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ISSUE 13

LANCIA RALLY 037 EVO2

Lancia Rally 037 Evoluzione 2 1983 (A)

£700,000

1 of 20 EVO2 Lancia Works

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CONTENTS 6

ISLAND ROVERS

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INTEGRALE V DAKAR

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ROOY TWINS MATURO

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KAAIMANS

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TOYOTA 2000 GT

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CARS V COFFEE

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BRAD THOMAS

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2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake The History between Aston Martin and Italian coach builder Zagato stems from the Aston Martin DB4 in 1960. At the 1960 London motor show they unveiled the DB4 GT Zagato, which was quicker than the original DB4 GT and achingly beautiful. Only 19 cars were produced by Aston Martin and Zagato and these DB4 GT Zagato examples set the relationship for the companies for the next 60 years. Since 1960, there have been multiple collaborations since 1960 from V8 Zagato in the 1980’s where a further 89 examples were produced, through to the newest DBS Zagato that was announced to the world in 2019.

Since the turn of the millennium, Aston Martin and Zagato have increased their relationship producing some of the best looking modern cars with an Italian flare. One of the latest collaborations between the two has been the 2019 Aston Martin Zagato Vanquish Shooting Brakes. 99 Will ever be produced but with the Q division at Aston Martin having full creative reign, no two examples will be alike.

This beautiful Aston Martin Shootingbrake is finished in Lava Red Metallic paint with contrasting Black leather with red stitching throughout including the Z motifs, the

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additional options include the Villa D’Este Pack, Carbon Fibre Side Fender, Black Zircotec Tailpipe finisher, Carbon Fibre Roof, Interior Fascia in Carbon Fibre Twill, Black Leather One:77 Steering Wheel, Auto Dimming Mirror with Garage Door Opener, Aston Martin Tracking, Umbrella and Holder, Carbon Fibre Load Area, and the Q Duo-tone Bronze Front and Rear Grilles. This is truly one of the best specified Shooting brakes to come out of the factory and believed to be 1 of only 3 cars that have the optional bronze front grille. To achieve this incredible piece of jewellery, the grille is machined from a single billet piece of aluminium and takes approx 200 hours of machining. Vat Qualifying.

Kaaimans International Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4GQ Telephone: 0115 855 7171 Instagram: @kaaimansinternational

£599,975

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After a fog delay at Bristol airport the ‘Blue Islands’ ATR-75 500 turboprop took off for the one-hour flight to Jersey, where the weather was thankfully clear.

I was visiting Conrad who runs a successful business on & off Island, but also finds time to run his lifestyle brand called ‘Island Rovers’ from his Jersey home. With 215,000 followers, this in itself could easily be a full time job, but Conrad runs it as his passion brand based on all things Land Rover.

I’m here specifically to meet ‘Her Majesty’, which is the affectionate name given to Conrad’s 1951 Series 1 Land Rover. Treated like the Queen that she clearly is, this is a 73 year old utility vehicle still being used almost every day.

ISLAND ROVERS Words & Images: Del Gregory

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With this and other Land Rovers dotted around the grounds of his Jersey home, Conrad has grown quite the collection, and along the way has managed to go from a successful professional career to a successful passion business.

Conrad takes up his story: “I live on the island of Jersey, a beautiful little rock nestled in the Bay of Mont St Michel off the coast of France. I use the word ‘nestled’ with reference to our idyllic summer climate, but as any island dweller knows, it can also feel like we’re clinging on for dear life during winter storms.

Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved old Land Rovers. These rugged utility vehicles are capable of infinite modification to suit the individual needs of their owners, and are the ultimate rebellion against a tide of soulless modern jelly-mould cars.

I’ve come to realise that they compliment island life perfectly.

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Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to collect a selection of these inspiring vehicles, and in sharing my passion for them and for my island home on social media, Islandrovers was born.

My ethos? It should never be simply about owning a Land Rover and keeping it in your garage - it’s about using them and making every day an adventure.

And whether I’m on my island, or further afield, I always try to take the scenic route. I’m humbled to know that so many of you enjoy what I share”.

It wasn’t long before I’d checked into the Club Hotel & Spa that Conrad was waiting outside for me, a good choice of hotel according to Conrad; “and the bar also does a pretty good Club Sandwich”. The top already down on Her Majesty, we were soon off navigating the early morning ‘rush hour’ traffic and heading across the island in search of locations to photograph.

