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FISKENS IS SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS…

TO CONSIGN YOUR CAR FOR PUBLIC SALE, OR FOR DISCREET MARKETING TO PRIVATE CLIENTS, PLEASE CONTACT 020 7584 3503 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEWS FROM THE MEWS - WINTER 2020 [2]

Gregor arrives at Hampton Court in the ex-Lou Brero Jaguar D-Type XKD 509 A WORD FROM GREGOR

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THE YEAR THAT WAS, AND SEEKING NEW CONSIGNMENTS

ith Speed Week to sales has continued to deliver transactions this year including, behind us and the results at our historic central just recently, the sale of the Ecurie W evenings drawing London mews showroom, now Francorchamps 275 GTB in, we’ve begun to reflect with more than ever the ultimate sales Competizione, piloted at the 1966 gratitude for successful events and platform for the world’s most Le Mans 24 Hours by Pierre Noblet completed sales, all in a year with special cars. and Claude Dubois. See the ‘Re- its share of troubled skies. And cently Sold’ section for a selection after concluding some outstanding Success in the current climate has of our successes this year. public and private sales in recent required hard graft, innovative weeks, we’re actively seeking methods and leveraging traditional While we don’t anticipate 2021 to consignments – proud that strengths. We’ve closed transac- be quite business as usual, we are Fiskens remains where the world’s tions entirely remotely, ultimately already beginning to assemble greatest cars come to be sold. we believe with Fiskens’ reputation a fabulous new collection – standing behind each deal, giving anticipating launch at the Paris With light at the end of the tunnel, confidence to buyers and sellers Retromobile or, if Paris is post- and whilst the world will never be alike. Always pioneers in tasteful poned or cancelled, then certainly quite the same, recent months but effective marketing, we’ve for launch in London in a manner have confirmed the home truth grown our social media audiences that befits the occasion. If you that a flight to quality soon replaces – and while we personally have no want to sell your car well in 2021, the froth of speculation in uncer- wish to be internet stars, many of publicly or privately, with the help tain times, and that the very best our cars deserve to be, even as we of our team, our craft and our cars stand up strongly in today’s modestly stand outside the frame. legendary mews showroom, please market. We’ve never apologised at get in touch for a confidential con- Fiskens for offering the very best. Our message is that the market sultation on +44(0)20 7584 3503 We’re also grateful – and never remains very much open, and or email [email protected] take for granted – that Fiskens’ we have concluded some truly tailored, highly-personal approach exceptional public and private Yours, Gregor NEW CONSIGNMENT

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LISTER JAGUAR BHL 105 THE ECURIE NATIONALE BELGE ENTRY IN THE 1958 LE MANS 24 HOURS

n The Ecurie Nationale Belge entry in opportunity to acquire one of the 1958 Le Mans, driven by Claude the most significant and original Dubois and Freddy Rousselle Knobblies in existence. n One of the most original Listers, retaining its original body, Delivered new to director Pierre and other key components Stasse for use by the Ecurie n Period race history including Nationale Belge (ENB) and appearances at Silverstone, Oulton dressed in ENB’s iconic yellow Park, Spa and the Helsinki Grand Prix livery with central stripe in n Restored by Lynx and maintained racing green, BHL 105 succeeded by CKL Developments the D-Type Jaguar with which Belgians Paul Frère and Freddy iskens is honoured to Rousselle had taken 4th overall announce the consign- at Le Mans in 1957. ENB was F ment for sale of the founded in 1955 by John Claes incredibly historic Lister-Jaguar and Jacques Swaters with spon- BHL 105, the Ecurie Nationale sorship from the Belgian Shell Belge entry in the 1958 24 hours Company, creating a combined of Le Mans. Offered for the first national racing stable building on time in over twenty years, BHL the efforts of Ecurie Belge and 105 represents a seldom-seen . [5]

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Well-equipped for 1958, Rousselle Jaguar power unit to a Lister and teammate Claude Dubois chassis of formidably advanced would have hoped to equal or specification. The 1958 cars better their team’s prior year developed the winning formula performance at Le Mans. Alas, Listers had hit on with the 1957 it was not to be, but through no works car MVE 303, mounting a fault of the Lister’s. Retirement D-type engine in their precision- came at the two-hour mark with built tubular chassis, with de no oil pressure holding 15th place Dion rear axle, coil-over damper – as all but one Jaguar-powered suspension and inboard rear car retired, hurt by the Achilles brakes. heel of the 3 litre XK engines hur- riedly-developed to comply with Today BHL 105 is one of the most the new Appendix C regulations original Listers in existence, a for world events. reference car that unlike many Listers retains its original body The Lister’s 1958 season with and chassis. She retains her ENB continued with appearances original D-Type gearbox, correct at Silverstone, Spa and Oulton period ZF differential, magnesium Park, however in 1959 an off at alloy wheels and original the Helsinki Grand Prix saw her instruments. Even the original returned to for repair delicately curved period wind- and sale. screen has been saved and set aside for posterity. BHL 105 was one of a host of privateer Listers delivered BHL 105 benefitted from a in 1958 to the likes of Briggs sympathetic and comprehensive Cunningham and Ecurie Ecosse, rebuild by well-regarded special- marrying the still-competitive ists Lynx, after her return to the [8]

