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Collector's Motor Cars — Bonhams & Goodman

Auction House: Bonhams & Goodman Number of lots recorded: 11
Sale Title: Collector's Motor Cars Lots with images: 11
Auction Location: Melbourne Prices available: 7
Date: 02/12/2007









Lot Description Price Image
*** 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe'. Chassis no. 99316 . Engine no. 16 GAU4585 . Reg no. unregistered . Conceived as a replacement for the traditional 'T' Series MGs and launched in 1955, the MGA combined a rigid chassis with the Austin-designed 1.489cc engine producing 68bhp (later 72bhp) at 5,500rpm, whilst running gear was based on the of the TF, with independent front suspension and a live rear axle.… ***
*** 1951 Chevrolet Utility. Chassis Number: 157321 . Reg no. unregistered . When Henry Ford closed down his factories in 1927 to re-tool for the introduction of the new Model A to the replace the venerable Model T, General Motors, which has owned Chevrolet since 1917, neatly trumped the Ford offering by introducing a six cylinder overhead valve engine in their new car in 1929, whilst Ford remained faithful to a four cylinder side valve engine for their new Model A.… ***
*** c1960 Mercedes Benz 190B Saloon (LHD). Chassis No. 1210101001141 . Engine No.12192010008154 . Reg no. unregistered . After Mercedes Benz recommenced production after World War II the basic mechanical components were of a pre-war design. In 1953 a new full-width body of unitary construction was introduced, available with two engine sizes a four cylinder of 1767 cc's and a six of 2195 cc's.… ***
*** 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Chassis no. OFO5M199618. Engine no. 2128c. Reg no. KPN-351 exp. 11/02/08. Ford created a new class of car almost overnight with the introduction of the Mustang sports coupe part way through the 1964 season. Aimed at the affluent young, for whom a car was as much a lifestyle statement as means of transport, the Mustang succeeded brilliantly,. achieving sales in excess of a quarter million by the end of '64. A new, restyled and enlarged Mustang was Ford's big news for 1969.… ***
*** 1911 S.C.A.T. 15hp Open Tourer. Coachwork Munroe and Sons of Melbourne . Chassis no.TBC . Engine no. N67 . Reg no. VIC club registered N/T . Stà Ceirano Automobili Torino (S.C.A.T.) was a product of the Ceirano family, more precisely Giovanni the younger. Under the banner of S.C.A.T. a range of T and L-head four cylinder cars were produced prior to the First World War. Initially engines were quite small by contemporary Italian standards, the largest example available by 1910 had a capacity of circa 4.… ***
*** 1924 Vauxhall 30-98 OE-Type Velox Tourer. Chassis no. OE 188. Engine no. OE 182. Reg no. unregistered . The Vauxhall 30-98 is considered by many knowledgeable enthusiasts to be the finest British sporting car of the Vintage period. Fans of Vauxhall 30-98 will maintain that while Bentleys are for those who like to be seen, the Vauxhall 30-98 is for those who like to drive.… ***
*** c.1948 Mercedes-Benz A320 Type W142 Cabriolet. Chassis no. 153423. Engine no. 153423. Body no. 8060 W142-001. Reg no. unregistered . Mercedes-Benz's luxurious 320 series was first introduced in 1936 as a replacement for the 290 series. Built initially in two wheelbase lengths, the 320 was down to just one from 1938 onwards, though a wide variety of open and closed body styles remained available, including a state-of-the-art streamlined saloon.… ***
*** c1910 Lion Peugeot 8hp Two Seat Phaeton. Chassis .no. 4211. Engine no. TBC. Reg no. unregistered . When the Peugeot founded by Armand Peugeot dropped the Bébé model in 1905 Armand's nephew Robert founded 'Les Fils de Peugeot frères' (the sons of the brothers Peugeot) and started to construct motor cars at the Peugeot factory in Beaulieu.… ***
*** 1963 Daimler Majestic Major DR450 Limousine. Chassis no. 136311 . Engine no. 93990 . Reg no. OTV-056 exp. 31/10/2008 . One of the founding firms of the British motor industry, Daimler adopted the refined 'Silent Knight' sleeve-valve engine in Edwardian times, turning around its fortunes and establishing Daimler as a marque committed to engineering excellence.… ***
*** c1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 S.E 3.5 Coupe' (left-hand drive). Chassis no. 111026-12-003896 . Engine no. 116980-12-003774 . Previous Victorian Historic Reg no. CH4 040 (N/T) . Mercedes-Benz has long been recognised as the maker of some of the highest quality cars available, combining style, performance and practicality with aplomb. In more recent times one of the most sought after of the productions cars they have made are the W111 Coupé and Cabrio series.… ***
*** 1955 Austin Healey BN2 Roadster. Chassis No: CNBN2228270. Engine No: EN1B228270M. Registration No: AH 1932. Donald Healey's stylish Austin-Healey 100 caused a sensation when it debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show. Intended as a low-cost high-performance sports car and aimed at the US market, it set the bench mark for cars in its class. The Austin Healey 100 sourced its major components from the Austin Atlantic saloon.… ***

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