An Auction of Classic & Performance Motorcars

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An Auction of Classic & Performance Motorcars 9th October 2024, Imperial War Museum, Duxford

STAR LOT

1957 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward 113 Drophead Coupé Adaptation Originally bodied to Park Ward Design Number 701 and later converted to Drophead Coupé specification by A&B Price Estimate: £300,000 - £400,000* Reg No: 161 XUL

MOT: Exempt

Find out more on page 124

Chassis No: BC49CH

Welcome to the auction Welcome to our Autumn Classic Car Sale here at the wonderful Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

Our Sales Manager, James McWilliam, and his team have assembled 160 cars covering every era and most price points. Interestingly the oldest and youngest lots are both American, namely the 1902 Oldsmobile Model R 4½hp ‘Curved Dash’ Runabout (Lot 100) and the 2015 Ford Mustang GT 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (Lot 34).

After thirty-one years in the industry, we are fortunate enough to have amassed over 75,000 clients worldwide who own some truly amazing vehicles. The 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Weymann Coach (Lot 90) is a case in point. Unusually original for a surviving Molsheim product, it is also exquisitely proportioned. Similarly, the four cars on offer from ‘The Merlin Collection’ – the 1937 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe (Lot 78), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (Lot 85), 1962 Jaguar E-Type ‘Semi-Lightweight’ Coupe (Lot 56) and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (Lot 24) – are all exceptional in their own way.

Every car within these pages has its own backstory but some have a wider cultural resonance than others. The 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (Lot 89) is already familiar to millions because it starred alongside Pierce Brosnan in a promotional photoshoot for his last James Bond outing, ‘Die Another Day’. Coincidentally, the artist behind the film’s theme song, Madonna, bought the 1967 Jaguar MKX 4.2 (Lot 36) that her son Rocco Ritchie has consigned as a present for him to use in the UK. From the Queen of Pop to a prince of heavy metal, the 2009 Ferrari F430 Spider (Lot 47) was previously owned by Black Sabbath’s Tommy Iommi. Although, it is doubtful whether Messrs Brosnan or Iommi would have been able to keep up with the late, great GP winner Tony Brooks aboard his special order, derestricted 2002 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG (Lot 75)!

The twenty-three ’no reserve’ consignments include everything from a 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre James Young Drophead Coupe (Lot 48) through to a 2008 Fiat 500 Ferrari ‘Dealer Edition’ (Lot 1) via a 1978 ERRA SD Mondial 500 (Lot 110) and a trio of bubble cars. The sheer diversity of lots on offer is proof of the strength and longevity of the collector car market.

As ever if you have any questions about the cars please do not hesitate to ask. We hope you can join us at IWM Duxford on October 9th for what promises to be a very memorable sale.

Kind regards, Colette McKay

Colette McKay, H&H Managing Director

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First FirstAuction Auctionat at Pavilion PavilionGardens, Gardens,Buxton Buxton H&H H&His isestablished established by bySimon SimonHope Hope

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1929 1929Bentley Bentley41/2 41/2Litre Litre (ex (exWoolf WoolfBarnato) Barnato) Sold: Sold:537,600 537,600 (resold: (resold:£874,00 £874,00in in2018) 2018)

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1960 1960Ferrari Ferrari250 250GT GTSWB SWB 1967 1967Ferrari Ferrari275 275GTB/4 GTB/4

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Colette ColetteMckay Mckay joined joinedH&H H&H 1922 1922Brough BroughSuperior SuperiorSS80 SS80 'Old 'OldBill' Bill' Sold: Sold:£292,500 £292,500

First FirstAuction Auctionat at National NationalMotorcycle Motorcycle Museum Museum Motor 1964 1964Ferrari Ferrari330GT 330GT Nembo NemboSpider Spider W W

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1934 Alvis Speed 20SB Vanden Plas ‘Flatback’ Saloon Sold: £103,500

Sold : £157,500 First fully digital catalogue launch

1938 Lagonda LG6 Dr Drophead Coupe (ex Prince Bernhard) Sold: £209,300

1973 MV Agusta 750 S Sold: £98,900 The late Rob Ridings Collection sold to benefit the RNLI and other charities Sold: £870,000

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1930 Brough ugh Superior SS100 Sold: £416,250

H&H became an Employee Ownership Trust 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Sold: £360,000 1937 Indian Four 437 Sold: £95,450

1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Convertible (ex Michael Caine) Sold: £135,000 (ex RAC Rally winning) Sold: £393,000

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Auction Information Information Auction Auction The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, AuctionVenue Venue The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR th Viewing Tuesday 8th19 October 2024 from Viewingtimes Times Tuesday September 202312pm from 1pm to 8pm Wednesday 9th October 2024 from th Wednesday 20 September 20239am from 9am th Sale times Times Wednesday September from 10am Sale Wednesday 9th20 October from 1pm Catalina Shares - Lot: 1

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2008 Fiat 500 Ferrari ‘Dealer Edition’ 120/200

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No Reserve* Reg No: LO08 XYF

1 of just 40 right-hand drive examples

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* MOT: August 2025

Chassis No: ZFA31200000159214

First registered on the 29th July 2008, to Stratstone Ferrari & Maserati of Manchester, ‘LO08 XYF’ was to be kept for only one year before being sold to Park Lane (UK) Ltd, Hants, in 2009. Serviced by Stratstone during their ownership and not recorded in the service book at the time, the first stamp in the book is from Park Lane at 23,571 miles.

There are four further Park Lane stamps on file from 30,604 miles to 43,490 miles upon its sale. The latter two service events included two cambelt changes. Acquired by the vendor’s brother in 2018, it was subsequently sold within the family once more, to the vendor in 2020, at c.56,500 miles. It was serviced by PMW Ltd at 56,841 miles immediately after acquisition.

The vendor, in his own words, isn’t ‘a major car enthusiast’ and has only covered approximately 2,000 miles on short trips to the shops with his wife and has now decided that it is time for the car to go to a more appropriate home. It has deteriorated cosmetically somewhat; the vendor pointed out some dents, lacquer peel and the original alloy wheels being in need of refurbishment. However, he describes the mechanical condition as ‘very good’ and describes it as a ‘dependable little car’. Now offered at No Reserve, this could be the most affordable route to legitimate Scuderia shield-wearing exotica out there!

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1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Mille Miglia

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Reg No: JOF 216

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: WDB1290672F122974

Following the success of the R107, the R129 Mercedes-Benz SL had a tough act to follow, as it still had to carry on the tradition of a fast and reliable grand touring convertible. A special edition R129 was built in 1995 to commemorate Stirling Moss’ historic 1955 Mille Miglia road race win. Moss and Jenkinson achieved the all-time record average speed for this race and ahead of rival Juan Manuel Fangio.The special R129 Mille Miglia was available as an SL320 or SL500 and only available in Brilliant Silver Metallic, equipped with Evo II six-spoke polished alloys and a Red and Black leather interior complemented by carbonfibre trim. The side fender grilles were also given a rather unique chequered flag treatment.

Understood to be one of just 40 right-hand drive examples made, this example displays just c.56,500 miles from new and with just 4 former keepers recorded on the V5C has been in current ownership since 2021. When the vendor purchased ‘JOF 216’, it was then subject to new discs, new pads, new Michelin tyres, new Bosch fuel pump, new belt and hoses, new plugs and new oil and filter. The air-conditioning does require attention. The cherished registration ‘JOF 216’ is included in the sale plus a hardtop, along with the owner’s wallet, the handbook, stamped service book, a collection of old MOTs and invoices plus the V5C Registration Document.

1968 Jaguar 340

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: FBH 30G

MOT: Exempt

1972 Triumph Stag

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No Reserve* Chassis No: 1J52239DN

First registered on the 3rd October 1968, ‘FBH 30G’ was supplied with a manual overdrive transmission and is an example of one of the very last 3.4 Litre models built.

The documentation has been lost to time, however, the V5C records three former keepers.

Subject to a ‘Category N’ insurance write-off in August 2023, due to what is described as a ‘very mild bump’, it was purchased by the current keeper in October 2023. The 340 has formed part of the vendor’s private collection of Jaguars since and has benefitted from some mild works to repair the damage and ensure its good running for use during the classic car show season this year.

The vendor describes the 340 as being ‘a good, running and entry-level MkII’, however, although the body is solid, the paintwork would benefit from some tidying. Inside, the 340’s original Black Ambla interior ‘presents well’ and could be lifted with some re-lacquering.

Mechanically, a good starter, the vendor enthused about its ‘very good mechanical shape’.

Now offered for sale due to the seller looking to thin his collection due to space becoming an issue, this 340 would be the ideal classic Jaguar for anyone who wants a solid basis to improve but is happy to spend their weekends improving the car’s cosmetic condition, or use it ‘as is’, regardless of its appearance!

Reg No: PMX 468K

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: LD109750

First registered on the 24th of February, 1972, this UK-market manual transmission equipped Stag has continuously been well-maintained by its custodians, as evidenced by the accompanying history file. Several invoices dating back to the early 1980s show that no expense has been spared, the previous owner having put the convertible through a full body overhaul and repaint into British Racing Green in 2017, with completion in 2018, which included work to much of the chromework where necessary. Pleasingly, the Triumph retains the original Beige leather interior which is described by the vendor as being in ‘very good’ condition and the recent fitment of a new hood has improved the car significantly. The current vendor acquired the Stag just after the restoration work in 2018 and immediately set about improving the mechanical condition of the car. He replaced the water pump and hoses, had new brake and clutch master cylinders fitted, replaced the engine mountings and had the front suspension rebuilt and during 2019 the ignition system was treated to an overhaul. Offered with a factory hardtop present, the vendor describes the Stag to be in ‘very good condition’ all round and purportedly ‘it drives very well’ with ‘a great exhaust sound and no cooling issues detected’. Limited space within the vendor’s collection means this ‘70s icon needs to find a new home. There’s a substantial history file along with the current V5C Registration Document.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1960 Rover P5 3-Litre MkI

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: 565 BOL

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Chassis No: 630001328

Originally supplied to Hatton Motors Ltd, Broad Street, Birmingham, the first keeper was Messrs. S C Bilsby and Co, Tipton on 2nd June 1960, the car stayed within the same family until at least 1970 and within the Birmingham area. Benefitting from a restoration by the previous owner, this P5, presenting in period two-tone paintwork, has been in current ownership since 2017. Displaying some 77,851 credible recorded miles, the mileage can be evidenced by the plethora of MOT certificates dating back to 1975 at 47,685 miles.

‘BOL’ has been the subject of much improvement in recent years, in addition to the previous restoration work, mechanical work has included many new items that include: the battery, a master cylinder, brake components (both discs and pads), brake servo, wheel bearings, hoses and a stainless-steel exhaust. Other beneficial work has included the original radio having been upgraded to include Bluetooth and phone connectivity. The P5’s tool-kits are to be found in the car, with the tool-kit in the boot believed to be the original. There’s an original sales invoice from Hatton Motors Ltd and an original sales brochure present. Offered with a large history file that includes the original sales invoice and a further collection of invoices, there’s also the original logbook and the current V5C.

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1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

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Reg No: NNT 628W

MOT: September

Chassis No: WDC2030652RO35160

Supplied new in 1980 to Michigan, USA, ‘NNT 628W’ was purchased in 2005 by an Englishman, now living in France who set about making every improvement recommended in Roger Williams’ book “How to improve your Triumph TR8”. The following enhancements have been carried out to improve handling: Wilwood 4-pot alloy callipers, slightly larger diameter vented discs, flexible hoses with stainless steel braided units, Wilwood compensation unit which allows the setting of the front/rear brake balance. They uprated the front springs and replaced the suspension leg with a firmer unit imported from a recognised TR8 specialist in the USA. The vendor also replaced the rear suspension with Spax adjustable units and similarly uprated springs. Rubber suspension bushes were replaced with polyurethane units - this applies to the rear suspension legs and also the anti roll bar mountings, front and back.

The bottom ball joints were replaced and an ‘anti-dive’ kit was fitted to reduce the nose dive on heavy braking. Other modifications include Electronic ignition and high performance leads, new Holley 390 four-barrel carburettor with performance manifold, extractor exhaust manifolds and stainless steel exhaust system, uprated alternator, High torque starter, 15” Minilite-style alloy wheels and roll bar. The vendor recently tasked specialists Robsport to make further improvements and sort anything that needed rectifying. These Robsport additions (approx £4000 in total) and are listed in the full web description.

1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

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No Reserve* Reg No: F700 GNN

2007 Porsche Cayman Over £17,000 spent since 2018 on mechanical work

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: SCAZ500A1KCH24656

First registered on 1st August 1988, this particular Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is presented in the attractive combination of Blue with contrasting Cream leather interior. Having had just 5 keepers over its lifetime with its first keeper change in December 1993 and the following in March 1997, a large proportion of the car’s life was spent with a Mr D Sherwood; a solicitor from Brighton, East Sussex. The history file is begun in his ownership in 1997, and remained with him, registered to him and his company, Thompson Sherwood Solicitors until March 2012. During his ownership, the car was used sparingly; maintained with Harwoods and latterly with a local garage, Grants Garage.

Purchased by the current ownership since February 2015, this charming Rolls-Royce has been enthusiast-owned, with maintenance when required and MOT’d every year. Now showing just 72,530 miles on the odometer and with a no-advisory MOT valid until 14 May 2025, this car is offered for sale for its next custodian to enjoy. Accompanying the vehicle is a history file containing numerous MOT certificates dating back as far as 1995, invoices dating back as far as 1995, as well as the current V5C Document which displays 5 former keepers. Please note the current registration, ‘F20 RJD’ is to be removed before sale, with the anticipated return of the previous plate, as above.

Reg No: PN07 KTU

MOT: January 2025

Chassis No: WP0ZZZ98Z7U753659

A serial Porsche 911 and Cayman owner, the vendor was drawn to ‘PN07 KTU’ because of the fastidious way it had been looked after by its previous custodian. A Metropolitan Police Royalty and Specialist Protection officer, the latter spent over £17,000 on the car between 2018 and 2023. Marque specialist 911Box carried out most of the work including: a thorough £7,931.88 engine overhaul (new IMS and crankshaft bearings, clutch and timing chains etc) at 79,833 miles, fitting a Dansk sports exhaust (£2,387.87) at 85,819 miles and the most recent major service (£876) last October at 103,405 miles. Other expenditure encompassed new rear brake discs, replacement front springs and air-con re-gassing. Ordered via A I Motokinisi of Cyprus to take advantage of the Mediterranean island’s lower taxes, chassis 753659 was built to right-hand drive specification complete with heated, hard-backed sports seats, 18-inch Cayman S alloy wheels and Black leather upholstery. Attractively finished in Arctic Silver with a contrasting Black roof, rear spoiler and side scripts, the two-seater is warranted to have covered some 110,000 miles from new. Housed within the accompanying leather-bound history folder, the service book contains ten stamps as well as numerous invoices, old MOTs and a Porsche Certificate of Production.

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1980 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Devon Moonraker Camper

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MOT: April 2025

Chassis No: 2392148815

A late production T2, it was converted when new to Devon Moonraker specification.

UK-supplied, the Volkswagen is presented in attractive Yellow and White paintwork and features its pleasingly largely original interior, this includes a side opening ‘pop top’, worktop and cabinets with two-burner hob, sink with drying rack, rock-and-roll bed, folding chair, table, curtains, storage, fridge, C-TEK charger with leisure battery and more.

Utilising a ‘big bore super street’ 1641cc engine that was fitted in 2009 by The Engine Shop, after the engine had received a full overhaul. In previous ownership from 2012, the Volkswagen received over £6,000 enhancement with specialists Absolute VW, including lowering with Creative Engineering parts; new front discs, calipers, pads and hoses; wiring attention; rocker gaskets replaced; new exhaust; 12v fuse box; 240v hook-up; and more.

Subsequently, ‘NEA 421V’ covered c.3,000 miles including a European road trip, before being acquired by the vendor who continued the improvements and camping trips with journeys to the Brecon Beacons, Suffolk, and Bristol. Last year receiving a carburettor overhaul, a new dual marine battery (costing £120), and a new coil, distributor, heat exchanger, service items, and Pertronix Ignitor kit costing some £600, from specialists Just Kampers. Accompanied by a history file and a full set of black-out window covers.

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No Reserve*

Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000* Reg No: NEA 421V

1969 Gilbern Genie 3.0 V6

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Reg No: WMP 391G

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: G1110

Number 110 of just 197 examples, ‘WMP 391G’ was manufactured in 1969. A desirable overdrive example, it benefitted from a comprehensive restoration in the early 1990s, during which the Genie received a full repaint in Giallo Forte paintwork, a full engine overhaul including uprating with a fast road camshaft, uprated oil pump, new Weber carburettor, and electronic ignition. Showing some 97,000 miles when restored, the Gilbern has covered just c.9,000 miles since the restoration. Well maintained by the previous and current keepers using marque specialist, Sporting Classic Marques of Llanelli, improvements have included fabricating new stainless steel rear exhaust sections and rolling road tuning (with the dyno sheets showing 165bhp and 189lb/ft). Entering the vendor’s private collection in 2018, the Gilbern received over £4,200 expenditure with Sporting Classic Marques in 2023 with new starter motor, fuel line attention, fabricated exhaust back box, re-wiring of the overdrive, renewed carburettor, and further fettling. Starting readily and running and driving very well during the photography session, the Gilbern has been used for events and runs and is on sale due to further classics being added to the collection. Offered with a history file including previous MOTs, invoices, and a current V5C document. A very rare model, this well-sorted example is temptingly offered without reserve, the Genie would allow any new owner to stand out from the crowd of less scarce classics!

2007 Bentley Continental GTC

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Estimate: £15,000 - £17,000* Reg No: YJ56 DRX

MOT: October 2024

1962 BMW Isetta 300

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No Reserve* Chassis No: SDBDE23W67C044949

Introduced at the New York Motor Show in April 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) proved an immediate sales success. Determined to engineer the most torsionally rigid open four-seater that money could buy, the Crewe manufacturer incorporated additional steel tubing within the A-posts and windscreen frame, reinforcing its sills and cross-braced the floorplan to a greater degree. The Convertible utilised the same crushingly powerful twinturbocharged 6-litre W12 engine, permanent four-wheel drive system, massive ABS-backed disc brakes and sophisticated all-round independent air suspension. The Bentley’s luxuriously padded fabric roof not only stowed away neatly but also provided almost limousine levels of refinement. Reputedly capable of over 190mph when topless, the model could raise or lower its hood at speeds of up to 20mph. First registered on January 1st 2007, ‘YJ56 DRX’ is finished in the very attractive colour scheme of Light Blue Metallic with Cream leather upholstery and Dark Blue mohair hood. Displaying c.47,400 miles and having had 5 former keepers, the Bentley has been subject to the fitment of a replacement suspension compressor and suspension strut, as well as the A/C regassed in 2021 totalling some £2,200. Subject to an oil and filter change in January of this year the Bentley is offered with owner’s handbook and service book, collection of invoices, V5C Document and a current MOT certificate until 29th October 2024.

Reg No: FSV 739

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 332808

According to the buff logbook supplied within the history file, chassis 332808 was first registered by the supplying dealer, A Williams & Co Ltd of Cheltenham, as ‘657 ADG’ on 16th April 1962. The first private owner, H.J. Scarlett of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, would keep it until 1964 when it was sold to a lady owner. The little Isetta passed through several owners, being re-registered as ‘FSV 739’ in 1986. Acquired by the late owner, Mr David Neve in 1999, it was now in need of restoration work. A comprehensive overhaul was begun, including repainting, works to the brakes and an engine overhaul and would be the longest owned of his collection. Exceptionally proud of his microcar collection, Mr Neve would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows with them before his passing earlier in 2024.

Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some years, so the Isetta will require some level of mechanical attention. ‘FSV 739’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the V5C, original buff logbook, previous older V5s, a few old MOTs and a workshop manual. Some spares are included, consisting of a spare engine, headlamps and sundry parts like brake drums. We are honoured to be offering the car collection all at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale.

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2001 Ferrari 360 Spider Desirable manual gearbox example with just 20,850 miles from new

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Estimate: £45,000 - £50,000* Reg No: Y432 LTF MOT: July 2025 Chassis No: ZFFYT53C000125354 First registered on the 20th July 2001, chassis ZFFYT53C000125354 was supplied through Maranello of Egham to the first of only three owners and was specified as one of only 478 right-hand drive 6-speed manual examples in the attractive colour scheme of Argento Nürburgring paintwork with a Dark Blue mohair hood and a Tan leather-trimmed interior. The most recent long-term keeper owned the Spider for some sixteen years and was used so sparingly that the two-seater was put into storage from 2016 through to 2022 and would be returned to Maranello Egham, who have maintained the car throughout its 22 years, to be recommissioned.

Upon inspection, this very presentable 360 Spider fired-up well. The vendor pointed out that there are some stone chips that are to be expected for a car of this age but thanks to recent paint correction around the rear arches, it presents in ‘very good’ order. It rides on the original set of ‘unmarked’ 18-inch alloy wheels, framing Silver brake calipers and shod with a recent set of Bridgestone Potenza tyres. Currently fitted is a top-of-the-range Becker stereo with Sat Nav; the original comes with the car. The comprehensive service history shows ten entries from Maranello Egham between 2002 and 2022 and one entry for Verdi in 2007. These were for annual servicing, but with belts at 4,276 and 5,311 miles, brake fluid at 12,877 miles, belts and plugs at 17,680 miles and at 19,956 miles as part of the car’s recommissioning following storage, which also included an Annual 2 Service and belts, plus a hydraulic clutch block, both lower ball joints and covers and suspension springs invoiced at £7,992.75. The most recent maintenance was in August 2023 at 20,005 miles and included an overhaul of the soft-top roof mechanism at a total cost of £2,897.45. Included in the sale are the original tool kit in a leather case, the official battery charger, handbooks and the service booklet, invoices, MOTs, the Certificate of Conformity, original Ferrari stereo, two keys with three fobs and the current V5C.

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1934 Morris Twenty-Five Tourer

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No Reserve* Reg No: AFC 49 Chassis No: 7472

MOT: Exempt

This 1934 example was originally purchased by a lady in 1935 who, even with a chauffeur, elected to drive the car herself, mostly covering over 2000 miles in her ownership. She exchanged ‘AFC 49’ with Morris Motors Garage in Oxford and the second owner then purchased it in 1936. As with many suitable vehicles of the period, this Twenty-Five is said to have been used in 1940 to transport provisions for the war effort. Subsequently, the vendor purchased this example in late 1964 and conducted extensive research in the following years. In the history file, there are letters written to the previous owner, the motoring press and the Morris factory to attempt to establish the history of this rare Tourer. The subject of an extensive restoration, which was completed in the late 1990s, there are just three former private keepers recorded with the current ownership since 1964. Unused in the last 20 years, the Twenty-Five is in need of recommissioning.

Offered with an extensive history file with period paperwork and photographs. ‘AFC 49’ is also accompanied by three books on Morris cars including The Morris Motor Car 1913-1983 by Harry Edwards, that features a photograph of the car; two original Morris Twenty-Five Operation Manuals - one of which is ‘old stock’ and very clean; a Price List of Spare Parts, dated 1933; a 1935 Morris Service Information book; a 1930s Spare Parts List and a 1930s General Service Information book.

As only eight Tourer bodies were produced in 1933, it would be fair to say that this will likely be one of few Morris Twenty-Five Tourers currently in existence and therefore offers a rare opportunity to own an example of the marque.

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1980 Lotus Esprit ‘Essex’ Turbo Active Suspension

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Pre-Production Essex Turbo that was later developed with Active Suspension Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000* Reg No: GCL 269Y

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: SCCFC20A8DHD10895

Chassis number SCCFC20A8DHD10895 is no ordinary Lotus Esprit Turbo, and it is against all odds that it still exists today! With a ‘Signed from Production’ date of the 8th July 1980 in its initial guise, the Esprit began life as a pre-production Essex Turbo Esprit and according to the Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance that accompanies the car, it is believed to be the first pre-production Essex Esprit built. Thus, originally finished in the colours (Essex Blue) of Lotus F1 sponsors of the time, the Essex Overseas Petroleum Corporation, thereafter the Esprit was loaned to the DeLorean Motor Company. Upon the return of ‘10895’ to Lotus in c.1982/83, it was provided to Lotus Engineering and was built

by Team Lotus with experimental Active Suspension for Formula One (and possibly the first car worldwide with it) and was repainted into the John Player Specials colours with JPS now the Lotus F1 sponsor. With Lotus at the forefront of Active Suspension for some time, this Esprit’s significance cannot be overlooked.

Road registered in 1983 as ‘GCL 269Y’, it was used for promotional activities such as featuring in a BBC Top Gear episode and being test driven by Nigel Mansell, and it is even reputed that Colin Chapman personally sat in the car shortly before his death. When the promotional and development activities ceased, much like many prototypes at Lotus, the history was deemed insignificant, and the Esprit was left behind in Hangar 4 (Service) at Lotus under a cover for numerous years until its fate seemingly was doomed for even worse. Spotted by the bosses of the new owner’s Proton, the Active Esprit was ordered for scrapping, but fortunately, Brian Angus (the Esprit Platform Manager for 14 years) knew its significance, and continually hid the Active Esprit in several different locations on site, and got his knuckles rapped at one stage for doing so!

As part of an audit of the Essex Esprits in 2005, following the hike in interest and value, the Active Esprit saw the light of day again, and Brian Angus fortunately found someone within Lotus’ Senior Management who concurred with his belief of the significance of the car and so ‘GCL 269Y’ was tidied up and mechanically, it is understood that only renewed fuel lines, a new battery and fresh fuel were required to bring the Esprit back to life. Placed on display in the White Building at the factory, it remained on display at Lotus for many years, in fact, such a length of time that it resided in the White Building before and after its completion, the internal walls were built around the Esprit!

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Changes in financial priorities led to the firm having to raise money and so the Esprit was sold to the current vendors, a father and son ownership (the former having worked at Lotus as a development engineer for 10 years), who are ‘die-hard’ Lotus enthusiasts having had a significant collection of Lotus’, and who had persistently enquired as to the availability of ‘GCL 269Y’. Removal of the Active Esprit was no easy task with the only available exit being a personnel door and extraction involved placing the car on a rotisserie to reach the outside world sideways! From there, the vendors embarked upon an exhaustive restoration that took approximately two years to complete and with expenditure understood to have surpassed £60,000 in total. The restoration work included full engine and gearbox overhauls; renewed front and rear bulkheads; re-wiring; full brake refurbishment, new exhaust system; and amongst much more with most of the work completed by specialists, NTC Cars. Cosmetically, the restoration’s focus was to maintain originality as much as possible and thus the original paintwork was carefully revitalised and pleasingly the original hand-painted decals remain. The original interior was restored, recoloured, and re-connollised, and the sympathetic focus of the restoration can be seen throughout by the retaining of items such as the model-specific cam cover and Active Suspension control panel.

Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the Active Suspension components and original control panel are still present and have been plugged into a computer to produce data, although further research and attention would be required to get it operational (a firm who can complete this task have been located however). Offered now having covered just c.6,500 miles, the Lotus is offered with a history file that contains the Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance; Security Release Pass for Development, Sales, PR, and Executive Vehicles; a copy of Car Magazine from November 1983 featuring the car; a copy of Absolute Lotus featuring it; correspondence with Brian Angus; photos of the removal from the factory; copy of the marketing specification sheet; data from the active suspension; and sundry paperwork. Also accompanying is a current V5C Document which notably shows just one former keeper, ‘Team Lotus International Ltd’.

Only offered now due to a change of focus to increased amounts of historic racing (in Lotus’!) by the vendors, the Active Esprit is undoubtedly not one to miss for a collector or enthusiast, being such a highly significant car in the history and development of Lotus, with Active Suspension, of course, becoming prevalent in Formula One until it was banned by the FIA in 1994!

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1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe Desirable RHD, manual gearbox example

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Estimate: £36,000 - £40,000* Reg No: JLO 110K Chassis No: 1S50350

MOT: Exempt

Last of the line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971.

Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sportscar and grand tourer. Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed simply blew road testers away.

Available in fixed-head coupe (2+2) or roadster guises, it remained in volume production until 1974 (though, a special commemorative run of forty-nine Black-painted roadsters was released the following year).

Chassis number ‘1S50350’ was dispatched new on the 17th of September 1971 to the supplying dealer, Charles Follett, London W1, and thereafter was sold to the first owner, a Mrs K. Gaze. Finished from new in Light Blue paintwork with a Dark Blue interior upholstery, pleasingly the colour scheme in which it is still presented today. Desirable for being both a manual gearbox car and a matching numbers example, ‘JLO 110K’ was lavished with a comprehensive restoration in 2010 including a full bodywork renovation with the bodywork stripped and restored with a focus upon saving as much of the original metal work as possible. More recently benefitting from a fuel system refresh in 2017, and full servicing with new spark plugs as well as rear exhaust box and tailpipes in 2022.

Starting readily and both running and driving very well during the recent photography session, the Jaguar is offered with a credible recorded mileage of 81,500 miles on the odometer. Accompanied by a history file comprising the JHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices and previous MOTs, a maintenance chart, operating, maintenance and service handbook, ownership history, and a current V5C document.

UK-supplied, manual gearbox, matching numbers examples are highly desirable E-Types and with this V12 Coupe being all of these and having been provided a full restoration in its original colour scheme is certainly one to consider.

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2000 BMW M5

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Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000* Reg No: M5 OTD MOT: May 2025 Chassis No: WBSDE92000BJ10581 Even by the superlative standards of the BMW M-cars that began with the M1 in 1978, the E39 M5 made from 1998 to 2003 is generally regarded as a standout model. Powered by a rev-hungry 4941cc S62 V8 engine (rated at 394bhp / 369lbft), the super Saloon was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds and 155mph (limited). Right-hand drive Europeanspecification production amounted to just 2,595 cars.

Chassis number ‘BJ10581’ was supplied new by the BMW GB Distribution Centre, being first registered on the 12th January to the BMW Demonstration Fleet as a dealer demonstrator. Finished from the factory in Anthracite paintwork with attractive Caramel Nappa Heritage leather interior upholstery and rare optional Bruyere Club wood trim, the M5 was very well specified from the factory, with the optional extras including electric rear windscreen blind; rear window blinds; park distance control; electric sunroof; auto-dim interior and exterior mirror; electric and heated front seats with lumbar support; xenon headlamps; and air conditioning, amongst numerous other options. Supplied to its first private owner in May 2000, the M5 has now had five private owners and has covered a modest under 92,000 miles from new.

