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Auction archive: Lot number 115

Sold by order of the Executors of the Late Colin Clarke

Auction 24.03.2003
24 Mar 2003
Estimate
£30,000 - £40,000
ca. US$47,496 - US$63,328
Price realised:
£30,550
ca. US$48,366
Auction archive: Lot number 115

Sold by order of the Executors of the Late Colin Clarke

Auction 24.03.2003
24 Mar 2003
Estimate
£30,000 - £40,000
ca. US$47,496 - US$63,328
Price realised:
£30,550
ca. US$48,366
Beschreibung:

Sold by order of the Executors of the Late Colin Clarke, proceeds to benefit the N.S.P.C.C. and R.N.I.B. 1936 ASTON MARTIN 2 LITRE SPEED MODEL 2/4 SEATER SPORTS COACHWORK BY E. BERTELLI Ltd. Registration No. DGO 486 Chassis No. K6/706/U Engine No. K6/706/U Engine: four cylinder, over head camshaft, monobloc, 1,949cc; Gearbox: four speed manual with synchromesh; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf spring; Brakes: four wheel drum. Right hand drive. By the end of 1935 it was clear to Aston Martin that they were suffering in the over-competitive marketplace for 1.5 litre cars. Bertelli investigated various options of adopting different engine units, but was brought into line by Sutherland's sanctioning of £10,000 to develop the existing 1.5 litre. Using much of the existing tooling the capacity was enlarged to 2 litres, but additional changes were the moving of the dynamo to be in tandem with the water pump, as well as the fitting of a vertical magneto mounted above the water pump. Initially, the SU carburettors were fitted as before on the offside above the spark plugs, but taking heed of Louis Coatalen's advice on a visit to the works, the ports were reversed to the immediate benefit of power which rose to 100bhp. Buoyed by the performance of the new engine, it was decided early on in the year that a team would be fielded at the 1936 Le Mans. To adhere to regulations this would require the building of 30 chassis, be they 'sold, built or stocked'. Under extreme pressure, it is believed that the works got around 25 cars together including the two entered for the endurance race, which was accepted by the May 20th deadline. The 2 litre unit was fitted in an all new 8ft 6inch chassis of much more solid proportion and strength, though to the same layout as the Ulster. Fitted with Lockheed hydraulic brakes, and retaining dry sump lubrication the new car was named the Speed Model. Unfortunately for Aston Martin, Le Mans was cancelled that year, so denying it of the opportunity to display its abilities, but by the end of the year development of the company saw these cars be put into production. It is understood that 22 Speed Models were built, of which 19 have survive today, eleven of these remaining are A Types such as the car on offer. The chassis designated K6/706/U confirms this car to have been supplied as an 'A' Type Speed model, in 1936. According to correspondence with the Aston Martin Owner's Club, it is understood that the car was registered new on 13th November 1936, with its London County Council registration DGO 486, and was sold new through Winter Garden Garage. A note in the AMOC Registrars states that it was the 1936 Olympia Motor Show car. In July 1945 it was purchased by Colin Clarke from Aston Martin, the original deposit and full payment stubs from the Aston Martin Ltd. are still with the car. These purchase bills are all part of a fairly comprehensive file of correspondence, bills, hand written notes and clippings is offered with the car. This includes the old log book, and some photographs. In the early 1990s Mr Clarke decided to restore the Aston Martin mechanically, and sought estimates from respected marque Specialist Ecurie Bertelli. With the sole intent of returning the car to the road, fairly rudimentary attention was made to the engine and brakes. This work was subsequently completely through 1992, and the car MoT'd and put back on the road in December that year. Mr Clarke had hoped his budget would stretch to a cosmetic refurbishment by Bertelli, but in the end the cost of the mechanical work did not enable this, and he notes that other arrangements would be made. It is not certain who was responsible for the car's present livery, or indeed how recently it had been painted, but from condition we believe it to have been many years ago. Despite the bright exterior, some of the original trim remains on the inside panels of the scuttle, and although the original seats have been replaced by m

Auction archive: Lot number 115
Auction:
Datum:
24 Mar 2003
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
Beschreibung:

Sold by order of the Executors of the Late Colin Clarke, proceeds to benefit the N.S.P.C.C. and R.N.I.B. 1936 ASTON MARTIN 2 LITRE SPEED MODEL 2/4 SEATER SPORTS COACHWORK BY E. BERTELLI Ltd. Registration No. DGO 486 Chassis No. K6/706/U Engine No. K6/706/U Engine: four cylinder, over head camshaft, monobloc, 1,949cc; Gearbox: four speed manual with synchromesh; Suspension: front and rear, semi-elliptic leaf spring; Brakes: four wheel drum. Right hand drive. By the end of 1935 it was clear to Aston Martin that they were suffering in the over-competitive marketplace for 1.5 litre cars. Bertelli investigated various options of adopting different engine units, but was brought into line by Sutherland's sanctioning of £10,000 to develop the existing 1.5 litre. Using much of the existing tooling the capacity was enlarged to 2 litres, but additional changes were the moving of the dynamo to be in tandem with the water pump, as well as the fitting of a vertical magneto mounted above the water pump. Initially, the SU carburettors were fitted as before on the offside above the spark plugs, but taking heed of Louis Coatalen's advice on a visit to the works, the ports were reversed to the immediate benefit of power which rose to 100bhp. Buoyed by the performance of the new engine, it was decided early on in the year that a team would be fielded at the 1936 Le Mans. To adhere to regulations this would require the building of 30 chassis, be they 'sold, built or stocked'. Under extreme pressure, it is believed that the works got around 25 cars together including the two entered for the endurance race, which was accepted by the May 20th deadline. The 2 litre unit was fitted in an all new 8ft 6inch chassis of much more solid proportion and strength, though to the same layout as the Ulster. Fitted with Lockheed hydraulic brakes, and retaining dry sump lubrication the new car was named the Speed Model. Unfortunately for Aston Martin, Le Mans was cancelled that year, so denying it of the opportunity to display its abilities, but by the end of the year development of the company saw these cars be put into production. It is understood that 22 Speed Models were built, of which 19 have survive today, eleven of these remaining are A Types such as the car on offer. The chassis designated K6/706/U confirms this car to have been supplied as an 'A' Type Speed model, in 1936. According to correspondence with the Aston Martin Owner's Club, it is understood that the car was registered new on 13th November 1936, with its London County Council registration DGO 486, and was sold new through Winter Garden Garage. A note in the AMOC Registrars states that it was the 1936 Olympia Motor Show car. In July 1945 it was purchased by Colin Clarke from Aston Martin, the original deposit and full payment stubs from the Aston Martin Ltd. are still with the car. These purchase bills are all part of a fairly comprehensive file of correspondence, bills, hand written notes and clippings is offered with the car. This includes the old log book, and some photographs. In the early 1990s Mr Clarke decided to restore the Aston Martin mechanically, and sought estimates from respected marque Specialist Ecurie Bertelli. With the sole intent of returning the car to the road, fairly rudimentary attention was made to the engine and brakes. This work was subsequently completely through 1992, and the car MoT'd and put back on the road in December that year. Mr Clarke had hoped his budget would stretch to a cosmetic refurbishment by Bertelli, but in the end the cost of the mechanical work did not enable this, and he notes that other arrangements would be made. It is not certain who was responsible for the car's present livery, or indeed how recently it had been painted, but from condition we believe it to have been many years ago. Despite the bright exterior, some of the original trim remains on the inside panels of the scuttle, and although the original seats have been replaced by m

Auction archive: Lot number 115
Auction:
Datum:
24 Mar 2003
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
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