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29,000
GBP
Sherborne, Dorset, Dorset
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An ultra-rare 1949 Bristol 400 Zagato (to 406 specification) barn find restoration project, registration number DRG 930, chassis number 400-1-568, engine number 110/5042, blue. Bristol and Zagato are linked through the vision of Anthony Crook, racing driver and subsequent owner of Bristol Cars. In the late 1950s Anthony conceived the idea of a lightweight sports saloon to appeal to the more sporting gentleman. To this end he sent approximately twelve chassis to Zagato, to be re-bodied and uprated, with a possibility of a small production run. After initial inspection and evaluation, Mr Crook found the quality of craftsmanship not up to Bristol`s high standards and the Zagato involvement came to an end. Of the four or five 400 chassis sent to Italy only three are currently recorded, all of the six 406s fortunes are known of, as is the single 406 short chassis car. DRG 930 started life as a standard 400 sports saloon, it was registered to its first owner, a Mr William Elrick of Aberdeen on 4th August 1949, it would pass through three further owners before coming into the possession of Anthony Crook Motors in January 1960. From there it was sent out to Zagato for six months, being re-bodied and uprated to 406 Zagato specification, with a 110 engine, disc brakes and overdrive gearbox. On returning to England it was registered again to Anthony Crook Motors in November 1960. It remained with the company, possibly being used as a demonstrator for the new 406 Zagato or personal transport for Mr Crook, until she was sold to Christopher Stewart Gladstone on 11th May 1961. He kept the car until 1965 when Mr Griffith (now deceased) became the final owner. Mr Griffith used the car extensively for both business and personal transport, clocking up over 200,000 miles. Between 1966 and 1968 DRG 930 saw service in Libya as Mr Griffith`s personal transport, he states in a letter to Mr Crook of Bristol Cars Ltd, that she performed particularly well in the Sahara sands, including a journey to the Giarabub oasis and one memorable excursion when the car drove over a land mine (car and occupants unharmed). On returning to Blighty DRG 930 was used as personal transport until the 1980s when she went into the garage, and a lengthy restoration began. The car was stripped for the restoration but unfortunately it never got underway to any extent. DRG 930 now requires a full body off restoration. It is believed that all of the major components are present. But after such a long time in storage this cannot be guaranteed and it is advisable therefore that any potential buyer satisfy themselves that this is so. There is a large and interesting history file accompanying the car with period insurance documents, an instruction manual, correspondence between Bristol Cars and Mr Griffith, past MOTs, invoices from Bristol Cars, a Libyan car license, RF60, V5 and V5C. This exciting and important discovery of an unrestored 400 Zagato appears to be unrecorded with the Bristol Owners Club. It is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to restore a unique Bristol to original condition and re-write the record books in the process. RF60, V5, V5C, no current MOT or tax See illustrations
Guide Price: £10,000 - £20,000
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An ultra-rare 1949 Bristol 400 Zagato (to 406 specification) barn find restoration project, registration number DRG 930, chassis number 400-1-568, engine number 110/5042, blue. Bristol and Zagato are linked through the vision of Anthony Crook, racing driver and subsequent owner of Bristol Cars. In the late 1950s Anthony conceived the idea of a lightweight sports saloon to appeal to the more sporting gentleman. To this end he sent approximately twelve chassis to Zagato, to be re-bodied and uprated, with a possibility of a small production run. After initial inspection and evaluation, Mr Crook found the quality of craftsmanship not up to Bristol`s high standards and the Zagato involvement came to an end. Of the four or five 400 chassis sent to Italy only three are currently recorded, all of the six 406s fortunes are known of, as is the single 406 short chassis car. DRG 930 started life as a standard 400 sports saloon, it was registered to its first owner, a Mr William Elrick of Aberdeen on 4th August 1949, it would pass through three further owners before coming into the possession of Anthony Crook Motors in January 1960. From there it was sent out to Zagato for six months, being re-bodied and uprated to 406 Zagato specification, with a 110 engine, disc brakes and overdrive gearbox. On returning to England it was registered again to Anthony Crook Motors in November 1960. It remained with the company, possibly being used as a demonstrator for the new 406 Zagato or personal transport for Mr Crook, until she was sold to Christopher Stewart Gladstone on 11th May 1961. He kept the car until 1965 when Mr Griffith (now deceased) became the final owner. Mr