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The cars the Star   Racing Cars, Rock and Roll Stars, and the Car Delivered New to a Family of Teddy Bears   COYS latest classic car auction on Saturday October 19th will  feature cars from the world of TV, Rock and Roll and Politics.   The auction will be held at Syon Park, Chiswick, London which has long been associated with the classic car with auctions and concours d’elegances being held in the grounds of this stately home on the banks of the River Thames.   Starting at at 2PM, it will feature a fabulous selection of established classics and modern, soon to be collectible cars.   Feature cars include a 1984 Lotus Esprit S3, which is a star of numerous television programs including BBC Antiques Roadshow, where it was featured alongside actress Claire Sweeney, a Jaguar XJ12C, the same type of car driven by secret agent legend John Steed in The New Avengers, a Maserati purchased new by Rocket Man Sir Elton John, a LaFayette saloon delivered new to part of the Roosevelt family – as in US President Teddy Roosevelt, the world’s first teddy bear and inventor of the phrase, and a McLaren MP4, one of the rarest cars in the auction as only a handful of these cars were delivered new to the UK.   Other features include a stunning Ferrari 246 GT Dino, and the Austin-Healey racing car of the US racing legend Lester Seasongood, its amazing racing history in America hidden for years and only recently discovered, as well as the second to last Aston Martin ever built by the company under the swashbuckling stewardship of Victor  Gauntlet before it was purchased by Ford…. The last true Aston?   Over 60 of the highest quality classics will be offered at the sale at Syon Park, with many private owners looking now to sell to take advantage of the weak value of Sterling by selling their car to a hungry international marketplace.   Coys auction specialist Charlie Howarth says “A great British classic car auction, set against the backdrop of one of Britain’s stately homes and parks is a fabulous combination, and we are delighted to be back at Syon Park. The classic car market has been adjusting to the current times and climate, with sensible private owners with sensible market reserves being the ones walking away with a deal at the moment, and this is definitely the shape of things to come.”   Howarth continues “with the new price regime rapidly falling into place, this will invigorate what has been a bloated and complacent marketplace, and as an auction house we are excited about that. We have some great cars with great stories in a great location to sell on Saturday 19th, and with complimentary entry to this beautiful parkland scene and ample catering facilities, we are looking forward to a full house.”   Ends   Pictures attached 1) 1924 LaFayette Model 134 Coupe Owned from new until 2001 by the first owners -The Glovers (Roosevelt) The finest example in existence Estimate: £35,000 -£40,000 €38,000-€45,000 $42,000-$48,000   2) 1955 Austin-Healey 100/M The Lester Seasongood and James Lawrence Sports Car Clubof America entrant Estimate: £45,000-£60,000 €50,000-€55,000 $55,000-$72,000   3) The Penultimate Aston Martin Ever Built During the Gauntlet Era 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Estimate: 120,000-140,000 €132,000-€155,000 $145,000-$170,000

Cars with connections to royalty, government, sport and show business go under the hammer Royalty, government, sport and show business personalities’ cars will feature in a “100 Car Spectacular” auction by international car auctioneers COYS at the London Classic Car Show next week. Auctioneer Chris Routledge Managing Director at COYS said: “We have a spectacular auction which will be part of the London Classic Car Show at the Excel Centre in London next week and to have amazing cars associated with royalty, government, sport and show business is the icing on the cake.” He added: “The classic car market has reached a new and encouragingly sensisible level. Sales volumes are increasing as a result of sensibly priced cars being offered to the market at a price to sell. There is increasing optimism despite the uncertainty over Brexit.” A 1995 Lotus Elan M100 S2 which was accepted on behalf of the Prince’s Trust by HRH Prince Charles could fetch up to £20,000.  The car was produced to celebrate the 50,000th car to come out of the Lotus factory since 1948. It was signed by a number of employees from the Lotus factory and then donated to The Prince’s Trust with the help of former Lotus driver Britt Ekland. Estimate: £17,000- £20,000. Routledge added, “This royal blue car is an important piece of Lotus history and has a strong royal connection. It is a great opportunity to acquire such a significant car.” A 1967 Vanden Plas Princess R has an excellent motoring and political history. It was used by the former Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The car was supplied in Black livery with Gold coachlines. It is supplied with a good history file and new MOT. Estimate: 15,000- £20,000. Another star studded car listed for the auction is a 2007 Range Rover Sport owned by David Beckham. The was designed and upgraded at a cost of £100,000 by the experts at Khan Design. It has a thunderous 4.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine and a highly unique interior. Estimate: £30,000- £35,000. A Mark IV Mini 1000 which was purchased new by Bob Willis for his wife Cilla Black is also going under the hammer. The Mini was treated to an extensive upgrade by Wood & Pickett of Abbey Road which included solid black paintwork, extended wheel arches, complete Margrave leather interior and walnut dashboard. It has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Estimate: £30,000- £40,000.   Other  cars listed for the auction include: 1959 Maserati Tipo 60/61 ‘Birdcage’ – Estimate: Refer Department A 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series V – Estimate: £400,000- £450,000 A 2005 Porsche Carrera GT- Estimate: £650,000- £750,000   The auction takes place over two days at the show   Part 1 on Saturday 16th February at 2pm (Lots 101 to 159) Part 2 Sunday 17th February at 2pm (Lots 201 to 241)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legendary Maserati goes under the hammer

The legendary 1959 Maserati Tipo 60/61 ‘Birdcage’ which was prepared for racing by Alfred Momo is to be sold by international car auctioneers Coys at theirScholoss Dyck auction in Germany on the 4th of August.