Residing in the custodianship of the vendor since 2009 and living in a carpeted garage during this time, the BMW has needed for very little, receiving wheel refurbishment and tyres, as well as a couple of oil and filter services across the mere 12,000 miles covered in fifteen years.

Supplied with the apt cherished ‘M5’ registration number, the E39 is also accompanied by a history file that contains a collection of previous MOTs and invoices, a current MOT until May next year, V5C Registration Document, and the full book pack in the BMW wallet, including the owner’s handbook and stamped service book that documents eight services. Due to be driven to the sale, not much comes close in terms of real-world driving enjoyment as an E39 M5.

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2003 Bentley Arnage T Full Main Dealer Service History and just 59,000 miles

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Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000* Reg No: MX03 WSW MOT: July 2025 Chassis No: SCBLF34F03CH09533 Thoroughly revamped for 2002, the Bentley Arnage Series Two gained a stiffened bodyshell, revised suspension, new electronics and a thoroughly reworked version of the Crewe concern’s indomitable 6.75-litre OHV V8.

Force-fed by twin Garratt T3 turbochargers (in place of the previous single T4), the engine also boasted an improved cylinder head gasket design and Bosch Motronic management system. Developing some 450bhp and 875Nm when fitted to the sportiest ‘T’ model, it was allied to fourspeed automatic transmission and reputedly enabled the luxury express to sprint from 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and onto 170mph (making it the fastest four-door saloon in the world at the time). The Series Two cars further benefited from more comfortable seats and remained an object lesson in luxury. Only current from 2002 – 2009, just 817 Arnage Ts were built in right-hand drive.

Finished in the visually imposing combination of Tungsten Grey Metallic with Black leather upholstery, ‘MX03 WSW’ must be one of very few Arnage Ts able to boast a full Bentley main dealer service history (especially at twenty-one years old). Warranted to have covered a modest 59,000 miles from new, the super saloon features extra thick, diamond stitched hides adorned with Silver ‘Winged-B’ motifs, dark wood veneers and engine turned aluminium inserts to the dashboard and door cappings.

Supplied new by Bentley Manchester, the four-seater returned to the same establishment for the most recent of its seventeen services just last month with the associated ‘health check’ being fault / recommendation free. Starting readily and running well during our recent visit, ‘MX03 WSW’ still turns heads wherever it goes. The rear brake discs carry the Bentley insignia and nice ‘handbuilt’ touches abound such as the cross-hatch patterning to the insides of the exterior door handles. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, paperwork and MOT certificate valid until July 2025.

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1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Convertible

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Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: CAU 460H Chassis No: 1R42669

MOT: Exempt

Triumphantly unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type created a furore thanks to its supercar performance, stunning looks and modest price tag. Early racing success at the hands of Graham Hill and Roy Salvadori amongst others helped cement the newcomer’s reputation. Built as a monocoque with an engine cradling front sub-frame, the E-Type’s combination of all-around independent suspension and disc brakes allied to rack-and-pinion steering resulted in excellent roadholding and handling capabilities. Introduced in August 1968, the Series II cars were distinguishable by their revised bumper and light arrangements.

Less noticeable was the increased size of the front air intake that in conjunction with dual cooling fans made the Series II better behaved in hot weather and heavy traffic. With its 4235cc engine developing a quoted 265bhp and 283lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of nearly 150mph and 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds. Available in open two-seater, Fixed-Head two-seater and Fixed-Head 2+2-seater guises, the American market accounted for the vast majority of Series II production.

Originally a lefthand drive export example ‘CAU 460H’ was converted from a 2+2 Coupe to its current guise in the early 2000s and is finished attractively in light Blue complemented by a Dark Blue interior. Having been in current ownership since c.1991 when the Jaguar arrived back on these shores, it was subsequently converted to right-hand drive and was UK registered, being ready for the road again in 2007. Displaying a credible 63,749 miles the Jaguar is fitted with a stainless steel exhaust system and HS8 triple SU carburettors. Offered with JDHT certificate, collection of invoices, owner’s handbook, and current V5C this sensibly guided example is ready to be enjoyed by its new custodian.

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1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Special

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Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000* Reg No: OG 9864

MOT: Exempt

Fastidiously maintained, facelift example

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Estimate: £13,000 - £16,000* Chassis No: GOS23

A handsome Rolls-Royce Special, ‘OG’ is a ‘straightforward project with potential’. Based upon a 1931 registered 20/25 rolling chassis, incorporating Harry Rose Body (well-known in Bentley ‘Special’ circles), it is reluctantly being offered for sale by the vendor only due to a ‘change of direction and a shortage of space’. ‘OG’ is described as ‘well on its way to completion’ and certainly an outstanding opportunity to acquire a very attractive RollsRoyce Special, built to a high standard and with all the ‘hard work’ done.

The snagging notes include wiring, ancillaries to connect, clutch adjustment and brake check and adjustment. We are advised the 4 Litre 6-cylinder Rolls-Royce ‘alloy’ engine, gearbox and rear axle are thought to be in good order and the overdrive has been overhauled on the Ford Type 4 4-speed with overdrive gearbox. The OHV inlet/side exhaust incorporates a fabricated 6-branch exhaust. The crank has been balanced with the flywheel and there’s a new radiator, tyres, fuel tank and fuel pump. ‘OG’ possesses the original steering and braking systems, and still retains the original lubrication system.

Offered with a sensible reserve, it is certainly worth further consideration. A paperwork file includes the current V5C and a ‘snagging list’ of work required and a list of works already completed.

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1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Litre Convertible

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Reg No: K527 XFK

MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: BSAJJNADD3EK184641

Lighter, wieldier and considerably simpler than their V12 brethren, the six-cylinder XJ-S models have a loyal following with the post-1991 facelift cars (rechristened XJS) being particularly sought after. Powered by a 4-litre DOHC unit, they promised 145mph and 25mpg.

It is perhaps appropriate that ‘K527 XFK’ was once the property of a Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer. Decidedly smart, the Jaguar has seemingly been treasured like a gem by its previous custodians. Registered to a Welsh businessman since 2001, he initially entrusted the XJS’s maintenance to Paramount Jaguar of Swansea before engaging the services of the region’s ‘leading independent Jaguar specialist’, Mistermatic. As well as routine maintenance, the firm has undertaken the following over the past decade: suspension refurbishment (new front springs and six shock absorbers, 2014), new radiator (2015), rear brake overhaul (2017), new Lambda sensor (2019) and replacement top wishbone bushes (2020). Amazingly well preserved for a thirty-two year old machine, the Convertible belies its age and mileage. Finished in gleaming Metallic Red with Beige leather upholstery, its Black mohair hood is in very good order. The engine bay, boot floor and front footwells are all worthy of close inspection as is the whole car. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and fresh MOT certificate.

1960 Triumph TR3A

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: UUH 760

MOT: September 2025

1929 Dodge Brothers DA Tourer

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Chassis No: TS70304

Chassis number TS70304 is a home-market, right-hand-drive example and was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 1st April 1960. Finished in striking Red with contrasting Black interior upholstery (and cream piping); the TR3A is powered by a 1991cc straightfour engine allied to four-speed manual transmission with desirable A-type overdrive.

Riding on wire wheels, the vendor describes ‘UUH 760’ as “running and driving like an absolute dream”. Cherished by only 2 owners since 1998, the body and chassis are described as being in “super condition”, as is the trim, paint and chromework. He was keen to confirm that “everything works very well and as it should”. The car benefits from a number of desirable, yet subtle upgrades including a tubular exhaust manifold and sports exhaust, aluminium radiator, electric cooling fan, uprated water pump, new coolant hoses, new rear shock absorbers and a new front bumper. ‘UUH 760’ was recently serviced, including a coolant flush - The subject of a transmission overhaul in 2008, this side-screen TR has been maintained regardless of cost and is supported by a healthy file of invoices.

Although exempt, it has recently undergone an MOT test running to September 2025, and had no advisories. Offered with full weather gear and a comprehensive paperwork file, this TR3A offers champagne open-top motoring, for lemonade money!

Reg No: WC 1070

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: DA114349

The Dodge was hugely popular following its introduction in 1914. Production in the 1920s was prodigious thanks to excellent reliability coupled with toughness and straightforward engineering. It’s little surprise that buyers in remote areas, such as Australia, recognised the benefits of such a product. After the Dodge Brothers died in 1920, the company was eventually sold in 1925 for $146m, the largest cash transaction in industrial finance then known. The Dodge Brothers DA was the brainchild of John and Horace Dodge, two brothers who were instrumental in the engineering and production of the Ford Model T. The DA was the culmination of everything learnt from that venture and improved upon.

Understood to be one of just 6 examples built in this format and the only one in right-hand drive form, this stunning 1929 Dodge Brothers DA is finished in Dark Blue with a very good Black interior and a Beige cloth folding roof. Recently the subject of a full service plus a suspension and brake overhaul, it appears to be in very good useable condition with marks and wear consummate with being almost one hundred years old. Offered with service history and other assorted paperwork, including some road rally details, there is a history file along with the current V5C document. A unique opportunity to own an incredibly rare right-hand drive 1929 Dodge Brothers DA.

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1967 Aston Martin DB6 Recent 2,500 hour marque specialist restoration (900 miles ago)

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Estimate: £250,000 - £300,000* Reg No: FFL 6

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: DB6/3280/R

Introduced at the 1965 London Motor Show, the Aston Martin DB6 shared the same iconic visage as its DB5 predecessor but benefited from a more commodious interior and better high-speed stability. Still clothed in aluminium over a steel substructure, the newcomer was barely any heavier despite incorporating a 3.75-inch longer wheelbase. Powered by the famous Tadek Merak designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine in either standard (282bhp) or ‘Vantage’ (325bhp) tune, the two-door fixed head could be had with ZF five-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission. A true four-seater, the DB6 attracted a select clientele including King Charles III (then the Prince of Wales), Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. Expensive and exclusive in equal measure, just 1,327 DB6 MK1 saloons were made.

According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example – chassis DB6/3280/R – was completed on 24th November 1967. Finished in the classic, James Bond-esque combination of Platinum Silver with Black leather upholstery, the Aston Martin was despatched to Callanders Garages Ltd of Glasgow some six days later. Although, copy records on file show that it made frequent return trips to Newport Pagnell for servicing up until the mid-1970s (at an indicated 61,992 miles). Repainted White at some stage, the DB6 spent several decades in Japan before being repatriated during 2016.

Complete but somewhat dilapidated, the four-seater was subsequently entrusted to marque specialist Richards of England for a 2,500-hour, body off restoration. The work took place between 2018 and 2020 and resulted in what the Lincolnshire-based company described as ‘a car of unparalleled quality’ (indeed, chassis DB6/3280/R is still proudly featured on their website). Much of the refurbishment was carried out in-house but Richards of England turned to acknowledged experts Bodylines for two new aluminium door skins and a replacement nose section (the latter hand formed using a wooden buck). Craig Taylor Engineering of Bourne were responsible for not only overhauling the original engine (number 400/3360) and uprating it to 4.2-litre ‘Vantage’ specification complete with revised camshaft profiles and triple Weber carburettors but also rejuvenating the limited-slip differential equipped back axle.

A Harvey Bailey handling kit was installed along with telescopic rear shock absorbers and a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox. Remembering various Aston Martins that his father and elder brother had owned, the vendor was drawn to chassis DB6/3280/R because of the photographically chronicled depth of its renovation.

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Taking delivery in November 2020, he set about a thorough shakedown as well as devising a programme of alterations for the DB6. Conscious that freshly restored cars typically require ‘debugging’ he went through the car stem to stern and decided to swap the modern Tremec five-speed gearbox for a correct-type, period ZF 5-speed unit and reinstate the ‘Selectaride’ rear shock absorbers (he has left the mounting brackets for the telescopics should a future custodian wish to utilise them). Marque specialist Aston Workshop supplied all the parts necessary for the transmission conversion as well a tool roll. Having covered just under 900 post-restoration miles, ‘FFL 6’ is now thoroughly well sorted and ‘on the button’. Cosmetically, it remains highly impressive with the lustrous Platinum Silver paintwork contrasting beautifully with the Red Connolly leather upholstery and gleaming brightwork. Given that the guide price could quite easily be exceeded by the cost of a similar marque specialist renovation, ‘FFL 6’ is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, history file, Lake & Elliot ‘Millenium’ jack and leatherbound book.

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1959 Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet DeLuxe

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No Reserve* Reg No: YOR 40

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Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 70512

According to the Dating Certificate on file, chassis 70512 was originally supplied by Cabin Scooters (Assemblies) Ltd on the 19th March 1959. It is understood that the car was well known in club circles, however, it was then laid up for approximately forty years before being acquired by the previous owner and treated to a comprehensive restoration using only original and club-supplied parts, during which the engine and transmission were overhauled by a club specialist. Re-registered after restoration in 2018 and used sparingly by the previous owner for only one year after, the tandem-seater was then sold by H&H at our March 2019 Duxford sale.

The late owner and father of the vendor, Mr David Neve, was the gentleman who would acquire the Messerschmitt from the auction, and it would become the jewel of his collection. Mr Neve’s son recalls that his father was exceptionally proud of his microcars and would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows. Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some years, so the KR200 will require some level of mechanical attention.

‘YOR 40’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the V5C and some Dating Certificate material from the club. H&H is honoured to have been entrusted to offer the car collection all at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale.

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2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

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Reg No: AJ02 ZKD

MOT: July 2025

Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99ZZ56444587

First registered on the 11th July 2002, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ was specified through the Porsche Exclusive programme in the rare colour scheme of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue extended leather interior and was specified with such luxuries as heated ‘memory’ adjusting front seats, Tiptronic gearbox, Sat-Nav, air-conditioning and dark burr maple trim. Externally, the car came with a body-coloured matching hardtop and rides upon 18” Porsche Sport Classic alloy wheels.

Purchased by the vendor in 2014, there are four previous keepers recorded, with the previous owner having been the custodian since 2009. The history file records seven Porsche main dealer services and five Porsche specialist services, with the latest recorded in August 2021 at 118,222 miles. Furthermore, the car has been subject to much further work as recorded by several invoices within the history folder, including an IMS and RMS bearing change plus more recent works for new rear shock absorbers, reconditioned steering rack, new brake discs and pads, an oil service in 2023 and a new stainless-steel exhaust. The vendor now rates the 911 mechanically as in ‘very good to excellent’ fettle. The bodywork has also been equally well cherished, and the vendor also rates this as ‘very good for the age of the car’ and ‘feels all round to have covered far less than its currently indicated 124,000 miles’.

1982 Ford Escort XR3

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: ARH 90X

MOT: July 2025

1990 Audi 90 2.3E SE

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No Reserve* Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABCY39773

Believed to be one of some 168 UK registered XR3s left on the road today, this XR3, a noninjection iteration of the model, was first registered on 20th April 1982, with the rare and desirable 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive and rarely seen Titan Blue with dealer decals still in place, this is a very early XR3 that the vendor purchased for his daughter in March 2022, after ‘a long search for a ‘good one’’, but it sits in the garage and has seen little use. With 4 former keepers recorded, the vendor says the car had once been owned by an auntie, then her niece and had been in storage for sometime.

Even with Historic Vehicle status, the vendor has still put the XR3 through an MOT test at 86,798 miles, which will expire in July 2025. The single advisory has been remedied.

The body is amazingly original with some minor marks as you would expect from such originality. The interior is equally very good. ‘ARH’ had a cam-belt fitted along with a full service when purchased. In the last two years, the XR3 has also benefitted from a new carburettor, cam-belt and water pump, new tyres, new brake components, battery and battery tray, head gasket, thermostat, oil and filter. Offered with a collection of invoices, sundry paperwork and a current V5C on file.

Reg No: G111 RDM

MOT: June 2025

Chassis No: WAUZZZ8AZLA158710

The vendor, a Saab specialist garage, took this rare 5-cylinder 4 door luxury Saloon as a part exchange. Finished in Pearl White with Grey velour, this Audi 90 more recently belonged to a car collecting friend of the vendor. His ownership was over a 5-year period, however, it was stored for 8-9 years in a heated garage at TK Autos, Kendal. The Audi’s condition is said to be ‘exceptional’ for its age, with a few marks that could be remedied.

The lack of corrosion is likely due to a galvanised body from Audi on these special iterations of the Audi 80 model series. The Audi 90’s specification was beyond that of many marques in 1990. There’s a Blaupunkt Montreux radio cassette player, electric windows on all four doors, an electric sunroof and air conditioning; unusual to find both specified.

The alloy wheels are 15-inch and colour-coded, similar to the original 14-inch alloys also offered with the car. There are some accompanying brochures and an untested Blaupunkt Melbourne radio cassette player. The ‘90’ passed its last MOT with a couple of advisories and subsequently a new track rod end was fitted. There are 3 former keepers recorded on the V5C logbook, a book pack is present and shows stamps up to c.40k in the service booklet (now displaying c.80,060).

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1988 Volvo 240 GLT Saloon

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Single-family ownership from new Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: F452 NCF

MOT: May 2025

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Chassis No: YV1244847J1331711

The vendor recalls accompanying his late father, a loyal owner of Volvo cars over the years, to Lex Brooklands Volvo of Reading, as he wanted to trade in his 1985 Volvo GL Estate for the new 240 GLT saloon. This example was already in the showroom and being a busy businessman of the day, he had no time to order one, he loved the showroom car anyhow and did the deal on the spot, being first registered on the 22nd September 1988. Our vendor vividly remembers family holidays and trips to Wales and has fond memories of the car, however, now with his own collection to look after, he would like to see this cherished one-family-owned GLT go to someone who will appreciate its history of being cared for.

The service history of 11 entries includes 5 with the supplying LEX Brooklands Volvo. With an interior and exterior described as being in ‘excellent condition’ with heated leather seats and rubber Volvo over-mats, our vendor added ‘everything works and the air conditioning etc is all excellent and for sunny days there’s a manual sunroof’. Recently recommissioned in 2022 and benefitting from a service, the wheels have also been refurbished, calipers painted and the bodywork machine polished. The 240 GLT is offered with a collection of maintenance bills, owner’s handbook, Haynes manuals, a few spares and the V5C Registration Document. A lovely example of the marque.

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1973 Triumph Stag

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Reg No: HHJ 380L

MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: LD 200090

Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar.

As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell, the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Said by our vendor to “run and drive very well, with everything working as it should”, ‘HHJ 380L’ is said to benefit from a number of desirable, yet subtle upgrades including uprated rear drive shafts, electric water pump, aluminium radiator, stainless steel tubular exhaust manifolds with sports large bore tailpipe, Lumenition electronic ignition, uprated headlamp kit (to H4 specification all around with relay pack), together with a retro “Tadpole’ radio featuring modern internals. The car’s paintwork is described as “excellent”, as is the chromework. The trim is also described as “excellent” and the black mohair hood is saids to be just as good! Riding on a correct specification alloy wheels in fantastic condition, the underside of the car is also in great structural condition. Ready to use and enjoy, the car is accompanied by a small file of paperwork and has just undergone an MOT inspection to September 2025 (with no advisories) - it was recently serviced also.

1927 Riley Nine Two-Seater Tourer with Dickey

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Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Reg No: BF 8528

MOT: Exempt

1996 Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Celebration Convertible

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Chassis No: 60316

Chassis number ‘60316’ was ordered on the 27th of September 1927 and delivered to the shippers on November 15th. Coachbuilt with two-seater Tourer with Dickey seat by United Motor Body Ltd., Australia, the Nine was owned by (late) Noel Wyatt in 1949/1950, before being sold in 1955. When Mr. Wyatt was invited in the 1970s to see a Rileys collection, he was amazed to discover the remains of ‘60316’; just chassis and bodywork, eventually successful in purchasing it in 1983. Lavished a full restoration including new ash frame, coachwork restored, and correct type axle, engine, and gearbox sourced, the restoration completed in 1993.

Repatriated in 2018, shortly afterwards the Riley achieved 2nd place in class at the Riley Register Rally 2018. Acquired by the vendor in 2019, and since has seen use on annual camping trips, classic car runs, and locally. Improved during his ownership with new tyres in 2022 and re-wiring last year. Featuring in ‘Australian Coach Built Cars’ by David Trunfull, a disc of restoration images, collection of invoices, images while in Australia, and V5C also accompany. Sensibly upgraded with a modern radiator in the original radiator core, a coil conversion but with the magneto in-situ for appearances, and discrete indicators. With c.1,000 MkI Nines manufactured, just a handful are thought to survive. Pleasingly sporting its original coachwork, ‘60316’ started readily and ran well for the photography session.

Reg No: N463 PVL

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: SAJNX274XTC224855

The ‘Celebration’ was the final iteration of Jaguar’s XJ-S (later XJS). Understood to have been manufactured on 13th December 1995 and despatched to the USA on 2nd January 1996, chassis 224855 came supplied in the attractive colours of Gold over an Oatmeal leather interior. Unlike many American market vehicles, it is supplied with a copy of its service records from Jaguar USA, which shows that the first owner kept the car for four years before the second owner took custodianship at a mere 22,199 miles. The Jaguar would be continuously well maintained until imported to the UK by the previous owner in 2018. Upon arrival in the UK, the car would take on the registration number ‘N462 PVL’ and the driver’s position was moved to the right, which appears to have been completed to an incredibly high standard. The vendor took ownership of ‘N462 PVL’ in 2023 and has used it sparingly, but in that time has had a new alternator fitted, a service conducted and has had a new set of headlamps fitted.

The vendor has stated that the mechanical condition is ‘very good’ and drives very well, with an eager start-up of the 4.0 Litre engine and a smooth automatic gear change. One area he believes could be improved is with some of the paintwork. The condition of the bodywork itself is ‘very good’ thanks to being from a southern State. Now offered to market due to the vendor suffering some mobility issues; this great XJ-S Celebration is arguably the best colour combination. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1949 Bentley MkVI Saloon Former BDC Concours d’Elegance entrant

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Estimate: £28,000 - £35,000* Reg No: 208 UXF Chassis No: B332FV

MOT: April 2025

Introduced in 1946, the MkVI was Bentley’s first post-war model. Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung rear axle, its freshly developed 4257cc OISE straight-six engine was mated to four-speed manual transmission.

Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory’s understated but stylish ‘standard steel saloon’ coachwork, the MkVI developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive.

No ordinary MkVI, chassis B332FV was for many years the property of a classic car restorer who specialised in post-WW2 Bentleys. Refurbished to award winning condition as a calling card for his business and proudly exhibited at the 2016 Bentley Drivers’ Club’s Concours d’Elegance, the four-seater remains extremely presentable. The front seats have been partially retrimmed and seatbelts added but the rest of the interior appears pleasingly original with leather bound carpets and the correct matt finish to the wood veneers etc. Indeed, the seller considers ‘208 UXF’ to represent ‘originality at its finest’. Starting readily and running well during our visit having had a major engine overhaul circa fifteen years ago, the MKVI has been enjoyed for a variety of journeys this year including a 200mile plus round trip to Silverstone. The sunroof is operational and most of the original tools present. Proudly featured on the restorer’s website and Facebook page, there is even a video of the Bentley in motion on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uyN9SKg8U). Built in 1949 but not registered until January 1950 when it was bought new by a Kings Lynn-based solicitor, the Sports Saloon subsequently belonged to Major-General Sir Allan Henry Shafto Adair, 6th Baronet, GCVO, CB, DSO, MC & Bar, JP, DL; a hero of both World Wars. Off the road for a time, the four-seater was re-registered with the DVLA during 1979 sporting the number plate ‘GVF 1’ for several decades. Treated to a renovation which would far, far exceed the guide price if carried out today, ‘208 UXF’ is worthy of close inspection.

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2015 Ford Mustang GT 50th Anniversary

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Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000* Reg No: T.B.A MOT: July 2025 Chassis No: 1FA6P8CF4F5307788 A limited edition 50th Anniversary Performance Pack run, just 1,964 examples were produced paying homage to the first generation 1964 Mustangs, and was marketed as the 2014½ model, paying tribute to the original 1964½ model. Boasting retro stitching throughout, a retro-look instrument cluster surround, and exclusive leather embossed with the Mustang 50-year logo. Chrome accents around the rear taillights and a special 50-year plaque on the dash complete the many upgrades.

Not satisfied with the standard Mustangs appearance, and in the true spirit of enhancing the Mustangs, Fortis Auto Design worked closely with renowned specialists to create this one-off bespoke example. Extreme Dimensions created the bespoke wide arch moulded body, Diode Dynamics provided the lighting upgrades which include interior LEDs and RGBW +A Sequential Tri-Bar DRL upgrade, KW Automotive lowered the suspension, and a MagnaFlow competition exhaust was added providing ample audio to compliment the aggressive appearance. The Mustang has hydro-dipped carbon fibre dash panels and ROUSH bonnet scoop and vents.

The bodywork modifications don’t stop there however, in fact, arguably most notable is the fitment of scissor doors that give the Mustang additional flair. QuickLIFT ELITE bonnet kit, custom Avery Diamond Super Snake striping and Bullet alloy wheels with original style wheel spinners complete the exterior appearance. Offered now having covered just 27,000 miles, the Mustang has a history file including documented service history including a service last month at Ford Bury St Edmunds, a collection of MOTs, a current no advisory MOT until July 2025, and a current V5C Registration Document. Professionally valeted bi-weekly in current ownership, the Mustang also benefits from a stage one ceramic coating at the start of this year. This truly one-off Mustang is undoubtedly not for shrinking violets and harks back to how original Mustang owners would upgrade their ‘pony car’.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.

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1925 Ford Model T Pickup Tourer

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: 2301 DU

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MOT: Exempt

1967 Jaguar MkX 4.2

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No Reserve* Chassis No: 11661473

Reg No: RLO 378E

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1D52760BW

Launched in 1908, the T’s chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world’s first massmade car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design.

The rarest iteration of the MkX, with only 5,137 built, ‘RLO 378E’ was first registered by University Motors Ltd of Richmond on 17th May 1967 and then sold to Flaskett Ltd of Kingstonon-Thames on the 22nd December 1967. We then know it was the subject of some restoration work in 1995 and by the late 1990s emerged from dry storage before being acquired by Mr G Birks (Birks MotorWorks) and recommissioned in 2010. The Jaguar would be sold onto another owner before being purchased by Madonna for her son, Rocco Ritchie in 2021.

Chassis number ‘11661473’ was manufactured in May 1925 and is believed to have been supplied new to the United States of America. A long-term resident of the United Kingdom however, the Model T was imported onto British shores in 1977 and was road registered as ‘2301 DU’. Finished in Maroon paintwork with Black wings, the Ford has a complementary Black interior and a Black hood. ‘2301 DU’ is sporting combined Tourer and Pickup coachwork, and was purchased by the vendor into his small private collection, which includes several Model Ts, and since the purchase the Ford has received the addition of the wine barrel and has been used on local runs and trips. Starting readily and both running and driving well during the recent photography session, the Ford is supplied with a current V5C document.

Rocco decided to have the car stripped back to bare metal, welded and repainted in Opalescent Maroon, in addition, the XK engine benefitted from an overhaul which included a rebore and new pistons. The interior was treated to a refresh and fitted with a reversing camera to aid manoeuvring. Works were completed in 2022. Rocco has used the car extensively; regularly appearing with it at several exhibitions that display his artwork. Madonna used the Jaguar for a 2024 photoshoot that appeared on Instagram, captioned ‘Mood in LNDN’. Kept at Madonna’s address throughout Rocco’s custodianship, the MkX is being offered to market directly from him. Rocco describes the car as being in overall ‘good condition’ although the engine is ticking slightly and he feels it requires looking into. Used in London, the paintwork has suffered some small dings that may need attention, although Rocco describes it as looking ‘good’ overall.

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1964 Bentley S3 Saloon

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Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000* Reg No: APV 758B

MOT: March 2025

1972 Alfa Romeo F108/ F12

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Chassis No: B204EC

By 1955, Rolls-Royce felt increasingly less need to visually differentiate its own models from the Bentley-badged ones. The Bentley S1 that replaced the R-Type model was therefore basically a Silver Cloud I behind the distinctive ‘Flying B’ radiator grille.

Improved performance arrived with the S2 model of 1959, when the straight-six engine was finally pensioned off in favour of a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit. This raised the top speed to some 114mph and greatly enhanced acceleration. Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows an option. The model’s final iteration was the S3. Introduced in 1962, Engine power was increased by seven per cent. Some 1,630 S3s were produced between 1962 and 1966.

Finished in Midnight Blue with a delightfully patinated light Blue interior, ‘APV 758B’ has been maintained by the likes of Bentley Cheltenham and marque specialists RR&B garages.

Understood to have been the subject of a previous bodywork restoration and repaint, it is noted in the history file that the S3 is fitted with fibreglass front wings and sills. An invoice is on file for the aforementioned RR&B garages for over £12,500 dated January 2023 which includes attention being paid to the braking system. Offered with a S3 handbook, green continuation logbook, a collection of old tax discs and invoices, plus MOT certificates back to 1967 and although exempt, a current MOT certificate into March 2025.

Reg No: EKH 514K

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: FO25276

The Alfa Romeo F12, produced by the Italian automaker from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, holds a significant place in the brand’s history as a compact commercial vehicle.

Boasting a cab-over-engine design, it was engineered to optimize cargo space and versatility.

F12 models are highly sought after by automotive enthusiasts and collectors today.

First manufactured by Ebro in Spain in 1972, this wonderful F12 (F108) is presented in the perfect ‘Alfa’ combination of Red with a complementing Red interior. Purchased by the vendor and registered in February 2020, ‘EKH 514K’ was subject to extensive restoration by the vendor. The car features Aermacchi, Troconi & Novelli, and Lawton & Wilson signwriting, which was applied specifically to transport the vendor’s motorcycles to Goodwood Revival, but due to Covid, it never happened. Now the van is offered for sale to help raise funds for a larger Rolls-Royce. The van recently benefitted from replacement front and rear flexible brake lines with replacement cylinders, as well as a replacement master cylinder in August 2023. Further recent works also include replacement tyres, hub caps, drive shafts, all suspension and steering bushes, rod ends, some wiring, the seats re-upholstered by Aldridge Trimming, front carpets and a new battery. Overall, a vehicle rarely offered for sale, this presents an incredibly rare and exciting opportunity.