UK from in 1997. machine, her history is what Utmost care was taken to preserve makes her truly great – and the original material as befitted such vivid recollections of Claude an important example, even as she Dubois of Ecurie Nationale was prepared for an active life on Belge form an extraordinary living the historic racing circuit. When link with the Le Mans history of magazine announced this important Lister. Some years BHL 105’s return, Brian Lister ago, Jaguar World magazine commented, “It is a car of great featured a joyful modern reunion historical significance, and I’m so between Dubois and BHL 105, pleased it has returned to these who took her out on test with a shores.” still firm hand and the broadest of smiles. Under her present enthusiastic ownership, BHL 105 raced at We love Listers at Fiskens, and we the inaugural Goodwood Revival are honoured to offer this superbly meeting in 1998 driven by Tiff historic and highly original Le Mans Needell, and has since been veteran Lister to the market. regularly campaigned at later Revivals and other historic racing To schedule a viewing at our events. Recently this historic historic South Kensington mews Lister has been cared for by the premises, telephone +44 (0)20 expert team at CKL Developments. 7584 3503 or email But while BHL 105 is a fabulous [email protected]. [9] [10]

NEWLY AVAILABLE: 1999 FERRARI F399 IN THE MEWS

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1967 FORD GT40 Supplied to Shelby America and sent by John Wyer to Garage Filipinetti for the 1967 Geneva Motor Show n Part of the Ford press fleet then sold to Sir Anthony Bamford of JCB excavator fame n Later featured in the Motor magazine, P/1069 turned a ¼ mile in 12.4 seconds and 0-100 MPH in 9.1 seconds n Recently prepared and rebuilt for historic racing by Gelscoe Motorsport [2]

1936 SUPERCHARGED SQUIRE Chassis 1052, the only lightweight Squire and works demonstrator n Can claim the most competition history of any Squire, including an award on the 1936 RAC Rally n Since restoration successfully completed the twice n One of the most fabled pre-war supercharged sports cars of all time [13]

1912 ROLLS-ROYCE 40/50 HP SILVER GHOST Ordered new by the President of the Royal Automobile club of and famed department store owner Sir Samuel Hordern n Specified to have sporting coachwork by Barker, with special “London-to-Edinburgh” type sloping bonnet n Period upgrades n Current long-term ownership of 26 years including extensive touring in 25 countries [14]

1931 4½ LITRE One of the last 4½ Bentleys produced n Built new to “heavy crank” specification n Matching engine and chassis n Rare Maythorns of Biggleswade Sportsmans Coupé Coachwork n In single ownership for over 60 years n Accompanied by a Clare Hay report [15]

1974 SHADOW DN5 Chassis DN5/4A is one of 4 ‘A-Spec’ Shadow DN5’s n Designed by & built by Nichols AVS for the 1975 & 1976 Formula 1 World Championship seasons n Between 1975 & 1976 chassis DN5/4A appeared in twenty-one Grand Prix & two non- championship races driven by Jean-Pierre Jarier n Race prepared by WDK Motorsport & sold with valid FIA HTP & spares package n Eligible for FIA Masters Historic Formula One & Monaco Historique CONCOURS

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ON TO HAMPTON COURT AND SALON PRIVÉ