Griffith used the car extensively for both business and personal transport, clocking up over 200,000 miles. Between 1966 and 1968 DRG 930 saw service in Libya as Mr Griffith`s personal transport, he states in a letter to Mr Crook of Bristol Cars Ltd, that she performed particularly well in the Sahara sands, including a journey to the Giarabub oasis and one memorable excursion when the car drove over a land mine (car and occupants unharmed). On returning to Blighty DRG 930 was used as personal transport until the 1980s when she went into the garage, and a lengthy restoration began. The car was stripped for the restoration but unfortunately it never got underway to any extent. DRG 930 now requires a full body off restoration. It is believed that all of the major components are present. But after such a long time in storage this cannot be guaranteed and it is advisable therefore that any potential buyer satisfy themselves that this is so. There is a large and interesting history file accompanying the car with period insurance documents, an instruction manual, correspondence between Bristol Cars and Mr Griffith, past MOTs, invoices from Bristol Cars, a Libyan car license, RF60, V5 and V5C. This exciting and important discovery of an unrestored 400 Zagato appears to be unrecorded with the Bristol Owners Club. It is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to restore a unique Bristol to original condition and re-write the record books in the process. RF60, V5, V5C, no current MOT or tax See illustrations
Guide Price: £10,000 - £20,000
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Sherborne Castle
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Sherborne, Dorset
Dorset
DT9 5NR
United Kingdom
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Auction to be held at Classics @ The Castle Car Show
Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Sunday 21st July 2013 at 1.00 pm
Entry by catalogue or wristband only
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A buyers premium of 10% (plus VAT) with a minimum charge of £50 plus VAT on lots 1 to 39, and £100 plus VAT on lots 40 onwards
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Please be aware a deposit of £1000 is required to secure a telephone line or to place an absentee bid in this auction. If successful this deposit will go towards any purchase price. If you are unsuccessful the full amount will be refunded.
Vehicles not collected by 3.30pm on the Monday following the sale will be removed to a compound at a cost of £70 + VAT per vehicle. Storage charges will then be levied at £10 per vehicle per day or part thereof. You are reminded of our terms and conditions of sale especially regarding insurance.
Motorcycles not collected by 3.30pm on the Monday following the sale will be removed to our head office in Sherborne at a cost of £30 + VAT per motorcycle.
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Conditions of Sale
1) All lots will be offered for sale subject to these conditions of sale for veteran, vintage and classic vehicles, motorcycles and automobilia and other relevant lots.
2) Charterhouse act as agents for the vendor of each lot and shall not be party to or liable in any manner whatsoever on any contract of sale between the seller and the buyer.
3) The Buyer.
a) The highest bidder acknowledged as such by the auctioneer will be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle the matter. The auctioneer shall rule the bidding and no bid shall be retracted. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid. The bidder at the sale who is successful in purchasing any lot or lots is entirely responsible for paying for such lot or lots in accordance with our terms of business. Purchases made on behalf of a third party are entirely the responsibility of the bidder at the sale. The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of the vendors for any lot and to withdraw, consolidate or divide any lot or lots.
b) The buyer of any lot shall be solely responsible for conforming with the requirements of the Road Traffic Acts, the Construction and Use of Motor Vehicle Regulations and all relevant orders, rules and legislation made in connection therewith.
c) The buyer of any lot shall be solely responsible for the obtaining of any export license that may be required in connection with any lot purchased. (see below)
Export Licences
i) Buyers are reminded that an export license is required for any vehicle purchased for more than £15,999 and manufactured or produced 50 years prior to the date of export. Certain other items including, inter alia, all manuscripts and documents 50 or more years old and photographic material 60 or more years old and valued at £400 or more require export licences.
ii) It should be noted that export licences usually take a minimum of four weeks to obtain and buyers are reminded that their purchases must be stored away from the auction site, at their cost, pending export.
iii) Buyers are reminded that it is a serious offence to breach or attempt the regulations concerning export licences.