This historic Maserati is a light and powerful sports racer produced in 1959-1960 that exhibits superb aerodynamics. It acquired its nickname ‘Birdcage’ because of the exceptional design engineered by Giulio Alfieri. It has an intricate tubular frame and chassis made up of approximately 200 small diameters, chrome-molybdenum steel tubes of varying lengths and thicknesses welded together with a unique Italian process.

In 2010 the car was submitted to the MSA, and gained its Historic Technical Passport/FIA class: TSRC4 documents, allowing it to be raced in many different venues throughout the world which could even include Classic Le Mans, Goodwood Revival, and Motor Racing Legends Stirling Moss Trophy at various circuits globally.

Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys said, “This car offers a collector a chance to own a unique race car. It is going to be sold with a large amount of documentation, photographs, full rebuild invoices from Steve Hart Racing and confirmation of the cars original components used directly from Momo.”

Another one of Giulio Alffieri’s epic design on sale is a 1963 Maserati 3500 GTiSuperleggera by Touring. The car is finished in arguably the best colour combination for a 3500 – gunmetal grey over red this wonderful example of the marque is also reported to be in excellent mechanical order. Its estimate is€178,875.

The 1921 Wolseley 200-Mile Record Car Evocation was built by one of Britain’s biggest motorcar manufacturer at the outbreak of World War One, Wolseley. This car was acquired by Stephen Battye for his impressive Yorkshire Car Museum during 2003, it was carefully stripped and reassembled after a period of dry storage. It is now on sale and estimates €35,000- €42,000.

Also going under the hammer is one of only 576 made in the Magna line; a 1933 MG L-Type Magna Tourer. It was first registered in Germany in 1986. This Magna had only three previous owners in Germany; in 1999 the engine was overhauled for 7,700 DM. This fantastic MG Magna subsequently went on to win the historic Klausen mountain race. It estimates €60,000- €80,000.

Other cars on sale:

1977 Maserati Bora 4.9 – An excellent restored and desirable 4.9 specification car, mechanically rebuilt, just serviced and in excellent all-round condition. Estimate: €140,000- €180,000.

2003 Porsche 996 GT3 CUP – This GT3 was produced and delivered as a proper GT3 CUP car and campaigned in 23 races in Europe, as shown in its DMSB –Wagenpass. The engine was rebuilt 500 kms ago as was the gearbox. Its total mileage is less than 14,000 kms. Estimate: €60,000- €70,000.

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Coys the International Auction House is to hold the biggest ever auction of classic cars in Africa in less than a month’s time

The auction will see over a hundred classic cars and motorcycles going under the hammer, many of them coming direct from private collections across southern Africa.

The auction will be held at the Steyn City Golf Course complex, one of the most luxurious facilities of its type in South Africa, in a stunning location in the environs of one of the Cape’s leading cities, Johannesburg on the 10th and 11th of August.

The auction which has developed as part of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s great new historic motor car weekendsConcours South Africa. This event, now in its 3rd year and growing exponentially, attracts more than 100 cars from all over Southern Africa.

Chris Routledge COYS Managing Director said: “Coys has a long association with Africa going back decades and have been genetically associated with all of the great events over the last two decades, all of which we have supported to the hilt. I have worked in Africa now for many, many years developing close associations with historic South African car culture; it is in my bones and in my veins. I am so excited that we are doing this and that the time is now.”

Coys lead auctioneer Nick Wells said: “I have been working on this event closely with the organisers of Concours SA and from what was initially a commercial event of modest aspirations we have now created an event for the African classic car market of global relevance of which we are justly proud. I am very much looking forward to taking this sale – the first of its type in Africa and creating History.”

The Concourse and auction are being supported by a number of sponsors as well as COYS and Rory Byrne, the much vaunted designer for Ferrari of the Michael Schumacher World Championship winning cars, will be joining the guests at theheadline event which underlines the huge motor sporting heritage which is contained within South Africa.

Cars of note in the auction include a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce RHD. This masterpiece of an engine was conceived under the management of Alfas chief engineer Orazio Satta Puliga. It is a high performance Veloce version with its hotter camshafts, bigger valves and twin double choke Webers quickly became a favorite subject of the many small independent engine tuners « preparatori » in Italy. This particular vehicle has a black interior and a red exterior. It underwent a high-quality restoration a number of years ago and has been lightly used since.

