. Notable as the Coventry manufacturer's first monocoque design, it was equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a Panhard rod-located leaf-sprung back axle and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes (though, vacuum assisted discs soon became optional). Structurally over-engineered (especially above the waistline), the compact sports saloon was powered by a 2483cc DOHC straight-six engine allied to either four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. Though, with some 112bhp and 140lbft of torque on tap, it still boasted class-leading 100mph performance. Maintaining a sense of originality despite being stylistically indebted to its MKVII and XK140 siblings, the MKI 2.4 litre remained in production until 1959. This historically important car was registered by it's first owner in July 1958 and remained in his ownership until 1972 when he part exchanged it for a new Austin Maxi. Having acquired the MK1 in 1972 it was used occassionally by it's 2nd owner who decided in 2000 to have it professionally and comprehensively restored. The restoration was completed in 2003 , since when, it has covered just 3,000 miles. It is still in superb condition with excellent rust free panels, being let down only (on very close inspection) by a less than perfect 'freshen up' respray last year. Increasingly rare, matching number car, still fitted with it's original valve radio and 'automatic' ariel. Complete with full ownership history, buff log books from new, V5, 12 months MOT and restoration / maintenance invoices from 1972 to 2009.

1958 JAGUAR MK1

Comprehensive restoration 2000/3, virtually 2 owners from new
4 SPD O/D
2.4 CC
SOLD
Jaguar XK120 Roadster - Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster caused a sensation. Penned by Sir William Lyons, the model's sensuous lines seemed almost impossibly glamorous to a country still feeling the effects of rationing. While, the 120mph top speed that its name signified soon became the stuff of legend. Literally flooded with orders, Jaguar began limited hand-built production soon thereafter (although, it was not until 1950 that the factory was sufficiently 'tooled-up' to discard aluminium in favour of steel for the curvaceous bodywork). Based around a cruciform-braced box-section chassis equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and hydraulic drum brakes, the lithe two-seater proved equally adept on road or track winning both the RAC TT and Alpine Trial during 1950 (the former victory coming at the hands of Sir Stirling Moss). Credited with developing some 180bhp and 190lbft of torque in standard tune, its legendary 3442cc DOHC straight-six engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission. Arguably, the defining sportscar of its generation. According to the 'Trace Certificate', this particular roadster was originally exported to New York in March 1952. The first title on record is to a Charles Goggi of North Carolina 2nd February 1953. A 'Bill of Sale' on file shows that it was then later sold to a Mr Barker who re-patriated it back to the UK in February 1983. In 1990, Mr Barker commissioned a well known restoration company in the North East to carry out a full nut & bolt rebuild to including it's original drive train. Completed in 1993, it appears from documentation on file that it was then put into storage. The first MOT on file is from July 1997 at 245 miles. In late 2002/early 2003 it's then new owner decided to have it converted to wire wheels, the steering converted to RHD and front disc brakes fitted. A fresh MOT was carried out at completion of work (326 miles). Current mileage shown is circa 2,000 miles. History file containing restoration invoices (in excess of £54k) Heritage Certificate, ownership history and full weather equipment of side screens, soft top and tonneau cover are included in this sale. Much sought after, this superb driving car is in excellent all round condition offering fantastic value at this price.

