This is a rare example of the first 'modern motor car' which had a front-mounted engine, a three-speed manual transmission albeit with chain drive, piano style pedals and a steering-wheel in place of a tiller, known as the 'système Panhard', in concept, they would be universally copied the world over. One of a mere handful of survivors of these transitional 7hp Daimler-Phoenix-engined Panhards which were delivered in 1901, the best known of which is 'Le Papillon Bleu' so notably sold by Bonhams a year ago in New Bond Street. Offered in concours condition, having undergone a 'nut and bolt restoration' in its current ownership, the Thornycroft has successfully completed all the London to Brighton Veteran Car Runs it has entered – on many occasions carrying six people.ġ901 Panhard-Levassor Type A2 7HP Twin-Cylinder Rear-Entrance Tonneau, estimate £225,000-275,000 This elegant Edwardian motor car has inspired the love and loyalty of its four custodians from new, with the second owner buying it back from the third, and the current vendors having possessed it for more than 30 years.
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This original bodied example, with full matching numbers, has been owned by its vendor since 1968.ġ903 Thornycroft 20hp 4-cyclinder Double Phaeton, estimate £340,000 – 360,000Ī rare survivor from the British manufacturer, owned until 1957 by one of its founders, Tom Thornycroft. Fewer than 200 of the 830 Grand Sports produced are known to have survived including this remarkably original example which is offered by the family of Anthony Clark, and has been in its current ownership since 1957.ġ924 Vauxhall 30-98 OE Velox Tourer, estimate £250,000 – 300,000Ĭonsidered the finest British sporting Vintage car, the 30-98 was more than a match for its rival Bentleys, with the first model setting a new record at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb and the later OE versions, powered by a 110bhpp 4.2-litre engines, enjoying success at the Brooklands motor circuit. Produced in the heyday of Bugatti's Grand Prix success, the Type 40 was a smaller and more affordable version of the Grand Bugatti, but still offering exceptional handling, braking and performance with a top speed of 75mph. Other more familiar names from the period will be represented at the Golden Age of Motoring Sale, from Bentley and Bugatti to Lagonda, Panhard-Levassor and Vauxhall.ġ929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport Open Tourer, estimate £270,000 – 330,000
We are looking forward to the Lion putting on quite a show." Tim Schofield, Head of Department, Bonhams Motor Cars UK, said: "This is the first time we have offered one of these magnificent machines and we are delighted to have been entrusted with this very special vehicle. The ornately painted locomotive has been restored in recent times and today is in regular use, with frequent appearances at steam rallies where it continues to thrill the crowds as it did in the 1930s and will no doubt cause a stir when it arrives at the Bonhams saleroom in New Bond Street. With advice from Sidney Harrison of Burrell, the foremost manufacturer of these machines, Fowler's quartet were among the most sophisticated showman's road locomotives ever constructed, incorporating many of the popular Burrell designs. The Lion powered the popular fairground ride of the period, the 'Super Noah's Ark'. The 1932 Fowler 'B6' Super Lion, known as 'The Lion', estimate £800,000 – 1,200,000, was one of just four showmans road locomotives built by agricultural engineers Fowler for the West Country Showman Troupe Alderton and Rowland. Rare Steam Road Locomotive Offered at New Bond StreetĪ rare 1930s 'showman's road locomotive' from the final days of steam will be top of the bill at Bonhams Golden Age of Motoring Sale '1886 to 1939' on 30 October which will showcase the finest and rarest veteran, vintage and post-vintage vehicles.
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