Some of the other cars in the auction are:

• 1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2, Red, (1/52 RHD produced)
• 1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 (Race Car)
• 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT, only 406 produced, rare
• 1971 Porsche 911T Original, unrestored
• 1950 Jaguar XK120, (rare Roadster, oldest XK in SA, original
• 1954 Triumph TR2
• 1968 Ford Shelby 500 GT (original, unrestored, 2 owner car)
• 1955 Austin Healey 100 BN1
• 1973 Renault Alpine 1600S

 

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For more images or further information about Coys, please contact:

 

David Barzilay – T: +44 (0) 7860 322 333| M: +44 (0) 207 544 8980 | E: david@barzilay.co.uk

Chris Routledge – T: +44 208 614 7888 | E: chris.routledge@coys.co.uk

Nick Wells – T: +44 07920500091| E: nick.wells@coys.co.uk

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COYS enhance festival weekend again

Over the celebrated Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend of 12th – 15th July this year international auction market leaders COYS will once again stage their “FOS” Sale. A regular feature of events surrounding Goodwood, the Coys auction atFontwell House follows hot on the heels of their sale at Blenheim Palace which included the celebrated Cavallino Hoard, which was, in turn, was a globally acclaimed success.

With a relaxed festival atmosphere carried over from the action-packed events just down the road together with a high-level catering, Coys offer a fantastic selection of historic collectors and investment quality motor cars for sale as a fabulous alternative activity to The Festival.

Fontwell House, a classically styled Palladian mansion, steeped in character and tradition, with its immaculate, untouched, scenic gardens provide a beautiful venue to serve as stunning back drop for this glamourous Thoroughbred and Classic Car Auction.
With over 60 cars already consigned, this promises to be another Coys Classic with something for every taste and budget.

Some of the early entries include a 1967 Specification 330 P4. There were only four Ferrari P4-engined cars were ever made: one P3/4 and three 330 P4’s. This exceptional car has a hand-crafted and bespoke built P4. The engine was rebuilt by Marque specialists Ferrari Engineering, who work on many Ferraris of this era. The interior was also made as close to the original P4 as possible, and features Rosso Leather seats, Sabelt race harness and Ferrari clocks, also complete is a foot well fire extinguisher and plumbed in system in the engine bay. The car has only four previous owners and said to have covered less than 1,000 miles. The estimate is £130,000- £150,000.

A 1921 Wolseley 200- mile specification record car is also on sale. The car was inspired by John end’s recreation of ‘Moth’. An original 1921 Wolseley 111 Ten rolling chassis was used as the basis and ably assisted by John End. The two-seater’s exquisite polished aluminium bodywork from period photographs were reproduced by master craftsman Phil Kneller. The car estimates £35,000 – £42,000 and comes with V5C registration document.

On sale, is a lovely original 1975 Jensen Interceptor Convertible with right hand drive. It was delivered new to world-renowned broadcaster and journalist Mr. David Dimbleby, finished in Wine Red with a tan leather interior. The current vendor acquired the car in the late 1980’s following restoration works by Jensen specialist Cropredy Bridge Garage of Banbury. It shows a mere 49,000 miles from new and estimates at £50,000- £60,000.

A 1997 Lamborghini Diablo Coupe was offered from a private collection and has been recently serviced by marquee specialists and is ready for a new custodian. The Diablo has more power and a lower drag coefficient than the Countach, it easily eclipsed its forebear, exceeding 200mph on test. More importantly, its acceleration and top speed figures were marginally better than those of the Ferrari F40. The Diablo though, was not a limited-edition model like the latter but a series production car with a luxuriously appointed interior reflecting its designers’ intention to produce a civilised GranTurismo as suited to city streets and motorways as the racetrack. The estimate is £100,000 – £130,000.

A 1952 MG TD is also going under the hammer. The metal work of the car was all stripped back and repainted in the original Old English White and the chassis was primed and painted accordingly. The bright work was re-chromed and the engine and running gear was renovated.  The estimate is £22,000 – £25,000.

 

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For more images or further information about Coys, please contact:

David Barzilay – T: +44 (0) 7860 322 333| M: +44 (0) 207 544 8980 | E: david@barzilay.co.uk

Chris Routledge – T: +44(0)208 614 7888 | Email: chris.routledge@coys.co.uk

 

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Cars and spare parts worth millions at Blenheim Palace Auction
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th June sees international collector car auctions specialists Coys return to Blenheim Palace for the 2018 edition of their world renowned auction, combining this year not only the traditional « Jaguar Legend, which has become a must-attend event in the international historic motoring calendar, but also staging the much debated « CavalinoHoard » sale.

With a summer garden party atmosphere and high-level catering set against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace, Coys offer a fantastic selection of historic collectors and investment quality motor cars. The well-established Blenheim Palace Concoursd’Elegance, adjacent to the auction, displays a broad selection of some of the finest and most important classic motor cars in Britain.

With a packed car sale on Saturday sure to attract much interest, focus has already turned to Friday’s Auction – a unique collection of Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth parts which have been hidden from view for many decades and are all being sold at No Reserve. This is the first instalment of the Coys auction disposal of this fascinating and unique collection.

A unique collection of Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth parts which have been hidden from view for many decades are all being sold at No Reserve by international car auctioneers Coys at their Blenheim palace auction in just over a weeks’ time. This is the first instalment of the Coys auction disposal of this fascinating and unique collection.

 

Cars of note in Saturday’s sale include a 1988 Porsche 959 comfort. It is long viewed as the ultimate road car development of the 911 model, this 959 is a German market example. The car is finished in Metallic Silver with a dark grey leather interior. It is a stunning example of the most advanced super car of the 1980s and estimates £750,000.

