A set of vehicles from Ecurie Ecosse, the Scottish motor racing outfit which won back-to-back Le Mans 24 Hours races in 1956 and 1957, is to be sold at auction.
The eight vintage vehicles, including the team's famous restored double-decker car transporter, which became a much-loved Corgi toy, will be a highlight of the Bonhams sale on December 1.
Bonhams was keeping tight-lipped about individual prices for the vehicles, which date back to the 1950s and 1960s, but they are confident the central London sale could be a money-spinner. James Knight, Bonhams' car department director, says the collection as a whole is expected to exceed £5 million ($9.8 million).
There are also two sports racing Jaguars up for grabs - a 1953 C-Type and a 1956 D-Type.
The 1959 transporter can carry three cars - one inside and two on top - plus support crew, and even features an on-board workshop. It was designed by aeronautical engineer Selby Howgate and is in full running order, complete with bodywork by Alexander's of Falkirk and a Commer TS3 flat-six diesel engine. Some people may best remember Corgi's classic 1:48-scale toy version.
