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FISKENS 2013 INTRODUCTION Gregor Fisken Today, the Fiskens name inspires both trust and respect currencies. With an impeccable network of global contacts we throughout the historic automobile world, facts we are immensely remain leaders in a constantly evolving market. proud of. And all the while we continue to strive for the qualities that Of course, this reputation did not emerge overnight: it has brought us to where we are today: a passion for delivering an been forged by a genuine passion for what we do and decades outstanding service and for negotiating discreet, hands-on of hard work. What’s more, we are by no means resting on transactions. these laurels. Our central London home is amongst the most iconic show - We are blessed that over the years we have been able to build rooms in the world and places us at the heart of the capital’s old car some wonderful relationships with clients, many of whom have scene. ere is nowhere else we would wish to call home, which is become close friends. However, it gives us great pleasure to why we are currently working on exciting plans for further expansion. introduce new friends to the joys of historic cars. But above all it is our passion for the greatest classic cars that anks to our unrivalled knowledge, expertise and integrity, has allowed us to remain at the forefront of our field. Long may we continue to manage complex deals across continents and these incredible creations continue to enthral and inspire us! TWO FISKENS 2013 THE COMPLETE SERVICE AT FISKENS Where the world’s greatest cars come to be sold We live in an age where service, an often intangible product, is offers openness, directness and excellent value. Our commission increasingly hard to come by. At Fiskens, we believe that the rates are highly competitive, and we charge only one; unlike auction bigger picture is composed of attention to detail and strive to houses, we don’t ‘double dip’, taking from both buyer and seller. offer a complete and personal service that addresses every aspect l Having committed to represent your car, either publicly or of the sale and purchase process. privately, the sale process starts immediately, arranging transport and insurance with our trusted, long-time partners. l e expertise of our team is an integral part of the experience. l Representing only a handful of carefully selected cars allows When you ask Fiskens to find you a car, our enormous knowledge us to focus on each and every consignment as well the entirety comes to the fore. rough years of honest trading and good practice, of the sale process from beginning to end - and beyond. there’s no serious collector who won’t take a call from Fiskens. l Our marketing is unrivalled. From our acclaimed website to our l However, before the car comes good counsel and our clients rely highly creative and global advertising campaigns, we have raised on Fiskens rigorous due diligence, using our unparalleled in-house the standard, placing your car in front of a new global audience research resources; we are able to analyse historical authenticity or harnessing the power of the finest database in the business. and separate an excellent car from merely a good one. l Above all, Fiskens is discreet. Our service is smart, accessible, l For sellers who consign their cars with us, the Fiskens approach attentive but, most of all, personal. FIVE FISKENS 2013 GREGOR FISKEN Founder After a childhood spent immersed in vintage automobiles it was pave the way for the opening of Fiskens’ famous central hard to imagine Gregor working at anything other than the London premises in Queens Gate Place Mews. Its Victorian pinnacle of Britain’s historic car market. While those formative cobbled streets have been home to some of the greatest historic years on the back seat of his parents’ Bentley undoubtedly sparked cars of the twentieth century down the years, many of which a passion within, it was the tutelage of respected restorer Bunty Gregor has campaigned across the world, in keeping with his Scott-Moncrieff that offered Gregor an opportunity to one day strong belief that thoroughbreds intended for competition make his own mark on the industry. His extensive knowledge should not be consigned to a museum. Internationally respected continued to accumulate while working for an esteemed London and highly regarded, Gregor has continued to build the auction house, an experience that would not only establish his market leading reputation of Fiskens. reputation as an internationally respected authority but also SIX FISKENS 2013 WILL STONE Sales Manager An integral part of Fiskens for the past 14 years, Will’s early ventional is apparent in his own personal collection that has career at one of the specialist auction houses closely mirrors spanned