 

The JAT 41 is a delightful 1959 Lotus Elite which is also on sale. From the year the Elite really came to prominence, with Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore sharing one at Le Mans, this car has an impressive history; is matching numbers and comes with fully six boxes of documents, invoices, receipts and books. Designing this Elite, Colin Chapman demonstrated that his skills as a racing car designer and constructor could just as easily be applied to production road cars. It estimates £60,000- £70,000.

 

The 7th of eleven cars produced by AC cars, the 1998 AC Cobra 427 Mark III is up for sale. It is finished in period Guardsman Blue with Wimbledon stripes, this fabulous example has had just two owners from new, has covered a mere 3,000 miles, and is offered with a detailed history file including original build data, magazine features, older HTP papers and records of period race history. It is an unrepeatable opportunity for the true Cobra enthusiast. It estimates £190,000- £ 230,000.

A 1954 Allard P2 Safari is one of only two believed survivors from ten built, this car again has a wonderful provenance and offers a genuinely unique opportunity. The P2 has enjoyed an older ‘chassis up’ restoration by the Tamar Valley Motoring Centre, the engine and gearbox being rebuilt by Wally Wheatley of Nordian Garages, considered at the time to be an authority on ‘flat head’ Ford engines, while the woodwork was painstakingly restored by a highly talented retired schoolmaster. The car is on sale and estimates at £40,000-£45,000.

 

Almost hiding within the plethora of sumptuous Jaguar factory models is the Mk VII Special « Wee Beastie » which was previously owned by the star, Mr. Jools Holland. This particular special combines 1930s looks with the 1950s thrill of an XK engine and manual gearbox. Its classic 1930s looks combined with a proven Jaguar engine and drivetrain, this is in many ways the ideal fun summer classic. The car estimates at £40,000- £45,000.

 

A truly individual, the 1962 Daimler Ferret armoured car is also up for sale. Equipped with a robust Jaguar 4.2 litre engine and all-wheel drive, this example has 30 years’ service with the British Army. It has a torquey Rolls-Royce 4.2 litre motor, four-wheel-drive and a pre-selector gearbox, the engine will be a hoot to drive – down roads, over hedges and fields and through streams and rivers. It estimates at £8,000- £12,000

The treasure trove of parts from the Cavalino Hoard includes many valuable spares and items from the great Italian marques such as Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth, including parts for rarer models such as the 250 SWB, 250 GTO, 275, Competition Daytona, F40 and 512LM, along with Maserati 250F and various other Italian competition cars.

Amazingly, many of the parts are still in their original wooden packing cases dating from the 1960s, or in their original boxes wrapped in oiled paper.

Chris Routledge, Managing Director at the firm said: “Something of this scale and with the importance and rarity of the cars they are related to is unprecedented. We are looking at least £1 million pounds worth of spares, probably more and I have never seen anything like it.”

He added: “It’s an Aladdin’s cave which is going to excite people all over the world. There are wire wheels in their original wooden boxes, carburetors in their original oiled wrapping paper, exhaust pipes, radiator grills, dashboards; the list just goes on and on. It will take us several days to catalogue the parts and once we have done that we will issue a full list of the spares.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• High-octane weekend with simultaneous shows taking place under one roof at London’s ExCeL
• Classic and sports car auction to be held at Historic Motorsport International in association with the London Classic Car Show on Saturday17th February
• Motorcycle auction to be held at MCN Carole Nash London International Motorcycle Show also on Saturday17th February

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For further information about Coys, please contact:
David Barzilay – M: +44 (0) 7860 322 333 | E: david@barzilay.co.uk
Julian Menendez – M: +44 (0) 7838 547 531 | E: julian@barzilay.co.uk

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International auctioneers Coys return to their birthplace with an auction of 70 fine historic automobiles at The Olympia Historic Automobile Fair & Auction, a new ultra-luxury and lifestyle event in the elegant Olympia London, on 18th February 2017.

Chris Routledge, CEO of COYS, said: “Coys was founded in Queens Gate Mews in South Kensington in 1919 and it is with great emotion that we return to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the town of our birth, for this auction with a sensational collection of some of the finest historic, classic and racing cars.”

The auction features some of the most beautiful Ferraris ever produced, including a 1968 Ferrari 330GTC Berlinetta (estimated at £450,000 – £500,000), a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT with only 35,000 miles on the clock (£280,000 – £300,000), a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB once owned by the founding editor of Car magazine Doug Blain (£65,000 – £75,000) and a 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series 1 (£200,000 – £240,000).

A 1936 Lagonda LG45 ‘Razor Edge’ Saloon by Freestone & Webb with a fascinating history is returning to Olympia 81 years after its debut at the Olympia Motor Show in 1936. The car was ordered in 1936 by London agents Kevill Davies & March of Berkeley Square and delivered to Freestone & Webb on 2nd September. Freestone & Webb then fitted it with the then popular Razor Edge body and featured it at their stand at the Olympia Motor Show in October that year. The car had an interesting life from then on; it was purchased by a private owner and shipped to New York in 1937, then sold and shipped shortly after the Second World War to Mr. Sia, a Shanghai based businessman.

