Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia Saturday 9 May, 2015 Newport Pagnell 60 YEARS OF ARTISTRY AND EXPERTISE Creating a deep and lustrous finish has been a fine balance of science, artistry and the pursuit of perfection throughout the 60 years since the production of Aston Martin’s iconic sports cars moved to Newport Pagnell. While paint technology has been transformed over those decades, the expertise and dedication needed to achieve a flawless finish remains constant. Today, at Aston Martin Works, we nurture the skills, knowledge and desire to achieve a superb finish for every Aston Martin. Whether you are looking to remove a small blemish or give your prized Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell Aston Martin sports car an entirely new colour, at Aston Martin Works Buckinghamshire, MK16 9AN we have at your disposal a dedicated, knowledgeable team of paint Tel: +44 (0) 1908 610 620 and bodywork specialists. Exactly what you expect from the historic Email: [email protected] home of Aston Martin. www.astonmartinworks.com EXPERIENCE MATTERS AMW Bonhams paint Advert2 14-4-15 265x210mm.indd 1 15/04/2015 09:58 ASTON MARTIN A Sale of Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia the property of various owners Saturday 9 May 2015 Welcome to what I’m sure you will agree is an extra-special edition of There is no denying that with determined new CEO Dr Andy Palmer at the annual Bonhams auction here at Aston Martin Works as, this year, the helm, strong investment backing from committed shareholders and we proudly celebrate our brand’s 60-year association with Newport a clear roadmap to future success in the shape of the new ‘Second Pagnell – the historic home of Aston Martin. Century’ plan, Aston Martin is perhaps as well placed as it has ever been to grow and develop on the global stage. The history of Aston Martin seems inextricably linked with this otherwise sleepy corner of Buckinghamshire as, over the last six decades, a Here at Newport Pagnell, too, we are developing our global business, procession of the brand’s most iconic sports cars have been produced with more and more overseas owners turning to us for the repair, here. From the earliest DB4 right through to the final Vanquish Ultimate servicing and restoration of both their historic, and modern, Aston Edition, the craftsmen and women of Newport Pagnell have built Martin sports cars. sports cars that, today, command very considerable sums on the rare occasions they change hands. With our unrivalled breadth of experience, deep knowledge base and endless passion for the brand, the Aston Martin Works team is Today’s UK debut of the new Lagonda Taraf at the very place where increasingly recognised as the home of Aston Martin heritage. We are the last production Lagonda was manufactured, further underlines that continuing to invest, too, in the best people and technology to ensure bond between brand and place. the business remains at the forefront of the heritage world. Production of the modern sports cars now takes place in the Of course consummate skills of another sort will be on show at the 16th company’s state-of-the-art factory at Gaydon, in Warwickshire where annual Bonhams auction as the parade of exciting sports cars you see the most skilled designers, engineers and craftsmen and women create documented in this catalogue make their way across ‘the block’ once classic Aston Martins of the future. again. The Bonhams team have become family friends here at Newport Pagnell and we never cease to marvel at their auctioneering prowess. Here, though, we continue to concern ourselves in no little part with the repair, restoration and sale of classic Aston Martin sports cars through It bears repeating, then, that today’s auction is something really rather our Heritage Service and Heritage Sales operations. We pride ourselves special. If you are lucky enough to attend you will be witness, most on the standards of our work, and our service, and believe that the likely, to more memorable moments – moments that go to make up the Aston Martin Works stamp continues to provide the ultimate assurance almost impossibly rich and fascinating 102-year history of Aston Martin. of a car’s quality, authenticity and provenance. The entire team at Aston Martin Works, and our friends at Bonhams, The annual Bonhams Sale here is the highlight of our year, but it has wish you a fun and enjoyable day that we all hope you will remember also established itself as a mainstay not only of the global Aston Martin with fondness for years to come. calendar but of the classic sports car collectors’ schedule. This year, as ever, we will see rare and exceptional Aston Martins find new homes Happy bidding, and good luck! with buyers around the world – underlining once again the global significance of this great