an ultra-rare Ausper Formula Junior single-seater and that of Gregor’s. It was a grounding that allowed him to work Lotus Cortina, not to mention the recently acquired Mini closely with many important historic cars during a period that Cooper S that will soon be taking to the track. His integrity helped build the foundation for the impressive specialist and knowledge make Will a hugely respected figure within the knowledge he is respected for today. Will’s eye for the uncon - historic car market. NINE FISKENS 2013 JAMES MITCHELL Business Manager Despite taking a somewhat unconventional path towards company’s leading advertising and marketing strategies, as well working in the historic automobile industry, James’ passion for as its acclaimed website, alongside the team at Queens Gate all things mechanical was immediately apparent upon joining Place Mews. Indeed, it is this contribution to building Fiskens’ Fiskens in 2002. e move from showroom assistant to heading revered reputation within such a fiercely competitive market up the company’s business side soon followed and, over the that has given James the greatest satisfaction of all. subsequent seven years, he has helped to build and develop the TEN FISKENS 2013 RORY HENDERSON Showroom Manager With the classic automobile market continuing to swell, so Rory is also a racer in his own right having campaigned a number Fiskens has expanded accordingly with Rory joining its tight- of classic cars such as an Austin-Healey 3000, AC Cobra and knit and passionate group in early 2011. While his background Mini Cooper S. is experience and first-hand advice has in business management has proven a sound investment, it was proven useful to those clients intending to do likewise, a role his long-held passion for classic cars that soon helped establish Rory not only takes great pride from but also one he appreciates his place as a highly regarded member of the Fiskens team. the full responsibility of. THIRTEEN 1979 FERRARI T4/5, Ex-Gilles Villeneuve Built by Ferrari for the great Gilles Villeneuve for the 1979 season as a T4. Villeneuve went on to win both the South African and USA (West) Grands Prix, before the T4 was upgraded to full T5 specification in time for the 1980 campaign. After two seasons at the cutting edge of Formula One, 042 was sold directly by Ferrari to ‘Musee De L’Automobiliste’ in France in March 1981, before forming part of the famous French collection of Jean Sage. A highly original Formula One Ferrari and certified by Ferrari’s Classiche department, it’s perhaps the most important Gilles Villeneuve car of all time RETROMOBILE 2012 Paris, France A Ferrari 206 SP Dino sits at the entrance to our stand, welcoming friends and clients, whilst under cover behind is the Ex"Ford France GT40, waiting to be unveiled FISKENS 2013 OUT AND ABOUT With myriad historic shows catering for practically all kinds of fabulous opportunity to meet friends and clients and discuss car, lifestyle and social crowd, one could spend almost every future opportunities with them. weekend of the year at some form of automotive gathering, be RETROMOBILE 2011 & 2012 For many, Paris’ Retromobile – the it a backwater autojumble or the concours lawns of Windsor, huge exhibition set in the French capital’s Port de Versailles – Villa d’Este or Pebble Beach. heralds the ringing in of a new automotive year. Exhibiting there Whilst we can’t attend every event at each corner of the globe, is a firm fixture on our calendar: Fiskens have been displaying at we do try to enjoy as many as possible, providing us with a the event for many years and, in recent times, our stand has SEVENTEEN FISKENS 2013 grown in size to become a firm favourite among visitors. is is heart of the main exhibition hall. e central attraction saw in no small part because we are able to bring a selection of rare Formula One ace Olivier Panis unveil a trio of French racing automobiles to the exhibition that many people will have never cars whose breadth spanned almost a century. e 12 ½ Litre laid eyes on before. Indeed, in both 2011 and 2012 we displayed 1908 Panhard et Levassor caused a huge stir, especially as it has cars consigned for sale that had either not been viewed or offered been in one family’s ownership for 40 years, with this pioneer of for acquisition in many decades. motorsport flanked by a 1980 Ligier F1 and the ex-Ford France Notably in 2011, Fiskens unveiled a 1935 Squire. With only 1965 GT40. 10 originally made, this legendary and ultra-rare supercharged Of course, these were not the only cars on display. Our other Vanden Plas open four seater had not been seen in 30 years. In significant automobiles included Maserati sports racing cars, a need of a full restoration, it was consigned to us for sale and pre-war Lagonda, a brace of Bentleys and a Siata.