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You are of course very exposed with the roof off and we bounced our way around the island seeking out the best locations for me to take my photos, stopping every now and then for a backdrop too good to miss.

Originally sold from a garage in Penzance, Cornwall in 1951 she later found her way to Jersey with a new owner before Conrad replied to the advert and went to meet Mark.

Conrad bought Her Majesty from Mark back in 1994, who tells a great story about Conrad turning up to buy her, paying his money and driving away. Ten minutes later he was back complaining it was all over the road.

Mark asked if he was gripping the steering wheel firmly, to which Conrad replied yes, very firmly. Well that’s where you’re going wrong, informed Mark.

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You hold the steering wheel loosely and ‘guide’ her rather than steer her, and for anyone who’s ever driven one of these, Mark was of course right and Conrad drove away never to return, now happy in his purchase and new found understanding of driving a series Land Rover.

Conrad used to use Her Majesty as his daily and in all weathers, come rain and soggy bottom, or come shine, roof on roof off, but not quite as a daily nowadays but still used very regularly.

Along the way Conrad has changed a few things, which included the horrible square wings, back to the correct rounded, and a new front grill, putting back on the original 600 wheels and adding new Exmoor Trim canvas and trim and new seats, as well as many other small bits and pieces, all helping to take Her Majesty back to her more original form.

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As we make our way across the island, we stop on the beach for some moody shots as well as filling up with some fuel and doing some shots in Conrad’s field and before long we were driving back into town to my hotel to sit down and talk about Her Majesty, life on Jersey and enjoy a Club Sandwich and Old Fashioned.

My thanks to Conrad for a great day, which on my flight back got me thinking about the sheer joy of owning such a fun utility vehicle and my thanks for passing me the keys for a few miles, albeit with me trying to steer her rather than just let her go where she wants. After all, she knows where she’s going as it’s very much her island and somehow Conrad and his occasional ‘guest’ drivers are mostly just along for the ride…

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1979 (T) De Tomaso Pantera De Tomaso has a number of models to its name but nothing says “De Tomaso” quite like its most popular model, the Pantera.

Debuting in Modena in March 1970, it was sold in the U.S. between 1971 and 1974 and was the joint effort of Ford and De Tomaso to replace the Shelby Cobra and rival the Chevrolet Corvette and Ferrari Dino. The Pantera was to be instrumental in propelling De Tomaso from eccentric, niche producer to a fully-fledged, high-volume supercar brand.

But more than this, it also challenged the car conventions of the day with its striking looks, unibody construction, mid-engine layout, American V8 performance and relatively affordable price tag.

With a wide and low stance, a nose that curves towards the ground in a graceful arch from the heavily-slanted windscreen, and quad exhausts, there is no denying the Pantera’s Italian good looks. But aesthetics aside, one of its most attractive attributes has to be that rear-mid-engined, RWD layout with its Ford V8, plucked directly from the Mustang assembly line. This makes the Pantera capable of 0-60 mph in around 5.5. seconds with a top speed of 159 mph.

For a car from the 70s, the inside of the Pantera is relatively luxurious – air conditioning and electric windows came as standard. There is a gated shifter, a dash with a plethora of gauges and a relatively large amount of storage space.

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The cult of the Pantera is still as strong today as ever and well-maintained examples have a record of fetching high prices on the auction stand.

So, we are excited to present for sale this stunning 1979 De Tomaso Pantera GTS. Believed to be just 1 of 2 UK RHD examples from 1979, it presents itself as a rare offering indeed.

The Pantera is a cult classic with a huge army of fans and this particular example is widely recognised too. It will prove to be an incredible investment, not to mention a very fun one!

Premier GT Rock Business Park, The Hollow, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3GR

The exterior is finished in a Red & Black Combo (similar to the base LeMans Race Car) and complemented by the Gold “Pantera” Side Decals and Gold-painted Campagnolo Wheels.

The interior has been fully re-upholstered to a beautiful Jet Black Leather Interior with Red Stitching. The glass panel between the cabin and engine bay means that wonderful engine can be observed in action. In addition to this, it has also undergone a full bottom up restoration carried out by the team at Steve Gilbey Classics, who are known for their love of the De Tomaso.