By 1949 the political seas were turning; with China rapidly becoming a communist state, as a businessman Sia was branded a capitalist and class enemy. The Lagonda was seized and placed into storage until a Mr. Eric Barret bought it via the Hafong Motor Company for 25,350 Yen. Mr. Barret travelled extensively from the early 1950s, living in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, New Zealand and Australia, before finally returned back to the UK in 1985. Each time the Lagonda faithfully followed its owner by boat, until returning home to the UK after its 40-year voyage. (For estimate refer to Coys).

The auction features a 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster (£90,000 – £110,000), a 1955 MG TF 1500 (£22,000 – £28,000), 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III by Park Ward formerly from the Collection of Sir James Cayzer (£115,000 – £125,000), a 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe (£220,000 – £250,000), a 1951 Bentley Mark VI – Syd Lawrence “SL01” Special (£90,000 – £110,000) and one of only two surviving 1957 BMW 503 Coupe (£120,000 – £140,000).

A 2013 Vauxhall Astra like no other will be auctioned to raise funds for BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity. The car was driven in the BBC Top Gear’s “Star in a Reasonably Priced Car” in the last season of the Clarkson-Hammond-May era. In this segment, presenter Jeremy Clarkson interviewed a celebrity and then showed a clip of their attempt to drive round the Top Gear track. Their times were then put onto a leader board. The Astra has covered less than 3,000 miles from new at the hands of over 20 famous actors, singers and comedians, including AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch and comedian Jimmy Carr, amongst others (see full leader board and lap times here). The car will be sold at No Reserve to the highest bidder.

Other important cars going under the hammer include a rare right hand drive 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (£100,000-£120,000), a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe (£90,000 – £110,000), a 1967 Mercedes 250SL (£30,000 – £40,000), a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Saloon – Genuine rare RHD (£130,000-£160,000), a 1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible – 26,000 miles from new (£40,000- £50,000) and a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe (no reserve)

Alongside the auction, the Fair will be packed with inspiring features, providing visitors with a wealth of information and guidance on the world of historic automobiles. From concours restoration to provenance, whether you’re thinking of buying with the aim to enter the exciting world of classic racing, or interested to know how to maximise your investment, heed advice from those in the know within workshops from industry experts and specialists.

In addition, guests can enjoy exquisite watch displays, discover unique travel experiences and indulge in fine food and drink within the Champagne Lounge, the Whisky Masterclass and the Exceptional Culinary Experience.

Full catalogue available here: http://www.coys.co.uk/coys-olympia-2017

Auction:   13:00hs on 18 February 2017
Location:  Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK
Viewing:     Friday 17th January from 3.00pm to 6.00pm
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Start your engines! Coys announce new high-octane auction at Historic Motorsport International show

International auctioneers Coys will be putting 25 historic racers under the hammer at their new high-octane auction at Historic Motorsport International show on Saturday 25^th February in London’s ExCeL.

Historic Motorsport International is held alongside the London Classic Car Show, a must attend event in the classic car calendar, and is devoted to all aspects of historic racing and rallying. It gathers under one roof virtually everyone involved in historic motorsport, including drivers, owners, collectors, dealers, preparers, engineers, promoters, venues, enthusiasts, the media, historic racing and rallying organisers, and more.

The auction will feature a selection of pure breed historic racers, including 15 competition-ready race and rally cars, five road-going racing cars and five sporting road-going classics.  Going under the hammer there will be a Porsche 356 with period competition history, an ex-Le Mans Ferrari and a pair of fantastic Super V8 Holdens coming all the way from Australia.

Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys, said: “We’ve long had a deep association with historic motorsport since the earliest days of the Coys Historic Festival at Silverstone and to be a founding partner of Historic Motorsport International in our capital city is a very exciting opportunity. We are working alongside some of the finest and most respected names in historic racing and look forward to this experience.”

Ian France, Show Director of Historic Motorsport International, said: “Held alongside another motoring exhibition from Brand Events, Historic Motorsport International is an exciting new event championing and celebrating historic motorsport. It’s the must attend event for everyone involved in historic motorsport and we are delighted to be working in partnership with Coys to deliver a specialist auction of historic racers.”

Viewing will be open to all visitors on Thursday and Friday (23 and 24 February) but access to the auction itself – which is due to start at 3pm on Saturday, 25 February – will be restricted to registered attendees who have purchased the official auction catalogue, either in advance or at Historic Motorsport International.

The auction catalogue will soon be available online at www.coys.co.uk

 

• Autosport International: www.coys.co.uk/autosport-2017
• Interclassics Maastricht: www.coys.co.uk/interclassics-2017

• Coys at Olympia | Saturday 18^th February, Olympia, London
• Coys at London Motorcycle Show | Saturday 18^th February, ExCeL, London
• Coys at Historic Motorsport International | Saturday, 25^th February, ExCeL, London.

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Boxing legend Henry Cooper’s Ferrari to go under the ’Ammer at Coys auction in London

• Henry Cooper’s 1973 Ferrari 365 GT visits South London pub where he lived and trained before famous fight with Muhammed Ali
• The Ferrari comes with pair of gloves signed by him and could fetch £70,000
• Model statue of Henry Cooper to be auctioned to raise funds for the London Ex-Boxers Association
• Over 40 classic and sports cars on sale at Coys auction

International auctioneers Coys are putting under the hammer a Ferrari owned by British boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper OBE along with over 40 classic and sports cars at their yearly True Greats auction on 5^thDecember at the Royal Horticultural Society in London.

