COLLECTION OF IVAN MAUGER, THE 20TH CENTURY’S GREATEST SPEEDWAY RIDER, OFFERED AT BONHAMS AUTUMN STAFFORD SALE

MOTORCYCLE SPEEDWAY’S MILLENNIUM MAN

COLLECTION OF IVAN MAUGER, THE 20^TH CENTURY’S GREATEST SPEEDWAY RIDER, OFFERED AT BONHAMS AUTUMN STAFFORD SALE

  The 1977 World Speedway Championship Winning, 1977 Jawa Speedway Racing Motorcycle and the 1969 World Speedway Championship Winning, 1969 Jawa Speedway Racing Motorcycle

The lifetime collection of Ivan Mauger OBE, MBE will be offered at Bonhams annual Autumn Stafford Sale on 15 October. Mauger won a record 9 World Championships during his career as a motorcycle speedway and long track rider.

A winner of more than 1,000 international events in 26 countries across the world, Mauger is legendary throughout the motorcycling world. Mauger came from humble beginnings in Christchurch, NZ and his career first went sideways in 1953 aged just 14. He arrived in the UK at the tender age of 17 and raced for a host of British teams including the Wimbledon Dons, the Hull Vikings and the Newcastle Diamonds, with whom he won his first World Championship in 1968.

In 1969 he moved to the Belle Vue Aces where he became the only rider to complete ‘The Triple Crown,’ winning the championship in 1970, 1971 and 1972. He won his 15^th FIM world championship gold medal a month before he reached his 40^th birthday.

1976 Long Track & 1977 Speedway Championship Final Helmets (£600-800)

Mauger is the holder of six world records, including most Individual Championship Wins and most Individual World Speedway Wins. Simply put, he is the most successful and decorated solo performer that the sport has ever known and was acknowledged as such when he was voted Man of the Millennium by Speedway followers.

On October 15, Bonhams Motorcycle Department is to offer Mauger’s lifetime collection which comprises more than 50 lots, including championship Speedway and long track racing motorcycles, trophies, awards and ephemera. The collection includes a number of World Championship winning motorcycles which are accompanied by a selection of trophies and awards that they won whilst being ridden by Mauger throughout his extensive career.

Speaking of the sale of the collection, Mauger’s family commented: ‘Our father was arguably the most successful speedway rider of all time, and amassed the most astonishing number of trophies, awards and motorcycles. He kept fastidiously good care of each and every one, reflecting his passion and respect for the sport. We take great pride in the condition and variety of his collection, and know that it will bring joy to his fans, admirers and speedway enthusiasts alike when sold at auction in October at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale.'

Highlights of the incredible collection include:

1969 World Speedway Championship Winning,

1969 Jawa Speedway Racing Motorcycle (£12,000-18,000)

Incorporating The 1972 World Speedway Championship Winning Engine,

1972 Jawa Speedway Racing Motorcycle (£10,000-15,000)

The ex-Ivan Mauger, 1977 World Speedway Championship Winning,

1977 Jawa DOHC Speedway Racing Motorcycle (£12,000 – 18,000)

1971 Long Track World Championship,

1971 Jawa Long Track Racing Motorcycle (£6,000-10,000)

Multiple Championship Winning,

1964 Rotrax-JAP Speedway Racing Motorcycle (£10,000-15,000)

‘A Gift from Newcastle Diamonds’

1965 ESO Speedway Racing Motorcycle (£4,000-6,000)

The Mauger family added: ‘Our father has always been grateful for his own good fortune, and did not take his successes for granted. As a tribute to our father’s generosity, we will be making a contribution to the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund in his name. Proceeds raised from the sale of several of the lots, including a signature chequered Bell helmet and his trophies from the 1975 season will be donated to the charity.’

Visit bonhams.com/autumnstafford for a preview of the incredible lots consigned to the Autumn Stafford Sale. To discuss any aspect of buying or selling collectors' motorcycles at auction including valuations for probate, market and insurance, please contact the London office, your nearest specialist, or visit bonhams.com/motorcycles to submit a complimentary auction appraisal request.