Telephone: 01903 254800 Instagram: @premiergt

Price: £139,995

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For this shoot, I called photographer Brad Thomas, who I’ve worked with for nearly five years and invited him to cover the stills photography and drone shots.

I then invited photographer Jamie Bufton, to cover behind the scenes shots.

I then thought it might be about time I tried to secure the support of a Dakar and Integrale owner!

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I had followed @mrjb29 for a while and knew he owned a Dakar within his collection, and after a quick call and explanation of the day, Jason was fully onboard with the plan.

As far as Integrale owners go, it’s fair to say I know a few and have also assisted in a certain ‘ex-Stig’ securing his first drive in one, followed by finding him his first to purchase, but there was one owner in particular who I had been messaging for around three years who I wanted to call.

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Adam, who is known on Instagram as @batmanreturnsgt has an Evo2 in Giallo Ginestra, which in my opinion is the stand out colour for this car. A message and then phone call resulted in Adam also very much onboard for the day.

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Only the weather could now scupper our day, or actually not, as unlike most car shoots it really didn’t matter if it rained, or indeed snowed. In the end the day started with a perfect sunrise followed by a clear blue sky. At exactly 09.30 (well done everyone) we were all in the briefing room with a coffee and very welcome sausage & bacon roll.

Throughout the day, Jason & Adam were extremely accommodating with their cars which allowed Brad & Jamie to get all the shots we needed, and fair to say we all had lots of fun on the first B500 shoot, with more like this to follow through 2025.

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The cars each behaved as you would hope they would, as designed and intended, and I could see from their smiles that both Jason and Adam were enjoying the freedom of churning up the field, as were the rest of us watching, as the mud flew everywhere and the cars got caked in mud.

Our thanks go to all who played a part in making the day the success that it was, and our thanks to the Charlton Park Estate who hosted us.

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Lancia Integrale Evo II Presented in June 1993, the second Evolution version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the two-litre 16-valve turbo engine with more power with the engine now developing 212 hp.

The 1993 Integrale received a cosmetic and functional facelift that included: New 16” light alloy rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres; Body colour roof moulding; Aluminium fuel cap and air-intake grilles on the front mudguards; Red-painted cylinder head; New leather-covered three-spoke MOMO steering wheel and high-back Recaro sport seats with the sole optional extra of air conditioning.

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Lancia went on to produce several limited and numbered edition models based on the Delta HF Integrale “Evoluzione”, each offering unique exterior and interior colours, materials and equipment. One of which in October of 1993 was the “Giallo Ginestra” edition of which only 220 were ever produced, with 150 staying in Italy, 50 going to Germany and 20 to France.

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Porsche 911 Dakar Porsche says: The Dakar Rally was never a game in a sandbox. Right from the start, it was one of the greatest adventures in the world and a challenging test of endurance.

With the toughest drivers, the toughest vehicles and a legendary winner in 1984: the 911 Carrera 3.2 4x4 Paris-Dakar (953).

The new Porsche 911 Dakar is a worthy successor. With the Rallye Design Package, it pays homage to the original and brings history back to life. The new 911 Dakar is a sports car that is just as suitable for off-road driving as it is for on-road performance and also cutting a fine figure in the city.

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Whether on tarmac, gravel or sand: the stiffer unit mounts of the 911 GT3 increase the driving dynamics of the 911 Dakar, especially when driving off-road.

Together with the rear-axle steering and PDCC active roll stabilisation, the result is an optimally tuned chassis package that masters even the most difficult rally passages safely and comfortably. The 911 Dakar produces 353 kW (480 PS) of power, which is transferred to all four wheels by the 8-speed Porsche (PDK).

The Dakar is the only 911 that has sports chassis to make it 50 mm higher than the standard model. If space still gets tight under the stainless steel guard while on gravel roads, the 911 Dakar’s specially developed lift system can raise the car by a further 30 mm at the front and the rear to let it reach speeds of up to 150 km/h. The maximum speed at 80 mm is 170 km/h.

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Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S The Lamborghini Countach was the original “poster car” of the Seventies and Eighties, adorning the walls of car enthusiasts the world over. After the svelte Miura, arguably the first supercar, it was an in-your-face statement that the company has made its trademark – at a time when supercars are ten a penny, nothing else looks quite like a Countach. This extremely rare LP5000 S variant is 1 of only 33 RHD UK cars from a total production of 321 worldwide. This Countach is also fitted with a quicksilver sports exhaust system and is presented in incredible condition and surely a great investment opportunity.

