STEPHAN WELZ & CO. / SOTHEBY's CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS. ( To view enlargable photos of 12th. March, click on NEW :- IMAGE GALLERY on Home Page. - More on FREE WALLPAPERS.and photos of 20th. Aug to follow soon. - Ed. )

JOHANNESBURG 20th. August 1907

What a Show. - The jewel of course the glorious ' 38 Mecedes Benz 540K Cabriolet B. - All numbers matching and authenticated by Daimler Benz. - 8 cylinder in line, supercharged 5401cc. Bodywork by Dailmler Benz's own works in Sindelfingen. All steel coach-built 2 door, 5 seater cabriolet, built in the golden era of the "coachbuilt automoblie" delivered to the German Consul in Johannesburg 1938 with only 3 further owners. The 500/540K series are amongst the most valuble automobiles in the world. Possiblly there are only a few convertibles still surviving today. This gem only fetched R7638.000.00 which I thought was low, but the good news was that it was purchased by a local gentleman and thus will remain in South Africa. We have 'lost' so many of our wonderfull legacy of motoring-giants from the past. ( See text and photos of the magnificent Mercedes Benz / Daimler Museum, Stuttgart elsewhere on this site. - See pics of a World Land Speed Record attempt car they built that ran an un-official 600klmph in 1939 when the World Land Speed record stood at something like 343klmph. - Unfortuntely the war stopped them making an official run )

THE SELLERS : 1962 Austin Healey Sprite fetched R45.000 ; !978 Laverda 3CL/1000 a low R9.120. ; 1961 Bentley S2 saloon R182,400.; 1964 Alfa GT Guilia Sprint R39,900.: 1974 Suzuki GT 750 went for R30,210. ; MG. Y converttible replica R250,800. ; 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible R273,600. : 1987 Jaguar XJSC Cabriolet R102,600. ; 1964 MG Midget went for R39,900. ; 1959 BSA A10 Road Rocket 650 for R31,920. ; 1903 Buchet motorcycle R114,000. ; 1968 BMW R60/2 side-car rig went for R39,900. ; 1973 Honda CB 750 Four R28,000. ; 1890 Gormally & Jefferies Penny Farthing cycle went for R51,300. ; Number plate CA 3 on Reserve of R130,000 went for a fantastic R387,600. ; 1955 MG TF R285,000. ; 1967 Mercedes Benz 250 SE Coupe for a low R136,800. ; Jaguar 3.8 E - Type FHC R302,100. ;

THE NON-SELLERS : 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe on a reserve of ; R65,000. ; 1960 Rover P5 Mk1 manual on a reserve of R30,000. ; 1988 Jaguar XJS convertible at R140,000. ; 1981 Chevrolet Camaro V8 at reserve R55,000. ; 1970 Triumph T120 Bonneville 650 at reserve R40,000. ;1968 Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3 reserve of R100,000. ; 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible, reserve R330,000. ; 1978 Alfa 2000 Spider at R 60,000. ; 1960 Jaguar MK2 3.4litre reserve R55,000. ; 1979 BMW R80/7 at R27,000. ; 1984 M-Benz 280SL Auto at reserve R90,000. ; 1962 Jaguar E-type 3.8 FHC ar R350,000. ; 1964 MGB roadster at R80,000. ' 1978 Benelli Quattro 500 at reserve R50,000. ; 1947 MG TC reserve only at R180,000. ; 1969 Triumph Bonneville T120 650 reserve R45,000. ; 1072 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Limo , reserve R120,000. ; 1928 De Soto roadster at reserve R160,000. ; 1946 Ford Coupe Hot Rod at R78,000. ; 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Coupe at reserve R50,000. ; 1980 Moto Guzzi V 1000 1-convert at R20,000. ; 1969 Buick Skylark sedan reserve R5,000. ; 1984 Rolls Royce Camargue at reserve R250,000. ; 1988 Daimler Double Six at R55,000. ; 1971 Citroen DS21 station wagon at R45,000. ; 1980 Laverda jota 1000 at R45,000. ; 1969 Bentley T1 saloon at R160,000. ; 1967 MGB GT Rally replica at R45,000. ; 1942 Harley Davidson WLA U 10-12 at reserve of R85,000. ; 1974 MGB GT V8 at R170,000. ; 1961 BMW R69 at R55,000. ; 1972 Mercury Cougar at R60,000. ; 1958 Lincoln Continental MK111 convertible at reserve of R 485,000. ; 1932 De Soto Custom sedan at R160,000. ; 1939 MG TA at reserve R275,000. ; 1963 Rover P4 - 95 at R39,000. ; 1959 Chevrolet Impla coupe at R160,000. ; 1998 Cobra replica with 383 V8 auto at R125,000. ; 1980 Maserati Merak SS at reserve R230,000. ; 1927 Dodge Brothers Fast Four Cabriolet at R100,000. ; 1973 Suzuki GT 750 at R16,000. ; 1996 Hummer H1 at R750,000. ; 1952 Opel Kapitan at R69,000. ; 1975 Alfa 