Competing against the likes of Maserati, Aston Martin and Ferrari, Brian Lister's sports cars of the late 1950s more than held their own in races on both sides of the Atlantic. The most famous of these Listers is the 'Knobbly' built in 1958. The nickname that stuck refers to the humps in the low body to clear major components like the wheels and engine. Today they are still very much sought after and many have been campaigned in historic events for many years. At the upcoming auctions in Monterey two very interesting and important chassis will be offered. Bonhams have consigned a true time-warp example in this Knobbly Chevrolet for their Qauil Lodge sale. Not raced in period, it was only briefly exercised by its single owner during the 1960s. It has never been restored and as such is the most original Lister in existence. Yesterday we have taken a very close look at the Chevrolet-engined Knobbly, resulting in a 18-shot gallery of this particular chassis, which is estimated to sell for $1.5 - $2.5 million.
At RM Auctions' sale in downtown Monterey, the very first Lister Knobbly will cross the block. Although built for Ecurie Ecosse, it was delivered new to Briggs Cunningham in the United States. His team campaigned the car for several seasons with considerable success, with Walt Hansgen grabbing the SCCA Nationals title in 1958. Like many of the Listers, this chassis' racing career never really ended as it was subsequently campaigned in historic events in Britain for many years. Raced by the likes of Archie-Scott Brown in period, chassis EE 101 is estimate to sell for a hefty $2.5 - $3 million.
Gooding & Co. will offer one of our absolute favourite cars; one of just four Voisin C25 Aerodynes that have survived. One of the sister cars won Pebble Beach two years ago and our 50-shot gallery also includes shots of a third chassis, which is part of a great Swiss collection. The example on offer has been recently restored and should change hands for $2 - $3 million.

Enjoy the links:

1957 - 1958 Lister Knobbly Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information

1957 - 1958 Lister Knobbly Jaguar - Images, Specifications and Information

1934 - 1935 Voisin C25 Arodyne - Images, Specifications and Information