Presented in Rosso Siviglia with Crema Leather.

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Year: 1984

Kaaimans International Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4GQ

Mileage: 18,000 Fuel: Petrol

Telephone: 0115 855 7171 Instagram: @kaaimansinternational

Transmission: Manual CC: 4,754

Price: £799,975

Body: Coupe

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Maturo Casper & Sebastiaan van Rooy are young twins living in Amsterdam.

They create iconic scenes all over the world, inspired by history and the future.

Their father told them to never stop creating, so that’s what they’ll be doing.

Here in there own words, they talk about their day with the Lancia 037 and the Delta Integrale EVO, built by MATURO cars.

We got in touch with a Dutch company that specializes in building extreme rally cars, which can also be used on the street.

We wanted to portray the duality of the rally versus road-use by having different outfits: one for going to a fancy dinner, arriving in tremendous style.

All tables will turn their head. The other outfit in the iconic racing suits, to match the underlying purpose of the car: rallying. Drifting. Flying.

Rally icon Michèle Mouton also inspired us for the concept of this suit. MATURO and us loved the idea of powerful women accompanying and driving such beasts.

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Team: Casper & Sebastiaan van Rooy Zion Geeratz (Maturo) Sylke kramer (model, dark hair) Fleur Veenstra (model, blonde) Gina van Os (styling) Thijs Meijer (assistant) Instagram @rooytwins @maturocars

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Lancia Rally 037 Evoluzione 2 1983(A) This Lancia Rally 037 EVO2 is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic cars ever made. This particular 037 chassis ‘412’ is the ultimate development of the 037: 20 ‘Evoluzione 2’ cars (chassis numbers ‘400’’419’) with larger 2,111cc engines, water injection, a new exhaust system, plus new and improved inlet and exhaust manifolds to increase airflow to the newly designed supercharger housing, raising maximum power to 335 bhp.

With further weight savings through carbon/ Kevlar bodywork, the weight was down to 960kg, the permitted minimum. All 20 cars were registered in November 1983 and were retained and serviced by the factory. The rally cars were campaigned in Martini Racing colours for WRC events, alongside other works-supported teams such as Jolly Club/Totip (European Championship) and Scuderia Grifone (Italian championship). Chassis ‘412’, registered to FIAT SPA as ‘TO W67781’, was supplied to the Genova-based Grifone for Italian star Fabrizio Tabaton to compete in the 1984 Italian Rally Championship in Olio FIAT/Hertz livery.

The comprehensive file accompanying the car includes the Italian registration document linking the chassis number to the registration, along with the original chassis plate. Tabaton’s 1984 season did not start smoothly. He retired from his first event, the Rally del Molise in March, due to a puncture; again retired at the Rally del Gran Sasso in May; and had a

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minor accident at the Rally del Carso e dei Colli Orientali later that month. However, he soon found his form, securing a string of victories: he won the Rally della Lanterna in April, the classic Rally di Limone Piemonte in June, the Coppa Liburna in September, and achieved a fourth win in October at the Rally di Sassari. Although he finished 6th in the Rally Citta di Messina later that month, he capped off the season with a fifth victory at the Rally del Sestriere in December. The CIR Italian Championship was decided on classes, won by a smaller Group A FIAT Ritmo, but Tabaton finished second overall and clinched the all-important Group B class title. In March 1985, Tabaton returned to the car, now in black and gold Esso livery, winning the challenging Rally 1000 Miglia—his sixth win from nine starts.

In July 1985, chassis ‘412’ was sold to Garage Centrale, the parent of TAM Auto near Como in northern Italy, known for preparing the Lancia 037 for the Jolly Club and various privateers. The car was re-registered as ‘CO 824444’ in compliance with Italian regulations.

It was repainted red and sponsored by Wurth, entrusted to future three-time Italian Rally champion Gianfranco Cunico. Cunico’s first event was the Rally Citta di Torino in May, which he won with co-driver Pierangelo Scalvini. This was followed by three European Rally Championship outings for the duo as part of the Jolly Club satellite team. Cunico finished 4th at the Rallye dell’Isola d’Elba in May 1986; had a DNF in Spain at the Rally El Corte Ingles in July (due to an incident with a parked car); and again finished 4th at the Marlboro San Marino Rally in November.