2000 Spider at reserve of R75,000. ; 1946 Matchless 3GL at R22,000. ; 1963 Cadillac Series S2 Convertible at reserve R330,000. ; 1974 Suzuki GT 550 at R12,000. ; 1969 Pontiac Firebird coupe at R175,000. ; 1968 Rover P6, series 1 at R35,000. ; 1948 Buick Super Sedanet coupe at reserve R525,000. ; 1970 Jaguar XJ6 at R22,000. ; 1973 Honda CB 750 Four at R12,000. ; 1975 Citroen DS 21 saloon at R40,000. ; 1956 Rover 90 at R30,000. ; 1971 M-Benz 280 SL Pagoda at R425,000. ; 1949 Cadillac Sedanet Coupe at reserve R220,000. ; 1925 Royal Enfield side-car rig at reserve of R130,000. ; 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650 at R25,000. ; 1991 M-Benz 560 SEC at R120,000. ; 1974 NSU RO80 at R65,000. ; 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne sedan at R55,000. ; 1980 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 at R15,000. ; 1969 Buick Riviera at reserve of R175,000. ; 1949 Sunbeam S7 500cc twin at R75,000. ; 1934 Chevrolet Sports coupe at R125,000. ; 1952 Sunbeam S8 500cc twin at R 75,000. ; 1960 Triumph 3TA 350 twin at R27,000. ; 1945 Ford Super de Lux sedan at reserve of R 125,000. ; 1964 Ford Zephyr Six at reserve R27,000. ; 1962 Austin Mini Cooper 1071 at R 55,000. ; 1940 Morris sedan at reserve of R 16,000. ; 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow LWB at R 120,000.

JOHANNESBURG 12th. March ' 07.

Following their very successfull Classic Car auction here in Johannesburg last year, Stephan Welz & Co. in association with Sotheby's held another one on the 12th. March and attracted a vast crowd of onlookers and an sizeable amount of bidders, as well as the usuall 'tyre-kickers'. There were bargains to be had and there were some very interesting offers up for grabs as well as to just see, - in the flesh as it were. ( I would like to kindly thank Jack Rosewitz and Alan Hogg for information provided and permission to post. Ed.)

Examples that caught the eye were the fine concours Austin Healey MK1 BT7 ( left hand drive ) that went for R350.000 (+- $46.000 ). There were two more very nice Austin Healeys that I was surprised did not fall under the hammer considering the world market values feched by this marque these days. In particular the 3000 MK1 Race Car, beautifully prepared with 5-speed, BRG, upgraded disc brakes and caliphers. Registered and licensed, and created as a replica of the famous Austin Healey DD 300 raced at Le Mans in 1960, and still raced today by John Chatham. This car, in my opinion should have sold, and I was sure it would go at around + R300.000.- Did'nt.- What also did not sell was one of the most unusual and interesting cars for me; the 1935 Singer Le Mans. Awesome, with 2 litre, 6 cylinder, triple SU carbs, E.N.V.4-speed close ratio gearbox, aluminium 2-seater Le Mans style body with twin spare wheels and 15 gallon fuel tank. Recently repainted in the original ivory with red wheels with new tyres, 18 inch Rudge Whitworth wire wheels, full weather equipment, and in excellent condition. The only surviving team car of the 1935 season, prepared and raced by Fox & Nichol of Tolworth, United Kingdom. Large history and information file, and some spares with the car. - What was snapped up was the 1958 A.C. Bristol with 100 D2 engine, A.C. close-ratio box with Laycock de Normanville overdrive on all 4 gears. Superleggera all aluminium body, 72 spoke wide-rim wheels, original toolkit, Bristol engine workshop manual, optional front disc brakes with Alfin rear drums and in excellent full running order. The car is ex Eric Glasby of Bulawayo. Huge racing history. Multiple winner in sportscar championship racing in Rhodesia, South Africa and Mozambique in the late 50's and 60's . Class winner and third overall in South Afican 9-Hour Race. Includes complete spare Bristol 2000cc. motor with close ratio gearbox and overdrive. - Went for; R840.000 ( +- $112.000 ) ... A Yamaha TR2B race bike went for R55.000 (+- $7333 ) which I thought was low, considering its excellent restored condition and race history. - This pristine machine is from the era when Yamaha produced pure racing motor cycles available to the general public. In limited quantities. One could buy them 'off the shelf' so to speak and it was rumoured that, if an owner complained that his bike