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1932 Lagonda 2-Litre Low Chassis Speed Model Supercharged Tourer

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Restoration by Peter Whenman and well-maintained Estimate: £70,000 - £90,000* Reg No: GX 2487

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: OH10116

The Speed model had resulted from the Lagonda factory’s Le Mans effort of 1928. A classic example of racing improving the breed, the ‘low chassis’ 2-Litre possessed markedly superior handling characteristics courtesy of its lower centre of gravity. In 1930 a supercharged version was introduced, with the ‘blower’ mounted vertically in front of the engine, which was fitted with a stronger crankshaft, while a 3-Litre rear axle beefed up the transmission.

Supplied new to the South East London area on the 18th May 1932, ‘GX 2487’ was originally specified as a Speed Model with Cozette Supercharger and bodied as a four seat, fabric constructed tourer. Little is known of its early history up to 1953, when a record of ownership started being kept and all owners are traceable from this period until the present day. The rare Lagonda is known to have been exported to Singapore during the 1970s by a member of The Malaysia and Singapore Vintage Car Register with whom it was found in a neglected state (and missing the all important Cozette supercharger) in his possession by the most recent previous owner. After much persuasion, ‘GX 2487’ was finally bought in 1985 and was to be repatriated to the UK four years later. Once back home in ‘Blighty’, the Lagonda was entrusted to the late Peter Whenman, the pre-eminent restorer of Vintage Lagondas, for a comprehensive restoration completed in 1994.

During the restoration, OH10116 was disassembled to the bare chassis and the body was overhauled with a new ash frame to the original specification and re-covered with new fabric. New cycle wings and a new bonnet were fabricated using traditional methods in aluminium and the interior was entirely reupholstered to original specification in high quality Dark Green hide. Mechanically, the original 2-Litre power unit and four-speed gearbox were also given similar treatment, with a new cylinder head supplied by Peter Jones of Wessex Workshops. The all-important supercharger was also reinstated in the form of a replica Cozette unit. A new Black ‘double-duck’ hood and tonneau cover were also supplied and fitted to the original frame with a new set of side screens made especially.

Finally, the original Lagonda radiator was treated to a re-core and entirely new 21” wheels were commissioned.

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After completion, the Lagonda was collected from Hartley Witney and was pressed straight into service, being driven all the way to its new, loving home in the North East of England.

Thereafter, ‘GX 2487’ saw its first outing attending the Le Mans 24 Hour race in France in 1995, in the company of other members of the Lagonda Owners Club who were celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lagonda’s Le Mans victory in 1935. The improvements didn’t halt after the restoration, however, and new brake drums from Wessex Workshops were fitted in 1996 (with the original finned brake drums, which were standard on supercharged cars, accompanying the car to sale). Recent works to this ‘blown’ Vintage Tourer have included a service, magneto overhaul, starter motor overhaul and sump gasket change by Overton engineering in Shoeburyness, Essex, to correct some minor running issues and an oil leak, which were commissioned by the vendor earlier in 2024.

‘GX 2487’ is accompanied by one of the largest history files we have come across (two whole suitcases!) that comprises two voluminous ring binders attesting to the history and restoration work, with a hand-written “costing” document equating to some £70,184 of spend between 1990 and 1994. The files document back to 1954 and also hold correspondence with then Technical Advisor to the Lagonda Club, Ivan Forshaw.

The car is today rated by the vendor as ‘excellent’ regarding both its mechanical and cosmetic condition. Now to be offered to the market by the vendor due to needing funds for a business venture, ‘GX 2487’ could be one of the finest examples of a Speed Model Lagonda in existence today.

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2004 Bentley Arnage R Mulliner Level Two

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A stunning example and just 30,900 miles from new Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: MX54 GZN MOT: August 2025 Chassis No: SCBLC37F55CH10376 Thoroughly revamped for 2002, the Bentley Arnage Series Two gained a stiffened bodyshell, revised suspension, new electronics and a thoroughly reworked version of the Crewe concern’s indomitable 6.75-litre OHV V8.

Force-fed by twin Garratt T3 turbochargers (in place of the previous single T4), the engine also boasted an improved cylinder head gasket design and Bosch Motronic management system. Developing some 405PS and 835Nm when fitted to the new ‘R’ model, it was allied to four-speed automatic transmission and reputedly enabled the luxurious sports saloon to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds and onto 155mph.

The Series Two cars further benefited from more comfortable seats and remained an object lesson in luxury especially if ordered in ‘Mulliner Level II’ specification. Facelifted for the 2005-model year, the Bentley sported more prominent ‘quad’ headlamps. In production from 2002 – 2009, just 373 Arnage Rs were built in right-hand drive.

Supplied new to Bentley Manchester to showcase the 2005-model year facelift, chassis CH10376 was intended to impress. Undeniably elegant, the Arnage R’s Silver Storm paintwork contrasts with Cotswold leather upholstery, Pampas seatbelts and a French Navy dashboard top, seat piping and carpets. Completed to indulgent ‘Mulliner Level II’ specification, the four-seater incorporates such niceties as a fridge, two drinks cabinets and extended veneer inserts to its door cards. Serviced no fewer than twelve times by main dealers and the renowned marque specialist Colbrook, ‘MX54 GZN’ is warranted to have covered just 30,900 miles from new. Returning to Bentley Manchester for its most recent bout of maintenance on 28th August 2024, the associated ‘health check’ is entirely positive. Worthy of close inspection, this impressive Arnage R must surely be one of the finest available. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, history folder and MOT certificate valid until August 2025.

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1974 BMW E9 3.0 CSi

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Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000* Reg No: VNJ 4H Chassis No: 4350140

MOT: Exempt

BMW’s so-called ‘new class’ compact Saloons and Coupes, manufactured between 1962 and 1975, quite simply saved the company from extinction. Introduced in 1965, the 2000C and 2000CS Coupes featured distinctive-looking Karmann-built bodies and luxurious interiors and, having set a trend, were superseded in 1968 by the first of the E9 Coupes – the 2800CS. The 2800CS was supplanted by the 3.0CS and 3.0CSi in 1971, for which the engine was bored out to give a capacity of 2986cc. Credited with developing 200bhp and 200lbft of torque, the fuel-injected variant was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds and 139mph. Interestingly, the 3.0 CSi is rarer in right-hand drive, manual transmission configuration, than the 3.0 CSL. First registered on 1st April 1975, ‘VNJ’ is one of c.207 UK right-hand drive examples of the 3.0 CSi manufactured between 1973 and 1975, this one presented in the stunning combination of Polaris Silver Metallic with Black leather upholstery. The E9 CSi has to be one of the most stylish design classics of the 1970s, even when judged against all the other iconic Coupes of the era. This example displays a credible 88,400 miles.

The vendor has spent some £5,780 since 2022, with the suspension refreshed with Paul Baker springs (developed by the E9 specialist) on the front and Earle springs on the rear, which does lower the car slightly.

Wheel arches now accommodate BBS wheels and a lower profile tyre than stock, with the original wheels also available with the car, having been changed due to the availability of the tyre size. Works also include new brake assemblies. There is a large selection of invoices relating to its previous and the current ownership. Offered with a V5C and an extensive history file that includes a BMW Heritage Certificate, there are MOTs on file from 2002 onwards, the handbook, service book and workshop manuals.

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1973 Ford Escort 1300 XL

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Just 32,000 recorded miles Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: TDJ 770L

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Chassis No: BBAFNP19116

This particular Escort, presented in ‘Sunset’ with contrasting Biscuit vinyl interior was first registered on 01 May 1973 and delivered to Liverpool. ‘TDJ 770L’ would have just 2 keepers until it was purchased by its third owner, an R J Gourley, also living in Liverpool in August 1975 at just two years old. The car would remain with Gourley for the majority of its life, for some 42 years between 1975 and 2017. During his ownership, the car covered 14,374 miles and was dry-stored in his single garage and used sparingly. Following his ownership, the car was passed to a family friend, before being sold to the previous owner, and the current owner in June 2019. Amazingly, ‘TDJ 770L’ is believed to be in remarkably original condition.

A charming history file includes various documents such as an AA Road test report dated November 1972, Escort comparison guide, Lubrication and Maintenance Chart and Service Schedule. Also included within are numerous Tax discs, a significant collection of MOT certificates from 1983, showing a clear progression in the car’s mileage. An original ‘The Ford Escorts’ brochure, a Ford Warranty Facts booklet, Esso Recommended Lubricants booklet, Its original Owner’s handbook and Ford Sure booklet are also included, handful of invoices, further literature and the current V5C document which displays 4 former keepers. In current ownership, ‘TDJ 770L’ has been enjoyed for numerous car shows and events.

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1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

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Reg No: P230 WAP

MOT: June 2025

Chassis No:SAJJGAFD3AR002121

Living up to expectations can be a burden. Consider the handsome Geoff Lawson-penned XK8 that followed in the wheel-tracks of such automotive icons as the XK120 and the immortal E-Type. Like the latter, it made its debut at the 1996 Geneva Salon and was available in either Coupe or Convertible guise from launch. Power was delivered from a normally aspirated 4.0-litre version of the company’s DOHC V8 AJ26 engine.

This particular Jaguar was manufactured in 1996 and supplied to “Frost’s Jaguar” of Portslade in the latter months of that year; ‘P230 WAP’ was first registered in the UK on 2nd January 1997. This early, well presented, example of an XK8 is finished in Jaguar ‘Pacific’ Blue with a Cream leather interior and matching soft-top. There are 2 former keepers recorded and a mere c.66,000 miles displayed on the odometer, averaging under 2,500 miles a year in its lifetime. Supplied with original dealership paperwork - a ‘Total Care’ letter (with card still attached) along with breakdown and corrosion warranty information - the book pack’s service record shows 6 main dealer service entries from “Frost’s Jaguar” at 5,352, 10,815,14,718, 18,432, 21,422 and 27,448 miles, followed by a collection of services carried out by independent garages. There are receipts on file for work that includes alloy wheel refurbishment, along with the current V5C.

2002 Ford Puma 1.7 Thunder

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No Reserve* Reg No: FM51 VXG

1948 Bentley MkVI James Young Saloon Outfitted with James Young ‘Design C11’ coachwork

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* MOT: April 2025

Chassis No: WF0CXXGAEC1D44924

The Ford Puma programme was initiated in 1993 when Ford discussed the possibility of developing a 2+2 Coupe based on the Mk4 Fiesta chassis. The Lynx concept car, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1996, with the production car being launched at the 1997 show.

All Pumas were front-engined, front-wheel-drive, three-door Coupés with four seats. They came with 15-inch alloy wheels as standard, with front disc and rear drum brakes. With new engines (co-developed with Yamaha), a new body, stiffer suspension, wider track and a closeratio gearbox, among other changes, the Thunder models were among the final 2000 Pumas produced. Moondust Silver was only available on the Thunder.

In current family ownership since 2002, this example is one of just 1,000 manufactured in Moondust Silver complemented by the standard Midnight Black leather interior of the Thunder special editions. Acquired as an ex-demonstrator in September 2002, with an odometer reading just 4,730 miles upon purchase, this Puma Thunder was driven until 2010 before going into dry storage following the owner’s passing. The Puma Thunder subsequently passed into the husband’s ownership, explaining the 2 former keepers on the V5C. Believed to be 1 of 537 currently registered with the DVLA, this example is now displaying a mere c.29,500 miles from new and is being offered with the owner’s wallet, the handbook and service book.

Reg No: KKL 847

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: B292BH

Sporting handsome aluminium coachwork by London coachbuilder James Young, Ltd, chassis number B292BH carries body number 1911 and design C11. Supplied new via Jack Barclay Ltd on the 20th February 1948 and registered as ‘KKL 847’, chassis B292BH was delivered new to Mr Charles Soukup, Managing Director of Richard Klinger Ltd. Described in correspondence, the supply of the vehicle to Soukup’s exacting standards proved to be a demanding task (correspondence on file). By October 1950, ‘KKL 847’ had passed into the hands of Norfolk farmer Stephen Farrow Esq before coming to auction in 2013 after some 23 years in a dry barn. The previous owner purchased the car at the auction and brought it back into road-worthy order. Recommissioning included repainting of parts of the front and rear wings in period-correct cellulose. It was subsequently sold via H&H in 2021 to the current owner.

Fastidious with his motorcars, the vendor improved the Bentley further, with work to the exterior and feeding of the leather interior. The vendor has kept the car in a well-serviced, road-going order (documented on file), being confident enough to enjoy a tour of the continent during 2023. The recent acquisition of another coach-built Bentley has made B292BH redundant in his life, and therefore he has taken the decision to offer it for sale. It is offered with an extensive history file, including copies of the original servicing notes within the owner’s manual. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1961 Lancia Flaminia GT Convertible Incredibly elegant Italian Convertible styled by Carozzeria Touring

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Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000* Reg No: BAS 324

MOT: August 2025

Chassis No: 824.041.1328

As expensive as its rival Aston Martin DB4 when launched, the Flaminia GT was out of the league of the ‘many’ and its stunning looks appealed to major continental stars such as Marcello Mastroianni and Jean-Paul Belmondo. The Flaminia’s other party trick, its handling characteristics, appealed to the likes of Juan-Manuel Fangio and Peter Collins, with Enzo Ferrari committing to print that the GT was ‘the best handling car available’. Now a hugely under-appreciated Italian thoroughbred that is both incredibly usable and astonishingly pretty, these rare Lancias represent fantastic value for money against their contemporary peers.

According to an email from Massimo Castagnola of the Fiat Group, referencing original Lancia factory records that are on file, chassis 824.041.1328 was manufactured on the 17th April 1961 with its body painted in the attractive colour scheme of ‘Grey Newmarket’ with the interior in ‘Red Sky’. Purported to have been in the custodianship of its first owner in Salinas, USA from 1961 to 1989, the first officially documented part of the car’s history was from its purchase by a Mr R D Pardilla of San Diego in 1989, by which time it was clothed in a Light Metallic Blue. Mr Padilla would keep the Lancia for 9 years, and having found the Light Metallic Blue rather distasteful opted to have it re-painted Red prior to its sale to a Mr Burbani. Mr Burbani immediately exported the Flaminia from the USA to his son, a resident in Ravenna, Italy, where it was immediately stripped down to begin a comprehensive restoration for which there are many photographs on file. It is understood that Mr Burbani only got to the stage of having the colour painted and assembled as a rolling shell with a re-trimmed interior and new Black mohair hood before its sale in 2001 to the previous long-term keeper, Mr I G Harmond - who was a British resident, who continued with the completion of the restoration. It is noted in the history file that the engine was changed around this period to a unit from a Lancia Flaminia Berlina, due to a fault with the original engine, which is understood to be missing. Mr Harmond then imported the Flaminia into the UK where it was registered as ‘BAS 324’ before it was purchased by the current keeper through esteemed restorer and sales outfit, Thornley Kelham.

In the vendor’s ownership and since restoration, ‘BAS 324’ has been subject to a comprehensive maintenance schedule - with an extensive file of receipts from specialists such as Tanc Barratt, Thornley Kelham and Omicron on file. The most recent of these invoices was from Tanc Barratt for dynamic balancing of the flywheel, replacement of the prop shaft coupling and refitting of the clutch (which had been recently replaced in a previous invoice), due to a small vibration that the vendor had picked up on. The vendor drives his car collection regularly and expects nothing less than mechanical excellence, so when a small fluid leak from the transaxle was picked up

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during our inspection, he immediately booked the car in for inspection and rectification in this area. As a result, the vendor describes the mechanical condition of the Lancia to be ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ making this a fine driver’s car. Cosmetically, the restoration (now the best part of 25 years old) has stood up well to the test of time, however, interested parties should note that some paint rectification will be needed to make the Flaminia a Concours D’Elegance winner.

The vendor describes the cosmetic condition as ‘good’ as a result, but advises it will still makes a gorgeous show car for the time being.

Having decided that he is simply not using the Lancia due to the ownership of a collection of modern classic Aston Martins, and an impending house move, the vendor has decided that it is now time to find a new custodian for his prized Italian soft-top. It is offered with a V5C Registration Document.

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2009 Ferrari F430 Spider

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Just 37,471 miles from new Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: UIL 430

MOT: June 2025

Chassis No: ZFFEZ59C000164409

‘Here’s a milestone car. The F430 was the first no-buts Ferrari, the first Maranello product for which no excuses needed to be made. It was regarded by most critics as, if not perfect, as close to theoretical Ferrari road-car perfection as a Ferrari had ever been’ (John Simister, EVO magazine, March 12th 2013).

Unveiled at the Geneva Salon in March 2005, the F430 Spider was a modest 70kg heavier than its Berlinetta sibling. However, the structural strengthening this weight gain allowed meant that the newcomer was a dynamic match for its fixed roof stablemate under most circumstances (Richard Bremner commenting, in Autocar magazine, that he was only aware of any loss of rigidity perhaps one percent of the time). Styled by Pininfarina under the guidance of Frank Stephenson, the F430 Spider featured a reinforced windscreen and twin steel rollover hoops and could retract its fabric roof under an aluminium ‘double bubble’ tonneau cover in twenty seconds. The elliptical air intakes which dominated its nose recalled those of the Ferrari 156 ‘shark nose’ F1 car, while its tail treatment echoed that of the marque’s revered Enzo hypercar.

Derived from that of its F360 predecessor, the two-seater’s aluminium chassis boasted improved torsional stiffness and played host to all-round independent suspension, fourwheel vented disc brakes (complete with ABS) and power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Displacing 4308cc, its ‘quad cam’, 32-valve V8 was quoted as developing 483bhp and 343lbft of torque. Allied to either manual or F1-style ‘paddle shift’ transmission (both six-speed), it enabled the F430 Spider to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds and onto over 193mph.

Supplied new by Lancaster Ferrari, Sevenoaks, this Spider with the F1 gearbox (paddle shift or auto) is a 2009 model and is understood to be one of the last batch of 10 to be manufactured. Presenting in Nero Daytona with ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ shields, Nero Black soft-top and complementing Porsche ‘Aurum’ coloured wheels and Inlet Manifold. The Nero Daytona bodywork has seen ceramic coating, along with paint protection film, to keep the sumptuous Black hue looking its best. A nice touch is the ‘F430’ relevant number plate accompanying the sale. The Nero Daytona paintwork would certainly have suited the F430’s previous owner, member of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi who has often been described as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.

The 430’s interior wears Sabbia (Sand) Roll-bar upholstery, windscreen surround and roll-over hoops. With complementing Nero (Black) carpets, juxtaposed with a carbon steering wheel and interior inlays, Carbon dashboard inserts, heated leather seats, RadioNav system with Bluetooth connectivity, Navtrak anti-theft system and front and rear parking sensors. The 46

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430 has the benefit of a carbon-ceramic brake system, a £20,000 option when new. The Ferrari Yellow-shield colours are carried over to the brake calipers and the Yellow instrument panel lights.

With Ferrari main dealer service history throughout, for the last 3 years the car has been maintained at JCT600 Ferrari Leeds, since 2021, by Danny Dawson who has won Ferrari World’s Best Technician for the last 2 years running, with the last service at 34,736 miles in May 2024. Expenditure has included the purchase of a plenum and importantly new exhaust manifolds in 2021. There are JCT600 print-outs, dated 16th May 2024 and at 34,534 miles, that record the level of wear of both the clutch and the discs, with both results summarised as ‘OK’. Driven on a nine-country European tour quite recently, the Spider is now offered to a new custodian. Possessing a full set of books in its Ferrari leather folder, there is also a collection of invoices that accompany the owner’s wallet with the handbook, fully stamped service book and the V5C Registration Document. Additionally, there are the 2 Ferrari keys and the full tool-kit.

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1934 Bentley 3½ Litre James Young Drophead Coupé

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No Reserve* Reg No: AXW 2

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: B86AH

Ordered at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1933 through Pass and Joyce Ltd, chassis B86AH was the second of 36 Derby Bentleys to be bodied by James Young in Drophead Coupé form. The chassis card records on file suggests that the chassis was despatched to James Young on the 6th April 1934, and the completed car would be first registered as ‘AXW 2’ on the 17th May 1934 to Dr Ivan Magill initially of 11 Wimpole Street. Magill was an Irish-born anaesthetist who would become recognised as one of the founding fathers of anaesthesia and would also become known for inventing the Magill forceps which are still regularly used in surgery today – he would be knighted Sir Ivan Magill by Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.

The buff logbook on file suggests that Magill kept the car for over thirty years, with his latest vehicle excise duty entry in 1967. A handwritten letter dated 1971 from Dr Magill to the late second owner, Brigadier Blackburn, advises that he had covered some 180,000 miles in his ownership and had originally paid £1650 for the completed car when new. Later, when the Bentley became mechanically tired, he sold it for just £150, after attempting to revive the engine which was notably thirsty on oil at this point. It appears that the car would be sat unloved from the end of Magill’s ownership until the late Brigadier Blackburn purchased it in 1971 and was in quite a state when it was taken on. It was decided at this point that a full restoration would be undertaken and the Bentley would be entrusted to family member Nick Harley in Winkleigh to perform it. Just three years later, ‘AXW 2’ emerged transformed.

Brigadier Blackburn was to use the car extensively for the rest of his life, and his daughter and the vendor for the sale recalls that he took his family and the car to Germany and Singapore for his many postings as a military officer. The car would constantly be maintained by various specialists, and there is an utterly exhaustive stack of invoices from various specialists for works including body repairs, trimming repairs internally and externally and of course mechanical maintenance. It is noted that the Bentley would also be MOT’d every year, proving that the Brigadier kept the car constantly ready for action.

The latest invoices on file are from specialists Richard Parsons and A&D Engineering in 2019 for works to the clutch and transmission and for an overhaul of the engine in 2008.

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Tragically, Brigadier Blackburn passed away in 2023 after a long-term health condition and his daughter (and regular car and boat adventure partner) inherited the Drophead Bentley from his estate. The vendor has tried as best as possible to keep the Bentley running and has prepared the car for sale by getting it running after a blocked fuel line to the solid-state fuel pump caused non-starting. Upon H&H’s inspection, we noted that the Bentley is in overall solid condition and when recently driven for the photoshoot it fired into life with relative ease, but we do advise a full mechanical check over due to the car having been sat briefly. Thanks to the obvious love that the late long-term owner had for B86AH, it has developed a delightful patina that can only be accumulated through using the car – and the history file indicating various days out to Bentley Drivers’ Club events at home and abroad attests to its condition. Prospective owners may wish to improve the car’s cosmetic appearance if they have the taste for concours displays, however, they may also be perfectly happy with its very usable ‘driver’ condition. Now, excitingly offered to the market for the first time in over fifty years, ‘AXW 2’ is to be sold without reserve.

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1933 Lagonda 3-Litre Tourer

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Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: AYE 979

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: Z 10464

The Lagonda 3 Litre began production in late 1929 as successor to the 2 Litre. In fact, the 2 Litre continued to be made in various guises until 1933, while the 3 Litre was phased out the following year. The early 3 Litres utilised a Z-Type 10ft 9in wheelbase chassis which was an extended and modified version of that employed by the four-cylinder 2 Litre. Elongated from the scuttle forwards, the revised frame could thus accommodate the newcomer’s six-cylinder engine. The ‘heavy pattern’ Z-Type gearbox and ENV rear axle were used providing a final drive ratio of 4.1:1. The 3 Litre model’s initial bore and stroke stood at 72mm x 120mm providing 2931cc capacity. These earlier engines are instantly identified by six camshaft tunnel covers on the side of the block. On later cars this capacity was increased to 3181cc with a bore of 75mm - the larger engine is recognised by corresponding 3 plate camshaft tunnel covers and a deeper rocker cover to accommodate longer valve stems. Both engines boasted a robust seven-bearing crankshaft and a fully flooded roller cam follower and valve actuation design.

This provided a quiet and smooth operation with a longer operating life than was commonly achieved amongst its peers.

A true thoroughbred, the 3 Litre attracted a select clientele and enjoyed sundry competition success (most notably Lord de Clifford’s fine performances aboard a Works 3-Litre on the 1931 Monte Carlo and 1932 RAC rallies). Testing a Lagonda 3-Litre in 1929, The Motor reckoned it was ‘difficult to imagine a car nearer an ideal than one which combines the full performance of a speed model with the top gear performance of the best modern touring car.’

Chassis number ‘10464’ was supplied new to Harris and Russell Ltd of Tottenham Court Road, London being first registered on the 16th of October 1933, initially clothed in Pillarless Saloon coachwork. Retained by them until 1942, the later wartime history is unknown, before being acquired by eccentric car collector Henry Elland of Waddens Brook Estate. Upon the passing of Mr. Elland in 1984, a large auction of the collection was held, through which the Lagonda was purchased by Robert Goodchild of Chapel-on-le-Frith. However, by this stage, the coachwork was beyond renovation, and it is believed that Mr Goodchild fitted a Tourer coachwork by Mulliner. Sold at a H&H auction in Buxton in 1996, the 3-Litre passed through a couple of other owners and was provided with another Vanden Plas style Tourer body, before being exported to Belgium.

Repatriated by the current owner in 2007, the vendor is a long-term Lagonda Club and Aston Martin Owners Club member, and ‘10464’ has been well-used throughout the vendor’s custodianship, on multiple clubs runs and tours, including to Le Mans and of the 50

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Yorkshire Dales. Continuously improved during the time with the vendor, with notable works comprising new hood, sidescreens (never used), hood bag and tonneau cover costing c.£5,750 in 2008; engine overhaul and repainting to the cost of c.£11,800 in 2014; further engine improvements in 2017 costing c.£2,200; refurbished water pump £550 and a recored radiator £1,700 in 2019; and improvements to the Borg & Beck clutch in 2023 costing some £880, as well as multiple services. Starting readily and both running and driving well during the recent photography session, the Lagonda is accompanied by a history file comprising Lagonda Club records, a collection of invoices, and a current V5C document.

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1993 Toyota Supra RZ Mk4 Twin Turbo

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Displaying just c.40,648km & fitted with a full VeilSide body-kit Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: L105 WGH MOT: April 2025 Chassis No: JZA800011837 Supplied new to the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) in 1993 as a sought-after JZA80 Twin Turbo-charged Supra fitted with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox, chassis JZA800011837 was imported into the UK in 1999. The desirable full VeilSide body kit that was fitted in Japan, is complemented by a matching set of VeilSide five spoke split rims that are shod with Pirelli T0 tyres. Remarkably, the Twin Turbo-charged Coupé would cover only c.40,000km (c.24,854 miles) before import and before being registered in the UK as ‘L105 WGH’. Used very sparingly until it remained in the vendor’s private collection in a heated garage, it was maintained as-and-when required and now displays some 40,648km (24,146 miles). Now presenting as one of the best-preserved examples available and having escaped the usual drift circuits that these cars have become so highly sought-after for, ‘L105 WGH’ has been recently recommissioned with a new cam belt fitted in January 2024 plus a full fluids service, and will be offered complete with a copy of its original Japanese language service book.

We would agree with the vendor that the Supra presents ‘excellently’.

The vendor has informed us that the engine itself remains standard aside from being fitted with an uprated HKS dump valve and HKS full exhaust system, which again, are both in excellent order. The vendor has advised the interior presents ‘excellently’ in the original duo-tone Black and Red colour combination and has an uprated sound system with an Alpine Head Unit, DDDrive Speakers with the customary Japanese TV and DVD player fitted. The vendor has also advised that the factory air-conditioning and electric seats operate ‘flawlessly’. Now presented for the first time on the UK market, this time-warp Supra is a fine example of what has become a truly investable modern classic, with values well on the rise in recent years and more and more interest gathering in them.

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2007 Bentley Continental GTC

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Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000* Reg No: T.B.A MOT: September 2025 Chassis No: SCBDE23W57C042688 Introduced at the New York Motor Show in April 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) proved an immediate sales success.

Determined to engineer the most torsionally rigid open four-seater that money could buy, the Crewe manufacturer incorporated additional steel tubing within the newcomer’s A-posts and windscreen frame, reinforcing its sills and cross-bracing the floor-pan to a greater degree. The result was a class-leading 16,595ft-lb per degree. A very near match in dynamic terms for its Coupe sibling, the Convertible utilised the same crushingly powerful twin-turbocharged 6-litre W12 engine, Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive system, massive ABS-backed disc brakes and sophisticated all-round independent air suspension. Electro-hydraulically operated, the Bentley’s luxuriously padded fabric roof not only stowed away neatly but also provided almost limousine levels of refinement.

Reputedly capable of over 190mph when topless, the GTC featured two sturdy steel hoops concealed beneath its rear headrests which could be deployed within fractions of a second if the onboard computer sensed an impending roll.

Chassis number 042688 was manufactured in 2006 and was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 10th of October that year as ‘GMS 1’. Finished in the attractive colour combination of Dark Sapphire Pearl paintwork with Tan leather interior upholstery with burr walnut interior veneers and a Dark Blue hood. Specified from new with voice control, front massage seats, auto headlights, keyless entry, comfort package and the space-saving spare wheel, the GTC is offered now having covered just c.64,700 miles from new. Accompanied by a history file that contains the original owner’s handbook and service book, a no advisory MOT certificate until September next year and a current V5C document, it was most recently serviced by Jack Barclay Bentley in London at 64,253 miles. The GTC presents a fantastic opportunity to own an impressive luxury Bentley for a reasonable outlay.

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1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo

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No Reserve* Reg No: F976 JKN

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* MOT: November 2024

Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABKJ55989

Originally registered in April 1989, this Ford Escort RS Turbo came into current ownership in April 2018. There are some meticulously documented invoices that reveal noteworthy servicing milestones. In 2000 there was a gearbox overhaul at approximately 85,000 miles and a Turbo Technics turbocharger fitted in 2010. Additional enhancements include a Mongoose stainless steel exhaust, Jamex shocks and lowering springs (resulting in a 25mm drop), an upgraded Airtec radiator with twin electric cooling fans, a CVH34 fast road camshaft, an oil cooler, a High Torque starter motor and a Clifford Concept 600 alarm/immobilizer system. A June 2018 rolling road tune-up, evidenced an impressive 157.8bhp and 175lb-ft of torque, beyond the factory specifications. The RS Turbo has recently benefitted from new Goodyear tyres and an oil and filter change. The vendor has advised that ‘it continues to run smoothly and maintains an ideal operating temperature also in part thanks to the upgraded cooling system. At the time of writing, a valid MOT is in place until November 2024, however, it is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate in time for the sale. With its original handbooks present within the original wallet, this vehicle is also offered with a substantial collection of old MOT certificates. The growing demand for fast Fords in the collector’s market makes this well-preserved Escort RS Turbo a compelling opportunity and is offered at ‘No Reserve’.

