Classic Car Auction
Release Date: 3rd April
H & H Classic Car Auction
Comes to the Royal Hall, Harrogate
15 16 April 2008
Situated in the heart of the beloved spa town of Harrogate,
the stunning Royal Hall will provide the backdrop to H & H's 15
- 16 April 2008 auction. While the majority of vehicles offered
will be displayed in the adjoining, fullycarpeted and lit
exhibition hall A, the rostrum will be placed centre stage in the
Hall itself. Adding to the sense of occasion which this sale
promises is the early consignment of two, ultrarare and significant
Aston Martins.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage
Notable as the first Aston Martin design on which the word
"Vantage" was used to signify a distinct model, the DB4 Series IV
Vantage was only in production between March and October 1962. One
of just 45 cars made (and therefore rarer than a
DB4 GT), chassis DB4/952/R has the further distinction of
being the first customer car. As well as a 'big valve', triple SU
carburettor fed Special Series engine, its generous specification
included a DB4GT instrument panel, overdrive, limitedslip
differential and heated rear screen. The subject of a recent
restoration and various sympathetic upgrades, it is offered for
sale in first class order. Shorter, lowerslung and reputedly some
500lbs lighter than the DB4 Series V Vantage and DB5, with which
they share their frontal styling, theDB4 Series IV Vantage cars are
particularly sought after. Estimate: £200,000
£240,000.
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Short Chassis Volante
Arguably the most desirable series of Aston Martin
convertibles ever made and the first to carry the "Volante"
moniker, the DB6 Short Chassis cars are also the rarest. One of
only 37 examples built, chassis DBVC/2323/R left the factory on 24
September 1965 and was first registered on 11January 1966. Finished
in Pacific Blue with tan leather upholstery, the car has formed
part of a small private collection since 2000. The engine
underwent an extensive overhaul by marque specialist Goldsmith
& Young in 1988 and has since covered only 7,000 miles.
Visually distinguished from its DB5 Convertible predecessor by an
enlarged oil cooler duct and split front / rear bumpers, the DB6
Short Chassis Volante also sported an updated interior and
different rear lights. Rare to the market, surviving examples top
the wish list of many a collector.
Estimate: £300,000 £350,000.
Exciting Automobilia
Not to be outdone, the automobilia department has already
gathered some exciting lots, including two collections. The first
relates to the two and fourwheeled racing exploits of the legendary
Mike Hailwood, while the second comprises nearly 150 original
fullsize Gurney Nutting Ltd Coachwork Drawings, which have been
entered by the nowretired proprietor of the company.
For more information, please contact: H & H Auctions Ltd
Tel: 01925 730630