was down on power and not fast enough, the factory recommended "change the rider". - A truly extraordinary item was the 1912 Regal Precision 425 with wicker sidecar, which went for R80.000 ( +- $10.000 ) If you could have seen this very unusual machine, I think one would agree it went for a song.... What a glorious sight. ( Photos posted in PHOTO GALLERY section. Ed. ) - Staying with the two wheelers for a moment; the Norton Commando 750 Fastback 1969 in fine original condition only fetched R28.000 (+- $3733). This example of the 750 Fastback with its unique saddle tailpiece and stricking yellow paint was launched orginally in 1967 at the Earls Court Show and four times voted Machine of the Year, - The Commando was the best loved product of the final years of the British Motor Cycle industry. Engine vibrations were reduced by "Isolastic" engine mountings, 58 bhp gave 0-60mph in five seconds and 120 in top. - A 1953 Royal Enfield Meteor 700cc only managed R30.000 ( +-$4.000 ). - Royal Enfield started in 1897, building three-wheelers with De Dion engines. Their quality motor cycle production continued until 1971. The Meteor, with RE's big vertical twin, was amongst the most powerful engines built by the British. - Similarly the lovely 1948 AJS Model 18, 497cc, 23 bhp @ 5.400, 4-speed in excellent restored black & gold, registered and licensed went for R28.000 +- ( $3733 ). This early post-war model with heritage begining in the 1890's, is typical of the British large capacity singles of the time, this model introduced with the "teledraulic" front forks. - A 1951 Triumph Thunderbird, 500 vertical twin in good restored condition did'nt sell. Reserve at R30.000 +- ($ 4.000). Triumph, founded in 1897 by two Germans, their first vertical twin model, designed by Val Page, commenced production in 1933. This Thunderbird model, fitted with the Edward Turner designed vertical twin, is a fine example of the British industry of the era. Unique was the rear suspension contained in the center hub of the rear wheel. Most bikes of the time had no rear suspension. - A 1969 Triumph Bonneville went for R38.000 (+- $5000 ), silver & blue with black frame, the Bonneville is the iconic classic of the 50's and 60's British twins. With improved handling, twin leading shoe front brakes, Amal carbs, and nearly 50bhp, it was considered the ultimate of the era. Bonnevilles are investment rated at four to five star levels, worldwide. - On the later side and Japanese, the 1981 Kawasakki Z1300 with only 57.000klms., 6 cylinder, 120 bhp, 15bhp more than its rival Honda's CBX 1000 and more power than most cars. It represents the Japanese fixation with power outputs of the era. It became a cult machine and production continued until 1989.- This example went for a low R31.000 +-( $4133 ) - Staying with 'moderns', a very clean Ducati 900 SSD, custom blue frame and body paint with yellow flashes, gold Campagnolo wheels, 2x Dell Orto 40mm carbs and a Brian Wilson two into one stainless steel exhaust system, registered and licensed went for a paltry R32.000 +- ($ 4.266). - A 1935 Francis Barnett 250cc single with front girder forks and solid rear end in good restored condition, went for R28.000 +- ($3.740). - A totally awesome 1922 Matchless and Sidecar Model-H , V-twin JAP 1000cc motor. All bodywork in beige, with green flashes on tank, green upholstered sidecar seat, beige canvas soft top with what looked like the pre-runner to the front disc-brake. ( See photos.) Described as near concours. No sale at R125.000 +- ($16.600) Reserve. Joe Stevens built engines in 1897 and his sons built their first motor cycle in 1909. They manufactured a variety of machines with engines ranging from 298cc, 346cc and 498cc. This fine example is fitted with an engine from another famous British builder, JAP and is a large capacity V-Twin. - The last of the motor cycles was a pristine 1971 BSA Bushman, single two-stroke, of 173cc. - White, red and blue. - In the early 70's BSA produced 173cc Bantam two-strokes. This is the light, off-road version, aptly named the "BushMan". It is quite rare, as the British Motor Cycle was on it's knees by this time. It went for a low R 8.500 +- ($1.130 ). - Back to cars; a wire-wheeled Jaguar 3.8 MK 2 manual, leather