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For both events, the car was plain white but still bore Wurth logos. In between these events, renowned privateer Enrico Gelpi achieved another win for chassis ‘412’ at the national Trofeo Villa d’Este Rally in October 1986. This was followed by another victory for privateers Riccardo and Massimo Trombi in March 1987 at the national Rally del Ciocco e Valle dei Serchio, bringing the total Group B victories for chassis ‘412’ to nine. The car’s final event was again with Cunico and Scalvini at the 1987 Rally Citta di Torino, where it did not finish. A full schedule of events and results is included in the accompanying file. By this time, TAM Auto was focused on the new Group A Lancia Delta, but ‘412’ remained registered to Centrale.

It was refreshed and mechanically rebuilt, repainted in the iconic Martini colors, and kept in a collection in Italy. In early 1998, chassis ‘412’ was sold to a noted Italian rally car enthusiast and collector in the UK. Although the mechanicals were found to be ‘as new’, the car was carefully recommissioned for occasional use. The new owner invited various guest drivers to demonstrate the Martini-liveried car at select events, including the 2003 Manx Rally, where 1998 British Rally Champion and 2003 World Production Champion Martin Rowe drove it as a ‘zero’ car, and the 2005 Eifel Rally Festival in Germany, Europe’s largest gathering of historic rally cars, where 1979 World Rally Champion Bjorn Waldegard drove the Lancia. In June 2006, the car was sold to the current owner, a close friend of the UK collector.

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The car received a further overhaul, and as a precaution, the engine was fully rebuilt

by Terry Hoyle, one of the UK’s leading Cosworth and Ferrari engine specialists. Over the next 17 years, chassis ‘412’ participated in a limited number of demonstration events in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain (see full list in the file). Notable events include the Goodwood Festival of Speed (both hill climb and rally stage), Goodwood Members’ Meeting, Eifel Rally Festival, Rally Legend San Marino, Rally Catalunya WRC, Rally Clasico Mallorca, Trasmeira Rally Festival, Rally Valpantena, and Classic Shelsley Walsh, as well as display events at Royal Hospital Chelsea, NEC, and O2 Centre.

The car has always been professionally prepared, maintained, and serviced during events, and is a regular invitee to participate in numerous events each year. It is UK registered, has a current MoT, and holds a current MSUK sprint and hill climb logbook. In 2007, British driver and engineer Andy Dawson, who drove the Chequered Flag Stratos in period, drove the car at Race Retro, followed by a complimentary magazine article about it. In 2008, Lancia 037 legend Markku Alen drove the car at the same event, marking his first time back in an 037 for 20 years. Alen signed the Kevlar driver’s door (still visible today), and his comments to Motor Sport magazine can be found in the car’s file.

Alen demonstrated the car again at Rally Day

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in 2014. Chassis ‘412’ has been featured on the cover of Auto Italia magazine; highlighted on Goodwood’s GRRC website; and includes numerous photographs and references in Antonio Biasioli’s authoritative 2019 book, Lancia Rally 037. UK Italian car author Peter Collin’s book, Lancia 037: Development and Rally History of a World Champion, includes a section from the current owner detailing the experience of owning and using a competition 037.

Any online search for ‘Lancia 037’ typically brings up a picture of ‘412’. In early 2022, the car returned to the Turin workshops of legendary former Abarth engineers and Lancia 037 specialists Elio and Giovanni Baldi for a complete mechanical revision. The engine received new cylinder liners, pistons, con-rods, valves, and valve springs. All bearings and seals, as well as head lugs, were replaced with the correct items. The Volumex supercharger had its seals replaced and was serviced, remaining in excellent condition. A new competitionspecification clutch was installed, and the flywheel was machined smooth. Gear rings and dogs for the straight-cut gearbox were replaced on all five gears, with a new first gear machined and installed. All other gears underwent X-ray checks. The four brake calipers were serviced with kits; front and rear discs were checked and replaced if needed; and master cylinders and handbrake were serviced.