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1960 Bentley S2 Saloon

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Reg No: T.B.A

MOT: October 2024

Chassis No: B257CT

By 1955, Rolls-Royce felt increasingly less need to visually differentiate between its own models and its Bentley-badged relations. The Bentley S1 that replaced the R-Type model was essentially a Silver Cloud I behind the distinctive ‘Flying B’ radiator grille. Greatly improved performance arrived with the S2 model of 1959, when the straight-six engine was pensioned off in favour of a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit. This raised the top speed to some 114mph and greatly enhanced acceleration. Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows an option.

Finished in Champagne complemented to a Deep Red interior, chassis B257CT has benefitted from much expense in the current ownership. In September 2023, the S2 was the subject of a full service, reconditioned front wheel cylinders, a new battery and attention to the braking system, in addition to further work carried out by AB Classics of Wisbech at a cost of £7,425.00. An overhauled rear axle has also been fitted. Furthermore, it’s understood to have seen work to replace engine mountings, the front engine crossmember and exhaust fixings, with these works being carried out by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Colbrook. Offered with a collection of invoices, chassis B257CT will be accompanied by a current V5C Registration Document.

1992 TVR Griffith 4.3 Current ownership since 1998

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: J907 XAJ

MOT: May 2025

1966 MG B Roadster

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Chassis No: SDLDGN3P6NB011777

Supplied new by TVR main agents Hillside Motors of Surrey on the 19th March 1992 and finished in Mica Blue with Flint hide upholstery and a Black roof, the Griffith offered is a 4.3-litre understood to be one of the highly desirable big-valve examples. In current ownership since 1998, displaying 49,300 miles, the Griffith has had three former keepers.

Used regularly, including trips to Le Mans, the TVR has been well maintained. Chassis ‘11777’ is rated by the vendor as ‘very good to excellent’ regarding bodywork, electrical equipment, and interior trim, ‘excellent’ in engine and gearbox, and ‘good to very good’ regarding the original paintwork. Notable recent works have included a new hood in 2015; pre-emptively fitting new chassis outriggers as well as new fuel lines and battery relocation in 2018; new master cylinder, ball joints, an exhaust manifold gasket in 2020; new shock absorbers, bushes, and springs in 2021; new alternator and exhaust inner wing heat shields in 2023, with improvements completed by TVR and classic car specialists. The accompanying history file includes the (rare to see) original combined owner’s handbook and service book (with 12 stamps) in the TVR wallet, a large collection of MOTs and invoices, and the in-depth guide ‘The TVR Griffith and Chimaera’ by Steve Heath.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown is not included in the sale, with the correct registration being the original ‘J907 XAJ’.

Reg No: ROO 707D

MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: GHN389629

When the MGB replaced the MGA in 1962, the main change was the use of a lower and wider steel monocoque bodyshell rather than a separate chassis and body, and a larger 1798cc engine instead of the 1498cc power unit fitted to the MGA. The other major changes to the model were a new grille and an all-synchromesh gearbox on the 1967-launched MkII, whilst American Federal-compliant Black rubber instead of chrome bumpers further changed the appearance from 1974.

Offered here is a 1966-manufactured, right-hand drive B Roadster that was the subject of a restoration in 1989, when the original engine also benefitted from an overhaul. Some time since, the carburettors were renewed and a stainless-steel exhaust fitted. With the iconic Red MG B paintwork presenting well, the open bodywork is said to be still good . The Black interior is reported to be in a good condition, as is the Black soft-top and tonneau, whilst mechanically, the clutch, engine and gearbox (with overdrive) have been refreshed by the vendor. Also seeing some improvement through remedial work is the electrical system. Accompanied by receipts from previous ownership, relating to the older restoration, this B Roadster also benefits from a very recent MOT, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Dating Certificate and a current V5C.

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1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 litre ‘Semi-Lightweight’ Coupe

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Road legal and tractable but current FIA HTP Estimate: £120,000 - £160,000* Reg No: BOG 6

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: 860657

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Production Record Trace Certificate, chassis 860657 was completed on 14th June 1962 and despatched to distributor Henlys Limited of London some three weeks later. Originally finished in Opalescent Silver Blue and issued with the Soke of Peterborough number plate ‘PFL 478’ on 3rd August 1962, the Fixed Head Coupe belonged to Robert Henry Williams Esq of Dunstable, Bedfordshire the following decade. Sold to Michael Moore Esq of Broomstick Cars in 1984 (arguably better known for their BS120 homage to the Jaguar XK120), the E-Type was uprated to ‘Semi Lightweight’ specification around the turn of the Millennium. Stripped to bare metal, its aluminium bonnet, tailgate and doors were sourced from the renowned RS Panels.

First issued with FIA papers during 2001, the two-seater raced at Zolder, the Nurburgring, Spa 6-hours and Goodwood Members’ Meeting thereafter. Acquired by historic racer and serial E-Type campaigner Paul Kennelly in 2011, he initially tasked marque specialist CKL Developments with further lightening and improving chassis 860657. However, it would be another five years before he commissioned John Arnold of Brooklands Motorsport (and later Revival Motorsport) to ‘turn the Coupe into a well-prepared, competitive race car’.

Disassembled once more, the Jaguar was refinished in its original Opalescent Silver Blue and trimmed in Dark Blue to match Mr Kennelly’s existing Lightweight Roadster ‘245 YUB’.

Air duct cooling was added to the front and rear brakes and the existing Rob Beere 3.8 litre XK DOHC ‘full race’ engine refreshed. Numbered as ‘7B55246-8’ the unit in question remains in situ. Breathing through triple Weber carburettors and incorporating a ‘wide cheek’ crankshaft, Saenz steel conrods and Cosworth pistons, a past dyno sheet records the straight-six as developing 342.8bhp and 317.7lbft of torque. A ‘track legal’ Hayward & Scott stainless steel exhaust was added and the existing rollcage replaced by a more comprehensive one from Custom Cages. The wiring was tidied and a new FIA Historic Technical Passport issued on April 4th 2017.

Something of a ‘spare’ during Paul Kennelly’s custodianship, the E-Type had seen comparatively little action by the time that it appeared in Jaguar Land Rover Classic’s ‘Works Legends’ showrooms with a £249,940 asking price. Purchased by the vendor from its original manufacturer during October 2020, the Coupe joined a Bryan Wingfield C-Type, very early Lynx D-Type and Lister ‘Knobbly’ Continuation as part of the Merlin Collection. Finding the Rob Beere engine to be surprisingly tractable if warmed through

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properly, the seller reconfigured the ‘Semi Lightweight’ E-Type as a fast road car. Sourcing a second set of magnesium peg drive alloys from RS Panels, he treated the two-seater to new Avon tyres all round and had a bespoke ‘space saver’ alloy spare wheel made.

Perspex side and rear windows are still fitted but the car is now fully road legal. Boasting a prodigious power to weight ratio (it was previously weighed at just 1104kg), the Jaguar has sufficient performance to embarrass many a modern sportscar sounding epic in the process. Entrusted to marque specialist CMC of Bridgnorth last year for a thorough overhaul of its four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox, ‘BOG 6’ also had its AP Racing clutch renewed. As clean underneath as it is on top, this exceptionally smart ‘Semi Lightweight’ is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, FIA HTP (expires 2027), numerous CKL / Brooklands Motorsport / CMC / RS Panels invoices, MOT certificate valid until May 2025, restoration photos and a second set of magnesium ‘peg drive’ alloy wheels.

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1938 Vauxhall GY 25 Wingham Cabriolet

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c.£230,000 spent on the restoration Estimate: £40,000 - £45,000* Reg No: XS 4714 Chassis No: GY5703

MOT: Exempt

One of just five known survivors globally, ‘XS 4714’ was one of an extremely limited number of cars built on the Vauxhall Big Six chassis. This particular long-wheelbase Wingham Cabriolet only became available in 1938 and features an extended luggage boot.

Built by Vauxhall Motors in July 1938, as certified by Vauxhall Heritage, ‘XS 4714’ - a Paisley number, is a very special car indeed – recently returned to the road after what was essentially a 50-year restoration, the last owner began restoring the car in 1973, when he sadly passed away and the restoration stalled. The car has had a fastidiously detailed restoration, which has just been finished off by a well-known and highly respected classic car dealer. All the repair and rectification work had been carried out in stages over the years ‘as and when’ the previous owner’s budget allowed, and to an exacting and diligent standard. The car has superb paint throughout, with no visible dents or damage and excellent brightwork, while the chassis is excellent and the refurbished wheels are also in great order. The seats and door trims have been re-covered in Light Tan leather by Moore’s Classic Car Interiors of Aylsham, Norfolk. The centrepiece of the interior is its beautiful art deco four-dial dash. At the rear, the luggage area is spacious and wellequipped, with a new spare wheel cover. It’s a machine that truly celebrates the artisan nature of coach-built cars.

The 3.2-litre straight-six engine, is mated to a manual transmission, mechanically akin to the famous 30/98 Tourer. It has been extensively overhauled throughout with the engine, brakes, steering and suspension all seeing work. The weather equipment is also present. In total c.£230,000 has been spent completely restoring, replacing or refurbishing every area of the car possible. Only five Wingham Cabriolets are known to still exist worldwide and being fresh from the most meticulous and detailed restoration imaginable.

Now finished, and the recipient of a superb restoration, it’s presented in pretty much faultless condition and is in a show-worthy standard. Accompanying the car are numerous rare spares and a V5C Registration Document.

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1974 Ford Capri ‘Stampede’

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V8 Coupé by Jeff Uren Estimate: £29,000 - £35,000* Reg No: TTW 865N MOT: August 2025 Chassis No: GAECPU01693 A British Saloon Car champion and engineer, Jeff Uren, is probably more well-known for his bespoke conversions of Fords in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s by his company Race Proved Performance and Equipment Ltd. Originally built in June 1974 as a 3 Litre Ghia Automatic for the Ford Motor Co management fleet, after a year ‘TTW’ was sent for the 3-month conversion in the summer of 1975 and destined for a Mr Stamos Fafalios.

Believed to be the only MkII Capri-based Stampede, post-conversion, Mr Fafalios sent ‘TTW’ to receive the ‘Frosted Grape Pearl’ custom paintwork from Mechspary, known for their efforts on movie cars and film props.

It was the subject of a refresh by them c.2013. The car’s impact saw it featured in the full-colour centrefold of Hot Car magazine in 1977 and was road-tested by Classic and Sports Car in 2014. Mr Fafalios kept the car until 2013, by which time the Stampede displayed c. 21,500 miles.

Incorporating a Ford Boss 302 (5.0 Litre) ‘G Code’ homologation engine designed for Trans Am racing, it’s married to a Toploader close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission - renowned for high-performance strength and durability - and an Atlas rear axle, appropriately uprated suspension and period F1-style Lockheed 4-pot caliper brakes, with a final set-up by Uren and his friend ex F1 driver John Miles.

Recently benefitting from an engine overhaul using Peter Knight Racing internals, the engine is said to be capable of 8,000rpm, although currently set-up with a 7,000rpm limit! The original engine parts are included in the sale. An extensive paperwork file supports the provenance and accompanied by an original handbook, service book and press articles.

The Stampede is a unique combination of American muscle and European automotive design and is very much a European Mustang and a performance car that is still very tractable. Expected to be driven to the sale, this is a great opportunity to acquire a very interesting fast Ford!

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1996 Bentley Turbo R James Young

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One of just six examples produced Estimate: £20,000 - £24,000* Reg No: N850 JNO MOT: May 2025 Chassis No: SCBZR15C9TCH57638 Produced as a strictly limited edition at the behest of H R Owen to celebrate their acquisition of the James Young coach-building firm’s name, the Turbo R James Young / Turbo R H. R. Owen was produced only in 1996 and was available with a list price of almost £188,000.

Just six examples were built. Available only in Kensington Green or Madagascar Purple, as optioned here, the exclusive model featured a number of improvements and modifications over the standard offering.

These included a small limousine-style rear window for additional privacy, styled air ducts, colour-keyed and chrome meshed radiator and specially commissioned body-coloured 17-inch five-spoke wheels and so on.

Mechanically, the cars featured a sports gearbox and uprated engine management system which pushed power to approaching 400bhp. In addition, the example offered here features a deletion of the moon roof option and upgraded headlights and fully remote control sound system. It also features a telephone in the boot, presumed to be for use in a kidnap or hijacking situation! The tool kit is said to be unused and even retains the white gloves. Correct Avon Turbospeed tyres are fitted to the special wheels and the car is said to ‘drive and perform beautifully with effortless power’ from its 6750cc engine. Having been used regularly but sparingly over the past ten years it is said to retain all its original items and to clearly have been cherished throughout its life. The odometer currently registers some 72,000 miles and the car will be driven to the auction venue. Now only being offered for sale for the sole reason it has to make way for a Bentley Continental Convertible, this stunning and exclusive Bentley comes with the V5C, a current MOT test certificate to May 2025, driver’s handbook, service books, spare keys, numerous invoices, old MOT test certificates, order and build sheet with specification documentation and a quality interior car cover.

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1958 Austin Healey 100/6 BN6

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Estimate: £34,000 - £38,000* Reg No: 847 CXK MOT: Exempt Chassis No: BN6/2341 “After a really gruelling road test, I can say that this new sports model is ideal for Continental touring. It also stood up to lap after lap of the Nürburgring at racing speeds, without complaint, and that must be equivalent to a vast mileage under more humane conditions. Finally, it has the kind of appearance that will make many prospective purchasers reach for their cheque books” – John Bolster on the Austin-Healey 100/6, Autosport, 12th October 1956.

According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, chassis BN6/2341 was supplied new by Mann Egerton to J.A. Boyden Esq of Knightsbridge, London on December 31st 1958. Taken off the road at some stage, the Austin-Healey subsequently deteriorated to the point that its then owner, Mr A Wilknson, acquired a detailed quote for its renovation from Automotive Engineering and Refurbishment Ltd of Brierty Hill on October 10th 1991. Sadly, Mr Wilkinson was prompted to sell the 100/6 two years later whilst work was still ongoing due to health issues. Indeed, it was not until 1995 that his successor, Mr M Workman, was able to reunite the two-seater with what is thought to be its original London number plate, ‘847 CXK’. Retained by the Workman family until 2020, the two-seater was treated to further mechanical works by its previous keeper (the associated AH Spares remain on file) before entering the current ownership during 2023. Stabled alongside the seller’s 2+2-seater BN4, ‘847 CXK’ has since benefited from a thorough service, new rears shock absorbers and rejuvenated carburettors. A testament to the quality of its nearly thirty-year old, ‘body off’ restoration, the twoseater is deemed by the vendor to be in ‘very good overall’ condition with regards to its bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and four-speed plus overdrive transmission. The odometer currently shows some 18,000 miles which is thought to perhaps represent the total covered since the Big Healey’s renovation. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1968 Aston Martin DBS ‘V8 Prototype’ Ex-Nigel Dawes Collection, fitted with a Lola Aston Martin V8 development engine in 1970

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Estimate: £120,000 - £150,000* Reg No: AS 1917

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: DBS/5173/R

The Aston Martin V8 engine had been in development by Marek since 1963 and, initially, was designed with a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, but finished development in twin-cam form. Initially fitted to Marek’s own DB5 in 1965 with crossover intake manifolds with a pair of twin-choke side-draught Weber carburettors, it was used extensively and proved its performance values well. By this period, Aston Martin had disbanded its Works Racing Team, so it was decided to trial the new V8 in racing form by supplying it to Lola for the T70 MkIII. This engine unit would be extensively reworked during this period due to previous issues with lubrication in the crankshaft area, which caused the Aston Martin - Lola to only last a mere 25 laps at Le Mans in 1967. However, after extensive redevelopment and the fitment of the V8 into two DBS prototypes during 1967, the future was starting to look brighter.

Chassis DBS/5173/R is understood to have been first delivered as a six-cylinder, five-speed ZF specification DBS, by AJ Beal Ltd, to the prolific car collector, Nigel Dawes, on the 23rd October 1968 and was registered with Mr Dawes’ personal registration number ‘1230 ND’. According to works records supplied to the vendor by Aston Engineering of Derby, DBS/5173/R was fitted with a new ZF gearbox on the 25th September 1969, and it is believed this was in preparation for the fitment of the ex-Lola developmental V8 engine that was to be fitted in March 1970.

The Lola-Aston engine, numbered ‘V500/013/P’ (‘P’ for Prototype), came complete with four side-draught twin-choke Weber carburettors on cross-over intake manifolds plus two steel air boxes, the height of which necessitated enlarging of the bonnet scoop and strengthening of the aluminium structure with box-section steel which is still present today. Production variants of the DBS V8 would utilise fuel injection instead of carburettors, meaning that the larger bonnet scoop would not be necessary. It is therefore believed that DBS/5173/R was the first privately owned DBS V8, as the production cars wouldn’t be delivered until some months later.

Little is known of the onward history of this one-off Aston Martin, as the car was sold off by Mr Dawes’ family due to his ill-health and little information is available other than the works records and editorial information available in Aston Martin V8s by E. Wilson McComb and Aston Martin DB - 70 Years by Andrew Noakes, and copies of both publications accompany the DBS’ history file to the sale. It is, however, understood that the Aston was sympathetically restored some years ago into its original scheme of Lagoon Blue over its very original, but hardly worn, Black Leather interior, and the vendor has advised that a ‘full fluids’ service was performed in 2023 plus a wheel refurbishment and fitment of new Weber carburettors at the

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same time - and has been cherished since then, forming part of his extensive private collection as a static, yet running exhibit. The vendor has described the overall condition of the exterior as ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’ and the running condition as ‘very good’, only because he feels the car will need a good run to ‘clear it out’. One area that he feels will need addressing is a crack along the nearside bottom corner of the rear window which will necessitate new glass, which he has promised to try and rectify prior to sale. The perfect opportunity for any Aston Martin collector, DBS/5173/R is a true one-off and offers serious bragging rights for any potential new owner.

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1963 Lotus Elite Super 95

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Estimate: £32,000 - £37,000* Reg No: 5256 BH MOT: September 2025 Chassis No: EB2471940 Finished in Lotus Red with a Black interior, ‘BH’ is thought to have begun life as a ‘Super 95’ model (the 1973 VE60 recording ‘Super 95’), it’s certainly equipped with ‘Super 95’ features including the fuel cap, ashtrays, bonnet duct etc, although it has been fitted with a ‘standard FWE engine’ at some stage. Registered on 1st January 1963, the early history of ‘BH’ is unknown, but the RF60 logbook states Lenham Sports Cars as the recorded keeper in October 1973, before passing to Kevin Sykes of Kent in March 1974. A letter on file indicates restoration during the 1980s, with supportive invoices plus the fitting of the current ‘standard’ specification FWE engine and MG gearbox as it was purchased minus the original engine. According to the vendor, the current FWE engine is thought to have covered the same mileage as the car post-restoration (c.7,411 miles), when it’s likely the odometer was zeroed with an engine possibly rebuilt. We are unaware of any evidence for this.

‘BH’ appears to have been used very occasionally, with six old MOTs dating between 1973 and 2021, indicating a total mileage not exceeding 4,000 during this period. Evident from the MOT records, ‘BH’ is believed to have only covered some 7,411 miles in 50 years! The current Lotus enthusiast owner of ‘BH’ acquired the car from Paul Matty Sports Cars Ltd as a light project in 2019 following a period of storage and has since carried out restoration works that have included a brake and suspension overhaul, fitting of new SU carburettors, replacement fuel pump and an overhaul of the water pump etc. Prior to the current MOT (Expiry date 10th September 2025), it was last MOT’d in 2021. ‘BH’ has seen little use in the present keeper’s hands, due to health hiccups, but it is in running order and said to have a ‘particularly nice gearbox’. The history file includes the current V5C Registration Document recording 4 former keepers, the 1973 VE60, a quantity of restoration invoices, letters, notes, and old MOTs and a purchase invoice.

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1939 Brough Superior 3.5-Litre Dual Purpose DHC

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Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: BUH 665 MOT: Exempt Chassis No: 8125696/100 The Brough name is better known in relation to motorcycles than cars, as the company produced over 3,000 two-wheelers between 1919 and 1940. Dubbed the `Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles’, they were prestige machines that attracted a discerning clientele. Three models were designed, however, only two made it into series production - the 4-litre straight-eight manufactured in 1935/36 and the ensuing 3.5-litre straight six which produced 107bhp offering 0-60mph in 12 seconds and a top speed of 90mph. Most Broughs sported striking Drophead Coupé bodies produced by W C Atcherley of Birmingham.

Chassis no. 100 is reputed to be the very last car Brough manufactured.

The Drophead Coupé coachwork, by Atcherley, is finished in Deep Blue, complemented by Smoke Blue hide interior trim. Known to have spent its early life in the Cardiff area, the Brough has spent some time in the United States, probably in the late sixties or early seventies, we are not certain of the dates, however, it seems to have been repatriated to the UK in the mid-1970s. ‘BUH’ has been the subject of a prolonged restoration and has been in two private collections in recent years and is well-known to the Brough Club and in Brough circles. The standard specification includes hydraulic brakes, however, there have been some sensible upgrades including telescopic shock absorbers. Reported to be in ‘good order throughout’, the vendor advises a ‘recommissioning’ check-over and service before use.

‘BUH’ is offered with a history file which includes the current V5C Registration Document, details of ownership history, a quantity of restoration photos, various paperwork - including press cuttings, notes, a 2004 MOT certificate, a State of Virginia US title document and an HM Customs declaration recording the re-import of ‘BUH’ (pre NOVA), plus a quantity of Brough Club magazines etc. An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-restored Brough, but also an opportunity to acquire an important ‘landmark’ in terms of the history of the Brough company. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1969 Mercedes-Benz 220 Saloon M-B Club concours winner in 2016

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: AGW 127G MOT: February 2025 Chassis No: 11501022021898 The Mercedes-Benz W114 (6-cyl.) and W115 (4-cyl.) were the internal designations Mercedes-Benz used for five-passenger Saloons and Coupés introduced in 1968. Mercedes used an ‘8’ on the W114/115 ID plates, indicating their 1968 launch year, giving rise to their ‘slash eight’ or ‘strich acht’ nickname.

In 2008, the vendor purchased what is an extremely original 1969 example of the 4-cylinder 220, ‘AGW 127G’, following an advertisement in the Mercedes-Benz Club Gazette. With just 4 previous keepers recorded, the first, a Mr Jack Daniels, owned the car for some 27 years and the second, a Dr Bliss, owned ‘AGW’ for 12 years before entering into a third custodianship, that of a lady in Kent, only covering a few hundred miles before a house move to the United States initiated the sale of ‘AGW’ and the vendor’s ownership.

Described as ‘original’ and having never been restored, wearing ‘one or two small imperfections’, ‘AGW’ currently displays some 59,600 credible miles, evident from service invoices and MOT paperwork. ’AGW’ is said to have been regularly serviced and MOT’d annually (paperwork on file).

With automatic transmission and power steering, there’s the promise of an easy drive and a refined and comfortable Mercedes driving experience; the vendor has stated how well the car drives. Many 220s would have seen use as ‘workhorses’, so, imagine finding a car with such beautiful original pattern Cream leather. In addition, the interior is furnished with a period-correct Becker Europa radio with an adapter in the glovebox enabling music to be downloaded and played back. As you’d expect, there’s a pleasing amount of original paperwork, invoices, an original logbook and photographs present, along with trophies that this very original car has deservedly earned over the years. Examples of the Saloon iteration of the ‘slash eight’ series are seldom seen these days. A much admired, original and very driveable classic, ‘AGW’ is ready to be enjoyed by the next custodian.

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1984 Ferrari 400i Warranted 55,000 miles from new

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Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: PAZ 3150 Chassis No: 49159

MOT: October 2025

Introduced at the 1976 Paris Salon, the Ferrari 400 was powered by an enlarged 4823cc ‘quad-cam’ V12 engine. The occasional four-seater was a true front-engined, rear-wheel drive V12 Ferrari from the old school.

The 400i remained in production until 1985, by which time some 873 automatic variants had been sold (though, just 152 of these are thought to have been to right-hand drive UK specification).

Chassis number ‘49159’ was supplied new by H. R. Owen of London, being first registered on the 27th of January 1984. Finished in Blue Sera paintwork with Magnolia leather interior upholstery, the 400i was specified new with Blue hide to the dashboard and centre console. Entering into previous ownership in 2007, most recently the 400i has been in the vendor’s custodianship, who is a long-term Ferrari Owners’ Club member and multiple Ferrari owner. Now having covered a warranted low mileage of just 55,000 miles from new, ‘PAZ 3150’ has had only five former keepers. A ‘matching numbers’ example, the Ferrari is offered with its original torch and jack as well as a large file that includes the original book pack presented in the Ferrari wallet, including the owner’s guide and the stamped service book displaying ten entries covering the 1980s and 1990s.

Additionally, included in the file are a significant number of invoices dating right back to the 1980s for expenditure with Ferrari main agents and specialists with some of the notable work with the current and previous owner, including bodywork repairs and a full repaint by TDH Classics Ltd., attention to the rear suspension and a brake overhaul. Most recently serviced less than 500 miles ago, by Kent High Performance, the 400i is due to be supplied with a fresh MOT certificate in time for sale and has a current V5C document (expires 4th October 2024). Elegantly understated and seemingly great value, this Prancing Horse is a rare opportunity with only 152 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples of the 400i produced.

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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

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Estimate: £140,000 - £160,000* Reg No: TJH 525D

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: DB6/2453/R

Unveiled at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 was the first Aston Martin model to be engineered following the company’s move from Feltham to Newport Pagnell. Although a direct development of the DB5, with the same visage, the newcomer enjoyed notably better high-speed stability thanks to the provision of a Kamm tail, and superior interior space courtesy of a 3.7-inch longer wheelbase and taller roofline. Grafted over a sheet steel platform chassis, the four-seater’s hand-finished aluminium panels helped contribute to a claimed kerb weight of 3,232lbs that was actually only 17lbs heavier than its predecessor. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its poise, the DB6 employed all-round coil-sprung suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering. Powered by the famous Tadek Marek designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine, the model boasted some 325bhp and 288lbft of torque in uprated Vantage tune and could be had with five-speed ZF manual or three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission. A contemporary road test found a manual DB6 Vantage to be capable of 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and 150mph. A total of 1,327 MkI Saloons were produced between October 1965 and the MkII’s July 1969 arrival.

According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis DB6/2453/R was completed on 20th January 1966 and despatched to Plough Motors (Stroud Valley) Ltd some six weeks later. Originally finished in Silver Birch, the Aston Martin’s impressive specification also encompassed the more powerful Vantage engine, ZF 5-speed manual transmission, heated rear windscreen, powered aerial and chrome wire wheels with three-eared spinners. Supplied new to Aegues Properties Ltd of Cheltenham, the DB6 was returned to the factory for a major service during November 1971, by which time it belonged to G.A. Darlington Esq of Newton Hall, Suffolk and had exchanged its first number plate ‘GDD 222D’ for the current one ‘TJH 525D’. Repainted Fiesta Red prior to being bought

by C.E. McKinney Esq the following year, the 2+2-seater remained in his care until 2024.

A pilot by profession, Mr McKinney used the Aston Martin for commuting in the 1970s but only on high days and holidays thereafter. Invoices on file show that the DB6 has covered a mere 20,000 miles since having its cylinder head overhauled by W. Rennie-Roberts of Colchester during April 1975 (the warranted odometer reading stands at just 98,000). Other bills from Aston Martin Lagonda, Aston Service Dorset, Puddleduck and Rikki Cann attest to ongoing maintenance. The brake system has been refurbished (2002-2003), the starter motor rejuvenated (2010) and the fuel pump renewed (2011).

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Entrusted to Classic and Retro of Sible Hedingham in late 2012 at a recorded 97,585 miles, the 2+2-seater had attention paid to its ignition system, interior trim (headlining, carpets, rear seat base etc), window rubbers and brakes not to mention being treated to new wire wheels and tyres. Further improved by Woodbridge Classic Cars at a cost of £2,947.18 during June 2015, they replaced the engine and fuel tank mounts, installed new steering rack gaiters, changed the left-hand servo gaskets and tuned the triple Weber carburettors. Reluctantly put up for sale after more than half a century due to the physicality of driving it, ‘TJH 525D’ entered the current ownership in January this year. A lifelong Aston Martin enthusiast, the vendor has partially re-trimmed the cabin (new front seat facings and boot carpet) and begun the recommissioning process. Starting readily during our recent photography session (August 2024) and driven to and from the location, the DB6 recorded good oil pressure but would nevertheless benefit from more mechanical fettling. The underside appeared sound during our cursory inspection, with evidence of new sills and jacking points being fitted in the past.

The seller had intended to return the 2+2-seater to its initial Silver Birch hue. However, the acquisition of another DB6 whilst waiting for a slot at his preferred body shop has meant that ‘TJH 525D’ is now surplus to requirements. Pleasingly retaining its original Vantage engine albeit with the bonus of comparatively fresh Weber carburettors and a stainless steel exhaust, this much-loved and archetypal British GT is now ready for its next long-term custodian.

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1990 Airstream 350LE

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Estimate: £45,000 - £60,000* Reg No: G108 WKM MOT: T.B.A Chassis No: 1GBKP37N3L3319214 Airstream has been viewed as the premium constructor of American ‘trailers’ and motorhomes since Wally Byam started manufacturing his unique Silver Bullet caravans in 1932. Their space-age designs and aerodynamic forms have defined the travel industry. After the moonlanding, the Apollo 11 astronauts were quarantined in an Airstream Mobile Quarantine Facility and a 1983 Airstream Excella, named the ‘Astrovan’, of a similar design to the 350LE offered, was used to shuttle the astronauts to the pad at Kennedy Space Center between 1983 and 2011. Airstream started manufacturing Class A motorhomes in 1974, utilising their iconic aerodynamic and strong construction method for the fuselage.

This 1990 350LE version is built on a high-speed Chevrolet coach chassis and is one of the last of their classic aircraft-style semi-monocoque aluminium frame and skin designs. Imported by the vendor in 2012, the Airstream was subject to a full overhaul by LAS Motorhomes of Northampton, at a cost of c.£120,000. The vendor has advised that the aluminium fuselage has been painstakingly stripped and re-lacquered to a very high standard and that the interior features its original hardwood furniture and fittings, with the internal structure relined in ‘ostrich skin’.