interior, went for R119.000 +- ( $15.900 ). - With a very nice E-Type Series 1 in excellent condition fetching R260.000 +- ($34.700). - Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961, Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer's masterpiece, was rightfully a show stopper. The styling was stunning, and the performance from 265bhp, giving a top speed of around 150mph at a price of Sterling 2.098. About a third of the price of a Ferrari 250GT. It is today regarded as the benchmark classic. - The oft ignored 1967 Jaguar 420, with 39.000 miles in good restored condition did not sell at R65.000 reserve. Another Jaguar 420, 1969 with 111.000 genuine miles, orginal unrestored did'nt sell either at Reserve of ; R50.000 +- ($ 7.333 ) ( In my humble opinion, one of the nicest driving classic Jaguars.- Ed. ) A 1961 Jaguar 3.4 MK 2 fitted with 4.2 motor in excellent condition with wire-wheels did not sell at a reserve of R115.000. These Mk2's, introduced in 1959 were the final models in the range before the XJ6. The interior presentation is exquisite, with hand finished fillets of wood framing the windows and plush comfortable seating. Performance from the twin ohc engine is superb, with the exhaust note turning into an angry growl from 4.500rpm onwards. All told, a superb daily classic and investment opportunity. - And the one I should have bought :- a 1981 Maserati Quattroporte 111 V8 luxury sports sedan didnt sell at reserve; R60.000. - Can you believe that. - A 1959 Rover 100, third owner from new, registered and licensed, repainted with new leather upholstry to orignal spec. only fetched R26.000 +- ($3466). A 1969 Porsche 911E in good condition. This classic produced 165bhp @ 6200rpm. The car offers exceptional performance and economy with a fine sense of balance. The basic body style is still retained today and is still the favourite amongst purists. 1987 Porsche 944 S2 with 84.000 miles, A/C, sun-roof in average condition did not sell. Reserve of R57 500.+- ($7.600). - Of the newer cars, a 2000 Porsche GT3 with 52.000kms did not sell at a reserve of R660.000. - A 2001 Mecedes Benz CL 600 also did not sell at reserve; R455.000. Not a bad price considering this V12 power coupe is priced today at around R1million for an equivalent model. - a 1972 Porsche 911 RSR replica with 3600cc rebuilt racing motor in excellent condition with full roll cage, racing seats and belts, with a reserve price of R360.000 did not sell. - Another non-selling Porsche, a 1973 911T Rally Car, 2.8 litre, perfect example with extensive racing / rally history with reserve at R385.000. - A very pretty replica of a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder built in 1996 with 912 motor, five-speed gearbox and body in glass-fibre. The 550 was the first Porsche designed specifically for racing. In 1953, Glocker gave them their first win at Nurburgring. Two cars, fitted with 78bhp engines, finished first and second in their class at Le Mans. This is the car that built Porsches racing reputation. Genuine originals fetch in the millions. This replica built in the United States. Willwood 4-pot caliper disc-brakes fitted, at a reserve of R186.000. didnt sell. - A 1983 Rolls Silver Spirit, Introduced in 1981, was the fourth in the "standard steel" series. The body styling was updated, but the well proven mechanical components ( 6750cc V8 ) of the Silver Shadows were retained. Superb luxury, more than adequate performance was the satisfaction of these Rolls Royces. - No sale at R225.000 +- ($30.000) Reserve. - A 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 11 went for a low R149. 000 +- ($19.900) with the larger engine; V8 6750cc, slightly flared arches, dreadfull American compliant bumpers and American styled twin headlights, a front spoiler ( What, a spoiler on a Roller? What on earth !....Ed. ) - The star of the show ; a 1949 MG TC in excellent condition, in fact a Concours winner, went for R295.000. +- ($39.000). The TC was the first MG to be built after the marque founder, Cecil Kimber left the Nuffield organisation. All TC's that were exported, even to the United States were right-hand drive. In the first two years of production, most cars went to Australia and South Africa, ( which has one of the biggest