Editorial

For a regional auction house, H&H certainly attracts some interesting entries, as our preview of the Derbyshire sale on 3rd - 4th December shows. But then, it looks as though H&H won't be a regional auction house for very much longer.

Next May, H&H is intending – in its own words – to cross the North-South divide by holding a sale in London. This first southern sale is scheduled for 7th May at Olympia and, although the Cheshire-based auction company doesn't currently pull in as many high quality entries as London's “big three“, this could be about to change. Over the last ten years H&H has built up a reputation for highly successful sales and the company's move into the southern market could mean some stiff competition on the London auction circuit.

For the pre-Christmas 2002 London sales, however, it's down to Bonhams, Christie's and Coys to provide the razzmatazz. And this year is no disappointment, with brimming catalogues to take us through next week: a week which is the high point of the UK auction calendar. We preview all three London sales, with full car and motorcycle entry lists and – if you can't make it to the auctions themselves - we'll be bringing you results in the near future. Finally, don't forget Bonhams' breathtaking annual Ferrari sale in Gstaad, to be held on 20th December.

Charis Whitcombe
(Steve Wakefield, Managing Editor, will be back next week)

This week in Classic Driver

CAR OF THE WEEK

Spyker C8 Double12S

Recently we covered the all-new Invicta S1, a low-volume, high-performance sports car launched at October’s British Motor Show, and a car which begs to be developed for racing. Meanwhile, the new Spyker C8 Double12S, launched at the same show, comes from the opposite direction: it’s a barely tamed, road-going version of a full-blown race car...

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CLASSIC CAR OF THE WEEK

Lotus Elan Sprint

The Lotus Elan started off well in 1963 and simply got better as the years went by. Despite the strenuous efforts of Lotus engineers, it has to be admitted that the Elan did retain a reputation for unreliability but its apologists claim that a well-built and well-serviced Elan has always been unlikely to give trouble. Most important of all, and unlike many other cars which seemed great when they were first seen, it was never allowed to develop into an overweight travesty of the original idea...

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EVENTS

Classic Driver 2003 Launch at Aston Martin Sales of Mayfair

The flag dropped on the 2003 Classic Driver Calendar this week when Michael Cooper, the famous 1960's motor racing photo-grapher, firstly commenced his marathon signing session and then was the star guest at the official launch of the Calendar at Aston Martin Sales of Mayfair...

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AUCTIONS

Auction Preview: Christie’s at the Jack Barclay Showroom, Nine Elms, London 3rd December 2002

Before the motor cars come under the hammer at Christie’s relatively small, but select, sale, buyers have the chance to bid for more than a hundred original examples of the cutaway drawings of James Allington – widely recognised as perhaps the best artist in his field...

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Auction Preview: Coys at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London 5th December 2002

As Tony Dron pointed out in Classic Driver earlier this month, the Jaguar E-type of 1961 is, for many people, THE classic sportscar. Among all the production E-types in existence, however, the righthand drive Roadster for sale by Coys on 5th December...

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Auction Preview: H&H at the Buxton Pavilion, Derbyshire
3rd – 4th December 2002

This two-day auction comprises automobilia on 3rd December, followed by motorcycles and cars on 4th December: both at H&H’s regular venue of the Buxton Pavilion in Derbyshire...

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2nd December 2002 – Auction Preview – Bonhams Olympia

Bonhams is the first of the major UK auction houses to hold its pre-Christmas sale, on the Monday of a week which sees all the key auctioneers vying for end-of-year honours...

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NEWS

Audi TT 3.2 quattro with new automatic sports transmission

Audi is unveiling the first version of its TT Coupé sports car to feature a 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine and completely new transmission technology. The combination of the high-torque 3.2-litre engine with 250 bhp and innovative sports gearbox emphasises the dynamic drive qualities of the four-wheel-drive TT in a unique way...

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FEATURES

Exclusive Classic Driver
Calendar 2003

Moss, Brabham, Stewart, Clark – the motor racing legends of the 1960s whose names are synonymous with unique skill and outstanding courage - are all featured in action in a limited edition, ultra-large (59.5 cms x 42.0 cms) 2003 calendar from classicdriver.com. Twelve images from the work of acclaimed motorsport photographer Michael Cooper have been selected for a collectible of which just 500 will be printed - each numbered and signed by the photographer...

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PREMIUM OFFERS

Maserati A6 GCS/53

For Sale by Bonhams Auction at Olympia 2nd December 2002

Lot 1036

Colour: Grey
Interior colour: Black
Drive: LHD
Chassis No: 2060

Price: Estimate £550,000 - 700,000

Dealership:

Bonhams Sale 2nd December
Olympia, London

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Lotus Exige 1.8

Alloy wheels, sports suspension, sports exhaust, completely dealer inspected, alarm, immobiliser, full history, sports seats, 5 speed, 4 point racing harnesses, Sony CD player, Alcantara trim pack

Very low mileage, no track use, and full service history. A great drive.

Colour: Norfolk Mustard
Interior colour: Black Alcantara
Drive: RHD
Year: 11/2000
Mileage: 3,815 m
Location: UK

Price: 25,950 GBP

Dealership:


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Bonhams Auction at Olympia
2nd December

Coys Auction at Royal Horticultural Halls, London
5th December

Bonhams Auction at Gstaad
20th December

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