The vendor also states that the soft furnishings and seats have been reupholstered in leather by Oxted Trimming, who specialise in aircraft and helicopter interiors. Under the skin, work has included a new wooden underfloor, rewiring for 240v, chassis under sealing, re-plumbing, refurbishment of the running gear including new front adjustable airbags, brakes and a new overdrive unit mated to the automatic gearbox. This low mileage motorhome has clocked up only c.69,153 miles and is described by the vendor as being in ‘very good condition’ having been regularly maintained by LAS Motorhomes.

The vendor has advised that it will be put through a fresh MOT in preparation for sale and will be supplied with the original owner’s manual, wiring diagrams and Chevy P30 chassis maintenance manual.

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1953 Bristol 401 Previously in the ownership of Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant Hollywood writer, director & actor

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Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000* Reg No: LHO 401 Chassis No: 401/1202

MOT: Exempt

First registered in Hampshire on the 14th May 1953 and previously featured in the December 1956 issue of Motor Sport magazine with its original and apt Bristol area mark ‘LHO 401’, this Bristol 401 has resided in and benefitted from its current ownership since 2019. When purchased by the vendor, ‘LHO’ was in a stripped-down state. The clincher for the vendor buying this particular car in a stripped-down condition - not normally recommended, was he identified from the logbook it was registered close to his birthday. A touch of serendipity in his mind. Stripped-down for previous restoration work in 1979, ‘LHO 401’ had occupied a space at TT Workshops Ltd for some 15 years, where work was carried out asand-when. Decades now having passed 85% complete and unfinished, work was to begin in earnest to finally bring ‘LHO’ back to its former glory.

All checked out as ‘very good’. In particular, the chassis presented in excellent condition with no visible corrosion or signs of damage. Stripped once more, ‘LHO’ was presented to Superspray Ltd where it was taken to bare metal (images on file). ‘LHO’s’ original colour had been identified as a Blue/Green hue (‘Blue’ on the buff logbook), however, it was decided that British Racing Green would be used. Meanwhile, the engine, was overhauled by Rob Walker Engines, Oxfordshire. A set of Cosworth pistons and rings, developed for better combustion in race engines were obtained from Roderick MacPherson, a Bristol Engine specialist, along with a ‘fast road’ profiled camshaft. The gearbox was taken to another Bristol specialist to be checked over and have an overdrive unit fitted.

Previously in the ownership of a Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant writer, director and actor linked to satirical sketch comedy and work in Hollywood, ‘LHO 401’ is accompanied to the sale by its original logbook, instruction manual, a dossier of correspondence, invoices from the 1970s and 1980s, a copy of Motor Sport magazine featuring ‘LHO’ and other fascinating history.

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1961 Bentley S2 Continental Sports Saloon Coachwork by James Young

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Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000* Reg No: JAS 767

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: BC26BY

‘In the twilight of their coachbuilding years, James Young had with these cars reached the pinnacle of excellence.’ - Martin Bennett, Rolls-Royce and Bentley.

In the 1950s and 1960s the Bentley Continental was the world’s ultimate Grand Tourer, a car in which you could set off from any European capital in the morning and arrive at Monte Carlo fresh enough to play the tables that same evening. Introduced in the autumn of 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their ‘Cloud and S-Type predecessors, though the duo’s performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. Although wider and shorter than the ‘six’ it replaced, the new power unit fitted relatively easily within the engine bay, relocation of the steering box from inside to outside of the chassis frame being the most obvious alteration to the previous arrangements. Externally the new models appeared virtually unchanged, while beneath the skin Rolls-Royce’s own four-speed automatic transmission was now the only one on offer and power steering had been standardised.

Despite the popularity of the ‘standard steel’ bodywork, introduced when production of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars resumed after WWII, a steadily declining number of independent coachbuilders continued to offer alternatives. Arguably the most stylish were those produced to clothe the Bentley Continental which, of course, was only ever available with bespoke coachwork. One of the most prominent of these surviving firms was James Young, a company that had established itself among the foremost coachbuilders for upmarket chassis by the end of the 1930s. The Bromley-based carriage-maker had bodied its first automobile in 1908, affiliating itself with a succession of quality marques throughout the 1920s and 1930s before being acquired by the Jack Barclay Group in 1937.

Its factory was devastated by wartime bombing such that the company did not resume exhibiting at the London Motor Shows until 1948, continuing to offer coachbuilt designs of distinction on (mainly) Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis until the arrival of the unitary construction Silver Shadow/T-Series range in the 1960s.

One of just twenty-three, right-hand drive Bentley S2 Continentals to be fitted with fourdoor sports saloon coachwork by James Young, chassis BC26BY was initially earmarked for John Rogerson Esq, however, it was actually built to the special order of Greek businessman C.H. Dracoulis. Finished in Glasso Green with Beige leather upholstery, extras comprised of a private lock to the passenger door, rear reading light, electric front windows and leather-covered steering column levers. With Mr Dracoulis changing his mind 72

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too, the Bentley was actually supplied new to W. Turner Esq. in 1961. Entering the current ownership some forty-four years later, ‘JAS 767’ has since covered some 35,000 miles on various BDC and RREC tours with highlights including: ‘Arabian Gulf Adventure’ (2009), Northern Italian Lakes (2011). North West America / Canada (2013), South East America (2017). Touring Sweden in 2018, the S2 Continental has since restricted its sorties to the UK. Treated to more than £100,000 worth of maintenance and improvement work over the past nineteen years, some £41,000 was spent in the first two years of the vendor’s custodianship, on the engine, steering, brake and exhaust plus the discreet fitment of air-conditioning. Another £33,000 followed with the last major bill being for a thorough engine overhaul carried out by marque specialist Overton Vehicle Overhauls Ltd in 2022 (c .£30,000). Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, tool kit, spare wheel and history file (invoices, hand-written notes, build records etc).

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe Extensive marque specialist restoration with minimal mileage since

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Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000* Reg No: PKH 566F

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 11102422001236

Introduced in mid-1959, the Mercedes-Benz W111 series was a natural progression from the 220 Pontoon. The new models were bigger inside and out and sported a greater abundance of brightwork; not to mention the finned rear wings which spawned the model’s ‘Fintail’ nickname. In addition to the four-door Saloon, the range comprised an elegant two-door Cabriolet and Coupe designed by Paul Bracq. The cars were very wellappointed inside, being adorned with Mercedes textured leather and wood trimmings. The fully independent suspension comprised of wishbones and coil springs at the front and low-pivot swing-axles with radius arms and coil springs at the rear, the ride from which was very statesman-like.

Originally the W111 Coupé was launched as the 220SE in late 1960, appointed with a straight-six 2,195cc engine and 160km/h top speed. This was followed in 1965 by the 250SE and then in November 1967, the 250 SE was superseded by the 280SE. It was powered by the new 2,778cc M130 engine, which produced 160hp (119kW) at 5500rpm.

Top speed was hardly affected, but acceleration from 0-100km/h (62mph) improved to 10.5 seconds. Inside, the car received a wood veneer option on the dashboard and other minor changes, including door lock buttons and different heater levers. Despite its smaller engine, the 280SE could outperform the early 1950s M189-powered 300 SE, resulting in the more expensive model’s retirement. In all, 3,797 examples of the 280SE Coupé were manufactured of which 150 were right-hand drive.

Manufactured in July 1968, chassis ‘11102422001236’ was supplied new the Republic of Ireland and is understood to have resided there until 2008 when the Mercedes was entrusted to well-regarded Mercedes-Benz restorers Heaney Motor Company of Derry as a barn find on behalf of a customer. From there, the 280 was stripped to bare metal, the bodywork was fully restored with genuine Mercedes-Benz new old stock panels (that are practically unattainable now) fitted as required, before the Coupe was repainted in Anthrazit Grau Metallic. The interior upholstery was fully retrimmed in Mulberry Red leather with a wool velour mix carpet set and factory specification headlining. The woodwork was veneered and lacquered, with extensive rechroming outside. Unfortunately, the restoration stalled at this point and Coupe was put to the side for numerous years.

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springs and shock absorbers installed; the engine and gearbox refreshed; radiator recored; full new exhaust system; amongst much further mechanical renovation. Full details of the restoration work are available on request, with Heaney informing us that the Coupe received everything required. Provided with a Northern Ireland MOT certificate in December 2018 with 2,214 miles on the odometer, the 280 SE Coupe was thereafter road tested for 500 miles to iron out. Purchased by a significant collector in 2019, ‘PKH 566F’ has covered just 1,100 further miles to date and is therefore still exceptionally fresh since the completion of the restoration. Supplied with current V5C document, Mercedes-Benz manufacturers confirmation letter, copy of the data card, documented breakdown of the restoration work, and letter from Heaney about the car.

A matching chassis and engine numbers example, this 280 SE Coupe has very rare factory features such as electric windows and electric sunroof that were usually exclusively for the 3.5-litre cars. With Heaney estimating that the restoration cost was in the region of £80,000 - £85,000 (without the car’s initial purchase price), this 280 SE Coupe has much to recommend it.

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2012 Bentley Continental GTC Breeze Brunel Special Edition

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Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000* Reg No: T.B.A MOT: January 2025 Chassis No: SCBGH23W3CC076501 The second generation continental GTC was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, followed by the 2012 Qatar International Motor Show. A Continental GTC is equipped with a 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine and produces 603bhp with an impressive top speed of 202mph.

Supplied new by Bentley Kent from order number 300154, chassis number ‘076501’ was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 1st March 2012. A rare Breeze Brunell Special Edition, the GTC also received the Driving Specification and Convenience Specification options when new, with these three costed options adding some £10,000 to the price alone, with the total price surpassing £141,000 when new. Presented in the stunning colours of Breeze paintwork with Blue roof, with complementary interior upholstery of Breeze main hide with Brunel secondary hide, carpets, emblem stitching and steering column cowl, Tamo Ash wood veneers complete the interior presentation. Further provided with cost options of chromed matrix style grille, deep pile overmats, first aid kit and warning triangle, massage seats and seat ventilation, neck warmer, and space-saving spare wheel, the GTC is offered now having covered just 47,000 miles from new.

Entered from a private collection, the Bentley has benefitted from a new battery at the end of last year, an air conditioning service last year, and a full set of tyres some 4,000 miles ago. Most recently serviced at 42,412 miles by Bentley Cambridge, the GTC is accompanied by a history file that contains the original owner’s handbook, satellite navigation DVD, and well-stamped service book which displays eleven stamps. Additionally included in the paperwork file are previous MOTs and a no advisory MOT until January, a collection of invoices, the full specification sheet, and a current V5C document. Only making way due to the planned arrival of a new example, this scarce limited edition variant that comes with a very striking colour combination, this GTC is not one to be overlooked.

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1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I Extensively uprated with over £10,000 of expenditure in the last two years

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Estimate: £38,000 - £45,000* Reg No: DUC 515C MOT: Exempt Chassis No: B-9472259-H-ROFE Inspired by the success of Carrol Shelby’s Anglo-American rocketship - the AC Cobra - Rootes American Motors Inc. commissioned him to perform similar surgery on the Sunbeam Alpine. The resultant Tiger retained its sibling’s independent front suspension and live rear axle but doubled the cylinder count and almost trebled the cubic capacity courtesy of a Ford 260ci (4.2 litre) V8. Reputedly capable of 120mph plus and 0-60mph in sub-8 seconds, the model proved its worth on race circuits and rally stages alike. A total of some 7,085 Sunbeam Tigers were eventually produced, including 536 of the now very rare 4.7 litre MkIIs. Initially registered to high-end tailors Jones, Chalk and Dawson Ltd of 6 Jackwell Street, London on March 1st 1965, chassis B-9472259-HROFE was transferred into the name of one of their directors, Ronald Clark, three years later. Changing hands several times during the 1970s, the Sunbeam was acquired by Ken Young of Byfleet, Surrey towards the decade’s end. The Tiger’s longest-term keeper (1978-2004), he oversaw two bodywork renovations in 1989 and 2002 (including a colour change from Mediterranean Blue to Guards Red). Sold on twice more before entering the current ownership in 2022, the two-seater accumulated numerous maintenance invoices over the years. Conscious that the original 260ci engine had been supplanted by a 289ci unit at some stage, the vendor decided to enhance the sportscar’s dynamics. To this end, he has overhauled the suspension and rear axle uprating them with a thicker front anti-roll bar and limited-slip differential respectively. He has also fettled the carburettor and cooling / ignition systems, not to mention uprating the rev counter and speedometer. Deeming the Sunbeam’s mechanical condition as good enough for him to ‘jump in and drive it anywhere’, the seller acknowledges that the bodywork and paintwork are ‘average to good’. A desirable ‘home market’ Tiger that has benefited from some £10,000 worth of expenditure over the last two years, ‘DUC 515C’ was still cut quite the dash on Carnaby Street!

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2004 Jaguar XJ6 V6

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No Reserve* Reg No: HF04 WGW

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Estimate: £10,000 - £14,000* MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: SAJAC71MX4VG33267

First registered on 15th May 2004 and displaying c.32,400 recorded miles from new, this elegant XJ and very attractive example of the marque, was originally supplied by Appleyard Jaguar in Bradford. With a mere three former keepers recorded, ‘HF04 WGW’ came from a 14-year long-term ownership into the careful ownership of a retired doctor. The vendor informs us ‘what a wonderful drive she is’ and further commisionned, works in excess of £4,000 were allocated to the refreshing of this XJ, including work to the suspension bushes and a new air conditioning compressor.

There are also new parking sensors at the rear and a new window regulator fitted. Other benefits have included a new battery, a spare tyre, replacement of the air suspension compressor and the rear ABS sensors. The majority of the servicing, including automatic transmission servicing, has been carried out by a Jaguar specialist. Keeping the car looking fresh, new chrome trim has been fitted to the front bumper, with the rear supplied.

The vendor has had the car treated with a rust-preventing coating. Benefitting from a recent service ready for a new keeper, the XJ is offered with the owner’s book pack including the stamped service book, and a maintenance file with invoices and the current V5C Registration Document.

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1988 BMW 320i Convertible

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Reg No: F432 SLJ

MOT: None

Chassis No: WBABA320402255224

First registered on the 1st August 1988, ‘F432 SLJ’ was specified in Alpine White over a Black leather interior with a Black mohair hood and was fitted from factory with the desirable five-speed manual transmission. Throughout the car’s life, it has evidently been cherished and is presented with a comprehensive service history and the original book pack.

Purchased by the vendor in 2016, the E30’s V5C records six previous keepers and displays 93,365 miles from new which is believed genuine as evidenced by MOT history. Upon inspection, the straight-six power unit fired into life with incredible ease and the vendor is confident that the mechanical condition of the car is ‘very good to excellent’. The paintwork appears to have been equally well cared for and it was hard to find age-related wear – the vendor also states that the condition is ‘very good’. The owner advises that the Black leather interior ‘appears to show far less miles than is indicated’ although he did state that the steering wheel leather has worn through at the top and will require repair.

The vendor has thoroughly enjoyed the now very desirable cabriolet for eight years, and due to an expansion in his collection, but not an expansion in storage space, he feels it is due a new, loving home. The six-cylinder E30s have been becoming ever more desirable in recent years and this example would look very much at home in any prospective buyer’s collection.

2002 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG Built to the special order of Grand Prix winner Tony Brooks

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Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000* Reg No: LG02 FKR

MOT: September 2025

1971 Chevrolet Camaro

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Chassis No: WDC2030652RO35160

The accompanying original invoice shows that the late Tony Brooks received a ‘special discount’ of some €9,000 when ordering chassis 035160 direct from the factory; a measure perhaps of the respect he still commanded some forty-one years after hanging up his helmet. Finished in Brilliant Silver with Anthracite leather upholstery, his special order C32 AMG boasted a sunroof, air-conditioning, Xenon headlights, heated windscreen washers, COMAND, ski bag, electric rear window blind and disabled speed limiter (making it rather more comfortable than the Mercedes Gullwing he had campaigned for Rob Walker in period). Main dealer maintained up until 82,414 miles, the last five services were carried out by marque specialist Star-Tec of Surrey with the most recent being at 118,601 (c.1,500 miles ago). Obviously well cared for, the super saloon’s bodywork and paintwork belie its age and mileage. Lacking the flared wheelarches and more aggressive bodykits of subsequent AMGs, the C32’s electrifying performance is deliciously at odds with its understated looks. Retained by Mr Brooks until his death in 2022, the six-time F1 race winner remains the Mercedes-Benz’s only registered keeper. Surely one for the future given its rarity and provenance, ‘LG02 FKR’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, MOT certificate, Internationaler Zulassungsschein and associated paperwork.

Reg No: JLN 239K

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 124871H525093

Offered here is a ‘Shark Nose’ early second generation (1970-1973) of the Camaro that pre-dated the US Federal rules on bumpers, and arguably the more desirable and soughtafter appearance for the iconic marque. Presenting in Black with both the Z28 and Type LT badging and a 4-speed manual transmission example, it is understood to have been in the UK for a long period, indeed the HPI report suggests its first registration in the UK as 6th June 1971. In current ownership since 2006, it is understood to have been restored by the previous owner sometime before then, with bodywork and paintwork carried out. We are advised that in more recent times the Camaro has benefitted from a brake overhaul that included new discs, calipers and pads.

The cockpit has air conditioning fitted and has a purposeful period-style Hurst Indy shifter that looks the part! It is offered with a collection of old MOTs and a current V5C. The vendor bought the Camaro on the understanding it was a genuine Z28, however, we would recommend further investigation is required. The body decodes as a V8 and the engine number is partly visible and states the build details as the Flint factory on October 29th, although, the important letter stampings are difficult to read.

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1964 Porsche 356 C

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Ferdinand Porsche at his best Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000* Reg No: T.B.A

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 130308

The Porsche 356 was Porsche’s first production automobile when it appeared in 1948, from their Gmund, Austria facility. The model designation crossed-over the introduction of the 911 (1964), with production of the 356 ending in 1965, North America still sending orders to Zuffenhausen, Germany, through 1965. The last revision was the 356 C and more powerful stablemate 356 SC, were both introduced for the 1964 model year. The ‘C’ possessed a version of Porsche’s 1600cc air-cooled flat-four boxer with a 4-speed transmission and with disc brakes all round. A lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, twodoor, available both in hardtop Coupé and open configurations, its engineering innovations continued throughout production, contributing to its motorsport success and popularity.

Acquired in 2012, this former resident of the Aalholm Automobil Museum, Denmark, is a European market left-hand drive example. It was brought to the UK in 2002 and has had just two previous UK owners recorded, the current since 2011. Condition-wise, there’s a mix of original patina on top, however, underneath it’s been refurbished. In ownership, the 356 C has been the subject of an engine, gearbox (new clutch, flywheel and mounts) and suspension overhaul (new bushes and bearings etc.) and refreshed brake calipers. The engine has seen the addition of Prill 1720 pistons & cylinders, new valves and guides and a Prill fast-road camshaft etc. Furthermore, the Zenith carburettors have been overhauled and the generator refurbished, noticeably producing more voltage.

To the benefit of improved performance, heat exchangers and related heater components were removed and the Karmann Konnection Sebring exhaust fitted, all removing significant weight, the vendor not requiring any heater in the summer months he has driven the car.

Inside, the seats have been reupholstered, with new internals, powder-coated frames etc and enhanced with Pepita inserts, more ‘grippy’ seats which were introduced from December 1963. The original steering wheel & gear knob are in a box of removed parts. The vendor comments, ‘it drives well - notably since the suspension and engine were done’.

Kept in a heated and dehumidified garage, it has seen use as a, as the vendor puts it, as a ‘great dry-day daily driver’. It’s now time for another custodian and our vendor admits he will miss it. The 356 C is offered with a history file, a number of removed parts and an up-to-date V5C Registration Document will accompany the sale. The aforementioned removed parts will need to be collected from Poole, Dorset after the sale. The cherished plate ‘DCJ 1A is not sold with the car and we believe the Porsche will be put back on its previous plate, ‘DUJ 204B’.

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1937 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe

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Exquisitely original and just under 16,000 miles from new Estimate: £180,000 - £240,000* Reg No: DLO 936

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: B-135-FC

According to its accompanying Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club copy build records, chassis B135FC was despatched to Vanden Plas Ltd of London on 6th May 1936. Initially ordered for stock, the Bentley was fitted with body number 3476 (one of just four executed to this design). Incorporating such extras as a louvred scuttle, peaked wings and ribbed running boards, the Drophead Coupe was supplied new to Robert S. Hayward Esq. of The Hawthorns, Galashiels. A director of the nearby R & A Sanderson Woollen Mill, he was allowed £50 in part exchange for his old W.O. Bentley 3 Litre but had to pay an additional £1,490 to secure its successor. Acquired in part to help celebrate one of his brother-in-law Sir J. Donald Pollock’s many awards, the four-seater was first road registered as ‘DLO 936’ on March 1st 1937. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh that same year, Sir Donald was among the University of Edinburgh’s greatest ever benefactors and served as its Rector from 1939-1945.

Used sparingly for special occasions and mothballed during World War Two due to petrol rationing, the 3½ Litre had covered a modest 11,000 miles by the time that Mr Hayward entrusted its sale to the Edinburgh Motor Engineering Co (located near the University’s Old Quadrangle) in 1954. Displayed with its bonnet open and a door ajar, the Bentley caught the attention of Boston, Massachusetts-born academic W. Randolph Angell Esq. Recalling the encounter in his memoirs the latter described it thus: “How does one cope with blind passion? I was a ruined man. A visit to the showroom for a closer look was devastating. The car was immaculate, perfect, with tonneau covers and spares etc which had never been used. The asking price was beyond my means and in any case I had no driving licence or any sensible place to keep the car even if I were able to acquire it”.

Further showroom visits ensued as did the prospect of losing `DLO 936’ to a South African collector. Suitably panicked, Mr Angell found the requisite funds and became its proud owner during May 1954.

Accompanying documentation includes correspondence between Messrs Hayward and Angell, handwritten receipts from Mr Webster of Edinburgh Motors for the purchase price (£1,350, 7th May 1954) and tax / insurance (£32, 18th May 1954) plus another for seven driving lessons (£5 8s 1d, 8th June 1954). To have depreciated by just £140 over seventeen years indicates that Mr Angell’s appreciation for ‘a motor car the like of which is grace

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personified compared to the pressed-steel, bloated tin-can automobiles as produced by my country today’ was not hyperbole.

Treasuring the Bentley, its new owner acquired a Riley Kestrel 15/6 for everyday usage and later a Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster to drive on high days and holidays. Stored at Edinburgh Motors until December 1973 when the oil crisis forced its closure, the 3½ Litre accompanied the Angell family to first Glasgow and then Kirkliston. Accompanying MOT certificates issued in May 1970 and April 1980 list recorded mileages for the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe of 15,030 and 15,195 miles respectively. One of its few public outings being to the ‘Bentley Shell 500 Golden Jubilee 1919-1969’ celebrations at Oulton Park (a sticker for which remains affixed to the windscreen).

Ever wary that a road traffic accident would compromise its remarkable originality, Mr Angell ensured that ‘DLO 936’ spent less and less time on the public highway. Parked up in his Kirkliston garage for thirty odd years, it benefited from surroundings that were not only watertight but also conducive to preservation in terms of moisture and light levels.

Reluctantly offered for sale by Mr Angell’s heirs in 2013, the Bentley joined The Merlin Collection that same October via our IWM Duxford auction for £213,750.

Blown away by the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe’s exceptional originality, the vendor set about recommissioning it to an exhaustive, obsessional degree. For instance, he spent a week soaking the original fanbelt until it could be reused and was genuinely upset that the period spark plugs could not be made to perform satisfactorily! Losing count after investing 1,500 hours of labour in the project, his efforts meant that all but one of the factory-fitted leather gaiters have been successfully reconditioned. Very few professional restorers, regardless of their calibre, would have matched the seller’s attention to detail or patience. He re-used almost all the original nuts and bolts with most of the modern interlopers being found in the stainless-steel exhaust system (complete with correct cutout mechanism).

Keen to do the best job possible, the seller enlisted the help of renowned Derby Bentley expert and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation’s Chairman of Trustees, Ken Lea who carried out a first-hand inspection and advised on works. Mr Lea was reportedly amazed to discover that the ash frame was so sound even down to the fillets used between the running boards and their brackets and the sawn-off ends of the scuttle hoops. A careful strip down of the original engine (number E9BC) revealed bore wear in keeping with the recorded mileage and more surprisingly that all six pistons were stamped with the engine number and individual serial numbers.

After much deliberation the decision was taken to rewire the four-seater for safety reasons.

Needless to say, the replacement wiring loom is faithful to factory blueprints with an authentic cloth-bound look. The vendor also chose to install a higher final drive ratio inside the original rear axle casing and, replace the hood and upgrade the fuel system. The initial final drive ratio and petrol pump come with the car as do letters between Mr Angell and 84

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Vanden Plas concerning the soft-top’s deterioration (the former coachbuilder advising that as a subsidiary of Austin it was no longer in a position to renew the hood). Indeed, the very few modifications made to improve drivability in today’s traffic - including discrete indicators - are all easily reversible without affecting the car’s fundamental essence.

Where one of Vanden Plas’s standard Drophead Coupe bodies for the Derby Bentley chassis would feature plain wings, limited bonnet louvers and plain rubber covers for the running boards as standard, the one fitted to ‘DLO 936’ sports more sculpted wings, louvers that extend through to the scuttle and individual rubber strips for its running boards. Interestingly, chassis B135FC was delivered some eleven months later than chassis B133FC (a Thrupp & Maberly Saloon supplied new to Lord Harris MC) so the former may well have been built to special order.

There really is no substitute for inspecting ‘DLO 936’ at first hand. Only then can one appreciate its freakish originality and state of preservation. A matchless testament to the craftsmanship of Bentley and Vanden Plas, the car is also a great credit to each of its three custodians: Robert S. Hayward (1937-1954), W. Randolph Angell (1954-2013) and The Merlin Collection (2013-present).

A worthy competitor in the conservation class of any major Concours d’Elegance, this incredible ‘matching numbers’ 1937 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe is accompanied by its original Bentley Motors Guarantee complete with covering letter and carboard tube (dated 11th March 1937), a continuation buff logbook, old MOTs, assorted storage bills, Bentley 3½ Litre Instruction Book (with B135FC on the inside front cover), copy RREC chassis cards, false starts to Mr Angell’s handwritten memoirs (as they relate to the Bentley), sundry Bentley Drivers Club correspondence / publications, circa £20,000 worth of bills from Ristes, Will Fiennes and MWS International etc plus assorted other paperwork.

Sliding behind the wheel, it is entirely appropriate that one’s view forward is given a sepia tinge by the windscreen (the cellophane sandwiched between its glass layers having yellowed with age) because driving ‘DLO 936’ is liking stepping back in time. ‘Unique’ is an overused word but chassis B135FC is that and so much more. For anyone hoping to amass the definitive Bentley collection, it surely deserves a place.

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1991 Honda NSX

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Desirable UK-supplied example Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: F21 NSX

MOT: March 2025

Chassis No: JHMNA12600T000564

The NSX was a major departure for Honda, which by 1984 was renowned for its wellengineered but generally quite staid road cars. The intention was to match or better the performance of contemporaneous V8 Ferraris, coupled with superior reliability and lower cost. With styling inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, the paint process ran to 23 phases, and Ayrton Senna was involved in the vehicle’s final development. It was the first massproduction car equipped with an all-aluminium body and was powered by an all-alloy V6 motor featuring Honda’s patented VTEC engine control system and titanium connecting rods. Make no mistake, this was a mould-breaking motorcar that even caused McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray to say: “When I drove an NSX, all existing benchmark cars vanished from my mind.” The car was the first real Japanese ‘supercar’, proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. However, this superiority was not translated into sales and, by the time production ceased in 2005, fewer than 20,000 had been sold making them relatively rare and much sought-after today. Manufactured in 1991, ‘F21 NSX’ is a highly desirable UK-supplied example having been supplied new via Shepperton Honda and first registered on the 16th May that year. Finished in the striking and iconic colour combination of Formula Red paintwork with Black leather interior upholstery, matching that of the NSX owned by racing legend Ayrton Senna that is so familiar from the well-known image of him washing it outside his Portuguese villa in 1992. The 3.0 V6 VTEC engine is allied to the four-speed automatic transmission and is offered for auction having covered some 93,600 miles from new. Covering the majority of its mileage in the first eleven years, surpassing 70,000 miles, the NSX has just three former keepers. While residing in current ownership, the NSX has been used regularly, attending numerous shows, and winning awards at several of them! Presenting very well, the NSX still features its supplying dealer sticker in the rear windscreen and the tool kit, as well as the original steering wheel and gear lever accompanying. Supplied with a history file that includes the book pack in the Honda wallet including the owner’s handbook and service book, a large collection of previous MOT certificates, numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing, original sales literature, current V5C document, and, most pleasingly, the original Shepperton Honda sales invoice and correspondence between the Shepperton Sales Director and the first owner. Benefitting from its most recent cambelt change in 2023 by Guildford Honda and a full service at the start of this year, this NSX is an excellent opportunity to acquire a scarce UK-supplied example, in a very popular colour scheme.

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1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster Subject to a full re-paint with completion in August 2024

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Estimate: £65,000 - £80,000* Reg No: LFD 525L

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1S1516

By 1971, Jaguar’s jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the ‘big cat’s’ performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined.

‘The turbine-like smoothness with which the engine provides a sustained shove in the back is almost uncanny, the more so when one accelerates hard in top gear.’ (Autocar 5th July 1973). With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space and in conjunction with wider front/rear tracks, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheel arches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, the model also boasted vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 1S1516 was completed to ‘home market’, manual transmission specification and despatched to P.J. Evans on 26th October 1972. Originally finished in the gorgeous combination of Light Blue with Dark Blue upholstery, the E-Type’s early years are a mystery. The first MOT certificate on file was issued during 1984 at an indicated 51,795 miles. Known to have belonged to M. Charles of Walton-on-Thames in 1986, the two-seater then belonged to G. Thomas of Shenfield for twenty-one years before entering the current ownership during 2018.

Fastidious about the cars in his collection, the vendor has had JC Specialists fettle the Jaguar’s suspension, braking system, cooling system, fuelling system and ignition system.

He has also subjected the E-Type to a bare metal respray (documented via 400 photos).

Believed, but not warranted, to have covered some 83,900 miles from new, ‘LFD 525L’ started readily and ran well on its uprated SU carburettors during our recent photography session. Refurbished at some stage, the interior trim remains smart and indeed the seller considers the whole car to be in ‘very good overall’ condition. Riding on gleaming wire wheels and sporting a wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel, this highly appealing Series III V12 Roadster is only being offered for sale in an attempt to downsize.