MG Car clubs in the world, with most of th cars totally rust-free. Ed ) - A 1961 Bentley S2, V8 engine 6250cc, 4-speed auto in good condition, no sale at Reserve; R265.000 +- ($35.333 ). A 1965 Bentley S3 in excellent condition went for R230.000 +- ($30.600). This was the second in the series of "standard steel" production cars, the first being the Silver Dawn. Both rode on box section chassis and had adjustable rear suspension from inside the car, providing additional comfort and control. The S3 version is the last of the model series prior to the Silver Shadows, and was fitted with twin headlamps to comply with legislation in California (Shame.- Ed ). All S-type Bentleys had beautiful proportions, and were superbly built and well refined. - Another Bentley, a 1988 Turbo R with 101.000 miles in excellent condition indeed, did not sell at reserve R455.000. This is the ultimate performance luxury car from the Rolls / Bentley stable. - A very pretty Triumph TR3A with all the good bits; wire spokes, aero-screens, electric cooling fan, side-screens, registered and licensed. Reserve; R125.000 +- ($ 16.700) - In 1944 Sir John Black purchased the remains of the original Triumph Company, which became part of his Standard Motor Company. Among the post-war models were Reknown, Mayflower and the successful TR2 in 1953. From this evolved the TR3A with 100bhp. The TR2's and TR3's sold over 83.000 units up to 1962. The Michelotti styled cars had rugged and reliable mechanicals, which ensured buoyant sales in the United Kingdom and United States of America. - A Michelotti TR4 A IRS Triumph , 4-speed with overdrive, Surrey top version in excellent restored condition, has detachable hard top plus soft top, did'nt sell as well at Reserve; R155.000 +- ( $20.600). - A 1972 Triumph Spitfire 2-door convertable, chrome mag wheels in fair condition did not sell at Reserve; R32.000 +- ($4.266 ). - A good example of the Aston Martin DBS V8 with only 72.000klms moved at R145.000 +- ($19.400). A bargain. - 1969 Alfa Romeo 'Duetto' Spider Round Back fetched R62.000 +- ($8.260). - A 1994 Mercedes Benz 320 Cabriolet (124 series ), 69.000 miles, all options, in excellent original condition did'nt sell at reserve R225.000. - A 1996 Mercedes Benz SL 320 2-door convertable, a superb example of the Mercedes sports car range of the 90's. With up-graded 3.2 litre engine, performance is good without high fuel consumption of the V8 engines. Full electric soft top, no sale at Reserve of R245.000. - A really nice un-molested 1950 Mercedes Benz 220 S with 105.000miles in excellent rust-free condition for R 52.000 +- ($6940). - A 1966 Mercedes Benz 230 S 'Fintail', 6 cylinder 2.3 litre, 93000miles, full service history with book story, registered and licensed excellent original condition, with tool kit did'nt go at R57.000 Reserve and a lovely 1980 BMW 635 CSI coupe with only 59.000klms didn't find a owner. Reserve price a low R50.000. - Shame really, this was the successor to the race proven 3.0 CS/CSi high performance sports coupes, the 6 Series was introduced in 1976, plenty of power was available from the mighty BMW M50 overhead camshaft engine, with good examples fetching between Sterling 7.000 to S9000 in the United Kingdom. - Another BMW 635 CSi, 1982 also at a reserve of only R50.000 did'nt sell. The 80's were a rich period in the super coupe sector. BMW's 635 CSi being a strong contender. Its elegant shape and easy driveability ensured its worldwide sales success. Somewhat lacking in investment growth in the past, recent sales activities show increases to support serious consideration for investors. - A 1982 Ferrari Mondial 8 3.0litre V8 with feul injection, 5-speed trans with recently rebuilt engine fitted with high compression pistons, giving + - 250bhp, new stainless steel sports exhaust, new clutch and brakes, plus A/ C re-gassed, 104.000kms, excellent condition did'nt go at R250.00 +- ($3.330 ) Reserve. - An interesting bike that also didn't go under the hammer was the pristine 1942 Harley Davidson WLA 'U' 10/12. Now you American readers would ask; " What is a WLA 'U' ? Well luckily for us South Africans the WLA version was built for military use, the WLA 'U' was for the South African military and was fitted with 1200 cc motor