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22/01/2010 09:00:00

Another fabulous collection in store for Fiskens’ Retromobile return


London’s leading historic automobile dealership, Fiskens, will return to Retromobile this month with yet another stunning selection of classic cars up for sale.

Following another successful 12 months for the business Fiskens will once again kick off its year at the 35th edition of the esteemed historic motor show.

Fiskens’ 2009 debut at the Paris-based exhibition brought with it a simply spectacular array of automobiles – some of which had not been offered for public sale before – and 2010 promises much of the same, with the stunning full line-up (listed below) setting the standard amongst the 300 other exhibitors.     

Managing Director Gregor Fisken explained how difficult it had been to top last year’s impressive stable of cars featured at the show. “12 months ago, at our first Retromobile, we wanted to make a lasting impression on those attending and to that end I think we were successful,” he said. “Our dilemma this year was to come back even stronger. That wasn’t going to be easy considering the distinguished machinery we had already presented, but I truly believe we’ve pulled out all of the stops. There are some really evocative, historic automobiles in the mix which I’m sure will create enormous levels of interest.” 

Look out for the Fiskens stand – number E30 – which this year can be found at the heart of the exhibition.

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C
Chassis 09057

Supplied through Luigi Chinetti, 9057 raced throughout the States over the next couple of years at events including Bridgehampton, Lime Rock and Thompson Raceway with lap records being set at all three circuits, before more recently competing in the Shell Historic Challenge at circuits including Spa, Monza, Dijon and Silverstone. The present owner, who acquired the car in 2006, entrusted Precision Automotive Restoration to complete a comprehensive restoration with 9057 which has since been awarded the sought after Ferrari certification.

1925 Bentley 3 Litre
Chassis 1037

An original Vanden Plas bodied open four seater Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model. Factory service records show careful maintenance in its early years, whilst the history file includes a buff log book, service invoicing and notes from the 1940s and ‘50s as well as a tax disc from 1929! 1037 represents a rare opportunity to secure an original, unmolested example of one of the most important and recognisable of all pre-war cars.

1968 Porsche 910
Chassis no: 910 020

Chassis No. 910-020 was originally supplied to Bill Bradley Racing who successfully competed at Hockenheim, Monza, Silverstone and Brands Hatch 1000kms’ between 1968 and ’69 before retaining 020 for a further thirty years. More recently, 020 has been campaigned extensively in a number of retrospective events such as the 2002 and 2004 Le Mans Classic and Targa Florio events. A well known and original example of this versatile sports racing prototype. 

1961 DB4 GT
Chassis: 0154L

Presented in French blue with a lovely patinated red interior, this Left Hand Drive example competed regularly between 1962 and 1965, predominantly in Switzerland, frequently challenging contemporaries such as Jaguar’s E-Type and Ferrari’s 250 GTO in the over three litre class on events such as the Rally de Geneva as well as the St-Ursanne-les Rangiers and Mitholz-Kandersteg hillclimbs. With only a handful of owners from new, this superb DB4 GT offers a rare opportunity to acquire a very special example of this fabled Aston.

1955 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Zagato
Chassis 000076

Completed by Zagato in August 1955, chassis 000076 was supplied to the Turin-based company Societa Nazionale Olii Minerali. One of the second series production cars, this Ottovu has spent its entire life in Italy with a well documented and complete ownership history from its birth in 1955 until today. In the 1970s, 000076 successfully competed in numerous historic events throughout Italy and has subsequently contested no fewer than eight historic Mille Miglias!

1933 MG K3
Chassis K3008

Sold to Miss Enid Riddell in May 1933, K3008 competed at Mannin Beg circuit, Isle of Man and Donington before entering the 1934 Paris / St Raphael Rally where it won its class and finished 2nd overall. In addition, Miss Riddell also achieved fastest time of the day at Les Eaux Hill Climb that year. Laid up in 1972, K3008 survives as one of the most original examples of the highly desirable K3 model and is probably the last opportunity to purchase a completely unrestored "barn find".