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2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE

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No Reserve* Reg No: LD08 HXZ

No. 23 of just 250 produced for Europe

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Estimate: £16,000 - £18,000* MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: SALLAAA138A470454

First registered on 19th March 2008 and with only two former keepers, this TDV6 HSE specified example of the Discovery 3, a 6-speed auto, displays just under 95,000 miles on the odometer. Our vendor has owned the car since late 2021 and is now selling it as he doesn’t use it as often as he used to. A pleasingly standard, well-maintained and usable example, the Discovery has been very well maintained in current ownership and evidently, from the invoice trail, prior to this.

In its life, important works have included a gearbox, diff and transfer box service at 80,815 miles, cambelts at 79,211 miles and attention to the air suspension and braking system, with much regular expenditure. It was recently the subject of a service (September 2024)

by PJS, Essex, who have been looking after the maintenance of the Discovery in current ownership. The accompanying service record has 10 entries, with the majority of servicing, as with much of the previous mechanical work, entrusted to independent specialists Town and Country. It is offered with a collection of invoices for works by independent specialists, the service record booklet and a current V5C Registration Document.

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Victory Edition

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Reg No: FJ57 PJU

MOT: April 2025

Chassis No: 1G1YY26U275119515

The C6 series Corvette was unveiled in 2004 and went on sale in the US in 2005, with official British imports also available that year. Arriving in Spring 2007, the Victory Edition celebrated the Corvette as five-time Le Mans GT1 Champion 2001-2006. Supplied new by the official UK concessionaire Stratstone Corvette and Cadillac, Reading, this particular car, No.23 of 250, was specified in Black with the complementing Ebony and Red interior, with Grey door sill plates, carbon-look interior trim and a unique numbered ‘Victory Edition’ badge on the console. With the factory build-sheet confirming the factory specified ‘Option Z51 - Sports Package’, it has evidently seen previous ownership with a member of the Corvette Club UK and has been well-maintained by the current owner. We are informed ‘the car drives great’, however, the vendor informs us of a temperamental fuel gauge. Whether it’s to experience an icon of the road for a great drive, a track day, or a trip to Europe, this is an opportunity to own a limited edition C6 with the naturally aspirated 400bhp LS2 V8, pulling 400lbs of all-American muscle at 4,400rpm. The Corvette is fitted with a Tracker that the new owner could re-activate with a subscription. There’s a comprehensively stamped service book, file of history and bills, book pack and keys, along with the current V5C Registration Document.

1925 Ford Model TT Recovery Truck

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: BF 9569

MOT: Exempt

1959 TVR Grantura MkI

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Chassis No: 5951904

Introduced in 1917, the Ford Model TT remained in production for a decade. Rated at 1-ton, for load-carrying purposes, the newcomer utilised a longer, heavier gauge chassis than its Model T passenger car sibling but the same torquey 2.9-litre four-cylinder engine and epicyclic transmission. The commercial variant also featured a stronger worm drive and crown wheel back axle and heavier-duty suspension.

Manufactured in 1925, the Model TT offered is believed to have been supplied new to the United States of America. Residing in America for over 95 years, the Model TT was imported onto British shores in 2021 by the vendor as an addition to his small private collection, which includes several Model Ts. Finished in Maroon paintwork with Black wings and bonnet, the TT has a complementary Black interior upholstery. Subject to significant restoration and improvement work since being purchased by the vendor, the Truck has been converted to recovery style with a bespoke winch and has had extensive restoration works to the bodywork and cab. Benefitting from a Ruckstell rear axle (providing four speeds for Fords), Warford gearbox (which cost some £3,000), Rocky Mountain brakes, and importantly runs on both coil and ignition. Starting readily and running well during the recent photography session, the Ford has been used with local runs and is supplied with a current V5C document.

Reg No: TYJ 306

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: TVR/Q/7/B/113

Although TVR’s production records from the late 1950s and early 1960s no longer exist, chassis 113 is understood to be the earliest surviving Grantura left (‘112’ is still shown on the DVLA database but has not surfaced in years). Thought to have begun life as a race car, the two-seater sports an early front disc upgrade and was seemingly not registered for road use until 1975 (assorted old MOT certificates on file were issued under the number plate ‘MTM 660P’). Belonging to a M. Thick Esq during his time at St Edmund’s College, Ware, he journaled sundry work carried out on the car in two accompanying notebooks. Repainted Red in 1992, the Grantura was re-registered with the DVLA a year later thanks to the intervention of the TVR Car Club and use of a special chassis number.

Recommissioned during 2015 at a cost of £2,500, the Coupe was then driven to Le Mans and back. Lapsing back into disuse since then, it will require remedial attention prior to any road use. The engine is a correct-type MG A 1600cc unit and the period bucket seats are though to be Corbeau or Paddy Hopkirk items. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, paperwork dating back to the 1970s and TVR Car Club correspondence.

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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

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The best RHD example extant?

Estimate: £150,000 - £200,000* Reg No: 813 CYE

MOT: August 2025

Chassis No: 1210427503213

The 190SL was introduced in 1955 – the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR – the 300SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the ‘Ponton’ saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straightfour unit of 1897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers. Options included a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones which was big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the 230SL (W113). By this time 25,881 190SLs had been produced (just over two percent of which – some 562 cars - were to right-hand drive specification).

Completed during the 1957 model year, this particular example – chassis 121.0427503213 – was first road registered in London as ‘813 CYE’ on April 14th 1958. Migrating to Oxford and the care of Dr Keith Hawton thereafter, the two-seater was granted a MOT certificate by Alcester Rd Service Station of Kings Heath, Birmingham on September 22nd 1977 at an indicated 63,601 miles. Resident in Yorkshire the following decade, it received a new short block, cylinder head and camshaft plus numerous other parts via MercedesBenz main dealer, Derwent Vehicles of Leeds. Returning to London in the early 2000s, the Roadster then relocated to Norfolk for thirteen years before being bought by its previous keeper for £93,000 during April 2017.

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thoroughness of the renovation with the previous custodian putting the cost at £104,000 (despite heavily discounted ‘in-house’ labour rates). Refinished in its original Anthracite Grey Metallic (DB172) colour scheme matched to Cream leather upholstery and a matching soft-top, ‘813 CYE’ did not want for visual drama when it joined The Merlin Collection via our 17th November 2021 auction for a record-breaking £224,250.

Although, the engine had only covered a few thousand miles since being overhauled while the car was resident in Norfolk the vendor tuned the Solex carburettors, renewed various gaskets and generally improved it. Similarly, the suspension, brakes and electrics were all de-bugged. A new spare wheel was sourced for the two-seater together with a correcttype jack and MB-branded tools etc. Potentially eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica, ‘813 CYE’ remains the best 190SL (LHD or RHD) that we have had the pleasure of offering for sale. Turning more heads than any of its stablemates, this stunning Mercedes-Benz comes to market with owner’s manual, history file, numerous restoration photographs and assorted parts invoices.

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1947 Jaguar MkIV 3.5 Saloon

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Estimate: £34,000 - £38,000* Reg No: EMR 251 Chassis No: 611098

MOT: Exempt

The Jaguar MkIV was Jaguar’s first car following WWII and was produced between 1945 and 1948 in different body variants. Manufactured using a 120” separate chassis featuring beam front and live rear axle suspension on semi-elliptic springs and Girling mechanical brakes, it was offered with three engine variants; four-cylinder 1½ Litre, or six-cylinder 2½ / 3½ Litres coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. Very few of these magnificent Jaguars were built for the right-hand markets as steel was being rationed for goods for export.

Chassis number ‘611098’ is a desirable 3½-litre, right-hand drive saloon that was despatched new on the 22nd of April 1947, and was supplied to the first owner by official Jaguar dealer Henlys of London. Remaining in the ‘home market’ until 1979, the Jaguar then left for the shores of the United States of America. Thereafter, a resident of Texas, then California, and spending some time in Canada as well, the 3.5-litre was provided with a comprehensive restoration while a resident of America, which was completed in 1997 and with some $32,000 understood to have been spent during the restoration, and the work completed believed to have been of a high standard, with ‘EMR 251’ still presenting very well now.

More recently repatriated by the vendor (in 2020), the Jaguar has since been used for events and local use. Accompanied by a history file that includes the JHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices for servicing and improvement (including recently benefitting from new wire wheels and tyres), a photo album of restoration images, a copy instruction book, previous state titles, import documents, and a current V5C document. A notably nice MkIV, it is also accompanied by a mostly complete tool-kit, features working trafficators, and both started readily and ran very well during our photography session.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: F457 CJK MOT: May 2025 Chassis No: WDB1070412A091608 The ultimate six-cylinder derivative of Mercedes-Benz’s renowned R107series, the 300SL was introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show. Equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel-injection, its in-line SOHC M103 2962cc engine developed some 177bhp and 188lbft of torque (outputs sufficient for a reputed 125mph top speed). Sharing the same two-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted steering as its V8 brethren, it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it further benefited from improved anti-corrosion treatment and ABS brakes. Only in production between 1985 and 1989, just 13,443 300SLs are thought to have been despatched worldwide.

Supplied new by Mercedes-Benz agents Esplanade Ltd of the Isle of Wight on the 12th August 1988, the 300 SL was first in the ownership of a hotelier on the island. Finished from new in Arctic White with Blue cloth interior upholstery and a Dark Blue hood, the R107 is also accompanied by a body-coloured hardtop which has been recently refurbished and was specified from the factory with options of additional front spotlights, paintwork preservation, and electric rear window. A modest mileage example having covered just 70,500 miles from new, ‘F457 CJK’ is entered now from a private collection. Starting readily upon inspection and running well during our recent photography session, the R107 rides on the correct type alloy wheels. Offered for sale with a history file that contains the original owner’s manual and stamped service book, there are further invoices for servicing and improvement, being most recently serviced by Hilton and Moss some 500 miles ago to the cost of c.£1,200.

Also included in the paperwork file are numerous MOT certificates and a current V5C document. Benefitting from areas of bodywork restoration earlier this year, ‘F457 CJK’ is a notably nice example of arguably the most desirable engine variant of the R107s.

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1939 Frazer Nash-BMW 327/80 Cabriolet

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1 of just 19 examples manufactured Estimate: £130,000 - £150,000* Reg No: DAK 760

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 74554

The reputation of BMW as a manufacturer of sporting motorcars initially started with the annual ‘Eifel Race’ event, held at the Nürburgring. On the 14th of June 1936, Ernst Henne beat a field that included 1½-litre single-seat racing cars driving the prototype of what would become one of the most iconic sports cars of all time – the legendary ‘328’. The 328 would go on to dominate the 2-litre race class and achieved outright victory in the 1940 Mille Miglia. The fact that the initial victory of 1936 had been achieved only eight years after BMW’s establishment as an automobile manufacturer made it all the more remarkable. To capitalise on the racing success, the company launched a new range of models that would become the foundation of its reputation as a manufacturer of highest quality cars with power and style. The 328 flagship of the range incorporated a lightweight tubular chassis and a powerful straight-six engine with overhead valves and triple carburettors.

Alongside the 328, BMW offered the 327, a delightful four-seater sports tourer based on a shortened, boxed, ladder-type chassis with semi-elliptic rear springs, a Hurth 4-speed gearbox and hydraulic brakes all round. Offered as a two-door Coupe or Cabriolet, there was also two engine options, the more powerful of which (the 327/80) utilised the lusty 80bhp unit from the 328. This engine was the masterpiece of designer Rudolf Schleicher and although only displacing 1,971cc, it utilised hemispherical combustion chambers, inclined valves and twin downdraught inlet ports generating a very credible 80bhp in standard tune. The styling was again the work of Peter Schimanowski and lent itself to the two-tone paintwork that adorned many examples of the breed.

Rewinding the clock somewhat to January 1st 1929, a former GN apprentice became managing director of AFN Ltd., H.J. ‘Aldy’ Aldington, was also a keen competitor. Dubbed the ‘High Priest of the Chain Gang’ by none other than Bill Boddy, his team finished second overall on the 1933 Alpine Trial. Determined to go one better the following year, he was dismayed to find that his Chain Gang Nashes were no match for BMW’s new 315 Two-Seater Sports. Thanks to financial input from A.F.P. Fane, AFN Ltd became the sole concessionaire for BMW in the UK during November 1934 with the resultant righthand drive cars being offered as Frazer-Nash BMWs. This arrangement continued until the outbreak of war in 1939 when, unsurprisingly, it was rapidly terminated. Only 19 examples of the Frazer Nash-BMW 327/80s were imported and, it’s believed, just 12 survive.

Imported by AFN Ltd into Isleworth in early 1939 for supply to its first owner and road registered ‘DAK 760’, the 327/80 is finished attractively in Midnight Blue over Cream with Blue pinstripes.

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associated with pre-war German cabriolets, but echoes the elegant lines of thirties’ Alfas with styling cues that suggest the work of those ‘swoopy’ Blue and Cream creations beloved of the French coachbuilders. The story is continued throughout the interior with lavish Navy Blue leather, with a beautiful dashboard fitted with Cream-faced Art Deco-style instruments and clocks surrounded by an array of Bakelite switches and knobs. The folding Blue soft-top appears in excellent condition and the jack etc. are neatly stashed in the engine bay.

Lavished with a full restoration in approximately 2005 by well-renowned marque specialists, TT Workshop, which included a full engine and gearbox overhaul before joining BMW UK’s historic fleet in 2015. Remaining there for several years, the 327/80 was featured at various events and displays before the decision to rationalise the historic fleet was taken in 2022.

Provided with a full recommissioning by BMW, the Frazer-Nash was then acquired by the vendor into his private collection, which does contain other significant BMWs. Used for events and shows during the vendor’s ownership, the brakes were also overhauled by Norfolk Classics shortly after purchase, and now reputedly runs well. Cosmetically detailed by the vendor and then simply used and enjoyed, the Frazer-Nash now comes to market ready for the next custodian. Exceptionally rare, examples of the 327/80 rarely come to market making this an opportunity not to be missed for Frazer-Nash or BMW enthusiasts.

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2001 Aston Martin Vanquish James Bond ‘Die Another Day’ photo shoot car

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Estimate: £50,000 - £70,000* Reg No: Y834 MWL

MOT: July 2025

Chassis No: SCFAC133X1B500004

A landmark model in Aston Martin’s history, the Vanquish MkI was unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Salon. Styled by Ian Callum and notable as his first ‘clean sheet’ design for the marque (as opposed to the DB7 which sat on a modified Jaguar platform), the newcomer featured a bonded composite aluminium chassis with carbon fibre backbone. Developed in conjunction with Lotus, the structure was equipped with all-round independent suspension and four-wheel, ventilated ABS disc brakes. A true Grand Tourer available in two-seater or 2+2-seater guises, the Vanquish was powered by a 6-litre V12 DOHC engine allied to automated six-speed manual transmission. With some 460bhp and 400lbft of torque on tap, the Fixed-Head Coupe was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 190mph. Although it broke a lot of new ground, the Vanquish was also notable as the last Aston Martin to be handbuilt at Newport Pagnell, with just 1,503 being completed before the arrival of the Vanquish ‘S’ in 2004.

Confident that it had produced a winner, Aston Martin readied seven early production cars for UK press duties road registering them as ‘Y829 MWL’ through to ‘Y836 MWL’ during June 2001 (with the exception of ‘Y830 MWL’). The septet then appeared in a plethora of magazines and brochures. Taken on a road trip to Scotland, this particular example – ‘Y834 MWL’ – was the subject of a multi-page article entitled ‘Loch, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. However, its true claim to fame came was when it was delivered to Pinewood Studios to be photographed alongside Pierce Brosnan as part of the promotional campaign for the twentieth James Bond film, ‘Die Another Day’.

Notable as the first 007 outing since ‘The Living Daylights’ in 1987 to star a current Aston Martin model as the hero car, ‘Die Another Day’ signified a re-forging of the links amid the British manufacturer and EON Productions such that the world’s most famous spy has remained a resolute Aston man ever since! Invited to the factory before filming commenced, Brosnan was sufficiently bowled over by the Vanquish to acquire one which remained with him until 2015 (when it was sadly destroyed in a house fire). Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the Vanquish’s that lit up the silver screen but sadly lacking their ejector seat, missiles and machine guns, ‘Y834 MWL’ was an obvious choice for the Pierce Brosnan / Pinewood Studios photoshoot which was subsequently syndicated worldwide. Indeed, images from the iconic collaboration between James Bond and ‘Y834 MWL’ are still being used by numerous newspapers, magazines and websites today. Having graced the front cover of

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Aston Martin News in February 2002, the GT sported the appropriate number plate ‘M16 SPY’ for a brief while before being sold to the vendor by JCT600 of Leeds the following year. A prominent (and prolific) Aston Martin collector, the seller has enjoyed exhibiting his ‘James Bond’ Vanquish at numerous events and shows over the years, not to mention touring abroad with the Aston Martin Owners’ Club to the Le Mans 24-hours and Portugal etc. However, his favourite memory of the Tungsten-hued Coupe is from 9th December 2003 when he headed the parade of cars which were the very first to use the M6 Toll road.

Registered as ‘A12 AML’ at the time (aping the ‘V12 AML’ number used by the factory), the GT reverted to its most famous plate ‘Y834 MWL’ during February 2022. Accompanying service invoices suggest that the Vanquish has covered 18,000 of its warranted c.37,800 miles in the vendor’s hands (albeit less than 4,000 of those have been accrued over the past decade). Highly original, the GT looks very much the same as it did when promoting

‘Die Another Day’ twenty-two years ago. Any Vanquish is a special car with Evo magazine naming the model as one of its 25 most significant performance cars of the last 25 years in 2023 and commenting thus: “If the DB4 of 1958 signalled the start of Aston’s original golden era, the Vanquish kick-started a new golden age that would see Gaydon-built cars, led by DB9 and Vantage, achieve unprecedented sales. Quite simply, it sparked the most successful period in Aston history, and for that Aston fans – and really anyone who enjoys the rich tapestry of performance cars – should be forever grateful”. However, as a bona fide piece of James Bond memorabilia, ‘Y834 MWL’ has a significance all its own. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, owners handbook and service book plus current MOT certificate valid until July 2025.

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1930 Bugatti Type 46 Weymann Coach

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Estimate: £300,000 - £350,000* Reg No: GF 5087

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 46163

It is ironic that the mighty 12.8-litre straight-eight engine developed for the world’s most exclusive motorcar – the Type 41 ‘Royale’ – should end up powering SNCF trains aboard which even the humblest paysanne could ride. Undeterred, Ettore Bugatti created another Bentley-baiting, Rolls-Royce-rivalling luxury contender in the shape of the Type 46. Better known as ‘La Petite Royale’, the newcomer sat on an imposing 11ft 6in wheelbase (a match for the shortest production Bentley Speed Six) and was available in bare chassis guise only. Despite debuting in 1929, the same year as the infamous Wall Street Crash, the model recorded an impressive 444 sales globally before production ceased during 1932. Able to blend art with engineering such that form following function was not always a given, Ettore Bugatti had a penchant for monolithic powerplants. Notably narrow and perfectly rectangular, the Type 46’s 5.4-litre SOHC straight-eight owed its striking aesthetics to an ingenious single-piece ‘monobloc’ casting that contained the main crankshaft bearings, cylinder walls and combustion chambers as well as dispensing with the need for external clutter. Developing an unstressed 140bhp @ 3,500rpm and bountiful torque thanks to the 130mm stroke it shared with the ‘Royale’, the twin-plug, three-valve per cylinder unit was allied to a rear-mounted, three-speed transaxle. Clothed by the world’s premier coachbuilders, ‘La Petite Royale’ was renowned for its top gear flexibility (from brisk walking pace through to 90mph plus). Large 16-inch drum brakes provided ample retardation but lacked servo assistance. In true Bugatti fashion the model also distinguished itself competitively with Baron Orban de Xivry claiming outright victory on the 1932 Liege-Rome-Liege Rally and Works driver Louis Chiron taking a fine 4th place overall during the same season’s Monte Carlo Rally. Eligible for such prestigious events as the Pebble Beach Concours, Colorado Grand or Villa d’Este, the Type 46 is a true thoroughbred in the best Molsheim tradition.

There is no doubt ‘La Petite Royale’ succeeded where ‘(La Grande) Royale’ failed in terms of cementing Bugatti’s status as a luxury motorcar manufacturer; little wonder then that the model was reputedly among Ettore’s favourites. Le Patron would surely have approved of this particular example – chassis 46163 – too on the basis that it sports a scaleddown version of the magnificent semi-panelled Weymann Coach body which adorned his personal Type 41 ‘Royale’ when it won the 1929 Grand Prix d’Honneur Concours d’Elegance complete with ‘letterbox’ windscreen, kick-forward A-pillar, D-back and asymmetric rear windows. Invoiced to UK concessionaire Colonel Sorrel on 7th January 1930 for the princely sum of FF63,000 (including FF2,570 of extra fittings), the two-door 104

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Fixed Head was delivered a month later. Issued with the London number plate ‘GF 5087’ on April 2nd 1930, the Type 46’s first owner is simply recorded as ‘Montmorensie’ who we presume to have been the artist Sir Miles Fletcher de Montmorency, 17th Baronet Morres of Knockagh. Deriving an income from his Irish estates but residing in the English Capital, de Montmorency seemingly kept the four-seater until 1939/1940 when it was bought by Rodney Clarke Esq. for a mere £30! The co-founder of renowned Bugatti and Maserati specialists Continental Cars (and later Connaught), Clarke believed chassis 46163 to have been the Type 46 that he loaned to Cecil Clutton and Laurence Pomeroy for a test drive which was subsequently written-up in the April 1942 issue of Motor Sport magazine.

Hand- and typewritten correspondence on file also reveals that ‘GF 5087’ was the car in which Pamela Clarke ‘missed being born by five minutes’ during 1943.

Migrating to Scotland thereafter, the close-coupled four-seater belonged to J.M. Carrick Esq. of Coldstream, Berwick and then John Montgomerie Esq of Castle Douglas. The latter

assembly number (and not that of a correct-type replacement, as had been previously posited). Mr Rickards would own the Bugatti for no less than thirty years during which time he repaired the ash frame, had the fabric panelling renewed in Blue by coachbuilder I. Wilkinson & Son of Derby and retrimmed the interior etc but, like his predecessors, did not finish it. Sold to its previous keeper Douglas Crowther Esq via the agency of Gavin McGuire Fine Automobiles in 2004, the Type 46 was further improved with all six of its alloy wheels being expensively refurbished before entering the current ownership a decade later.

An automotive engineer by profession whose career took him all over the globe on various troubleshooting and project management missions, the vendor has had a lifelong passion for motorcars. Inspired by a petrolhead stepfather and racing driver mother, he has undertaken numerous restorations over the years and still has a 1932 Alvis which has been in his family since new. As well as completely rewiring the Weymann Coach including rejuvenating the ignition system (no mean feat given the lack of available information on the twin-plug set-up), he has had the instruments restored and the interior trim completed.

Thought to have begun life with Marchal lighting, ‘GF 5087’ switched over to Scintilla components early in its life (the fuse box and horn are marked Scintilla too). More original than many surviving Bugattis, chassis 46163 has recently been inspected by the marque historian and Honorary Registrar of the Bugatti Owners’ Club, Mark Morris. Keen to be as authentic as possible in his endeavours, the seller has persisted with the Smith-Bariquand carburettor and reinstated the full-length running boards (a task made easier by the presence of the factory mounting holes). The ‘Metro Fully Flush Sliding Roof’ remains in situ and operational. Although a going concern, ‘GF 5087’ has yet to be run-in and / or de-bugged since the completion of its protracted, seven-decade, refurbishment. Housed within an engine-turned aluminium panel, the Jaegar instruments encompass a 150kmh speedometer and zeroed odometer. acquired it in 1954 and as the proprietor of James Gordon (Engineers) Ltd set about a ‘chassis up, body off’ restoration. Amazingly, much of the work is chronicled via a series of accompanying black and white photographs. Done on a piecemeal basis, the project had yet to be completed when Robert Prosser (acting on behalf of Robert Gooda Esq.) tracked the Bugatti to Castle Douglas during 1973. In two minds about selling, Montgomerie asked what he felt was an overly ambitious £4,000 for chassis 46163 and was somewhat taken aback to be pretty much handed a deposit there and then. Custodian for less than a year, Mr Gooda had the Type 46 re-registered as ‘GF 5087’ but apparently did little else prior to his premature demise. Advertised for £6,500 in the Thursday February 21st 1974 issue of Exchange & Mart, the Bugatti had in fact changed hands earlier that month being bought

by R.J. Rickards Esq. Entering into correspondence with Mr Montgomerie, Mr Rickards received a wealth of information about the mechanical overhaul and was even sent the water pump. The engine is the original factory-fitted unit and is clearly stamped with the numbers ‘79’ and ‘195’. The former is the actual engine number, while the latter is the

Aesthetics are subjective but we consider chassis 46163 to be among the most attractive Type 46s to ha ve survived. Our sentiments being presaged by Cecil Clutton in Motor Sport eighty-two years ago: ‘This particular car is undoubtedly one of the most handsome ever, as is universally agreed by all beholders . . . The body is a two-door, four-light Weymann, with a large travelling trunk behind. The wheels are of the aluminium type. Some 5-litres are rather “lumps” in appearance, but this one is essentially “sleek.” An overall height of only 5’ 3”, as against a wheelbase of no less than 11’ 6”, largely contributes to the exceptionally fine appearance’. The potential jewel in many a collection and a fabulous opportunity for Bugattistes everywhere, this glorious ‘Petite Royale’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, Mark Morris report and spare block (which was purchased from marque specialist ‘Ivan Dutton’ on a ‘just in case / you never know’ basis).

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1945 Ford 99C Half Ton Pick-Up

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: NXS 982

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £15,000 - £17,000* Chassis No: 643453

Manufactured in 1945, chassis number ‘643453’ supplied new to the United States of America.

Discovered in an abandoned workshop in Shoshoni, Wyoming in 2017, it is understood to have resided there for c.40 years. Spotted by the vendor and his son advertised in America, they bought and imported the Truck due to its incredible originality and patina. Arriving in the UK in 2018, ‘643453’ was entrusted to Belcher Engineering for a comprehensive mechanical restoration. The original block was cracked so a correct type block was supplied and overhauled; gearbox overhauled; the chassis was cleaned and oiled; the axles and suspension renewed; radiator re-cored; fuel tank restored; brakes renewed; and wheels clear coated with new tyres.

The bodywork was provided with fresh metalwork as required, welded and finished to match previous scars and repairs from in America. The body was then clear coated to preserve the surviving original paintwork and patination. The interior upholstery is inspired by the local tribe of Shoshoni, the Shoshone Tribe, with their fabric pattern used for the bench seat drape. Total expenditure reached just shy of £48,000 in total and is pleasingly documented across three large files and several articles, providing a comprehensive written and pictural restoration record. Used and enjoyed since attending several shows, including displayed at the NEC, the Ford started readily and ran very well during our recent photography session, and is offered with a spares package.

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1989 Land Rover Defender 110

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Reg No: G222 UTM

MOT: June 2025

Chassis No: SALLDHMV7FA393209

The world-famous Land Rover was launched in 1948 and developed from a single offering to a family of long and short-wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. The ‘One Ten’ was introduced in 1983. Further differentiated from its Series III predecessor by a taller one-piece windscreen, modernised interior and more sophisticated Range Rover-derived permanent four-wheel drive system, the newcomer gained a shorter wheelbase sibling, the ‘Ninety’, in 1984. With their superior load capacity, handling and ride comfort, the ‘One Ten’ (110) and ‘Ninety’ (90) proved strong sellers.

Offered here is a very practical iteration of the Land Rover Defender 110. A long-wheelbase example ‘G222 UTM’ has been the subject of much improvement in recent years with a previous bodywork restoration and repaint in a very handsome Black. It’s understood attention was also paid to the mechanicals and a replacement chassis was fitted. Powered by a TDI engine, not shown as such on the HPI report, it states ‘V8’, there are only 2 former keepers on record. Displaying a mere 84,290 miles the Land Rover is offered with a current V5C Registration Document.

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

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No Reserve* Reg No: H23 MRU

1931 Wolseley Hornet Sportsman Coupe In the ownership of two families from new

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Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000* MOT: None

Chassis No: WDB1290662F009394

First registered on the 1st August 1990, ‘H23 MRU’ was specified in the attractive colour scheme of Dark Blue Metallic paintwork over a Grey leather interior. Unfortunately, little is known about the early history of the car due to a lost history file, however, we do know that the vendor purchased the car in 2017 to complement his collection where it has remained in dry storage ever since.

Today, the SL presents as a running project that needs some attention in order to return it to the road. It was noted upon inspection that the V8 engine was running well, however, it appeared to misfire, although it moved with ease for our photography session. The vendor has advised that the interior needs some work, with the front seats requiring some attention particularly, but externally the bodywork is advised to be in overall ‘good’ condition. Now displaying some 123,000 miles on the odometer, ‘H23 MRU’ is offered at No Reserve and would make a rewarding project for any prospective owner. Please note that the vendor is attempting to track down the history file, but if it is not found a new V5C will need to be applied for.

Reg No: OV 2980

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 4769CF3

Manufactured in 1931, ‘OV 2980’ was originally commissioned via Eustace Watkins and bodied in exceptionally rare Sportsman’s Coupe coachwork with sunshine roof by Salmons and Sons, Newport Pagnell. Purchased new by the Roberts family, the Wolseley remained in their ownership until 1984.

Requiring full restoration after being unused and stored in a garage/workshop for 35 years, it is a notably original and appreciating rarity. The late vendor purchased chassis 4769CF3 and embarked upon a comprehensive, body-off and chassis-up restoration, the chassis being fully refurbished before the original coachwork was renovated and presented in its original Fawn colour scheme.