rather than the standard 750cc. - Reserve price R115.000. - Another unsold, rust-free 1954 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346, a marque renowned in the same prestige level of such British cars as Jaguar and Daimler. Unique is the transmission system of a small steering column mounted mechanism, where the tiny chromed lever, not more than 25mm long is moved to pre-select the desired gear. Reserve; R85.000. - Porsche wise, I was surprised to see a perfect 1960 356B Super 90 not go at reserve R255.000 +- ( $34.000) and a relatively rare 914/6, registered and licensed at reserve R155.000 +- ($ 20.660) These cars are fetching very high prices these days and I suppose with so many of them here in South Africa the buying public are a bit un-interested ..... I dont know. - An excellent restored example of the 'British' ( read proper leather seats and nice wood dash, unlike the French versions which were much plainer. -Ed.) Citroen Light 15 went for a mere R43.000 +- ($5700). Values of similar condition examples in the United Kingdom are in the region of Sterling 8.500 to S10.000 +- (R123.250 to R145.000). What a bargain. - A 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne, auto, pillarless 4-door in excellent condition, second owner. Reserve of R66.000 +- ($ 8.800 ). - A 1993 Chevrolet Comaro RS 25th Anniversary Model in good orginal condition (left-hand drive ) with 109.700 miles did'nt sell, with Reserve only at R75.000. +- ($10.000 ) Staying with American, a glorious 1948 Chrysler Windsor Coupe in very good condition did'nt go either at a Reserve of R125.000. - A 1936 Chevrolet Standard 6 Sedan in very good restored condition, with spares and extra tyres, present owner for 20 years went un-sold at Reserve :- R77.000 + - ($ 10.260 ) - And unbelievably, a lovely 1934 de Soto Airflow in good condition was unsold at Reserve of only R57.000 +- ($7600) with a 1927 Dodge 126 Tourer, same owner for over 30 years, unsold at Reserve; R165.000. - Another 1927 Dodge Brothers Fast Four Cabrio with 212cuin 4 cylinder, 2-door steel body, dickey-seat, wood spoke wheels registered and licensed, good restoration unsold at reserve; R205.000 +- ($27.333 ). And my favourite of the USA cars; an excellent, restored in fabulous gold over bronze 1939 Buick 8 Special at reserve of only R87.000. - Talking of Buick's....a magnificent 1913 Buick 2-door convertible, registered and licensed, wood spokes, wicker luggage basket. ( See photos in Gallery section ) - Did'nt go either at Reserve of R220.000. - 1935 Ford Phaeton, 5-passenger steel body convertible, chocolate with black fenders, chocolate wire-wheels, white-wall tyres, tan upholstry and beige soft top. Car totally restored and equipped with every available extra to replicate the same model displayed at the Los Angeles Motor Show of that year. ie. Greyhound mascot on the bonnet, valve-radio, spare wheel cover etc. - Concours condition, went for a low R116.000 +- ($15.460 ) - 1924 Chevrolet Tourer Superior, four-door Phaeton style body, yellow spoke wheels, black soft top, tan interior, good restored condition. Unsold at R185.00 Reserve. - A 1932 Austin Ten in good condition but requires some restoration, body has been repainted and mechanicals attended to, but roof needs new canvas and interior requires to be re-trimmed. - Austin 10's fitted in between the successful Austin Seven and the much larger Austin 12. It was a very popular car and continued in production and was developed through many variants up to 1947. Reserve of only R26.000 +- ($ 3460 ) - 1952 Mercedes Benz 170 S went for R95.000 =- ($ 12.660 ). - 1948 Rover 75 P3, 6 cylinder 2103cc 4-speed manual in good condition did not sell at R55.000 +- ($ 7330 ). (Ed. - In my humble opinion, most cars were undervalued compared to world prices these days, - bargains were missed, especially considering the advantage of buying here in South Africa, Johannesburg, where one finds mostly rust-free examples. Anyone out there care to make an offer on any of these un-sold vechicles? Let me know, I could check them out and supply a comprehensive photographic report / assessment, or put them thru a A.A. (Automobile Association ) test / evaluation - Ed. )

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