1977 Wolf-Cosworth WR1/2

The first series of Canadian-born Austrian Walter Wolf’s eponymous Formula 1 cars was iconic. For a brand new team to win on its Grand Prix debut was sensational, but hungry South African Jody Scheckter and Hesketh graduate Dr Harvey Postlethwaite’s stunning ‘WR1’ design was a strong combination for the 1977 season. The distinctive car wowed on its launch. Postlethwaite shrink-wrapped the wide-floored sheet aluminium monocoque, Ford Cosworth V8 engine and Hewland FG400 gearbox in a deliciously curvaceous body, accentuated by one of the greatest liveries of its era, and it proved ultra-reliable. 

Scheckter’s Argentinian victory was no flash in the pan, for he added Monaco - the DFV engine’s 100th win - and appropriately his patron’s Canadian round. Jody finished second in the World Championship to Ferrari’s Niki Lauda (who also triumphed thrice), single-car equipe Wolf fourth in the Constructors’ title race.

Automobiles Historiques is proud to offer chassis WR1/2, direct from long-term ownership. Scheckter drove it to second in the German GP at Hockenheim, where it also qualified on pole position, and third in Spain (photo above) and Holland. That a sister car, used for testing, graces his collection, says it all. Both WR1/2 and the spare Wolf have previously competed in the Monaco Historic Grand Prix and are eminently eligible for the 2024 edition. Both the Wolfs and a large number of spares are available as a unique opportunity to purchase as a package.

1950 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica

Chassis Number: 421/100/122
UK Registration Number: PNX 8

Frazer Nash boss HJ ‘Aldy’ Aldington and Norman Culpan’s remarkable third place in the 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours driving a prototype High Speed model was the zenith of the fabled British marque’s competition history. Beaten only by an exotic V12 Ferrari 166 MM and a big Delage, the success spawned a production run of [renamed] Le Mans Replicas at AFN Limited’s Falcon Works in Isleworth. Evolved from BMW’s pre-war 1971cc six-cylinder OHV power units, built to FN specification by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the triple Solex-carburetted engines endowed the charismatic cycle-winged cars with pep to match their sharp handling.

Frazer Nash’s silver 1950 Earls Court [London] Show car, this example was supplied to Swedish Bristol agent Hans Ostermann. Second owner Sam Gillberg raced it on circuits - and ice! - eighth in the ’53 Caen GP sportscar event his highlight. Acquired in ’59 by Peter Lindkvist, who repainted it green, this well-documented car was repatriated from Sweden to England in ’86 by Frank Sytner, who took it on the Mille Miglia retrospective. Cherished in one family ownership since ’97, this superb Le Mans Rep, a class and overall handicap classification winner on the 1999 Tour de France Automobile, has also competed at the Le Mans Classic and GP de Monaco Historique.        

1963 Jaguar E-Type ‘Low Drag’ Coupé

Chassis Number: #889326

Five-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Jaguar’s E-type may not have matched its C and D-type forbears’ achievements at La Sarthe, but its mission was different. From its introduction in 1961 the E-type’s drop head gorgeous styling immediately made it the Grand Touring Car everybody desired. A winner on its race debut at Oulton Park, the model enjoyed successes on tracks worldwide, particularly when evolved into the ultimate factory Lightweight versions, which of course are now priceless.   

Legendary Jaguar aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer masterminded arguably the most beautiful E-type derivative - the ultra-sleek Low Drag Coupé - in a wind tunnel, where its figures were even more impressive than the Lightweights.’ Acquired from the factory and raced by dealer Dick Protheroe in 1963-’64, it finished second overall to a snarling Ferrari sports-prototype on its debut at Reims. EC1001’s participation in international races is why the configuration is recognised by the FIA as a period specification.

The magnificent car we are proud to offer was built to the Low Drag Coupé’s blueprint with no expense spared by Swedish engineer Hans-Erik Johansson in 2004, from a superb US import 1963 FHC, and uses its original engine. Acquired from Johansson by its current owner in 2016, #889326 has been raced once at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, then fastidiously re-prepared and detailed by marque specialist Riedling & Mouser Ltd. Eligible for prestigious Pre-’66 GT racing events, including Goodwood and GT & Sports Car Cup, this svelte stunner is road registered, thus would equally grace the Coupe des Alpes or Modena Cento Ore rallies, and is guaranteed to wow at the most exclusive automotive gatherings worldwide.

1970 Nomad-BRM Mark 3 - SOLD

The amateur designer/builder/racer’s days in International sportscar racing were numbered when Mark Konig, Bob Curl and Julian Pratt created the Nomad Mk3 for the 1970 season. Despite a tight budget, designer Curl’s lighter, sleeker evolution of the race-winning tubular framed Mk2 chassis - still powered by a two-litre ‘Tasman’ BRM V8 engine - was an ultra-professional effort which attracted widespread admiration from rival teams. Stockbroker Konig, who funded it, and professional Tony Lanfranchi demonstrated the car’s potential in European endurance events before the money ran dry, but lack of resources against the grandees ultimately thwarted the project. Konig and Paul Vestey duly took Mk3 to Southern Africa for the 1970-’71 Springbok series, Mark finishing a gratifying third in the three-hour finale at Welkom’s new Goldfields Raceway, his and the gallant little marque’s swansong. 

