STAR LOT: Cosworth Engineering Ltd. Memorabilia - by Nell Hilditch

Coming up in our March sale is a fantastic lot of memorabilia from the Cosworth Engineering Ltd. firm (lot 239a, estimate £300-£500), a company founded in 1958 as a British racing internal combustion engine manufacturer. The lot includes two commemorative Bassett Lowke model engines presented to members of the Cosworth Engineering firm by Keith Duckworth - Chairman of Cosworth and designer of the DFV engine. The first features a replica of the engine used in Jim Clarke's racing car to commemorate 100 Formula One World Championship victories achieved between 1967-1977 with engines manufactured by Cosworth Engineering. The second model was presented to commemorate 150 wins in US Champ-Car racing and 20 consecutive Indianapolis 500 mile race victories (1977-1987) achieved with DFX engines manufactured by Cosworth Engineering.








Posted by Nell Hilditch

FEATURED COLLECTION: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear in March 24th auction - by Nell Hilditch

We have a fantastic collection of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear in the sale on 24th March. Lots include scarce examples such as this Y12 'Deans Est. 75 years' Ford Model T Van (lot 774, estimate £400-£500). This model is one of only three in existence and was produced for a junior director of the company.


And this Y4-4 1930 Model J Duesenberg with white body, red chassis, black hood and seats (lot 763, estimate £400-£500).




By Nell Hilditch