Theta for auction

[Sliding Pillar]

There is a Theta in the Bonhams Paris auction on 5th Feb 2011
http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4830099&iSaleNo=19137&iSaleSectionNo=3#

[donw]

Well known Car in UK, ex John Blake & Malcolm Elder, restored by Pheonix Garage, estimate euro 120,00-150,000

One of only six in uk, most likely to go to Italy.

[Sebastien]

It seems it did not sell.

Surprising, as I found it from the photos and description an interesting car, with nice bodywork.

However a car like this is certainly difficult to use, especially if compared to a Lambda.

Does anyone know more?

[Roland]

This car was sold subsequent to auction to a UK resident who has other early cars and uses them, so a very Lancia owner! Not certain of the price but told £90k+.  There are five Complete and together Theta's in UK that I know of, the Newburry car is now in Italy.  Additionally, there is one kit of parts but these are far from assembled.