The completion of this work coincided with the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, resulting in limited use, primarily testing in Turin by the Baldis. Since then, ‘412’ has been driven approximately 250 miles, with its last appearance at the Eifel Rally Festival in July 2023, where it was awarded the jury prize for ‘Best Original’ car out of more than 150 historic rally cars at the event. Original Group B ‘evolution’ survivors are rare, especially those with a full and successful competition history and documented ownership. Correctly specified and in excellent condition, with beautifully patinated and genuine period chassis and bodywork, this 037 is a guaranteed entry to prestigious events, from rally demonstrations to concours showcases, and represents a unique opportunity to acquire one of the most developed and successful rally cars of all time.

Kaaimans International Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4GQ

The front and rear suspension were overhauled, with shock absorbers checked, greased, and reinstalled, or replaced as needed. Older rubber suspension boots were replaced, bearings checked and greased, front wishbones adjusted, and a new steering damper installed. Finally, the radiator was flushed and cleaned, and new period-correct rear and side undertrays were fitted.

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Telephone: 0115 855 7171 Instagram: @kaaimansinternational

Price: £700,000

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First displayed to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was manufactured under contract by Yamaha between 1967 and 1970.

The 2000GT revolutionised the automotive world’s view of Japan, then viewed as a producer of merely practical vehicles. As a sleek, high-performance fastback coupé, it demonstrated its auto makers could produce a sports car to rival the better marques from Europe.

Reviewing a pre-production 2000GT in 1967, Road & Track magazine summed up the car as “one of the most exciting and enjoyable cars we’ve driven”, and compared it favourably to the Porsche 911.

TOYOTA 2000 GT Images: Del Gregory

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The 2000GT incorporated many classic 1960s Gran Turismo design elements.

Nozaki’s styling was inspired by the E-type with Its smoothly flowing bodywork featuring pop-up headlights above large plexiglass covered driving lamps similar to those on the Toyota Sports 800. Bumpers were minimal, and the car was extremely low at just 116 cm to the highest point of the roof.

There was a custom open-top version built for the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, but sadly a factory-produced version was never offered.

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The interior offered comfortable, if somewhat cramped seating along with luxury touches such as a walnut or rosewood veneer dashboard with inlays provided by Yamaha’s musical instrument woodworking facilities.

As a halo car for Toyota, it is believed that no profit was made on the 2000GT despite its high price. About 60 units reached North America and the others were scatter sold worldwide. Most were painted either Solar Red or Pegasus White, while other colours were offered such as Thunder Silver metallic, Bellatrix Yellow, Atlantis Green, and Twilight Turquoise metallic.

Today, the 2000GT is seen as the first seriously collectible Japanese car and its first supercar. Examples of the 2000GT have sold at auction for as much as US$1,200,000.

As perhaps a similar example today, you would be looking at the Lexus LFA or the Porsche CarreraGT, both having reached unbelievable recent prices and cult status. Now imagine that same car, but from 1967.

The 2000GT definitely does have a cult status and there are people in Tokyo and Los Angeles who have several hidden away in private collections, (including the one-of-one James Bond convertible).

Our thanks to Jane for allowing us to visit and photograph her Toyota 2000 GT.

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2017 Bugatti Chiron Key Points: Paint Protection Film (PPF) Applied To Whole Car, 6 Year Service & Warranty Package, Full Service History, Carbon Fibre Back (£180,000).

The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engined twoseat hypercar, designed and developed in Germany and manufactured in Molsheim, France. The successor to the Bugatti Veyron, the Chiron was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2016. The car is named after the Monégasque driver Louis Chiron, and shares the name with the 1999 Bugatti 18/3 Chiron concept car.

The main carry-over component from the Veyron is the 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, though it is heavily updated with larger turbos, new internals and a peak power output of 1,479 hp at 6,700 rpm and 1,180 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm. Like its predecessor, the Chiron utilises a carbon fibre body structure, independent suspension and a Haldex all-wheel drive system.

The Chiron can accelerate from 0–62 mph in 2.4 seconds, from 0–124 mph in 6.5 seconds and from 0–186 mph in 13.6 seconds. In a world-record-setting test in 2017, the Chiron reached 249 mph in 32.6 seconds, after which it needed 9.4 seconds to brake to a standstill. The Chiron’s top speed is electronically limited to 261 mph in low-drag mode, or 236 mph without the ‘speed key’.