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5) Registration. To assist the progress of the sale, all prospective buyers must register their name and address at reception and collect a numbered bidding card before the sale commences. This card may be used to indicate your bids to the auctioneer during the sale. Two forms of identification need to be supplied to register, at least one with name, address, signature and preferably photograph, for example a new style driving licence. For prospective buyers who will not be at the sale, either because they are leaving absentee bids or are having a telephone bid, and who are interested in a vehicle or motorbike, a £1,000 deposit will need to be paid. This will be refunded if the bid is not successful. If the bid is successful, this sum will be used towards the final bill.
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a) All lots are sold and purchased ‘as seen’. A vehicle sold ‘as seen’ is sold and purchased for what it is and with all its faults (if any) and without any condition, warranty or other term (whether expressed or implied and whether implied by statute, common law, custom or otherwise) as to the age, description, mileage, suitability, fitness for purpose, merchantable quality or roadworthiness of the vehicle.
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c) Each buyer by making a bid for a lot acknowledges that he has satisfied him or herself fully as to the condition of the lot. If any damage is done to any lot at the viewing or before, during or after the sale, such damage shall be made good by the person committing such damage, principals being responsible for the acts of their servants, such damage to be assessed by the auctioneers.
d) Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure that the items lotted in this catalogue will be available and offered for sale in catalogue order, no responsibility can be accepted by the auctioneers for variations and omissions due to circumstances beyond their control. Neither Charterhouse nor the sellers of any lot will accept responsibility for any misrepresentations, mis-descriptions or omissions obtained in this catalogue.
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b) If successful in buying a lot, please ensure that your number can be seen by the auctioneer and that it is your number that is called out. Should there be any doubts as to price or buyer, please drawer the auctioneer`s attention to it immediately. Please contact the accounts desk with details of how you will pay.
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12) Transfer of Risk. Each lot shall be the purchaser`s sole risk from the fall of the hammer and shall be sold with all faults and imperfections, the auctioneer not being responsible for the correct description, genuineness or authenticity of any lot and making no warranty whatsoever. The purchaser is deemed to have inspected the lots and satisfied himself as to their condition.
13) Commission Bids. If instructed, the auctioneers will execute bids and advise prospective purchasers. This service is free. Lots will always be purchased as cheaply as is allowed by such other bids and reserves as are on the auctioneer`s books. In the event of identical bids, the earliest will take precedence. There must always be a maximum limit indicated, ie the amount to which you would bid if you were attending the auction yourself. "Buy" or unlimited bids will not be accepted. Commission bids placed by telephone are accepted at the client`s risk. We do accept commission bids by facsimile. A deposit of £1000 is required to place a commission bid in this auction. If successful this deposit will go towards any purchase price. If you are unsuccessful the full amount will be refunded.
14) Telephone Bids. Requests for telephone bidding must be registered with the Accounts department within one hour of the close of the view day. It may not be possible to accept requests on sale days. Written confirmation of such bids from persons unknown to the auctioneers must be received before the commencement of the sale. Whilst every effort will be made to execute telephone bidding, the auctioneers cannot be held responsible for any default or neglect in connection with this service. All such arrangements therefore are made entirely at the prospective buyer`s risk. A deposit of £1000 is required to secure a telephone line in this auction. If successful this deposit will go towards any purchase price. If you are unsuccessful the full amount will be refunded.
15) Collection of Goods. All lots must be collected by 3.30pm on the day following the sale. Goods not collected by this time will automatically be removed and placed into storage. A removal charge of £70.00 + VAT per vehicle or £30 + VAT per motorcycle will be levied. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof, per vehicle. post and packing for smaller items of automobilia can be arranged with the office. Please be aware there is a packing charge of £18 plus postage on top. Lots will only be released to the buyer or their authorised representative upon presentation of release notes issued by Charterhouse and settlement of any removal, handling and storage charges due. Purchasers are reminded that each lot shall be the purchasers sole risk from the fall of the hammer. Buyers should be aware that whilst lots remain at the auction site there are no facilities for secure storage after the auction.
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