John Williams Classic Cars

Initially making tuning kits, the company soon found itself producing small-engined sports cars, which were styled by the legendary Franco Scalione. In 1971, and in partnership with the German manufacturer Opel, Intermeccanica produced a new car that would be the last designs completed by Scalione and was launched at the Geneva Automobile Show to become arguably Intermeccanica's most striking product. Only 60 convertibles, 40 notchback coupés and 27 2+2 fastback coupé versions of the Indra were built.

This 1973 example is the last of the 27 fastback 2+2 coupés built with a Corvette power plant and, apart from a repaint from green to red, remains in an unrestored and original condition. Records show that this Indra was completed on 8th April 1973 and included the 5354cc, eight cylinder Corvette engine mated to a GM three-speed automatic gearbox. The engine remains in standard specification and is in very good order, being used on a regular basis including trips to the south of France. The car is in lovely condition throughout and certainly sits well; the 2+2 fastback coupés are considered the most attractive of the model. We invite you to take a look at the Scalione designed lines and an interior that invites you in, with its black leather and array of gauges to keep the driver well informed.

This Indra is UK registered and comes with a history file that includes invoices, a copy of Auto Italia featuring the car within and a current MoT test certificate. Also included is the bible of the Intermeccanica marque, a book written by Paula Reisner, titled, ‘Intermeccanica – The Story of the Prancing Bull’. Not only did Frank Reisner need a team of craftsmen to produce this legendary marque, he also needed the support of his wife of 44 years and business partner for 43, Paula; this book tells of the incredible stories of the entrepreneurial exotic car builder.

We are pleased to offer this 1959 example of the Touring built Flaminia GT that has been in the current ownership for the past four years. Originally supplied to Libya as a 2500cc GT in 1959, the car was then imported into the UK in August 1970. Today, this Lancia presents very well, its coachwork, having recently been bare metal stripped and re-finished by one of the UK’s leading Lancia specialists, Omicron. The finish, in Lord-Blue, is beautifully complemented by its striking red interior. Under the current ownership, the aim was to make a reliable long distance touring car. A 2.8 litre engine and transaxle replaced the original 2.5 litre V6 engine and transaxle; the original units will be available to be collected from the vendor by a new owner. The vendor informs us that the 2.8 litre engine has been rebuilt by Brian Randall Engineering and is virtually indistinguishable from the original unit and provides extra torque, a benefit whilst long distance touring. Further works have included the triple Weber carburettors, rebuilt by Omicron, new brake callipers, brake servo, clutch and a re-upholstered interior. In addition, new stainless steel items include, exhaust, fuel tank and bumpers front and rear. This Flaminia GT has been well and sympathetically maintained and comes with an extensive file of works and parts. Also included is a UK V5C registration document and we are further informed that this Flaminia, although exempt, will arrive at the sale with a fresh MoT test certificate.

In the 1950s and early 1960s, these Touring built Flaminias were purchased and flaunted by the rich and famous and today, still are capable touring GTs.

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, with the usual CLK refinements, is the canvas for one of Paul’s latest creations and may be considered somewhat secondary to the artwork. However, the car is presented in very good order throughout; the coachwork having been modified with a Sarto wide body kit, a specially fabricated rear spoiler and GT3 wheels. A two-tone grey leather interior presents very well, the headlining having been coloured black by Paul to give the car a GT feel. This CLK is UK registered, has been recently serviced and has a current MoT test certificate valid until September 2019. The fabulous artwork upon this Mercedes-Benz reflects the F1 W09 EQ Power + car, campaigned during the 2018 F1 season. The Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas scheme, with a Lewis Hamilton theme, has been hand painted and airbrushed. We advise that you look closely at the details within the work; each panel a canvass in itself and of note is one of Paul’s trademark Union flags upon the bonnet and front offside wing. Collector’s worldwide treasure Paul’s work and this motor car, surely, represents a most unusual but fascinating canvas for the true petrol head.

The record books may now be re-written – history has been made. To the formula One champions, Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher you can now add Lewis Hamilton, who, in 2018, became just the third F1 driver to win as many as five world championships; congratulations to the Mercedes-Benz team and of course, to you, Lewis.

This example, first registered in February 1977, was originally supplied with a 1300 engine which has since been replaced with larger and free revving 1750cc unit, thus giving more power and torque than the smaller capacity engine; great for European tours and rallies. This Giulia has been imported from Greece and therefore, is in very good order, especially the undersides. There has been much expenditure recently including, a glass out repaint, alloy wheels, new tyres and exhaust. Its paintwork is resplendent in Alfa Romeo Rosso and the interior, being very functional, has been re-trimmed in the correct black leatherette. 'Proper' instruments inform the driver whilst the seating position gives comfort and allows good control with, what is effectively, a sports car with four doors. Its not until you drive a Giulia, do you understand why it is considered, amongst Alfa Romeo fans, one of the best cars built by Alfa Romeo. The twin cam rasp and slick gearbox encourage you to seek out twisty roads; it’s great fun and very practical.

A friend, who recently took possession of a Giulia, said to me, “John, I have owned Ferraris and Porsches, but I have never driven anything as good as this”.

If you would like to know more about this motor car, then please call.

This extraordinary motor car was built by Graham and was constructed on a 1963 Triumph Spitfire. The project aim was to keep as close as possible to the 1965 prototype. Its registration number echoes the period competition Spitfires who wore the ADU number plates. ADU 5A has a fabulous specification; these include; a 2.0 litre straight six Triumph engine with a Peter Burgess head, a Type 9 close ratio five speed gearbox and a Quaife limited slip differential. The suspension is uprated with aluminium hubs at the front whilst at the rear, CV drive shafts and an aluminium lower wishbone conversion that stops the infamous Spitfire rear wheel tuck under. The powerful six-cylinder engine delivering power low down but it is not until the revs reach 4,000 rpm that this fabulous car takes on another life. With the CV jointed driveshafts and lower wishbones, handling is exceptional with corners taken with the utmost confidence.

This Triumph attended the 2018 Le Mans Classic and was described as being the best demonstration at Arnage on the Friday evening. The car was also seen by Derek Bell, five times winner of Le mans who, kindly, signed the roof.

This car is also regularly seen at many other events including the Brooklands Double Twelve, Kop Hill and Goodwood Member’s Meetings. ADU 5A also attended the 2014 and 2016 Le Mans Classic; whilst visiting the 2016 event, the car was test driven by Claude Dubois, then, aged in his eighties. Claude drove the car in a very spirited way belying his age. He commented how lively the car was and how much it reminded him of his drive in the ‘Works’ Triumph Spitfire at Le Mans in 1965; Claude has signed the driver’s side roof.

Recently valued at £70,000, ADU 5A reflects the spirit of the 1960’s Triumph racing cars and represents a fabulous tribute to a bygone age of Le Mans motor racing.

Valued at £70,000, ADU 5A reflects the spirit of the 1960’s Triumph racing cars and represents a fabulous tribute to a bygone age of Le Mans motor racing.