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The Chiron features a fully adaptive chassis that optimises damping, ride height, aerodynamics, steering and powertrain. The carbon ceramic brakes are 20mm larger than the Veyron’s (now 420mm front and 400mm rear) and 2mm thicker. These are gripped by forged aluminium callipers (eight-piston at the front, six-piston at the rear) built to an asymmetrical design to help dissipate energy. A new design of heat shield guides air through the discs to further aid cooling.

been applied to the full exterior of the car ensuring this example is as new. EU Taxes have also been paid on this specific Chiron.

European Prestige Telephone: +44 (0)1689 251307 Website: www.europeanprestige.co.uk

Price: £2,799,995

This example is supplied with a full service history, a service & warranty package until 2026 as well as the accessories originally specified with the car. Paint protection film has also

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CARS V COFFEE

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Fresh from our shoot with the Integrale V Dakar, B500 spent more time with the guys at Carburettor Coffee, this time on their home turf at their base in Ledbury for our B500 Cars V Coffee morning.

We had an amazing turn out of people with an eclectic mix of cars and were blessed with a clear blue sky. So impressive was the turn out, Scott at Carburettor had to direct cars to the rear of the building as the front was seriously over subscribed…

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The B500 Cars For Sale Catalogue was available on the day and I managed to get some shots of the book with various friends and their cars as seen in a few of the pictures.

Too many people and cars to mention, but most notably and with thanks to Scott and the team at Carburettor for a great morning, as well as Tanc for arriving with three Lancia Delta Integrale’s. Lucas and Meg for driving the poster car Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S down all the way from their base at Kaaimans International in Nottingham.

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Thanks to Adam for coming along, (this time not in his Giallo Integrale) but his Porsche 911R and Matt in his GT3 Touring.

We also had a Carrera GT and a Rubystone 911 along with a lovely GT4RS and many more…

Images courtesy of @b500.co @elliottarmourphoto @g13vw and others

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2011 (11) Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Limited to just 58 examples worldwide, the Grand Sport variant of the Bugatti Veyron was already a very rare car – but this unique example has a fascinating provenance which sets it apart from any other Grand Sport in existence; it was specified by the Bugatti factory as their display car.

Some would argue that the original 16.4 Bugatti Veyron was the genesis of the modern “hypercar”.

It was an all-round engineering marvel – the first supercar to be fitted with a dual clutch gearbox, the first to produce over 1,000hp and the first to breach the 250-mph mark (253 mph to be exact).

Fast forward to 2009, and the Grand Sport variant of the Bugatti Veyron introduced open-air driving to the 1,001hp motoring icon.

Offered here is chassis no. 33 of just 58 examples ever brought into existence. Finished in Black Blue Metallic over a Burnt Orange interior, this 2011 example has a truly unique backstory, as it was specified and owned by Bugatti for the first three years of its life.

Bugatti expertly curated the specification to best suit their halo product, which they proudly displayed at their Molsheim HQ. Bugatti also chose to bestow this example with a selection of upgrades taken directly from the updated and final “Grand Sport Vitesse (GSV)” variant of the Veyron to include GSV suspension, a GSV exhaust system and polished aluminium

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strips which run from the base of the A-pillars along the buttresses of the car culminating at the rear. The car also features clear rear tail lights.

A fully documented history file is also present, with the original build sheet referencing the magnificent display car specification.

Covering 9680 miles, this example presents in remarkable condition and benefits from a full PPF coverage. Our Grand Sport is also supplied with all of its original factory accessories to include a leather-bound handbook, speed key, spare key, hard top stand, soft roof (with carry bag), encased battery conditioner, PDA, fitted car cover and first aid kit.

Chassis no. 33 was officially registered and delivered to its first owner in 2014 - a very wellknown collector who resided in Monaco and enjoyed a 4-year tenure of the vehicle, sparingly covering miles in the sun-drenched mountain switchbacks just outside of Monte Carlo.

The car was then sold to a private collector in the UK, who had a shorter spell of ownership, before it eventually came under the custody of its third and final private owner.

Premier GT Rock Business Park, The Hollow, Washington, West Sussex RH20 3GR

Throughout its life, this beautiful example has been meticulously maintained by Bugatti with an incredibly comprehensive service history recorded. The most recent entry was carried out in December 2024, and adding to the value of the car is the fact that the next custodian will benefit from a remaining free service, including a new set of tyres, as part of a Bugatti service plan on the car.