 

The 1973 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 was owned in the early 1980s by Henry Cooper, famous for the power of his left hook, “Enry’s ‘Ammer“, and his knockdown of a young Muhammad Ali on 18th June 1963.

 

Coys took the car to the Fellowship Inn on the Bellingham estate in South London, where local boy Cooper lived and trained before the fight with Ali, and caught the attention of locals who turned out to see it, take pictures and share stories about the boxer.

 

Enry later became friends with The Greatest, who admitted he was hit so hard that fight that “his ancestors in Africa felt it.” Following his retirement from the sport, he continued his career as a television and radio personality and to date remains the only boxer to be awarded a knighthood.

 

Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys, said: “He loved his cars, was a great motorsport enthusiast and at one point even did some club racing alongside his great friend Graham Hill. Known as Enry’s Ferrari by various marque specialists, the provenance of this car makes it a sound investment and could be the ideal Christmas treat for discerning collectors.”

 

The Fellowship Inn, now in semi-derelict condition, is set for a £4m restoration with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to bring it back to its former glory.

 

Councillor for Lewisham Alan Hall said: “The project will secure the future of the community pub while creating more than 70 jobs and lots of training and volunteering opportunities. Henry Cooper is a Bellingham local legend, it was great to see the car back in the area where he grew up and the interest it created amongst locals – hope it’s a knock out sale!”

 

The Councillor brought a model of a statue of Sir Henry Cooper that the Members of the London Ex-Boxers Association are planning to erect in Bellingham in 2017 in recognition not only for what he achieved in boxing but for the great contribution he made to many charities and more important as an example to young people. Coys will auction the model statue to raise funds for the London Ex-Boxers Association. The reserve is £1,000 – dig deep, it’s for charity!

 

The car is one of only 55 right hand drive examples produced. Under the bonnet, Ferrari squeezed in their 4.4 litreV12 unit producing 400 bhp at 7,000rpm, making it, at the time, the world’s most potent full four-seater. Despite its 1,450kilos, the car sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds and was capable of a top speed of 165 mph. The V5 shows Henry Cooper as the keeper, listing his home address in Hendon, North London. It is estimated at £55,000 to £70,000.

 

The auction also features a number of highly sought after Ferraris including a 1979 512 Berlinetta Boxer (estimated at £200,000 to £250,000), a 1968 330GTC Berlinetta (£550,000-£600,000), a 1972 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder (£500,000-£600,000), an original right hand drive 1974 246 GT – E series (£270,000-£300,000), a 2005 430 (£65,000-£75,000) and a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello ex- Maranello press car at no reserve.

 

Also on offer is a rare 1969 Porsche 911 S/T raced by Kent Frohde in the Swedish racing series in the early 1970s. The car was manufactured as a normal S by the factory and duly sent to the Werks Porsche Competition Department who converted it into S/T Specification straight from the production line. It was sold to Frohde on 22th September 1971 and the engine – an original 2 Litre – was tuned to 242bhp. According to Frohde, this was the strongest 2 litre engine that Porsche had tuned at the time. This is one of the most sought after 911s in the world and surely worthy of a place in any Porsche museum or at any significant worldwide motoring event. It is estimated at £700,000 to £900,000.

 

Other heavyweights being auctioned include one of only eight right hand drive 1972 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Manual (£240,000-£280,000), a 1976 Alpine 1600 SC – Original Dieppe Built Model (£75,000-£90,000), a 1926 Bentley 3 litre Short Chassis Sports Tourer (£360,000-£390,000), a fully restored 1951 Land Rover Series 1 80” (£30,000-£40,000) and a 2016 Jaguar C-Type Evocation (£45,000-£55,000).

 

High res images of Henry Cooper’s Ferrari: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rx4y32alpwsr69b/AAAFgRnSXyxcTQFOK6A34-8za?dl=0

 

Other lots: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jyh4lcnbcfwzzj3/AADpUd1XL9_gM3zlhMiSgbgsa?dl=0

 

Coys – True Greats

Date: 05 Dec 2016, 19:00hs

Address: Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 2PE

Viewing: Sunday 4th December from 10.00hs to 18.00hs
Auction day from 10.00hs to start of sale

For full catalogue visit: http://www.coys.co.uk/true-greats-2016
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Julian Menendez – T: +44 207 544 8831 | M: +44 7838 547 531 | E: julian@barzilay.co.uk

 

COYS

Valuers and auctioneers founded in 1919

www.coys.co.uk | @Coys1919

 

London Ex-Boxers Association

www.londonexboxers.org.uk/

 

Phoenix Community Housing

Phoenix Community Housing is a not-for-profit resident-led housing association in the Bellingham, Whitefoot, Downham areas of south Lewisham, London.

www.phoenixch.org.uk/about/fellowship-inn

A 1971 Lamborghini Miura first owned by rock legend Sir Rod Stewart was sold at auction for £909,000 by international auctioneers Coys at their first Classic & Sports Car Show sale at London’s Alexandra Palace.

The Miura took centre stage on Saturday 29th October and became the most valuable car to sell at the auction. This P400S model had been the subject of a £100,000 restoration and upgrade to SV specification.