eptember saw Fiskens now sold, with only the Silver Ghost return to Hampton Court still awaiting its next sporting and S and Salon Privé – two adventurous owner. very successful and enjoyable concours events delivered by Entered in the Concours itself for tireless organizers and volunteers admiring display were two of our amidst the evolving public health incredibly special and historic situation. As head of the Hampton competition cars – the Court selection committee, Gregor 250F team car and the has been honoured to contribute newly-repainted HWM 1 sports to the success of this event in racer. And in another important recent years. competition, the Fisken twins Roberta and Francis entered their In the fabulous grounds, the Porsche Junior in the Junior Fiskens stand featured a colourful Concours, winning most original selection of tremendous cars car in a very competitive field. across the ages. Somewhat of a study in contrasts, our rally- At the Salon Privé Concours travelled 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver d’Elégance held at Blenheim Ghost perfectly set off our ’66 Le Palace later in September, Fiskens Mans veteran Ferrari 275 GTB entered the oustanding 1955 Competizione. In turn, the elegant Jaguar D-Type VTF4 for a private Opposite: The Fiskens Stand at Hampton Court (L to R): Jaguar silver lines of Jaguar C-Type XKC client. This achingly-original sports C-Type (now sold), Bizzarrini GT 031 complemented the Italian racing car originally delivered to Strada (now sold), ’66 Le Mans drama of our Bizzarrini GT Strada privateer racer Lou Brero carried Ferrari 275 GTB/C (now sold), 3500. Of the four cars on our off the laurels with a well- Rolls Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Hampton Court stand, three are deserved Preservation Award. [17] [18]

The Jean Behra Maserati 250F team car (now sold) takes centre-stage at Hampton Court [19]

In the Junior Concours at Hampton Court, the Fisken twins Francis and Roberta ready the Porsche Junior for demonstration, winning most original car

HISTORIC MOTORSPORT

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GOODWOOD SPEED WEEK

risp October days took to victory at in the the whole Fiskens team infamous ‘Black Flag’ race of 1964. C to the Goodwood Speed Week. And though the crowds In the Lavant Cup for fifties sports were asked to stay away this and sports racing cars, Gregor year, the racing was as glorious as campaigned HWM 1 to finish well ever. The whole Goodwood team up in the pack, the race carried off deserves congratulations and grat- by another Fiskens friend Marino itude for fielding such a successful Franchitti in a Maserati Birdcage. event, once more bringing to life Newly restored to its period Mille that historic track nestled in the Miglia livery, this Jaguar-powered countryside of West Sussex. sports racing car is benefitting from a development programme In the RAC Tourist Trophy for led by Brazell Engineering and 60s GT cars, Gregor and Dario Sam Hancock. Franchitti co-piloted our historic Le Mans Cobra 39 PH. Seen in the In the trophy, pages of Cobra reference books Gregor and Marino Franchitti but also on circuits today, 39 PH were honoured with a podium finished seventh overall and first finish in our pre-63 Jaguar in class at Le Mans in 1963 E-Type. Prepared by Valley Mot- driven by Ninian Sanderson and orsport, this very competitive Peter Bolton. Later sold to John Jaguar E-Type has been cam- Willment Automobiles and cam- paigned energetically by Gregor Opposite: Gregor powers out paigned by gentleman driver Jack in recent years and is available for of the Chicane in the RAC TT at Sears, 39 PH was driven by Sears sale from our London showroom. Goodwood Speed Week On a shoe-string budget, and On a shoe-string budget, racing with the aid of irascible HWM con- mechanic Alf Francis, single-seaterstructed 19 primarily young cars, talent-spotting the Collins Stirling Moss and Peter drives. among others for works to Abecassis saw the potential convert surplus single-seaters success into sports cars. After cars, with the first series sports two all-new cars were planned for 1956 – including HWM 1, the ultimate HWM sports car. Abecassis penned a dramatic new alloy body with plunging wings, an elegant pinched-in waist, and styling cues borrowed from the DB3S, including cutaway front wheel arches and a razor’s edge to the tops of the wings. The series two cars had a kite-shaped twin-tube chassis, with combined coil/damper units and huge Alfin drum brakes at all four corners, laid out with wishbones at the front and a de was Power Dion tube at the rear.

iskens has been honoured to recently sponsor the rebirth of HWM 1, returning this iconicHWM 1, returning this to its1950s sports-racing car Mille Miglia livery of 1956 and, at Speed Week, October’s Goodwood workto the active competition of Stewardship she was meant for. alonggreat cars requires passing mark HWMtheir legends – so we 1’s return with a feature story on her extraordinary life. by in Walton-on-Thames Founded John Heath and George Abecassis, both amateur racers and ex-public schoolboys, Hersham & Walton Motors built and campaigned a small team of racing cars from 1948-1956 all over Europe and Britain, in addition to more worka- day activities as a garage and deal- ership. Heath passed the war as a aircraft, subcontractor for Vickers while Abecassis flew bombers for the RAF before being shot down over , and captivity in Stalag Luft III. F

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HWM 1 at Goodwood displaying its attractive lines in 1956 Mille Miglia livery