COYS AUCTIONS - SCHLOSS DYCK Saturday 5th August 2017

Now in its second year, Coys are proud to announce over 80 great entries at Schloss Dyck, Germany's most glamorous and well-respected historic motoring event, on Saturday 5th August 2017. Connoisseur Club members are invited to an exclusive champagne preview on Friday 4th August at the Coys enclosure at Schloss Dyck. Full lot list at www.coys.co.uk.  1947 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Coachwork by Guilloré Estimate:  €190,000 - €240,000 1964 Lancia Flaminia 2.5 GT 3C coupe         Estimate:   €60,000 - €75,000 1964 Maserati 3500 GT Estimate:  €150,000 - €180,000 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo S Lightweight One of 86 Produced  Estimate:  €550,000 - €650,000 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward Estimate:  €200,000 - €250,000 1971 Simca 1200S Bertone Coupe Estimate:  €22,000 - €28,000 1961 Jaguar E-type Flat Floor Roadster Original German Delivery Estimate:  €180,000- €225,000 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Touring Spider  Estimate:   €100,000 - €120,000 1956 BMW 502  Estimate:  €40,000 - €50,000 1983 Ferrari 512i Berlinetta Boxer - 21,000 kilometres from new Offered with Ferrari Classiche Rare Ermenegildo Zegna-designed wool interior Estimate:   €260,000 - €310,000 1992 Porsche Carrera 964 RS Coupe Estimate:  €180,000 - €220,000   1961 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe Estimate:  €60,000 - €75,000 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Estimate:   €110,000 - €130,000   1960 Porsche 356 B Coupe Estimate:  €55,000 - €65,000 1967 Riva Junior Estimate:  €30,000 - €40,000 1955 AC Aceca Coupé Estimate:  €120,000 - €130,000

Worldwide Auctioneers - Pacific Gove 17/08/17

Auburn, Indiana. July 7, 2017. Worldwide Auctioneers is gearing up for its auction debut during Monterey car week, with an outstanding selection of racers and European pre-war classics, sports and supercars among the recent consignments to The Pacific Grove Auction on Thursday, August 17. Slated to cross the block is a singular and exceptionally well-documented 1937 Delahaye 135M Coupe by Dubos, with exciting one-off custom coachwork and spectacular bureau-style “rollback” roof. “We love the history of the car and it is such a gorgeous example from every angle. Some of the greatest automotive designs in history came about during the ‘30s and this Delahaye is a testament to the great coach builders of the period,” said Rod Egan, Principal and Auctioneer. 

Another impressive motorcar lined up to go under the hammer is a stunning one of a kind early production 1938 BMW 328 MM Roadster with Coachwork by Touring. Also consigned to The Pacific Grove Auction is a wonderfully preserved and iconic example of early post-war French Grand Prix history, an unrestored and highly documented 1948 Simca-Gordini Grand Prix Monoposto, raced in top level European and Argentine events, with Jean-Pierre Wimille and Prince Bira among its legendary drivers. Another notable consignment with impeccable racing pedigree is a multiple award-winning 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L-88 Sunray-DX Racing Car, built by Don Yenko with factory L-88 engine, raced at the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona with the GT-class lap record at the 1968 Sebring 12 hours. “Here is a thrilling piece of living American motorsports history that we’re delighted to offer for sale, expertly restored by Kevin McKay to 1968 Sebring Livery and complete with NCRS Heritage and Bloomington Gold® Special Collection Awards,” said John Kruse, Principal and Auctioneer. 

Outstanding European sports cars in the sale include “The Lieutenant’s Speedster”, a never-before-offered 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster, with only one owner from new, a US officer stationed in Germany who purchased the car direct from Porsche in Stuttgart. An incredible array of correspondence between the lieutenant and the factory documents the relationship and sale. Also on offer is an exquisite numbers-matching 1934 Mercedes-Benz 380K Cabriolet with Coachwork by Sindelfingen, one of only 154 built during 1933 and 1934, beautifully restored and part of two prominent American collections over the past three decades, with build numbers and delivery details confirmed by a Mercedes-Benz Classic Zertifikat. Additionally included are a Ferrari Classiche certified 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe with only 28,000 miles from new, documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini and an extraordinary 2013 Lamborghini 570-4 Super Trofeo Racer, the first example ever to be made available at auction and easily one of the hardest supercars to acquire today. Detailed consignment information is available online at worldwideauctioneers.com. For regular social media updates on consignments and event news follow Worldwide Auctioneers on Facebook and Instagram @worldwideauctioneers. 