A 1972 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS, once owned by none other than U2 drummer Adam Clayton, set a new world-record for a Ghibli sold at auction when it went for £303,000. This car was one of only eight right-hand drive examples.

Another headline lot sold was the first registered Range Rover, which went for £93,000. This 1970 Range Rover was the 26th model manufactured, it is believed to be the first car that Land Rover registered to themselves on 27th may 1970 and was one of the first of the batch of 20 press launch cars.

Other important lots sold included an original right hand drive 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT E Series, with coachwork by Scaglietti and design by Pininfarina, which went for £374,000 and a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB that featured at the 1977 London Motor Show, which went for £225,000.

Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys, said: “In combination with the very high quality features, displays and the amazing live parades on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including original Grand Prix cars on the streets of London, the Coys auction was a very powerful addition to what was a dramatically improved Classic & Sports Car Show.

“The auction was exceptional and clearly shows that the historic motor car market is strong and alive with a world-record price for a Maserati Ghibli, a fabulous result for a 246 Dino and a very encouraging price achieved for the Rod Stewart Miura.”

Entries are invited for Coys next auction is ‘True Greats’ on December 5th in London at The Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Hall, Vincent Square Westminster, London SW1P 2PE.

 

• Coys sell 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for £825,000 via social media platform Vero with Apple Pay
• The sale is the largest known in-app purchase ever
• It is the first time a historic car has been sold directly on social media

 

 

Photo Jean Paul  » Guerrier  » Bellanger au MONDIAL

PRESS RELEASE COYS LAUNCHES ‘SEE NOW, BUY NOW’ WITH VERO & APPLE PAY AT THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW Paris, France – 29 September 2016. At the Paris Motor Show today the international auctioneers Coys announced that customers will be able to purchase a selection of rare historic cars via next-generation social network Vero. The international auctioneers have recently joined Vero – a social platform that enables people new ways of discovering more from friends, trusted brands and artists in an advertising-free environment. In addition to sharing content that won’t be available anywhere else, Coys will showcase four notable historic cars – including an Aston Martin DB5, a Ferrari 246 Dino GTS once owned by Peter Grant (manager of the legendary band Led Zeppelin), a Ferrari Daytona and a Bentley Continental S2 – all of which will be available for instant purchase directly from Coys’ Vero profile using the app’s innovative ‘Buy Now’ feature. Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys, said: « Coys is the world’s oldest historic car specialist and auctioneers, and we have always embraced innovation. Now anyone with the app, whether visiting the Paris Motor Show or at home, will be able to instantly buy the car they always dreamed of on their phone. » Ayman Hariri, co-founder and CEO of Vero, said: “Connecting people with their passions and interests is at the heart of Vero, and motoring enthusiasts are more passionate than most. We are delighted to be partnering with Coys to offer collectors a new way to purchase historic cars and for fans to get closer to the showroom.” The international auction house is holding a major sale in association with their French auction partners Coutau-Bégarie. For full catalogue and more details about the auction visit: http://www.coys.co.uk/2016-mondial-de-lautomobile-paris Join Coys on Vero: http://apple.co/2blrI6N ###             For further details about Coys, please contact: Julian Menendez – M: +44 (0) 7838 547 531 | E: julian@barzilay.co.ukImages of the cars: www.dropbox.com/sh/y5o2sbdwcpdk1o8/AADER8lotb5cEn93FjXSlEMva?dl=0 COYS Valuers and auctioneers founded in 1919 www.coys.co.uk

PRESS RELEASE
Stairway to Fontwell: 1973 Ferrari Dino owned by Led Zeppelin’s Manager visits the band’s old record label location in Chelsea before going under the hammer

• A 1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS first owned by Led Zeppelin’s Manager Peter Grant could sell for £400,000 at COYS auction at Fontwell House on September 8^th
• A week before the auction COYS drove the Dino to 484 Kings Road in Chelsea, London, once the headquarters of Swan Song Records, the band’s record label
• The Dino will be auctioned alongside 60 classic and sports cars by COYS at Fontwell House in the heart of the Sussex Downs, during Britan’s greates motoring week
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This very special right hand drive Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was delivered new in 1973 to Peter Grant, manager of the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin.

The then list price was £6,620.39 plus delivery charges, number plates and road tax. Additionally, the car was optioned with non-standard non-metallic paint at £63.16 and leather upholstery at £210.93. Today the car is estimated at £350,000 to £400,000.

The Dino will be auctioned at Coys ‘Thoroughbreds and Vintage at Fontwell’ auction in the elegant gardens of Fontwell House, behind the traditional horse racing course, and only a few miles up the road from the action at the Goodwood Revival meeting.

Chris Routledge, CEO of COYS, said: “London is filled with mythical places reminding us of the city’s rock n’ roll and music legacy. Swan Song Records was Led Zeppelin’s own record label, overseen by Peter Grantand used by the band to promote its own products as well as sign new upcoming artists. It’s not hard to imagine Peter Grant driving the Dino around Chelsea and parking it outside the studio back in the day before meeting with the band.”

He added: “The GTS has all the intrinsic qualities of the Dino 246, but offers in addition the extraordinary sensation of hearing the machinery come to life all around one. That is why it is not just a car with a sporting appearance; it is an authentic sports car through and through and, combined with its wonderful provenance and history would certainly grace any collection.”

