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Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, William I’Anson Ltd is dedicated to being a one stop shop for the classic vehicle collector, racer and passionate enthusiast alike. In a world that relies upon trust and relationships, William I’Anson Ltd takes pride in offering a professional, enthusiastic, and friendly service allowing our clients complete freedom to enjoy these fabulous cars. With a lifelong background in collectors’ classic cars, historic motorsport, and a strong family heritage in the Bugatti world, William I’Anson Ltd has amassed an in depth knowledge of the cars, the market and most importantly, an extensive network of contacts, clients and experts around the globe.

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  • The Ex - Lew Florence, Multiple Championship Winning  1959 Lotus 15

    The Ex - Lew Florence, Multiple Championship Winning 1959 Lotus 15

    One of the most successful Lotus 15 of all time, taking a staggering 17 wins and 22 podiums from 1959 through 1961. A multiple race and championship winner in historic motorsport, winning the prestigious BRDC 50s Sports Car Series in both 2004 and 2005 and taking 3rd overall in the 2022 and 2023 Sussex Trophies. Well documented and remarkably original, still retaining its original chassis and body, right down to the original screen.

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  • The Ex - Tony Settember, 2nd in the Austrian Grand Prix  1963 Scirocco BRM SP1 1.5-Litre V8 Formula 1

    The Ex - Tony Settember, 2nd in the Austrian Grand Prix 1963 Scirocco BRM SP1 1.5-Litre V8 Formula 1

    The first of two cars built by the American financed privateer team the Scirocco-Powell Racing Team. Driven through the 1963 Formula 1 season by the teams lead driver Tony Settember. 2nd in the 1963 Austrian Grand Prix. Powered today as it was in period by a BRM 1.5-Litre V8, which is fresh from rebuild by Hall & Hall. A veteran of in excess of 10 Goodwood Revival, 4 Monaco Historic Grand Prix and multiple HGPCA races.

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  • The 2019 Royal Automobile Club TT Winning, Goodwood Cobra Lap Record Holding, Right Hand Drive, 1965 AC Cobra 289

    The 2019 Royal Automobile Club TT Winning, Goodwood Cobra Lap Record Holding, Right Hand Drive, 1965 AC Cobra 289

    One of the rarer COB right hand drive Cobra, with a clear, no questions, continuous history from new, prepared to competitive race winning specification while still retaining its all important originality, and driven to victory in the 2019 Goodwood Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy by Chris Wilson and André Lotterer. André's staggering pole lap of 1:24.073 is still the fastest ever recorded lap for a Cobra around Goodwood.

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  • The - Ex Team Lotus, Carroll Shelby Inc, Jim Hall, 1957 Lotus Eleven 1500cc Coventry Climax Twin-Cam FPF

    The - Ex Team Lotus, Carroll Shelby Inc, Jim Hall, 1957 Lotus Eleven 1500cc Coventry Climax Twin-Cam FPF

    The ultimate Lotus Eleven. One of only three chassis numbers to be fitted by the Works with the new Formula 2 Coventry Climax, 1500cc twin-cam FPF engine. A Team Lotus car, before selling to Carroll Shelby and raced for him by Jim Hall in the Bahamas. Accompanied by its original body. Winner of the 2017 Madgwick Cup at the Goodwood Revival,'Best of Show' concours winner and offered publicly for sale for the first time in over 35 years.

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  •  The Ex-HRH Prince Bertil of Sweden, Per Larsson 1926 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix

    The Ex-HRH Prince Bertil of Sweden, Per Larsson 1926 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix

    An incredibly rare opportunity to acquire such a wonderfully complete and original early 2-litre Type 35 Grand Prix. Delivered new to the Paris show room, raced at Spa in 1934, purchased, and raced, by HRH Prince Bertil of Sweden in the mid 1930s, raced on the ice in the 1947 Winter Grand Prix at Rommehen, and accompanied by a remarkable history file, and not been offered publicly for sale, as far as we are aware, since 1966.

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  • 1963 Shelby Cobra 289

    1963 Shelby Cobra 289

    Delivered new to Los Angeles in December 1963. Auto-crossed in the mid 1960s by its then owner, college student Richard Pryer, in and around Carmel California. It is a pleasure to come across such a well preserved original, complete and matching, early example of Carroll Shelby’s iconic 289 Cobra, still in its street trim as it would the day it was delivered.

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