Worldwide Auctioneers will present The Pacific Grove Auction at the start of Monterey Car Week at 5pm on Thursday, August 17th, 2017, making it the first scheduled catalogue format auction of that storied week. The sale will showcase roughly 70 outstanding automobiles and motorcycles in the spectacular ocean side setting of the historic Pacific Grove Golf Links, adjacent to the famous 17 Mile Drive and perfectly positioned at the tip of the Peninsula for visitors of both Monterey and Pebble Beach. 

The auction is open to the public. Admission with catalogue is $100, or general spectator admission $35. Vehicles can be previewed Tuesday & Wednesday August 15 & 16, 9am-4pm and Thursday August 17, 9am-4pm. Call 1.260.925.6789 or visit worldwideauctioneers.com. Along with The Pacific Grove Auction on the Monterey Peninsula, Worldwide’s annual schedule includes The Scottsdale Auction in Arizona in January, The Texas Classic Auction in Arlington in April and The Auburn Auction, held during Labor Day Weekend in Indiana, as well as select dedicated sales of individual collections. 

CCA September Sale: urning Dreams into Reality; is this Aston Martin your next project?

THE SEPTEMBER SALE

See the lot list Turning Dreams into Reality; is this Aston Martin your next project? Almost all of us have a dream of walking into some dusty, rubbish strewn barn and scrabbling around under the bales of straw and junk to reveal an unloved but restorable old classic that, with a bit of hard work, could make a fortune some sale day. It’s a dream that has come true for many – we read about such finds all the time. But so often it turns into a nightmare. Is your barn find buried treasure or a money pit? Does the lovely old boy taking your cash even own the car in the first place? Paperwork gets lost over time and it’s often hard to prove ownership. Despite the risk, the rewards can be truly immense. And with a bit of forethought and research, there are ways to mitigate the risk. 1973 Aston Martin AMV8 Estimate (£): 30,000 - 35,000  (all prices +buyer’s premium of 12% including VAT @ 20%) Buying a Barn find at auction might be less romantic, but it’s one way of avoiding the initial risks. The consignor will be an expert and will have authenticated the car and traced its true owner, so at least you know what you’re buying is genuine. You also get a fair appraisal of the car, and it’s then a relatively straight-forward task to budget for repairs and restoration.

An example is this 1973 Aston Martin AM V8 in our next sale. Not a true barn find, but what you might call a ‘garage find’, which is no bad thing. In this case, some of the recommissioning work has already been done before the project was abandoned by the current owner. And it has a partial history file including MoT and SORN records for the last 12 years, and a great registration plate. So many barn finds can’t be traced through DVLA, but at least with this car you can verify ownership which is perhaps the biggest risk with barn find projects. A car like this could provide a great return on investment depending on your skill level. In any event, if you love restoring cars, a barn or garage find project can be extremely rewarding in itself, regardless of financial considerations. 1973 Aston Martin V8 'barn find' Estimate (£): 30,000 - 35,000 SOLD (£): 64,350 (CCA March Sale 2016) To stand a good chance of success, there are just a few simple rules to follow:  1. First, do your homework. With a car like this Aston Martin, that’s less challenging than with some marques. Read everything you can about the car. 2. Second, check previous sale and auction prices for restored versions in past sales and do your best to get some indication of the likely sale price if that’s your goal. 3. Finally, after an honest appraisal of your restoration skills, or those available to you, and the cost of parts and materials, you can work out what the car is worth to you. Good luck and happy bidding! SUBMIT YOUR CAR EARLY If you'd like the chance to sell your car at the September Sale, contact our team of specialist consignors early to avoid disappointment! At CCA we accept quality cars ranging from pre-war classics to today's modern classics, including barn-finds and restoration projects, as well as low mileage, celebrity owned and rare examples.   Submit an entry Contact CCA UPCOMING AUCTIONS CCA September 2017 Classic Car Sale 23rd September 2017 Warwickshire Exhibition Centre  CCA December 2017 Classic Car Sale 2nd December 2017 Warwickshire Exhibition Centre