The mechanicals were completely restored including the six-cylinder engine overhauled, and the interior was retrimmed. Completed in Spring 1987, since then, the Hornet had been in regular use including trips to Retromobile, Silverstone, and Shuttleworth, only stopping for coronavirus and sadly the vendor’s passing last year. Starting readily and running well during the photography session, the Wolseley may require some recommissioning. Supplied with a history file that contains the original buff logbook, notebook documenting the current ownership journeys, numerous previous MOTs, previous invoices and tax discs, a letter from the original family owner’s daughter, VSCC eligibility document, letter from The Automobile editor for restoration feature, and V5C. A highly original example with exceptionally rare and attractive coachwork, this Sportsman’s Coupe has remarkably been in the ownership of just two families from new. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1939 Singer Nine Roadster

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: Unregistered

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Chassis No: 27677R

Singer and MG were great rivals during the 1930s competing against each other on race circuits, trials stages and showrooms alike. Vying for sales with the MG T-Series, the Singer Roadster retained what was essentially the same two-door, swept tail silhouette throughout its sixteen year history (1939-1955) albeit with various stylistic tweaks along the way. The Singer Nine Roadster was a variant of the Bantam Singer Nine. After some years Singer cautiously returned to the sports tourer but not the sports car market. The open four-seater Nine Roadster appeared on the 6th March 1939 with a lightly tuned version of the larger 1074 cc overhead camshaft engine already seen in the Bantam Nine plus its three-speed gearbox.

This attractive little pre-war Roadster was exported to Jersey in 2001 and was previously UK-registered as ‘HEH 623’. Having been in current ownership since 2019 the vendor has previously had the gearbox overhauled, a replacement clutch fitted, the prop shaft refurbished and 5 new tyres. The Singer will need to be registered once again in the UK with the DVLA . It is very likely that Import Duty will need to be paid, having come from Jersey.

Hopefully, the original registration number will be retained in the process of registering.

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1925 Citroen B12 Pickup

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Reg No: WC 1264

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 151112

This Citroen B12 was built in 1925 (verified by Stellantis-Citroen UK) as a Saloon. Purchased as a non-runner in 2021, some missing parts have since been sourced in France and the now engine starts and runs via the starter motor or starting handle. The vendors purchased the B12 due to an interest in WWII history, of which there is plenty. It was converted to a Pickup (Plateau) by a butcher in the Dordogne during WWII, to enable him to obtain fuel from the Nazi occupiers who issued coupons to owners of commercial vehicles. When Germany finally retreated and liberation came, vehicles were painted with Free French Independence (FFI) insignia to participate in victory celebrations. The butcher then sold it to a local vineyard owner. An Englishman spotted the Pickup in a field in the late 1980s and purchased it, subsequently featuring in a number of magazines.

Since 2021 the Pickup has benefitted from much expenditure, including replacement of the flat bed, the fuel lines, battery and cradle and the 6v windscreen wiper motor; refurbishment of the steering wheel, wiring loom, matching door cards and fabricating period registration plates. The Citroen was granted an age-related number in January 2024. Some original documentation and various manuals are included along with the V5C.

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth Recently recommissioned after 25 years of dry storage

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: E60 JJM

MOT: September 2025

1938 Talbot-Lago T4 Minor

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Estimate: £12,000 - £16,000* Chassis No: WF0FXXGBBFJA79037

First registered on the 23rd June 1988, ‘E60 JJM’ was finished from new in Ford Crystal Blue (U7), this is one of the rarest Sapphire Cosworth colours having been in production only from initial launch to August 1988, and with very few thought to have been finished in this colour.

Featuring the Anthracite fog lamp surrounds denoting it as an early 2WD example, the Sierra has the complementary full Black leather interior trim. Acquired by the current keeper in 1999, it was subject to a full repaint in its original colour scheme prior to being put into dry storage as part of a large private collection with only five previous keepers recorded.

Earlier in 2024, the vendor completed a full recommission on the car and rebuilt the brakes, refurbished the wheels and completed a full fluids and timing belt service prior to subjecting it to a full detail. The odometer records a very credible c.76,258 miles and the previous MOT from February 1996 records c.75,387 miles. The vendor describes the overall condition of the car to be ‘very good’ all round and it is certainly worthy of any collection.

The value of good Sapphire Cosworths has been steadily increasing in recent years and this example represents one of the most original examples in existence that has been truly cherished. It is offered with an old style V5, recent service invoice and its latest MOT certificate.

Prospective bidders should be aware that a new-style V5C will need to be applied for.

Reg No: 433 UYF

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 95296

Understood to have been built in 1938, this Talbot T4 Minor is one of only around 100 examples to have left the Suresnes factory. Most likely due to WWII, the car has lost most of its earliest history, however, ownership records date back to 1955 when it was in the custodianship with a Monsieur Phillipe who owned the vehicle until 1964 before passing it to another owner who would own it until 1993, when it was offered to a Monsieur Roland who would carry out a comprehensive overhaul. The car would later be exhibited at the Paris Retromobile show in 2004 and offered for sale and purchased by a British gentleman in 2014. Now registered as ‘233 UYF’ it entered the custodianship of the vendor in 2015.

The vendor has kept the Talbot-Lago in fine fettle throughout his ownership. Upon inspection, the engine fired into life with relative ease and the vendor has advised that the overall condition of the car is ‘very good’, with the paint appearing in remarkably good condition despite age-related marks and the gorgeous duo-tone leather and patterned moquette interior also presenting extremely well. Now to be offered for sale as one of only two believed to be in the UK this rare T4 Minor is offered with a history file including some correspondence between previous owners, the UK V5C, some operating instructions and invoices for recent chrome work and a battery within the vendor’s ownership.

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1954 Chevrolet Corvette Former multiple award winner

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Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000* Reg No: VSU 564 MOT: Exempt Chassis No: E54S003109 Unveiled as part of General Motors’ Motorama on January 17th 1953, the prototype ‘EX-122’ Corvette arguably stole the show. Brainchild of legendary stylist Harley Earl, the newcomer was more than an aesthetic match for its intended European opposition. Although, Chevy’s proven 3.8 litre ‘Blue Flame’ OHV straight-six and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission provided respectable performance (0-60mph in 11.5 seconds and 102mph), many would-be buyers had been expecting a more exotic drivetrain. Initially handbuilt, the Corvette’s showroom appeal was further hampered by a price point which exceeded that of Jaguar’s XK120 and various Cadillacs. Updated for 1954, the sole launch colour of Polo White was augmented by Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red and Black. Despite making its international racing debut on that year’s Carrera Panamericana, the ‘jet age’ Roadster recorded just 3,640 sales.

An accompanying photograph indicates that chassis E54S003109 scored numerous 1st place, 2nd place and Best-in-Show awards from 19761984. Resident in Utah, it was acquired by accomplished skier Knut Aronsen while he was attending the State University. Accompanying him back to Norway during 1987, fuelling issues prompted the Chevy’s sale to the UK two years later. Running well when it graced the pages of Classic & Sports Car magazine (October 1992 issue), the Roadster’s thenowner Geoffrey Forrester, had commissioned American car specialists ‘Luxury and Power’ to source and fit exchange carburettors. Regularly MOT tested until being placed into dry storage by its previous keepers some thirty years ago, the Corvette has recently been recommissioned with particular attention paid to the water pump and carburettors. The presence of a numbered boot liner, side-screen pouch and jack usage sticker all suggest that the interior trim could well be original and lend credence to the odometer reading of 98,000 miles. The engine number – 0690332 F54YG’ – is correct for a 1954 Corvette too. ‘Rare as hen’s teeth’ in the UK, this slice of Americana is offered for sale with an older V5 Registration Document, hardtop, Beige soft-top and the history file.

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1902 Oldsmobile Model R ‘Curved Dash’ 4½hp Runabout

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London to Brighton run eligible runabout that was previously part of the Ward Brothers’ collection Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000* Reg No: BS 8718 Chassis No: 6966

MOT: Exempt

Named after its distinctively shaped footboard, the ‘Curved Dash’ Oldsmobile was introduced in 1901. Featuring a water pump, trembler coil ignition and overhead valves, its advanced rear-mounted single-cylinder engine was allied to two-speed planetary transmission. Displacing some 1.6 litres (later 1.9 litres), the eager powerplant was reputed to develop 4½ horsepower at 500rpm and to emit one chug per telegraph pole. Designed to negotiate unmade roads, the Oldsmobile’s sturdy yet lightweight chassis featured so-called ‘Concorde’ leaf springs and tiller steering.

While the two brakes provided acted on the transmission and differential respectively. Over 11,000 of the three Curved Dash models (‘R’, ‘6C’ and ‘B’) were completed before production ceased in 1907, making it the first volume produced American automobile.

Reputedly supplied new to a New York City resident in 1902, chassis 6966 remained Stateside until being imported to the UK by renowned Veteran car collectors Daniel and Toby Ward one hundred and seventeen years later. Part of the brothers’ private museum until entering the current ownership via the agency of specialist dealer Tom Parrott earlier in 2024, the Oldsmobile was acquired to allow other members of the seller’s family to participate in the London to Brighton Run. To this end, he fettled the gear cones and trembler coil ignition as well as installing a new Holley NH carburettor and aluminium fuel tank. DVLA registered as ‘BS 8718’ and dated by the Veteran Car Club (under reference number 4276/2021), it is only a change of heart on the part of its would-be crew that prompts the Curved Dash’s sale. Repainted many years ago, the two-seater now exhibits a pleasing patina and is said to run ‘very well indeed’. The London to Brighton Run remains among the world’s most prestigious motoring events and few entries are more affordable than one of Ransom Eli Olds’ innovative runabouts. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, import paperwork and VCC Dating Certificate.

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1959 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 litre Drophead Coupe

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1 of just 104 examples made, sympathetically uprated for touring Estimate: £45,000 - £55,000* Reg No: YSU 288

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: T838180DN

The final iteration of the XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in May 1957. While its use of independent torsion-bar front suspension, a ‘live’ leaf-sprung rear axle and rack-and-pinion steering mirrored the practice of its XK140 predecessor, the new model benefited from the option of all-round Dunlop disc brakes (though, in practice very few – if any - cars were delivered with drum brakes). Stylistically, the newcomer was brought upto-date with less ostentatious curves and a larger, wrap-around single piece windscreen.

With the E-type still very much under development, Jaguar was keen to sustain the sporting reputation that a remarkable five Le Mans victories (1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957) had earned it. Initially powered by a 3442cc derivative of the marque’s race-proven DOHC straight-six engine, the XK150 could be specified with an enlarged 3781cc unit from late 1959 onwards. Available in Standard, Special Equipment or ‘S’ tune, the latter high-performance package comprised a Harry Weslake-modified cylinder head, more aggressive camshaft profiling, high compression pistons and triple SU carburettors. Like its lesser siblings, the XK150 ‘S’ could be had in Fixed-Head Coupe, Open Two-Seater (Roadster) or Drophead Coupe guises. With a claimed 250hp on tap, the ‘S’ 3.4 Litre cars were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds and 132mph. Among the rarest of all XK variants, total (LHD and RHD) XK150 ‘S’ 3.4 Drophead Coupe production is thought to have amounted to just 104 cars. Unsurprisingly, survivors are highly prized by collectors.

According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis T838180DN was completed on 5th March 1959 and supplied new to E. Schiller of Oak Park, Illinois.

Initially finished in Carmen Red, the XK150 S is understood to have migrated to Germany (possibly in the hands of a US serviceman) not long afterwards. Repatriated during 1988

by Peter Cutler, the 2+2-seater was then entrusted to The Vehicle Restoration Co of West Sussex for a bare metal repaint, conversion to right-hand drive and sundry other works. Sold to Shell Oil executive Alan Hunt by Twyford Moors in 1998, he commissioned the renowned XK specialist to retrim the interior, install an alternator, uprate the cooling system (re-cored radiator, Kenlowe fan, alloy expansion tank), plumb-in a facet fuel pump and regulator plus fit new 6 x 15 chrome wire wheels and tyres. Mr Hunt subsequently had them thoroughly overhaul the original engine (including conversion to unleaded) and improve the hood. Humphrey Bunyan of The Classic Car Workshop refurbished the front suspension and further upgraded the Drophead Coupe with a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox, replacement fuel tank and SPAX shock absorbers all round.

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Registered to Alexander Krahe of Twyford Moors thereafter, ‘YSU 288’ entered the current ownership via JD Classics for £99,140 in December 2011 at which time it was said to have covered just 9,000 post-restoration miles. Enjoyed by the vendor for numerous trips around the UK and into Europe, he has employed the services of Paul Roach Jaguar Ltd to maintain and fettle the XK150 S spending close to £27,000 over the past thirteen years. As well as servicing the 2+2-seater, the Acton, nr Sudbury based firm has rewired it, installed electric power steering, re-bushed the suspension, replaced the rear springs, overhauled the engine’s bottom end and renewed various back axle seals. Old MOT certificates on file suggest that the Drophead Coupe has covered some 22,000 miles since returning to the UK. Starting readily upon inspection and proving a doddle to manoeuvre with its power steering and five-speed gearbox, the Jaguar now presents as an older restoration. The paintwork has aged in places and the brightwork is imperfect. However, the seller admits he bought ‘YSU 288’ to drive rather than polish. Able to boast matching chassis, engine and body numbers, this genuine XK150 S 3.4 litre Drophead Coupe is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file. A tempting proposition indeed.

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1963 Morris Mini Cooper S 1071 Matching chassis and engine numbers

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Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000* Reg No: 7285 AP MOT: Exempt Chassis No: K-A2S4/ 384943 The 1071cc Cooper S was the first Cooper S produced by BMC, and the first of the Minis to succeed at the Monte Carlo Rally. Externally, the ‘S’ iteration looked very much like the 997cc standard Cooper, except for the inset vented wheels and the ‘S’ badge on the bonnet and boot. The 1071(cc) only stayed in production until 27th August 1964, by which time it had been joined by the 1275 S in February 1964 and the 970 in June 1964. Although in production for a little over a year, some 4,030 1071 (Austin and Morris) Cooper Ss were built.

A desirable 1071 example of the ‘S’, ‘7285 AP’ (body no.18291) was built on 28th August 1963, ordered in the iconic Old English White with a Black roof, striking Red and Gold trim and with a heater before being despatched to Caffyns Limited, Tunbridge Wells, on 4th September 1963. The Deluxe ‘AP’ comes from a private collection, before which a previous attempt to restore it had stalled. Subsequently, ‘AP’ was sold to the current vendor who evidently achieved a fantastic result and with patience and knowledge completed the 1071 Cooper S. Just c.25 miles was completed following the final recommissioning before the owner decided to install it in his Mini collection to admire more than drive. The very discerning owner, who enjoys the restoration process more than driving the car, would never dream of taking the Mini out in the rain, so ‘AP’ has resided in temperature-controlled storage for a long time. We have had the 1071 running and driving for photography and all seems to be in great order.

The 1071 is still quick enough to keep up with modern traffic on the way to your local club or event and an easy and fun-to-drive iconic classic.

‘AP’ would be a great addition to any Mini collection of quality and is offered with a V5C, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate and invoices relating to the final finishing of the build.

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1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville

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Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: BPA 375 Chassis No: GGA 68

MOT: Exempt

Rolls-Royce introduced the 20/25 in 1929 as a successor to the outgoing 20hp model. Although the newcomer was primarily aimed at owner drivers, many examples were nevertheless sold to customers with chauffeurs. The four-speed manual gearbox featured the manufacturer’s traditional righthand change and was equipped with synchromesh on the top two ratios from 1932 onwards. The substantial chassis sported rigid axles front and rear, suspended on semi-elliptic leaf springs. The four-wheeled braking was mechanically servo-assisted. Power came from an enlarged version of the straight-six OHV unit used in the 20hp. Now displacing 3,699cc, it made for swifter acceleration and a higher top speed of up to 75mph. The increased capacity of some 570cc gave useful extra power and allowed coachbuilders of the day to experiment and offer more intricate body styles without impeding performance.

As before, the choice of bodywork for each 20/25 was to the taste of each individual customer, and Freestone & Webb, Gurney Nutting, Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper were among the many coachbuilders selected to clothe these fine motorcars. Usefully faster than its 20hp predecessor, the model remained in production until 1936 by which time some 3,827 had been sold, making it the company’s bestselling model between the wars.

A notably elegant example with Park Ward Sedanca de Ville coachwork and division, chassis GGA 68 was supplied new to Lieutenant Colonel S.S.G Cohen and has been in long-term family ownership since 1980.

Understood to have had low previous ownership the Rolls-Royce displays 55,917 miles and is said to be a ‘well-maintained’ example that was the subject of a re-wire in 2009. Benefitting from matching chassis and engine number, GGA 68 is offered with buff logbook, collection of invoices, old MOTs plus tax discs and a current V5C document.

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1959 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite

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No Reserve* Reg No: TTH 9

1 of 15 ‘Lost’ Capris sold by Tickford after Turbo production was cancelled

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: AN5/16380

Intended as a spiritual successor to pre-WW2 sports cars such as the MG M-type or Austin 7 Nippy, the Austin-Healey Sprite was launched in May 1958. Fruit of the partnership between Donald Healey and Austin’s Leonard Lord, its design costs were kept to a minimum through some inspired parts bin raiding. Built around a lightweight monocoque, it utilised the Austin A35’s independent front suspension and four-speed gearbox. Powered by a twin-carburettor fed 948cc A-series four-cylinder engine developing some 43bhp/52lbft, it was capable of over 80mph. Put on sale for just £669 rarely before or since has a sports car enjoyed such a large fun-to-price ratio. According to the DVLA and HPi databases, chassis AN5/16380 has been in the current family ownership since August 1979 but off the road for the last thirty-seven years. Now presenting as a ‘barn find’, the Austin-Healey appears substantially complete and comes with a wealth of extra spares including an additional A-Series engine and dashboard etc. Currently painted Blue, the two-seater carries traces of Red paint to its engine bay and an intriguing ‘Peking to Paris’ decal to its nearside door. Pleasingly retaining a correct-type steel bonnet, the Frogeye’s distinctive ‘TTH 9’ number plate which was originally issued in Carmarthenshire is understood to still be ‘live’. A potentially rewarding and hopefully straightforward project.

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1987 Ford Tickford Capri 2.8i

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Reg No: D985 FKV

MOT: None

Chassis No: WF0CXXGAECGA91687

The subject to an article by the Chairman of the Tickford Owner’s Club in August 2024, it is now understood that ‘D985 FKV’ is one of the fifteen Capri 2.8i’s sold as ‘Tickford Capris’ in 1987, but never converted to be sold as one of the 85. Despite this, the muscular Ford has been confirmed to be fitted with a number of genuine Tickford parts that would mean a ‘retro-fit’ may not have been entirely possible to bring it up to full Tickford Turbo specification. The Ford has had four previous owners with one of them being able to find the parts needed to convert the car cosmetically. It is possible that it was sent back to Tickford to have these fitted. The Capri features the correct wooden dashboard with its special gauges and leather Recaro bucket seats, to match the body-kit with correct Aston Martin badging. Under the bonnet, however, things are a little different, with the correct IHI turbocharger absent, although a different type is fitted.

The vendor has advised that the car appears to be in ‘very good’ mechanical condition and the exterior bodywork is in overall ‘good condition’. The Tickford-style interior presents in a ‘very good, charmingly patinated’ condition. Now offered to the market to make space for other vehicles, this interesting Ford is the perfect opportunity for any prospective owner with an interest in Tickford cars.

2004 Maserati Quattroporte V8

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Estimate: £12,000 - £14,000* Reg No: WW54 PDW

MOT: June 2025

1989 Austin Mini Moke 25th Anniversary Edition

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Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000* Chassis No: ZAMCD39C000015160

Introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the fifth-generation (M139) Quattroporte was styled by Ken Okuyama of Pininfarina whose other credits included the Honda NSX and Enzo Ferrari. More driver-orientated than a Bentley Flying Spur or range-topping Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Maserati had a firmer ride and, in early cars at least, a ‘Duo Select’ paddle-shift transmission that was not at its best in fully automatic mode.

Powered by a Ferrari-derived 4.2 litre ‘quad cam’ V8 engine developing 395bhp/333lbft and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and 171mph, the Quattroporte featured a truly sumptuous interior. For the money there are very few cars that can imbue occupants with the same sense of occasion as a M139.

First registered on 24th September 2004, this Quattroporte was ordered in Metallic Grey complemented to a Tan leather interior. ‘WW54 PDW’ has covered some 99,800 miles with just 4 former keepers recorded on HPI. It is being offered with the owner’s bookpack and a well-stamped service book plus a collection of invoices for servicing and maintenance.

This handsome and smart example comes to the sale with a current MOT Certificate valid into June 2025.

Reg No: F626 FPW

MOT: T.B.A

Chassis No: TW7XKFP328S980903

Moke production began in Britain (14,500 units in 1964-68) before moving to Australia (26,000 1966-81) and finally Portugal (10,000 1980-93). Portuguese manufacture allowed the Moke to rationalise components with the then current Mini Mk4, including the fitment of disc brakes and 12-inch wheels.

Understood to be a Portuguese-built example and UK registered in 2023, this amazing example of a ‘resort car’ with heritage dating back to the first iteration of the Moke, with a more modern appearance, had been residing in France for a number of years. Displaying a credible c.89,000km (c.56,000 miles), this example is a Mini Moke 25th Anniversary Edition that has been built in left-hand drive. Indeed, it has lived a good life in the South of France, with the vendor informing us that the moke is in great condition and lacking rust. The vendor has decided to sell the Moke, due to the loss of storage. Unfortunately, the White soft-top roof and side curtains are no longer with the Moke, likely because it was used in fair weather overseas. UK registered in 2023 and supplied with a V5C, it is expected to be in the possession of a new MOT and a service by the time of the sale.

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1969 Morgan Plus 8 Race Car

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Driven by former Cooper-Ferrari F1 driver Chris Lawrence Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: XNP 35G

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: R7043

Morgan’s race heritage includes well-known developnment of the Plus 4 race cars, but the Plus 8 also hit the track with success. Although Rover’s attempts to acquire Morgan in 1966 had proved fruitless, it nevertheless granted the sportscar manufacturer access to its newly acquired, ex-Buick lightweight aluminium V8 with a view to cementing a supply contract.

Hired by the Malvern works to assess the powerplant’s merits, race engineer Maurice Owen lost little time in shoe-horning one into a Morgan Plus 4 chassis. With trials of the resultant prototype successfully undertaken in 1967, the Plus 8 ‘road car’ debuted at the following year’s Earls Court Motor Show. Built along familiar Morgan lines, its ladder frame chassis was equipped with independent ‘sliding pillar’ front suspension, a leaf-sprung rear axle and disc / drum brakes. Supported by an ash frame, its swooping bodywork looked as traditional as ever but gave no clues as to the new model’s performance potential.

Initially equipped with a four-speed Moss gearbox but later Rover four- and five-speed units, Autocar magazine found even the earliest Plus 8 ‘road car’ capable of 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds and 124mph.

Bringing the Plus 8 into the arena of motorsport, Lawrence Tune (aka Lawrencetune) was a racing team and tuning company founded by Chris Lawrence, the former Cooper-Ferrari F1 driver, in the late 1950s. The team is best known for its work on the Morgan Plus 4, by 1961, Lawrence Tune was running the factory Works team of racers in the UK and Europe, achieving significant success. The Lawrence Tune Morgan Plus 8 was a high-performance version of the Morgan Plus 8, developed by Chris Lawrence and his team at Lawrence Tune. This car built upon the success of the earlier Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports. Chris Lawrence’s modifications typically included tuning the engine, improving the suspension and making other adjustments to optimise the car for racing. The Lawrence Tune Morgan Plus 8 became a notable competitor in various racing events, continuing the legacy of Lawrence Tune’s success with the Morgan Plus 4.

Morgan aficionados hold a place in their hearts for Lawrence Tune prepared cars. This particular Morgan, ‘XNP 35G’ and the Le Mans winning Lawrence Tune prepared Morgan ‘TOK 258’, showed the world what a great racer the Morgan was. Manufactured in 1969, the current owner of the ‘XNP 35G’ of some 34 years, is an ex Lawrence Tune ‘employee’ who had some success with the car in the later years. ‘XNP’ won more than 25 races between 1971 and 1976. The car’s achievements include being the winner of the Production Sports Car Championship in 1973, when owned by Peter Morgan and the 1974 Modified Sports Car Championship driven by Chris Lawrence himself and Robin Grey. In addition, in later 120

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years the car competed at the 2009 MG Silverstone Live and the 2006 Historic Sports Car Club 40th Anniversary Race Meeting at Silverstone. At some point, a lap of the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit was timed at 1 minute 55 seconds.

Still fitted with motorsport cut-offs and a fire extinguisher, road-legal sticky tyres, working lap transponder, a Sparco harness and a Sparco single-seat and a roll cage (no ‘in-date’ certification implied on these). A keen eye may spot the bonnet stand-offs, made to aid cooling when racing, however, this set-up could be removed and put back to standard.

The bonnet also displays ‘Lawrencetune, C. Lawrence/ R. Gray’ sign-written in White, with the driver’s door wearing a Lawrence Tune roundel decal on the driver’s door stating ‘Race Bred Performance’. ‘XNP 35G’ has previously been documented in features across a number of publications, such as More Morgan, The Motor, Autosport and in the books Morgan by G H Bowden and Morgan: The Last Survivor by Chris Harvey. This Morgan is a very special piece of British motorsport history. It is offered with the V5C, files of paperwork, magazine features and many photographs - with some featuring Chris Lawrence and Robin Gray.

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1971 MG B Roadster

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Mild competition car Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: WAM 731K

MOT: May 2025

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No Reserve* Chassis No: GHN5252748G

Finished in Tartan Red with White Works style hardtop which is fitted with a rare Minivan roof vent ‘WAM 731K’ was bought by the vendor in 2001 and from 2003 to 2006 was subject to an extensive 3-year restoration by A J Restorations of Shaftesbury. All external panels (doors, bonnet, boot and front wings) were replaced and front and rear Sebring valances were fitted.

The remit was to restore and replicate the 1965 Works MGB Race cars used at Le Mans.

The impressive specification includes; Gas flowed Oselli head, Piper 717 cam, a balanced crank, rods, flywheel and a Weber 45 carburettor which produced 130bhp on Sigma’s rolling road in Gillingham. In 2001 the whole front suspension was replaced with a Moss Independent front suspension set-up and all the suspension and brake components were renewed including the discs, uprights, and hubs at a cost of some £3,000.

We are told the full roll cage took a week to adapt and fit properly and four new 15” Minilite wheels, tyres, racing seats and harnesses were all installed. In total c.£25,000 has been spent. A regular attendee to Goodwood, Le Mans Classic, Silverstone Classic (on the MG Owners club stand), we are informed it has not been raced, although it has done a couple of track days at Castle Combe. The MG further benefits from trips to AJ Restorations every May, for a service and MOT. 122

1978 ERRA SD Mondial 500

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Reg No: VUW 470S

MOT: August 2025

Chassis No: 058020SD

Inspired by Italian sports racing cars of the type that distinguished themselves on the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and at the Le Mans 24-hours etc, enthusiast Dr Stanley George Daniel decided to build his own tribute in the late 1970s. The level of craftsmanship which went into the resultant ‘SD 500’ was of an exceptionally high standard, and the fanatical attention to every design detail was deeply impressive. Great fun to drive with a decent power-to-weight ratio, just twelve are thought to have been built with the later cars branded as ERRAs (Elmsett Road Racing Automobiles).

Registered with the DVLA as a 1978 ERRA SD 500, chassis 058020 has been in the current ownership since 1993. One of the first three prototype cars and looking every inch the 1950s sports racer, the two-seater is described by Andrew Haywood Smith (who was involved in the original development and production of the cars and has looked after this car for the late owner and his estate for many years) as being in overall ‘good’ condition and with a fresh MOT Certificate. A highly convincing, well-made and nicely detailed evocation that is worthy of close inspection, it is offered for sale with a V5C Registration Document, the history file and sundry magazine article reprints.

1974 Triumph Stag

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: GMA 960N

MOT: Exempt

1963 TVR Grantura MkIII 1 of just c.60 MkIIIs manufactured

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Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000* Chassis No: LD330820

Introduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. The newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph.

Finished in Red complemented to a Black vinyl interior, ‘GMA 960N’ is a desirable manual transmission example fitted with overdrive. Just before the Stag’s current ownership, it was subject to an extensive restoration in 2010. A detailed photographic record is included in the sale evidencing the bodywork being restored and repainted, with the engine, gearbox, suspension, and braking system also being overhauled. Displaying a credible c.60,000, ‘GMA 960N’ has recently been subject to some light recommissioning due to a period of storage, with Price & Joy Classics being entrusted to carry out the work. This work included fresh engine and gearbox oil, new gaskets and hoses plus a new SU fuel pump and more, with the cost coming to £4,282.45. Offered with a large collection of the aforementioned restoration photographs, a collection of invoices and the current V5C Registration Document.

Reg No: BTB 329A

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 8617

Manufactured in 1963, this MkIII Grantura was registered new to a Mill Hill, North London small car dealership in December that year. Fitted with the 1798cc straight-four BMC B-Series engine with four-speed manual transmission, the TVR is finished in White with Black interior upholstery. One of just c.60 MkIII examples, it was retained by the dealership until July 1967 when it was purchased by the first private keeper. Driven competitively on a few occasions at Lydden Hill race circuit in 1967 and 1968, a second MkIII Grantura, this time a lightweight race car, was purchased and ‘BTB 329A’ became the tow vehicle from 1970 through to 1976.

Following the purchase of a Jaguar for towing in 1976, the TVR was fitted with a Tuscan V6 rear end, side vents, and alloy wheels during the mid-1970s. Taken off the road in 1985, chassis and mechanical restoration have taken the TVR to its current condition. ‘BTB 329A’ was purchased by the vendor (although never registered to him) in 2014. The engine had received an overhaul, however, it will require further recommissioning prior to use.

With a credible recorded mileage of 52,875, the TVR is offered with some photographic records, an MOT certificate from 1984 (at 50,579 miles) and a V5C. A worthy and rare Grantura project with low ownership and an interesting history.

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1957 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupé Adaptation

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Originally bodied to Park Ward Design Number 701 and later converted to Drophead Coupé specification by A&B Price Estimate: £300,000 - £400,000* Reg No: 161 XUL

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: BC49CH

Unveiled in Autumn 1955 some six months after its Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon sibling, the Continental version was only available to coach-built special order. Featuring a higher compression ratio and taller back axle ratio, the newcomer was found capable of over 120mph. Underpinned by the same cruciform-braced box-section chassis as the ‘basic’ S1, complete with independent front suspension, a well-located ‘live’ rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes, most of the coachbuilders that clothed it favoured aluminium over steel. Lighter and nimbler than the standard factory offering, Continentals were typically some fifty per cent more expensive too. Long considered among the best engines Bentley ever made, the S1’s 4.9 litre straight-six was famed for its blend of torque, refinement and durability and was thus well-suited to the standard fit four-speed automatic transmission. Among the era’s fastest and most exclusive four-seaters, the last of 431 S1 Continentals was completed in 1959.