British sports car company. Paul Spires Managing Director, Aston Martin Works THE asTon marTin SALE aston martin and Lagonda motor Cars and related automobilia Saturday 9 May 2015 at 10:00 and 14:30 Newport Pagnell ViEwing Please note that bids should be EnquiriEs CusTomEr SerVices submitted no later than 16:00 on Friday 8 May 17:00 - 20:00 Motor Cars Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Friday 8 May. Thereafter bids Saturday 9 May from 08:00 +44 (0) 20 7468 5801 +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 should be sent directly to the (Car parks open from 07:30) +44 (0) 20 7468 5802 fax Bonhams office at the sale venue. [email protected] Please see page 2 for bidder +44 (0) 20 7468 5802 fax sale TimEs information including after-sale Automobilia collection and shipment Automobilia 10:00 We regret that we are unable to +44 (0) 8700 273 618 Motor Cars 14:30 accept telephone bids for lots with +44 (0) 8700 273 625 fax Please see back of catalogue a low estimate below £500. [email protected] for important notice to bidders sale numbEr Absentee bids will be accepted. 22721 New bidders must also provide proof of identity when submitting CaTaLoguE bids. Failure to do so may result in your bids not being processed. £30.00 + p&p Live online bidding is bids available for this sale +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 Please email [email protected] +44 (0) 20 7447 7401 fax with “Live bidding” in the subject To bid via the internet please visit line 48 hours before the auction www.bonhams.com to register for this service Bonhams 1793 Limited Bonhams 1793 Ltd Directors Bonhams UK Ltd Directors Registered No. 4326560 Robert Brooks Co-Chairman, Colin Sheaf Chairman, Jonathan Baddeley, Andrew McKenzie, Simon Mitchell, Jeff Muse, Registered Office: Montpelier Galleries Malcolm Barber Co-Chairman, Antony Bennett, Matthew Bradbury, Mike Neill, Charlie O’Brien, Giles Peppiatt, Montpelier Street, London SW7 1HH Colin Sheaf Deputy Chairman, Lucinda Bredin, Harvey Cammell, Simon Cottle, Peter Rees, Iain Rushbrook, John Sandon, Matthew Girling Global CEO, Andrew Currie, Paul Davidson, Jean Ghika, Tim Schofield, Veronique Scorer, +44 (0) 20 7393 3900 Patrick Meade Global CEO, Charles Graham-Campbell, Miranda Grant, James Stratton, Roger Tappin, Ralph Taylor, +44 (0) 20 7393 3905 fax Geoffrey Davies, Jonathan Horwich, Richard Harvey, Robin Hereford, Asaph Hyman, Shahin Virani, David Williams, James Knight, Caroline Oliphant, Charles Lanning, Sophie Law, Fergus Lyons, Michael Wynell-Mayow, Suzannah Yip. Hugh Watchorn. Gordon McFarlan, general information admission methods of Payment VaT Bonhams has the right at its sole discretion without It is important you are aware of the following regarding The following symbols are used to denote that VAT assigning any reason therefore to refuse admission registration and payment: is due on the Hammer Price and buyer’s premium: to its premises or attendance at any of its sales † VAT at 20% on Hammer Price by any person. The name and address in which you register will be the name Ω VAT on imported items at 20% on Hammer Price. and address on your invoice, if successful. We cannot amend * VAT on imported items at 5% on Hammer Price. the details on your invoice, once issued. absentee bids • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the hammer Bonhams will execute bids when instructed. Lots will be price or the buyer’s premium. bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and Reserves. Furthermore, when making payment, the account from which the payment is sent must match the buyer’s details as per on In all other instances no VAT will be charged on the Hammer references the bidder registration form and the issued invoice. Price, but VAT at the prevailing rate (currently 20%) will be added to the buyer’s premium which will be invoiced on a VAT Intending Buyers should supply bankers’ references. The references should be supplied to Bonhams in We are unable to accept any third party payments. Should a inclusive basis. time to allow them to be taken up before the Sale. third party payment be made this will result in a delay in your Unless arrangements are made with Bonhams for payment being processed and your ability to collect your payment in advance of the Sale all Lots will be purchase. NOVa (notification of Vehiclea rrivals) Certain imported Motor Car and Motorcycle Lots marked “N” removed to storage immediately after the Sale at the Purchases can only be released when full settlement (inclusive in the catalogue are subject to a NOVA Declaration prior to Buyers’ cost. In any event, the Purchase Price should the purchaser making an application to register the vehicle in be paid to Bonhams not later than 12 noon on the of all charges) of all invoices issued to the buyer is received in cleared funds.