Historic raced by subsequent owners with Ford V6 and Porsche flat-six power, Nomad Mk3 was superbly restored to original spec - with wailing BRM V8 engine and Hewland FG400 gearbox - by highly-reputed Simon Ayliff for the vendor in 2017 and demonstrated at the 2021 Goodwood Revival Meeting. A magnificent testament to period enterprise, offered with current HTP, this unique and charismatic warhorse is a passport to the finest historic racing events worldwide.

1955 Lotus-Bristol MK X Chassis No. 90 - SOLD

The third of six built by the Lotus Engineering Company Ltd, combining the genius of marque founder Colin Chapman’s lightweight chassis design and Frank Costin’s superb aerodynamics. Powered by the favoured 1971cc Bristol six-cylinder engine, the disc-braked beauty was bought by charismatic West London motor trader Cliff Davis and debuted at Brands Hatch on July 9, 1955. Class second in the final Goodwood Nine Hours (Davis/Reg Bicknell). Recommissioned for the 2019 Goodwood Members’ Meeting, this full history car – a movie star of the ’50s – is eligible for the most prestigious events, including the Goodwood Revival Meeting, GP Historique de Monaco, RAC Woodcote Trophy and GTSCC.

1970 Porsche 914/6 GT - SOLD

Chassis Number: 914.043.0181

The mid-engined 914/6GT enjoyed moments of glory, winning the 2-litre GT class at Le Mans and the Tour de France Automobile in 1970. The car offered - driven by Swiss privateers Ernst ‘Hunter’ Seiler and Peter Ettmüller of Scuderia Tartaruga - mirrored those feats, winning its class in the 1971 Monza 1000kms.

Boasting a continuous and well-documented history from new, 914.043.0181 was acquired in very original condition by a British enthusiast in 2007. Sympathetically restored over two years, in distinctive period livery with a strong 2-litre engine by Jaz Racing, it competed in the 2010 Tour de France Auto and 2012 Le Mans Classic. Used sparingly as part of a significant private French Porsche collection since 2014, it comes with some original spares and Seiler’s trophies from 1970-’71. Currently French registered with EU taxes paid.

1961 Jaguar E-Type “Semi-Lightweight” - SOLD

Chassis number: 850066 | Registration number: E 141
In the Jaguar E-type’s 60th anniversary year, the opportunity to acquire one of the earliest examples, with a wonderful period racing CV, is unmissable. Sir William Lyons’ marque’s most beautiful creation made its competition debut at Oulton Park on April 15, 1961, Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori finishing first and third (split by Innes Ireland’s Aston Martin DB4) in the Grand Touring race. Ferrari 250 GT Berlinettas finished fourth and fifth. Thus, the E-type’s reputation was established.

Chassis 850066 was a works demonstrator, distinctively road registered E 141, photographed outside Jaguar’s fabled Browns Lane, Coventry, factory in 1961. It remained on the fleet until sold via dealer Rose & Young to South London club racer Brian Spicer. Aided by technical guru Albert Betts’ development, Spicer enjoyed Redex Trophy successes in ’65. He sold it in ’71 to John Quick. Subsequently club raced by Bill de Selincourt and Reg Woodcock, it was retired in ’78. 

Fastidiously prepared and developed to homologated ‘semi-lightweight’ spec, this spectacular E-type from a leading Jaguar collection is a regular invitee to the Goodwood Revival’s blue riband Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy Celebration, Classic Le Mans and the GT & Sports Car Cup. It boasts a current UK HTP, thus will be welcome the world over.

2008 Ferrari F430 GT3 ‘Red Bull’ - SOLD

Number 50 of 54 F430s built to GT3 racing specification by Kessel Racing in Lugano, Switzerland, chassis 159160 was signed-off on April 30, 2008. Featuring upgraded aerodynamic package comprising nose splitter, carbon-fibre wing and revised bodywork, plus uprated front suspension, brakes, transmission, cooling and engine mapping, this 550bhp stallion was run by Team Delahaye Racing in Belgium.

Belcar Champion in 2008, driven by Fred Bouvy and Damien Coens, the car competed until 2010, starting three 24-Hour races (one at Spa-Francorchamps, two at Zolder). Maintained in immaculate condition, every kilometre is documented, supported by an archive of videos and 2500 photographs. Eligible for all events targeting GT3 cars of the era, plus Masters Endurance Legends, Ferrari Challenge GT Days and Le Club GT Competizione (Corse Clienti), it is a guaranteed showstopper.

1959 AC Aceca Bristol - SOLD

AC’s Aceca was a handsome alloy-bodied coupé version of its race-proven Ace, sharing the open car’s John Tojeiro-designed chassis and running gear. Tested by The Autocar in April 1960, this ultimate spec factory demonstrator is powered by the original two-litre Bristol D100 D2 engine – developing 125bhp and good for 115mph – and fitted with optional Girling disc brakes at the front. A superb matching numbers example, refinished in original Princess Blue (in 2014) with beautifully-patinated red leather upholstery, it is sold with a comprehensive history file and original tool kit. An unmissable opportunity to become only the fifth custodian of this rare British sportscar, cherished by its first owner for 40 years and ready to enjoy!

1963 Jaguar E-Type 3.8-litre FHC - SOLD

Fastidiously restored over five years without compromise and exceptional attention to detail with cockpit ergonomics demanded by a most discerning client, it is arguably the best of the best.