Telephone: 01903 254800 Instagram: @premiergt

Price: POA 81

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I’m Brad Thomas, a 28 year old photographer based in Bath UK. I have been creating content for Global brands for over 7 years.

Capturing minimal scenes in big landscapes is where I get the most satisfaction as a photographer. Travelling to different parts of the world has taught me how to manage different lighting scenarios to achieve the same cohesive editing style. I am passionate about capturing the natural world and working closely with brands to help visualise a project or idea they may have, then bring it to life.

I have always enjoyed being outside, whether camping, hiking or just for the fresh air. I always get a sensory feeling from being connected with the great outdoors. Since a young age I have always been interested in cameras, whether messing around down at the skatepark or on family holidays and I always knew I wanted to explore Photography more in a way which would become my own visual world.

BRAD THOMAS Words & Images: Brad Thomas

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I love the minimal faded cinematic look to my work, it brings a sense of fantasy to my content which excites me to create more.

I am passionate about capturing the natural world and also connecting with brands to help visualise their projects.

Some of the global brands I have worked with include; Leica, Sixt, Ariat, Arkonik, Peli, Coolstays, Stetson, Jack Wolfskin, Blacks, Aberlour, P&Co, Audi, Dryrobe and Fjallraven to name just a few.

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Shooting a mixture of Landscape, Portrait and Automotive work is what I enjoy most, but I also shoot a mixture of Videography / Photography work for Weddings, automotive, cooking, Airbnb etc. Creating content has allowed me to travel the world to document different environments and climates, which has been amazing…

Some of my favourite memories are in Iceland, which has such an unearthly feel about it, another world feeling - I love it.

Scotland is another place I can’t get enough of and any chance I get, I’m there!

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I am always seeking the next adventure, and different ways to capture the elements of a location. Like many photographers, I enjoy solo travel; being alone on location is a weird but pleasurable feeling as it’s just you and your camera, working out the best way to capture a moment.

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Being able to capture someone’s story, moment or idea fascinates me.

I love the buzz from shooting fast pace automotive work on a track, to an adventure deep in the mountains with nothing but a backpack and camera.

Brad Thomas @btphotographyuk

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2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG ONE Key Points: Motorsport Styling Package, Formula One Derived V6 Engine, AMG One Bespoke Car Cover, 1 of 275 Examples Worldwide.

The Mercedes-AMG ONE is a limitedproduction plug-in dual hybrid sports car featuring Formula One-derived technology, originally unveiled in concept form at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany by the seven-time F1 world champion and MercedesAMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton, who also formed part of the developmental test driving team. The production version was unveiled in June 2022, with production beginning in August.

The AMG One is limited to 275 hand-built units, all of which were sold prior to the beginning of production. Lewis Hamilton reportedly purchased two examples, one for himself and one for his father, Anthony. Other notable owners of the AMG ONE include former McLaren-Mercedes F1 driver David Coulthard, former Mercedes F1 driver and 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg, and former Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas.

Power comes from a mid-mounted 1.6-litre ‘PU106B’ E-turbo V6, modelled on hybrid technology featured in the Mercedes-AMG F1 W06. The unit revs to a mighty 11,000rpm, and is supported by four electric motors for a combined power output of 1,049hp, which drives a rear-biased four-wheel drive system through a seven-speed single-clutch automated

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manual transmission with a four-disc carbon racing clutch. Charge is stored via an 800V lithium-ion battery, and the car can travel up to 11 miles on electric power alone.

Grand Prix circuit, Hockenheimring and Red Bull Ring, setting times of 1:56.096, 1:38.563 and 1:26.846 respectively. In April 2023, the AMG ONE set another production car lap record at Monza, with a time of 1:43.902.

According to Mercedes-AMG, it can accelerate from 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 219mph.

In November 2022, the AMG One set a lap time of 6:35.183 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driven by Maro Engel, it became the fastest road-legal production car around the track, beating the MercedesAMG GT Black Series by over 13 seconds, despite Engel claiming that some parts of the track were still damp, forcing him to lift off the throttle.

European Prestige Telephone: +44 (0)1689 251307 Website: www.europeanprestige.co.uk

Price: £2,800,000

Following the Nürburgring lap record, Mercedes-AMG revealed that the AMG ONE had set new lap records around the Nürburgring

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Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S 18,000 Miles 1984

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