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Opposite: John Heath sets off from Brescia in HWM 1, in the 1956 Mille Miglia

supplied by a Jaguar 3.4 litre XK first official outing at Goodwood Brazell Engineering, benefitting straight six. Easter Monday, taking the wheel from a newly rebuilt engine, and on numerous occasions that year. a development programme led by John Heath was entered to run Others included , Sam Hancock. the flagship car in the 1956 Mille Les Leston and Duncan Hamilton Miglia. Waved off from the Brescia – a ‘Who’s Who’ of 1950s British Built to beat the C-Types and start at 5:45 AM on 29 April, no sports car racers. D-Types, HWM 1 will be a front one knew Heath had embarked on running entry for the RAC’s his last drive. At around 8:15 AM, At the end of 1957 HWM 1 was prestigious Woodcote trophy for in treacherous rainy conditions, sold to John Bekaert of Team genuine pre-1956 sports racing he lost control of HWM 1 and Speedwell. From 1974 she was cars, with enormous potential for left the road, nine miles north owned for 34 years by Kirk competition at Monaco Historique of Ravenna, entering Glorie di Rylands, driven, raced and rallied next year. Marking her return Mezzano. Taken to hospital, Heath as intended, by the ideal enthu- to competition, Gregor piloted sadly died the Wednesday after, siast owner. Acquired and totally HWM 1 to a creditable finish well having contracted pneumonia. rebuilt by Alfa guru Paul Grist in up in the pack in the Lavant Cup 2008, earlier this year HWM 1 at the recent Goodwood Speed Marked but not defined by these was acquired by Fiskens from her Week, truly reborn wearing her events, HWM 1 was swiftly rebuilt subsequent owners. resplendent historic livery. in the carry-on spirit of the times. As a shakedown run, she was What then, does HWM 1 represent Available for inspection and sale driven to Brighton for the Speed today? Simply, the ultimate HWM at our famous Mews showroom, Trials by Noel Cunningham-Reid. sports car. Still wearing her Mille HWM 1 will offer her new In September she was entered at Miglia race number 545 and her custodian a competitive, beautiful Goodwood for Dick Protheroe, and flagship registration, HWM 1 is drive with incomparable history, Cunningham-Reid won a race with also the ultimate tribute to a and the opportunity to write her at the final Snetterton meeting pioneering independent racing another chapter in the history of of the year. In 1957 HWM 1 was team. At another level, HWM 1 HWM by taking her racing into run as a works entry for a variety is a well-prepared competition the 2020s. of drivers. Peter Blond had the machine, freshly restored by PHOTO: GEORGIO NADA EDITORE ARCHIVE RECENTLY SOLD

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1953 JAGUAR C-TYPE - SOLD Supplied new to the USA for Donald Parkinson, ’s brother in-law n In 1953-1954 raced on the West Coast in events including Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines n Once retired, XKC 031 remained largely untouched with one owner for over 30 years n Restored by marque specialists CKL and recognised as one of the most original Jaguar C-Types [27]

1966 FERRARI 275 GTB/C - SOLD The Ecurie Francorchamps 1966 entry driven by Pierre Noblet and Claude Dubois to 2nd in class and 10th overall n Class winner at the 1966 Mont Ventoux Hill Climb driven by n Raced at the 1967 1000 Kms of Montlhéry by Paddy McNally and Ed Nelson n Matching numbers and Ferrari Classiche certified 1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE XKD 509 - SOLD The very first production D-Type Jaguar, built in the works Competition Department n Campaigned in period by Lou Brero senior including appearances at 1956 Sebring 12 Hours and Bahamas Speed Week n One of the most unspoiled and original D-Types in existence [29]

1955 SPYDER - SOLD Remarkably original, reference quality example originally delivered to the U.S.A. through Hoffman Motors n Beautifully and sympathetically restored, retaining all matching numbers

1966 BIZZARRINI GT STRADA 5300 - SOLD A superb example of Giotto Bizzarrini’s GT masterpiece n Offered for sale for the first time in 32 years n IA3 0305 has participated in many of the UK’s most prestigious Concours events [14] BLOWER BENTLEY

