30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1967 Vauxhall Viva HB Brabham
One of seven known in existence
Registration - SBP 196E
Chassis NO. - HBH22-7610533
Odometer - 66,489
M.O.T. - Exempt
According to the founder of the Viva Owner’s Club, Adrian Miller, ‘SBP 196E’ is one of only seven Brabham Viva’s left in existence. It is a car he knows well too, as he has been one of the 11 keepers it’s had to date. He informs us that it remains original except for its Viva GT bonnet and instruments, and the fact that at some stage it has been converted from automatic to manual transmission. Interestingly, he notes that it’s also one of six Brabhams to be equipped with a stainless steel exhaust system copied from an original Brabham design, which he says ‘sounds fantastic’! The car matches white bodywork to black interior trim and carries the correct wing and bonnet striping that distinguishes a Brabham Viva from standard SL/90 HB models. It also comes complete with no less than three external rear view mirrors, a pair of auxiliary driving lights, woodrim steering wheel and a radio/CD player.
Named after triple world champion Sir Jack Brabham and said to have been developed with his assistance, the Brabham performance kit was introduced in 1967 and could be applied to any version of the SL/90 HB Viva. The key elements of the kit were an additional Stromberg carburettor on a bespoke manifold, related free-flow air filters, throttle linkage and the aforementioned stripes. A sports exhaust, wider wheels and suspension mods were also available off the shelf for those that wanted to take matters a stage further. The kits could be acquired in three ways, namely: by purchasing one from a dealer and carrying out your own conversion; having your car converted by Jack Brabham Ltd of Worcester Park (note the sticker in the rear window of the sale car), or ordering a new Viva complete with the kit already in place. Brabham and GT Vivas are now the two most sought after versions of the HB range.
In summary:
- Said to be one of only seven Brabham HB Vivas remaining
- One of six to feature the Brabham-penned SS exhaust system
- Eleven keepers and an indicated 66,489 miles from new
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
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Estimated at £18,000 - £22,000
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
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Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
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