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A 1:8 SCALE MODEL OF THE 1958 ECURIE
ECOSSE LISTER JAGUAR “KNOBBLY” BY
JAVAN SMITH
fine scratch- built model of the iconic Lister
Jaguar, registered number 341SG, chassis
number BHL104 in Ecurie Ecosse livery as
raced in period by Masten Gregory, ‘kerbside’
model with full cockpit detailing, presented on
a clear Perspex display base and enclosed
within a Perspex display case, 60 x 27 x 20cm,
together with a certificate of authenticity.
(2)
£2,000 - 2,500
€2,300 - 2,900
This is the first time that a 1:8 scale model of
this car has been offered on the market by the
model maker.
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A 1:8 SCALE SCRATCH-BUILT MODEL OF
THE LINDNER/NOCKER JAGUAR E-TYPE
‘LIGHTWEIGHT’ LOW DRAG COUPE BY
JAVAN SMITH,
modelled on chassis number S850662
(4868WK), famously the subject of an
astonishing restoration by Classic Motor Cars
Ltd of Bridgnorth, kerbside model with full
interior detailing mounted on a Perspex plinth
and enclosed within a display case etched
with the Jaguar logo, 60 x 28 x 20cm overall,
together with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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£2,000 - 2,400
€2,300 - 2,800
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A 1:8 SCALE MODEL OF THE 1961
FERRARI 156 F1 ‘SHARKNOSE’ BY JAVAN
SMITH,
‘kerbside’ model with full cockpit detailing,
presented on a clear Perspex display base with
incised signature, enclosed within a Plexiglas
display case 60 x 27 x 20mm, together with
certificate of authenticity.
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£2,000 - 2,500
€2,300 - 2,90077
A SCRATCH-BUILT MODEL OF A LANCIA-
FERRARI D50,
‘kerbside’ model with full cockpit detailing,
presented on a clear Perspex display base,
under Perspex display case etched with the
Ferrari name, 60 x 27 x 20mm, together with
certificate of authenticity.
(2)
£2,000 - 2,500
€2,300 - 2,900The Lancia D50 made its race debut toward
the end of the 1954 Formula One season in
the hands of two-time and reigning World
Champion, Italian driver Alberto Ascari.
Following Ascari’s death, and in increasing
financial trouble, the Lancia family sold their
controlling share in the Lancia company, and
the assets of Scuderia Lancia were given to
Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari continued to develop
the car, and was rebadged as the “Lancia-
Ferrari D50”. Juan Manuel Fangio won the
1956 World Drivers Championship with this car.
During their competition lifespan D50s were
entered into 14 World Championship Formula
One Grand Prix races, winning five.7978
A 1:12 SCALE MODEL OF A FERRARI 330
P4 ENGINE, BY JACQUES CATTI, FRENCH,
detailed cast bronze model of the V12 engine,
11cm long, mounted with copper plaque
engraved with details to a wooden base
stamped number 30 to edge, within a fixed
Perspex case, 15cm long overall.
£1,000 - 1,500
€1,200 - 1,70079
A 1:12 SCALE SCRATCHBUILT LIMITED
EDITION MODEL OF A FERRARI 330 P4,
BY JACQUES CATTI, FRENCH,
marked ‘J.Catti’ and numbered 9/16 to
underside, constructed from metal and resin
parts, with opening doors, hinged rear body
panel revealing detailed V12 engine and rolling
wheels fitted with rubber tyres, finished in
Rosso Corsa livery, 32cm long, on display base
and glass case (one panel cracked), 50cm long
overall.
£5,500 - 6,500
€6,300 - 7,500Provenance: Lot 6, Bonhams & Brooks
‘Cavallino Classic’ sale, Florida, 20th January
2001.78