1952 JAGUAR XK120 ROADSTER

Subject of a full nut & bolt restoration 1990/93 costing in excess of £54k
4 SPEED
3.4 CC
SOLD
Lancia Aurelia B20 GT - When legendary engineer Vittorio Jano joined Lancia in 1945, his impressive accomplishments were nearly the equal to those of Vincenzo Lancia himself. While Jano had been in control of Alfa Romeo’s remarkable designs prior to the war, Lancia had already introduced the world to the first fully independent suspension and the first monocoque body design. In 1950, Lancia introduced the Aurelia, which offered high levels of performance while providing comfort, modernity, and reasonable pricing. The Aurelia, engineered by Jano and Lancia founder Vincenzo Lancia’s son, Gianni, utilized the world's first production V-6 engine created by Jano’s engineer Francesco de Virgilio. The Aurelia’s V-6, initially launched with 54 horsepower and 1,754 cc displacement, was ultimately developed to 2,451 cc displacement, and an impressive 112 horsepower before the end of Aurelia production. Underneath, the Aurelia’s suspension was perhaps even more sophisticated, with a four-speed gearbox and clutch that were integral with the differential. The front suspension utilized a sliding pillar design, benefiting from Lancia’s over 20 year history of independent suspension expertise. With an immensely strong monocoque body construction, the Aurelia was not only handsome; it offered terrific handling and performance. Before production ended, the Aurelia achieved a number of important racing victories at Le Mans, as well as the gruelling Targa Florio, Mille Miglia and the Rallye Monte Carlo. Initially, Lancia offered the Berlina sedan. A year later, the iconic B20 GT coupe appeared, penned by Ghia’s Felice Mario Boano and assembled by Pinin Farina after the first 98 units were completed. The B20 GT rode on a shorter wheelbase chassis than the sedans, and featured a streamlined and dramatic fastback roofline. The B20 GT quickly developed a well-deserved reputation as a superb grand touring car, thanks to its tremendous performance and surprising practicality and comfort. A match for dedicated sports cars on the road, the B20 GT was considerably less punishing over long distances. so revered was it's handling, performance and comfort that many well known racing drivers of the fifties, including Fangio, Behra and Hawthorne owned B20GT's as their personal transport. The 1957 Aurelia B20 GT coupe offered here is a very fine late-production De Dion 6th Series example and one of just 25 brand new GT coupes sold by Lancia Motors in the UK during its 7 year production life. Not altogether surprising when you consider that it was only £7 cheaper than a Rolls Royce. Fitted with the desirable dealer option of a Nardi floor change and steering wheel, 5 LME was the Lancia Motors England demonstrator and press car. The Autocar published a road test of 5 LME on the 8th November 1957 and wrapped up their article with the following paragraph:

1957 LANCIA AURELIA B20 GT

Lancia Motors England Demonstrator/Press Car
MANUAL 4 SPEED
2.5 CC
SOLD
Lola T142/37 Formula 5000 - One of the most attractive and fast developing categories within Historic motor racing is Formula 5000, catering for single-seater (near-Formula 1) cars powered by production-based engines of up to 5-litres capacity. Formula 5000 racing was introduced in 1968 in American SCCA as ‘Formula A’, and the category enjoyed popularity in the early ’70s in the USA featuring such drivers as Mario Andretti, Jody Scheckter, Brian Redman and David Hobbs. In the UK and Europe, Formula 5000 matching American Formula A, was adopted in 1969 and such manufacturers as McLaren-Trojan and Lola Cars were quick to support it. In particular Lola Cars of Huntingdon had developed the multi-tubular spaceframe-chassised T140 model for the pioneering American class in 1968, and for 1969 it was quickly updated into the replacement T142 as offered here – this example being accompanied by an extensive file of documentation. Formula 5000 had also caught on in South African national-Championship competition which had long been the preserve of former Formula 1 machines. This particular car has been well-known within Historic F5000 racing since as early as 1979, passing from Henry Pearman to Nick Butress who used it in HSCC events for “six or seven seasons” before selling it to Ken Gladdis. The relevant Lola factory chassis records record Norinder as having bought a complete car direct from the Huntingdon works – serial ‘T142/37’ – plus a standby spare frame ‘T142/25’ which was destined originally for Lola’s US agent Carl Haas but which Norinder bought from an intermediary listed as ‘Sarquier’. The complete car raced by Norinder during the 1969 Guards Formula 5000 Championship was ‘37’ which was delivered new from Lola Cars to the Swedish private owner/driver. Ul Norinder was an archetypal playboy sportsman of the period, with a colourful reputation for hard living, hard racing and a spectacular lifestyle. Engine Spec Full Race Chevy V8 with roller cam, steel crank, carillo H beam steel rods, forged JE pistons, Edlebrock aluminium heads, 48DCO webers Twin foam filled alloy tanks
HEWLAND LG500 4 SPEED
CHEVY V8
SOLD
Lotus Cortina MK1 Race Car - Raced at the inaugural Goodwood Revival in 1998 by Sir John Whitmore, not raced since. Call or email for details.

1966 LOTUS CORTINA MK1 RACE CAR

Sir John Whitmore & Goodwood Race History
4 SPEED
1558 CC
SOLD
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