Sixty other classic and sports cars will be going under the hammer, including a 2010 Lamborghini Reventon Roadster estimated at £900,000 to, 1,000,000, a 1975 Iso Lele Sport estimated at £58,000 to £65,000 and a 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark 1 estimated at £160,000 to £190,000.

Chris Routledge said: “Early September is very much the British equivalent of events taking place on the Monterey peninsula in August with a world-class concours, international auctions and fantastic historic racing at Goodwood; all running throughout the week and all held within the South East of England.”

He added: “We have a fabulous selection of classic, sports and racing cars going under the hammer at Fontwell House, including an extremely rare Lamborghini Reventon, one of only 15 ever built, and the Led Zeppelin Dino – a true rock n’ roll icon, along with 60 other fabulous classics.”

One of the features of the sale is the Ex-Paddy Hopkirk and Timo Makinen, Ex-BMC Works 1966 Mini Cooper S, which competed at the 1966 Alpine, RAC Rally, 1967 Swedish Rally, 1968 Circuit of Ireland and Scottish Rally. It is estimated at £100,000 to £150,000.

Other important lots include a 1968 Aston Martin DBS Vantage (£80,000 to £90,000), a 1961 Lotus Elite Series II (£58,000 to £68,000), a 1959 Jaguar 3.4l XK150 with only 39,900 miles from new (£60,000 to £70,000), a 1937 Fiat Topolino (£16,000 to £20,000), a 1936 Cord 810 Westchester (£35,000 to £40,000) and a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster, which is the current FIA HTP Winner of the Battle of Britain Trophy, Silverstone Classic 2015 (£200,000 – £220,000).

High res pictures available here: http://bit.ly/Fontwell

International auctioneers COYS present a spectacular line up for their inaugural auction at Schloss Dyck, in Germany, with over 80 classic and sports cars going under the hammer this Saturday 6^th August.

The new international auction in COYS calendar, to be held at what is now Germany’s most glamorous and well-respected historic motoring event, features a number of highly sought after collectors cars, including a 1972 Ferrari Daytona with only 500kms since a comprehensive restoration, a 1954 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet once owned by the Swedish Royal Family and a 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sprint – Le Mans Berlinetta, which won Best in Show at SPA Italia 2015.

Chris Routledge, CEO of COYS, said: “Classic Days at Schloss Dyck has become one of the most important events in the German historic motoring calendar. As one of the leading international auction brands in Germany, we have a very exciting range of vehicles on offer which is already generating from collectors from all four corners of the world.”

The 1971 Ferrari Daytona was the subject of a substantial “nut and bolt” restoration between 2009 and 2014, covering every aspect of the car from the chassis up. Only the interior was deemed to be in excellent condition, and so was left to retain its wonderful patina. With approximately only 500 kilometres since restoration, this incredible example really is the best of the breed. It is estimated at €700,000 to €800,000.

The stunning 356 Cabriolet was delivered new to the Swedish Royal family in 1954 and was meticulously looked after until it was acquired by a Spanish car collector. Before changing hands, the engine was upgraded to the favourable 1600 Porsche engine. It was then sold to a German dealership in Stuttgart and underwent complete restoration. Today the car is in excellent condition. The cabriolet specification is without a doubt the most sought after variation of the 356 series, making it not only a joy to drive but also a solid investment. Estimated at €320,000 to €350,000.

The Alfa Romeo 6C was one of only a handful of cars produced during 1942 to 1945 due to the obvious production constraints of wartime Italy. Production records indicate that this was in fact car No. 3 of the Tipo Supersport 6C 2500 models. The current touring style Le Mans Berlinetta coachwork was fitted during the early post-war years, and is inspired by the beautiful 1938 Le Mans touring Berlinetta, which competed in the 24hr classic before the outbreak of the war. it is a true exotic vehicle from the era of thoroughbred sports cars and one which would grace any collection. Estimated at €580,000 to €680,000.

One of the rarities going under the hammer is a 1959 Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabin Scooter, which was the result of the company being banned in the post-war from producing aircrafts. Messerschmitt had turned its resources to producing other commodities and produced this sought-after, fun micro car, estimated at €33,000 to €38,000.

The auction will also feature a 1934 Aston Martin 1 1/2 Litre Long Chassis Tourer (€190,000 – €220,000), a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine (€70,000 – €100,000), a 1963 Maserati 3500 GT Sebring Series II (€200,000 – €230,000) and a 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet A (€110,000 – €130,000).

Other important lots include a 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (€550,000 – €625,000), a 1927 Lagonda 2.0 Litre High Chassis Tourer (€95,000 – €115,000), a 1973 Maserati Bora 4.9 – one of 275 4.9 litre cars, Maserati Classiche (€170,000 – €200,000), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS (€250,000 – €275,000).

Classic Days at Schloss Dyck
Address:          Schloss Dyck, 41363 Jüchen, Germany
Auction:          Saturday 6h August at 2:30pm
Viewing:          Thursday 4th August from 12.00am to 6.00pm
Friday 5th August from 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 6th August from 9.00am to the start of the auction

Full catalogue available at www.coys.co.uk/schloss-dyck