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TO THE BENJAFIELDS DOUBLE TWELVE

ike its heroic Brooklands up machinery, the weekend saw namesake, September’s the Fiskens duo and their Blower L all-Bentley Benjafields equipment live up to the traditional Double Twelve was a test of but infrequently observed ‘Win on men and metal, an epic feat of Sunday, Sell on Monday’ motto. endurance befitting the heroic traditions of vintage motorsport. Even amidst an all-Bentley Held at Goodwood in late paddock, our Blower won admir- September over two eight-hour ing attention as one of only two sessions, Fiskens fielded our supercharged cars competing. outstanding 1931 Bentley 4½ XT3631 was rebuilt by marque Litre Blower built to Birkin team experts Elmdown Engineering car specification. and N.D.R. with exacting attention to detail and retains Co-piloting alongside Gregor was its original “matching numbers” Fiskens’ own Christoff Cowens, chassis, engine and front axle. making a superb debut after Available for sale now through recently earning his competition our London showroom, this licence. Proving he had the right charismatic Birkin Bentley will stuff to pair up with a seasoned offer a fortunate new owner years veteran in some seriously grown- of pleasure and sport. [32]

As Fiskens’ own Christoff Cowens takes over our Blower XT3631 in the Benjafields Double Twelve, Gregor hands over with an update on how she’s going [33]

AVAILABLE NOW:

1931 BENTLEY 4½ LITRE BIRKIN Gregor prepares to set off BLOWER TEAM CAR SPECIFICATION in our 4½ Bentley Blower Late-production heavy crank 4½ with matching numbers to Birkin specification – available now in our London engine, chassis and axle n Comprehensive rebuild by showroom Elmdown Engineering and NDR to Birkin Blower short- chassis team car No.2 specification n Supplied with essential and comprehensive Clare Hay report

OUR MEWS SHOWROOM

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LEGENDARY MARKETING AT ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOWROOMS IN THE WORLD

e offer the world’s endary black book, with its incom- greatest sales parable network of friends, clients W platform for the and contacts. We know where the world’s greatest cars. From best cars are, and exactly who to our famous and historic South offer them to, and there can be Kensington mews premises in few if any great collectors who central London, we’ve been will not take a call from us. making markets in the very best cars for nearly thirty years, hew- Fiskens offers a complete and ing our craft to perfection. In a personal service to a handful of climate where flexibility is prized, clients each year, offering the we’ve successfully kept that integrity, expertise and attention market open in 2020, transacting to detail that are the hallmark of some truly great cars in public every Fiskens transaction. Spaces and private sales. are limited, but if you want to sell your car well in 2021, with the Against the uncertainty of the help of our team, our craft and auctionroom, ours remains an our legendary showroom, please almost craftsman-like approach, get in touch for a confidential making deals happen with the aid consultation on +44(0)207 584 of our stylish marketing and leg- 3503 or email [email protected]. THE FISKENS TEAM

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Above: Gregor was honoured to drive the star of the show at Hampton Court for the Grand Depart, 1962 GTO chassis no. 3387GT [37]

GREGOR FISKEN but also pave the way for the CHRISTOFF COWENS TAVOYA HOWESON After a childhood spent immersed opening of Fiskens’ famous central Sales Executive Sales Logistics & Operations in vintage automobiles it was hard London premises in Queens Gate Joining the Fiskens team in Tavoya joined Fiskens in August to imagine Gregor working at Place Mews. Its Victorian cobbled January 2020 as Sales Executive, 2019, having previously worked in anything other than the pinnacle streets have been home to some Christoff brings with him over the motor industry for 3 years with of Britain’s historic car market. of the greatest historic racing cars 12 years of valuable industry another classic specialist. Tavoya While those formative years on the of the twentieth century down the experience. Starting out as a ensures the smooth running of back seat of his parents’ Bentley years, many of which Gregor has panel beater, Christoff’s enthusi- sales logistics, client relations and undoubtedly sparked a passion campaigned across the world in asm for classic cars developed into after-sales service. Tavoya has had within, it was the tutelage of keeping with his strong belief that a dedicated passion and saw him a passion for cars and motorsport respected restorer Bunty Scott- thoroughbreds intended for com- go on to become Sales Manager for since childhood, and is fascinated Moncrieff that offered Gregor an petition should not be consigned a renowned vintage dealership. A by researching the history of classic opportunity to one day make his to a museum. Internationally fan of motor racing from all ages, cars. She has considerable interest own mark on the industry. His respected and highly regarded, he takes part in the London Bright- in a variety of marques including extensive knowledge continued to Gregor has continued to build on Veteran Car Run and is a regular Jaguar and Ferrari. accumulate while working for an the market leading reputation of attendee at Goodwood, with the esteemed London auction house, Fiskens. Revival being his highlight. Email: [email protected] an experience that would not Telephone: 020 7584 3503 only establish his reputation as an Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] internationally respected authority Telephone: 020 7584 3503 Mobile: 07772 188 037 [38]

Photographs by Freddie Atkins, Sarah Bennett-Bags, James Mann, Riiko Nüüd, Tim Scott, Tom Shaxon [3]

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