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Mentored by A.F. McNeil at J. Gurney Nutting & Co Ltd during the mid-1930s and subsequently promoted to Chief Designer there, John Polwhele Blatchley joined RollsRoyce during WWII. A stylistic influence on every generation of Bentley from the MkVI through to the T-Series, he took control of in-house coachbuilder Park Ward’s designs from 1952 onwards and was later credited with penning the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Decidedly elegant but with various a la mode twists such as its subtly integrated vestigial tail finds, Park Ward’s Design Numbers 700 and 701 for the Bentley S1 Continental chassis were typical of Blatchley’s creative ethos. Evolving through issues one and two, later versions of the sleek, two-door Drophead Coupé and Fixed Head Coupé variants utilised the same tail-lights as the Standard Steel Saloon integrating them into the base of the tailfins. Park Ward bodied a total of sixty-nine Bentley S1 Continental chassis to its Design Number 701 (with forty-five being to right-hand drive specification) with a further eighty-nine Drophead Coupés to Design Number 700. The aluminium clad Drophead Coupé is considered to be one of the most desirable Bentley Continental variants and therefore examples today are regularly seen for sale at more than £1,000,000. This has resulted in a small number of Fixed Head Coupes being converted to Drophead Coupe specification.

Number 701. Delivered in November 1957 to A. Beatty, it was initially registered as ‘UXF 100’. The ‘A. Beatty’ in question is understood to have been Sir Alfred Chester Beatty; an American-British mining magnate who moved to London from New York City in 1911.

Known as the ‘The King of Copper’, his donations were pivotal to the establishment and survival of what is now The Institute of Cancer Research. Little else is known about the four-seater’s early history until 1990 when the previous owner entrusted it to A&B Price for restoration and conversion to Drophead Coupé specification. Reportedly using an original Design Number 700 Drophead Coupe as a template, A&B Price carried out a limited number of such transformations around this time which were noted for their quality and accuracy. A taller gentleman, the last keeper requested that the rear hood line be raised slightly so that he could ride comfortably in the back should someone else take the wheel.

According to Martin Bennett’s authoritative book ‘Bentley Continental, Corniche and Azure’, chassis BC49CH was bodied by Park Ward as a Fixed Head Coupe to its Design

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maintained and improved to the tune of over £200,000. Acknowledged specialist Padgett Motor Engineers have thoroughly overhauled the original engine, not to mention attending to the automatic transmission and back axle. The hood has been re-profiled and renewed in Dark Green mohair, while the interior upholstery, boot and wood veneers have been refurbished (the associated SimTrim of Spalding bills totalling £50,000 plus). The cubbies to the driver and passenger doors house a seemingly unused picnic set, while the dashboard contains a digitalised Becker Mexico stereo. Performing notably well on a recent outing, the Bentley has lived up to its name making numerous trips to mainland Europe with the seller. Accumulating sundry stone chips as a result, it nonetheless remains highly presentable to our eyes.

A rare coachbuilt Bentley S1 Continental in both its original and secondary guises, ‘161 XUL’ has been better maintained than many of its siblings. A singularly elegant motorcar, it is worthy of close inspection.

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1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster

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Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000* Reg No: RJA 400N

MOT: August 2025

Chassis No: 1S2652

By 1971, Jaguar’s jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the ‘big cat’s’ performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. “The turbine-like smoothness with which the engine provides a sustained shove in the back is almost uncanny, the more so when one accelerates hard in top gear.” (Autocar 5th July 1973). With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space, and in conjunction with wider front/rear tracks, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheel arches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, the model also boasted vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.

Chassis 1S2652 was despatched new on the 29th March 1974 to the supplying dealer, Henlys of Manchester. A desirable manual gearbox example and finished from the factory in Signal Red paintwork with Biscuit leather interior upholstery and a Black hood, pleasingly this is the colour combination it still presents in today. Purchased into previous ownership in 2006, the then owner maintained the E-Type regardless of cost, entrusting the maintenance and improvements almost exclusively to well-renowned specialists P & K Thornton Restoration with the total expenditure during his ownership (2006-2022) reaching almost £61,000. Notable works during this time include a comprehensive mechanical check, refresh and service in 2021-22 costing c.£10,000; full repainting in the original colour scheme in 2020; suspension refresh in 2019; and interior re-trim during 2009, amongst much more!

Offered now having covered just 68,000 miles with MOTs back to the 1990s corroborating the mileage, the E-Type is offered with a substantial history file comprising numerous invoices from the previous ownership, Jaguar Heritage Trust Heritage Certificate, a large collection of previous MOTs, a current no advisory MOT until August 2025, and a V5C document showing just five former keepers. Boasting matching chassis and engine numbers, this notably well-presented V12 Roadster started readily, and both ran and drove excellently during the recent photography session. Completed many a successful longdistance trip during the vendor’s ownership, the E-Type is due to be driven to the sale, and has much to recommend it.

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1923 Ford Model T Fire Truck

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Known History From New Estimate: £10,000 - £14,000* Reg No: TC 6851

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Chassis No: 7947876

With its vanadium steel chassis, torquey 2.9 litre engine, robust two-speed epicyclic transmission and ample ground clearance, Ford’s versatile Model T was adapted for a wide variety of commercial uses. A redoubtable workhorse, many remained ‘in harness’ until the 1950s. Built at Ford’s Trafford Park, Manchester facility, chassis 7947876 was then despatched to the Stanley Fire Engine Company of Halifax. Destined for use on the Earl of Derby’s Knowsley Hall estate in Leicestershire, the Model T was road registered as ‘TC 6851’ on 24th March 1924. Departing the Earl’s service twenty-four years later, the Fire Engine was acquired by a Ford dealer and repurposed as a showroom exhibit. Sold to Power Torque Engineering Ltd of Coventry during 1985, they partially restored the Model T (acquiring various pieces of period fire fighting equipment in the process) before displaying it in their foyer. Further improved since entering the current ownership twelve years ago, the Ford has had attention paid to its clutch, cylinder head (new gasket, bolts), ignition coils, radiator hoses, fan pulley bushes and transmission bands. Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the seller has enjoyed showing ‘TC 6851’ at Steam Rallies in Devon, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.

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1975 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupe

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Reg No: LSD 335P

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: 2H.1107BW

Manufactured in 1975, ‘LSD 335P’ is a notably early example being number 107 off the production line and was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 4th December that year. A 4.2-litre engine example with automatic transmission, the Daimler is still finished in its original colour scheme of Signal Red with Tan leather upholstery, with the interior upholstery pleasingly understood to be original and the paintwork benefitting from a full repaint (2015). Offered now with c.108,000 miles on the odometer, the vast majority were covered during the first thirty years of its life. In dry storage from 2008 for numerous years and covering very minimal mileage, last year ‘LSD 335P’ was lavished with a mechanical recommissioning costing some £3,500.

Further enhanced this year with a new coil and ignition leads, and a full service, the Daimler starting readily and both ran and drove very well during our photography session. In regular use with the vendor, it will be driven some 40 miles to the sale and is rated as having ‘very good’ bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment, and interior trim, with the engine and gearbox both rated as ‘excellent’. Offered with a history file including previous MOTs and invoices, a no advisory MOT until May 2025, and V5C. These Daimler Coupes are scarce and this one benefits from significant recent mechanical recommissioning.

2006 Jaguar XK 4.2 Convertible Under 47,000 miles from new

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: T.B.A

MOT: March 2025

1978 Fiat 124 Spider

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No Reserve* Chassis No: SAJAC44P075B05181

Introduced at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second-generation Jaguar XK range was styled by Ian Callum. Deliberately evoking the E-Type via its oval grille, speeding teardrop glasshouse, and muscular haunches, the newcomer featured aluminium construction, independent suspension, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. A rival to the Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz SL, the Jaguar XK / XKR remained in production until 2014 by which time a mere 54,000 had been sold (vs 212,704 997s and 169,443 R230s).

Manufactured in 2006, the XK Convertible offered was registered new on the 16th June and is finished in the striking colour combination of Zircon Blue paintwork with complementary Caramel leather interior upholstery and a Black hood. Wearing plate ‘LJ 9’ from virtually new until exiting first ownership in 2019, the Jaguar is offered now having covered just 47,000 miles from new and had just a mere two former keepers. Supplied with a history file that includes the book pack with stamped service book which illustrates thirteen services, almost all from Jaguar main agents, with one from a Rolls-Royce/Bentley specialist (the most recent) last year at 45,010 miles. Rated by the vendor as having ‘very good’ electrical equipment, paintwork and interior trim, the bodywork, engine, and gearbox are all rated as ‘excellent’.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.

Reg No: NFC 658S

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 124CS10141000

Introduced at the November 1966 Turin Salon, the Fiat 124 Sport Spider boasted a handsome two-door monocoque bodyshell that was both styled and built by Pininfarina and proved a great sales success. A staple part of Fiat’s model range until 1982, with just under 200,000 produced, the majority were shipped to North America.

Manufactured in 1978, the 124 Spider was supplied new to the United States of America, residing there until being imported to the United Kingdom in 2021 from the American ‘dry state’ Nevada. Noted by the vendor as a very solid example, likely helped by Nevada’s climate, the vendor embarked upon a two-year renovation of the Fiat. Mechanically, the 124 received a comprehensive engine overhaul including new rings, shells, oil pump and starting equipment, new differential seals, new wheel bearings, renewed suspension bushes and powder-coated suspension parts, a new clutch, and refreshed brakes with new calipers and lines.

Cosmetically, the interior was refreshed with retrimmed seats, door cards and new carpets, a new hood was supplied, a new windscreen and the wheels were powder-coated and shod with new tyres. Benefitting from an estimated £15,000 worth of expenditure, the Fiat started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Offered with a collection of invoices, documents relating to the UK registration, a copy of the Nevada state title, sales literature and current V5C document. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1925 Bentley 3-Litre Dual Cowl Tourer Original coachwork by J. Gurney Nutting

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Estimate: £140,000 - £160,000* Reg No: GD 4233

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 1171

“It was not the means whereby the 3-Litre Bentley performed, but the manner in which it did it, that endeared the car to sportsmen who took pride in their driving. The engine was remarkably flexible, strong and reliable, the gear ratios admirably chosen, the handling excellent and the quality unremittingly high. So, also, was the price, but an ever-growing reputation, augmented by striking racing victories - including the Le Mans 24 hours of 1924 and 1927 - ensured its success” (‘Classic Sports Cars’ by Cyril Posthumus and David Hodges).

A railway engineering apprentice turned aero engine designer, Walter Owen Bentley previewed his first creation, the immortal 3-Litre, at the October 1919 London Motor Show (though, he would not deem it production ready for another two years). Inspired by a 1914 Humber TT racer, the newcomer’s ladder-frame chassis was equipped with all-round semielliptic leaf-sprung suspension and rear-wheel drum brakes (four-wheel brakes becoming the norm from 1924 onwards). The car’s heart and most advanced feature was its 2996cc engine. A long-stroke four-cylinder (80mm x 149mm) that prioritized torque over top-end power, it boasted a five-bearing crankshaft, shaft-driven overhead camshaft, monobloc construction, twin ignition, four valves per cylinder and aluminium pistons. Developing between 65bhp and 88bhp, the unit was allied to a separate four-speed gate-change gearbox. Supplied in bare chassis guise only, albeit with a choice of wheelbase lengths and engine tune, the 3-Litre remained in production until 1929 by which time some 1,621 are thought to have been made. As well as its two Le Mans victories, the Bentley enjoyed considerable success at Brooklands and even broke the 24-hour world record around Montlhery setting a 95mph average speed.

According to Dr Clare Hay’s authoritative book, ‘Bentley - The Vintage Years’, chassis 1171 was built as a 1926 model on the standard 10ft 10in wheelbase and fitted with fourseater Tourer coachwork by Gurney Nutting. Supplied new by G.M. Gladstone Motors Ltd of Glasgow to J.D. Cousin Esq of Kinachoile House, Dunblane, the Bentley was first registered as ‘GD 4233’. Remaining north of the border, the 3 Litre then belonged to Peter Sinclair Esq of Alloa and Frederick Shanks Esq. of Arbroath (the latter’s family being well know industrialists with links to Queen Victoria and St Andrew’s Golf Course). PostWW2, the Tourer had passed to ‘A. Peduzzi’ who may or may not have been Anna Maria Peduzzi (the first woman to race for Scuderia Ferrari). Fitted with a Ford diesel engine during the 1960s, the following decade saw chassis 1171 extensively restored by Liverpool businessman, Matthew Wright Esq. Sympathetically done, the refurbishment included the 132

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sourcing and installation of a correct-type replacement powerplant from a Speed Model (engine number LM1336) and chassis overhaul by Rubery Owen. Repainted Black and re-trimmed in Red, the 3 Litre was also rewired and had attention paid to its gearbox, steering brakes and suspension etc. Changing hands thereafter, chassis 1171 joined the vendor’s impressive collection in 2015. Remarkably well-preserved given the age of its renovation and a tribute to Mr Wright’s thoroughness, the Tourer now exhibits a gentle patina. Starting readily and running well during our photography session, ‘GD 4233’ is due to be driven to IWM Duxford for the sale. Aided by his W.O. Bentley owning neighbour who has advised on, and helped with maintenance, the vendor believes chassis 1171 to be more than up to the journey and indeed has used it on a frequent basis albeit for modest journeys. Pleasingly retaining its original bonnet, magneto switch plate, back axle and steering column (all of which are numbered correctly) not to mention its original Gurney Nutting coachwork which still carries its Bentley Motors tag, this delightful 3 Litre has much to recommend it. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and full weather equipment.

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1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster

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A UK supplied, right hand drive car from new Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000* Reg No: AUB 48E Chassis No: 1E1819

MOT: Exempt

Among the last century’s great motoring icons, Jaguar’s E-type has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the model soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own.

Launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the ‘big cat’ proved faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rival. Certainly, few could match its reputed 150mph top speed. At a time when Ferrari’s lauded 250SWB and 250GTO made do with ‘live’ rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. While, rack and pinion steering enhanced the monocoque chassis’ excellent road-holding and handling; putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette. Revised in 1964, the E-type gained a torquier 4235cc powerplant and four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox of Jaguar’s own design.

Chassis 1E1819 was manufactured on 2nd May 1967 and despatched to Henlys of London on 19th May. First registered as ‘PLU 608E’, the Roadster’s first owner was a Mr B Kanarek of London W1. It appears the E-Type lived a rather modest life and only nine years after it was supplied new, its then owner, Mr Alan Jones of Shipley, Yorkshire would lay the car up in storage, waiting to find a new life.

Forgotten about, until a Chris Denton of Bradford purchased it and sent the Roadster to Rawdon Restoration of Leeds c.1985/6, for whatever reason, Mr Denton sold on the car when the restoration was 95% complete, being purchased by a Mr Timothy Garnett of Ilkley and finally returning to the road in August 1987 with 50,732 miles on the clock. Mr Garnett was fastidious with the E-Type’s ownership and deservedly successful in concours events. Subsequently, The E-Type Centre of Chilcote, chose to purchase it for use as their brochure car, also becoming the cover star for an issue of Classic & Sports Car magazine, with an article that would feature F1 World Champion John Surtees comparing ‘the world’s best drivers’ cars’.

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The vendor purchased the two-seater from The E-Type Centre in August 1999 with an indicated 56,923 miles. During his 25-year ownership, he has regularly used it for several events including the E-Type 50th anniversary trip to Geneva with Jaguar Heritage plus much more. In 2021, the vendor’s son drove the car to the Goodwood Revival. Fastidious with maintenance, the vendor has kept the car maintained to a very high standard with some subtle upgrades for modern road use.

He commented, ‘there are some stone chips around the bonnet nose which is to be expected with a 37-year-old restoration that has been used. …it is still, however, a credit to the people who restored the car in 1986.’

2010 Ford Focus RS Unmodified and in single ownership for most of its life

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Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000* Reg No: RV60 RXC MOT: September 2025 Chassis No: WF0GXXGCDGAT33610 On 17th December 2007, after winning the WRC’s Constructors’ Title for a second successive year, Ford confirmed that it would be building a ‘RS’ version of the Focus Mk2. Unveiled in ‘concept car’ guise at the following year’s British Motor Show but not entering production until January 2009, the resultant design was hailed by the Blue Oval thus: “It’s as close as you’ll come to driving a full-spec rally car”. Although resolutely front-wheel drive, the newcomer’s combination of a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing LSD, sophisticated ESP and innovative RevoKnuckle front suspension meant its handling / roadholding were exemplary. Uprated with a bigger turbo, more efficient intercooler, forged crankshaft and siliconaluminium pistons, the proven 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine developed 301bhp/325lbft; outputs sufficient for 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds and 163mph. Only available in Ultimate Green, Frozen White and Performance Blue, a mere 11,500 or so Focus Mk2 RS cars were sold worldwide (with 4,000 coming to the UK).

Finished in the rarest colour, Performance Blue, and specified with the more expensive ‘Luxury Pack 2’ which added a reversing camera and touchscreen sat-nav to the standard fitment air-con, keyless go and automatic headlamps / wipers etc, ‘RV60 RXC’ is not only completely unmodified but was also main dealer serviced every year from 2011-2023 inclusive. Entering the current ownership via the estate of its second keeper who had taken possession when the RS was just two months old, this highly original and very well maintained ‘hot hatch’ is warranted to have covered a modest 97,000 miles from new. Smart enough to show but also with an odometer reading which does not preclude being driven and enjoyed, this sought-after Fast Ford is offered for sale with book pack, Daron Ford invoices and history file.

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1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer

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The 1929 Olympia Motor Show car Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000* Reg No: UW 2726

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: GX026

A logical progression from Rolls-Royce’s first ‘owner driver’ model the 20hp, the 20/25hp was introduced in 1929. Near identical to its forebear, at least to begin with, the newcomer enjoyed a greater turn of speed thanks to an enlarged 3669cc OHV straight-six engine.

Fed by a single Rolls-Royce carburettor and carrying both magneto and coil ignition, the super-smooth powerplant was mounted in unit with a four-speed manual gearbox (the latter operated via a traditional right-hand change). Capable of supporting a wide variety of coachwork, the 20/25hp’s substantial ladder frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, four-wheel drum brakes and a mechanical servo.

Progressively developed, the Rolls-Royce 20/25hp remained in production until 1936 by which time some 3,827 are thought to have been sold.

Chassis ‘GXO26’ was displayed at the 1929 Olympia Motor Show and was just the 15th example of the 20/25 sold to the public. Supplied new to Mr. Alfred Sainsbury of Queen Anne’s Mansions, W.1, London, an important member of the famous grocery chain (and was made a director of Sainsbury’s when the company became a PLC), it began life as a H.J. Mulliner-bodied Weymann Saloon, the original coachwork had long since fallen into disrepair by the time the previous owner acquired the Rolls-Royce in 1994. In fact, at that time the 20/25 existed as a well restored rolling chassis with a handsome, but yet to be fitted, four-seater Tourer body which is thought to have been crafted by the esteemed coachbuilder Tony Robinson. The restoration project was completed by 1997, with the former keeper subsequently enjoying ‘UW 2726’ on a number of Continental Tours.

As part of the restoration works, the interior was re-upholstered and a new hood and tonneau cover made by David Beswick Coach Trimming costing some £7,000 in trimming alone. Boasting a dynamo starter and full flow oil filter, the Rolls-Royce is said to possess ‘very good oil pressure’, not to mention ‘a fully functional central chassis lubrication system’. Having had its brakes relined c.5,000 miles ago, the 20/25 was offered through H&H after twenty-seven years of ownership and sold into the current late ownership for £92,250 in 2021. Thereafter, used and enjoyed by the late vendor alongside his other classic cars, the 20/25 is accompanied by copies of the RREC chassis card records, a collection of invoices and previous MOT certificates, and a current V5C Registration Document. A very pretty Tourer bodied 20/25, and boasting matching numbers chassis and engine number, the example offered here takes some beating.

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1935 Riley 9HP Imp

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Delightful original Imp that has been sensibly uprated for competition work Estimate: £70,000 - £90,000* Reg No: BXO 32

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 6027484

Spiritual successor to the ‘Brooklands’ competition model which had achieved such success around its namesake not to mention on the Tourist Trophy, Irish Grand Prix and Le Mans 24-hours etc, the Riley 9hp ‘Imp’ debuted in prototype guise at the October 1933 Olympia Motor Show. Fast enough to accrue silverware but tractable enough for road use, the newcomer was also among the prettiest automotive designs of the 1930s. Notably compact, its 7ft 6in wheelbase chassis featured all-round leaf-sprung suspension, fourwheel drum brakes and an underslung rear axle. Fed by twin carburettors and utilising an (optional) Scintilla magneto, the two-seater’s free-revving 1.1 litre engine developed some 42bhp and was allied to four-speed transmission. Tipping the scales at just 17cwt, the Imp was reputedly capable of 80mph (a speed few class rivals could match). Total production figures are unknown but have been estimated at 120–150 cars of which some 80 are known to have survived.

According to its accompanying buff logbook, chassis 6027484 was first issued with the London number plate ‘BXO 32’ on 20th May 1935. Surviving World War Two, the Riley belonged to K.F. Rouse Esq of Birmingham for almost thirty years (1948-1977) before being bought by noted collector Graham Galliers. Finished in White with Cream upholstery at the time, the Imp then passed to Tony Smith of Cheshire who had specialist Bill Morris overhaul and uprate the ENV four-speed pre-selector gearbox (needle roller bearings supplanting the original bronze bushes) as well as attending to the oil pump and brakes etc. Taking possession in 2006, the two-seater’s previous keeper entrusted it to marque specialist Blue Diamond Services for a full service and thorough going over. The same company were tasked with repainting the Riley in its original Maroon hue and overhauling its factory-fitted engine. The latter having its white metal bearings renewed, Omega pistons fitted, power-sapping, lag tappets removed and crankshaft balanced etc. The SU carburettors were refurbished and the copper piping renewed / replaced as necessary. A dyno report on file shows an increased power output of 57bhp (some thirty-five percent up on standard).

Entering the current ownership via Bonhams’ 2013 Goodwood Revival auction for £74,300, the Riley is said to have since benefited from a further £20,000-plus worth of expenditure.

A former yacht skipper and horologist with a consequently fine eye for detail, the vendor has had the rear axle ratio raised from 5.25 to 4.55 which he feels has ‘transformed the car’

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by making first gear a usable ratio and increasing the cruising speed. A Riley Register member, the seller considers the Imp to be in ‘very good’ mechanical condition such that he is ‘not afraid to use it for any occasion’. Deemed to be ‘very good’ cosmetically aside from the odd blemish, ‘BXO 32’ is potentially eligible for a variety of Vintage Sports Car Club events. Pretty and rare in equal measure, this delectable Imp is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, numerous bills / invoices and history file.

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1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Sportline

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No Reserve* Reg No: M510 LYV

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Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000* MOT: January 2025

Chassis No: WDB1240322C177765

The Sportline variant of the E320 had wider alloy wheels, quick ratio steering and a smaller steering wheel, possessed a lower 21mm ride height and a specially tuned suspension.

The published top speed was an impressive 144mph. Considered by many fans of the marque as the final ‘hewn-from-granite’ Mercedes-Benz, the Sportline was a very enticing ownership proposition. Motor Sport magazine called it, “the best Coupé.”

This rare Sportline iteration of the E320 was supplied from the factory Werk Sindelfingen, Germany, on 19th September 1994, then registered UK on the 4th October 1994 and has enjoyed a low ownership. The vendor, who is a well-known Mercedes-Benz specialist and a technician of over 20 years, inherited the car from his late father who had owned the car for the last 16 years. Sadly, he passed away in 2013 and the car was placed into dry storage, although it has been run regularly and has benefitted from a recent service, tyres and the air- conditioning has been re-gassed. We are informed this E320 Sportline drives extremely well and with everything operational, including the electric sunroof and the electric radio. The vendor has recalled how much his dad enjoyed meetings with fellow enthusiasts of the Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Club. Said to be ‘Excellent’ throughout, and complete with the service book, original book pack and spare keys, the E320 has also benefitted from recent large service and is offered with the V5C 140

1982 BMW 635 CSi

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Reg No: GFE 223X

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: WBAEC7101C8171184

Successor to the race-proven (E9) 3.0 CS/CSi high-performance Sports Coupes, the 6-Series was introduced in August 1976. More forgiving than its predecessors, it utilised a modified version of the (E12) 5-Series Saloon platform equipped with all-round independent suspension and powerful disc brakes. A natural rival to the 928 and XJS, the four-seater 6-Series proved more capacious than the Porsche and sportier than the Jaguar. Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive ‘shark nose’ frontal styling and thin pillared glasshouse cabin, it boasts real road presence, an impression supported by the various versions of BMW’s mighty M30 engine.

Imported into the UK from Italy in 2016 and recorded as first registered in the UK on 1st January 2018, this left-hand drive example has been in current ownership since being imported. A rare sight on the roads, whichever side the steering wheel is fitted, this example wears the familiar 1980s BMW Opal Green Metallic with a complementing Cream leather interior. In UK ownership, the 635 CSi has been used in UK rallies and overseas events that have included European jaunts to Ireland, Poland and Croatia. Mechanical work has seen a new radiator, brake discs and pads and refreshed alloys and suspension.

A collection MOT paperwork, dating from import up to 2023, is accompanied by the V5C.

1968 Jaguar S-Type 3.4 Litre

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: ULY 686F

MOT: Exempt

1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Chassis No: P1B9531BW

Presenting in British Racing Green, wonderfully complemented by a Suede Green leather interior, ‘ULY 686F’ resided in the same family for five decades and regularly displayed at shows in the 1980s. First supplied to Enfield Rolling Mills Ltd, Enfield in July 1968, ownership transferred to a Leonard Dyer of Grange Park, in June 1969. Subsequently entering the ownership of the long-term family owners in August 1975, the previous owner’s father purchased the car and is said to have been meticulous, ensuring the S-Type remained in show condition. The Jaguar Periodic Maintenance Vouchers record regular servicing maintained across the three owners. As the years passed, the upkeep got too much for him and ownership transferred to his son.

With a few blemishes from enthusiastic polishing, the paint is still very presentable. The 6-cylinder engine fired up extremely well at the time of consignment, showing good oil pressure. Evidently, the S-Type continues to be well maintained, there’s still grease on the original door hinge nipples and the suspension sits well. Benefitting from some refreshing, the vendor has sympathetically re-connollised the Suede Green leather seats, lifting the whole interior. Offered with an extensive history file, there’s a green RF60 logbook, original service records, owners’ manual and the V5C. The vendor, having purchased the car from the previous family owners, is a Jaguar collector and has not recorded his name on the V5C.

Reg No: G609 DKF

MOT: T.B.A

Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABKK099531

The Escort RS Turbo broke cover in October 1984. Far more than a souped-up XR3i, the newcomer featured heavy-duty suspension, improved brakes, and a viscous coupling limited slip differential (the latter a road car first). Described by Motor Sport magazine as ‘perhaps the most enjoyable hot hatch currently available on the British market’, with the model approaching its 40th anniversary, they could well be a very shrewd investment.

First registered on Hallowe’en, 1989 and one of just 5,576 UK supplied examples, the RS Turbo has been subject to an extensive restoration and repaint. New inner floors, inner and outer sills and wheel arches were replaced before a complete respray of both the inside and out. As well as the body, the wheels have been refurbished after being shot-blasted, dipped and repainted before being shod with new tyres. Also benefitting mechanically, with a full service and cambelt change, it has also been fitted with a rear disc brake conversion and an aluminium radiator, a new battery, certainly providing some peace of mind. They say ‘the devil is in the detail’, well the RS has been fitted with new bumper trims front and rear, new wiper motors and blades and both front seats have been re-foamed using original upholstery. Offered with a current V5C, it is expected that a new MOT will be granted for this handsome RS Turbo, before the auction.

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1955 Austin Healey 100M BN1 ‘Le Mans’ Rare BN1 fitted with a ‘Le Mans’ kit from the factory

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Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000* Reg No: URK 397

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: BN1223802

As part of his tireless publicity campaign to promote the newly introduced Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1, Donald Healey entered a team of four pre-production cars for the 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race. Running with standard windscreens, interiors and even bumpers, two of this mildly tweaked quartet survived to finish 12th and 14th overall (an amazing result for such comparatively inexpensive cars in near showroom condition). Eager to capitalise on this success (and also to comply with the event’s homologation requirements) Healey persuaded BMC to list a ‘Le Mans kit’ (twin 1.75 inch SU carburettors, high-lift camshaft, revised distributor advance curve and stronger valve springs etc) in its parts catalogue for 1954. Known officially as part P-280, it was available to fit on new or old models alike, and by dealers or private individuals. A handful of BN1 100s were to be delivered from Longbridge directly to the Donald Healey Motor Co. to be fitted with the ‘Le Mans Modification Kit’ when new; but upon launch of the BN2 it was to be adopted by BMC themselves for the 100M version and subsequently introduced at the 1955 London Motor Show. The upgrade has remained a popular modification package ever since and continues to be reproduced today.

According to the accompanying Heritage Certificate, chassis BN1/223802 was built on 8th February 1955 in right-hand drive configuration for the Australian market. It is said to have all the hallmarks of a car that was uprated to ‘Le Mans’ specification at Donald Healey’s Warwick factory rather than being modified (either in period or more modern times) by a dealer or private individual. The requisite ‘telltales’ apparently being: a bend in the shroud bracket to clear the cool air box, aluminium louvred bonnet (crafted by Jensen cars) and hand etched numbering to the uprated SU carburettors etc. Seemingly shipped to the Bahamas when new (rather than Sydney), the 100 is further understood to have participated in that year’s Nassau Speed Week. Sadly, there are no reliable records to confirm its participation. The Big Healey is understood to have had a damaged rear end and have been repainted British Racing Green over Yellow when it was found by Dr Pryor whilst holidaying in the Bahamas during 1957. The vendor believes there is a chance that BN1/223802 was diverted to Nassau at the behest of Sir Sydney and Lady Greta Oakes who were prominent members of the Caribbean racing scene at the time and friends with Donald Healey.

Repatriated by Dr Pryor in 1958 and issued with the Croydon registration number ‘URK 397’, he took the two-seater off the road following an accident in which his daughter was

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injured but retained possession until 1971. First owned by the vendor from 1980-1985 during which time he had it restored and repainted in its original Ice Blue over Old English White colours, the 100 later passed to Tony Elshof who previously served as the AustinHealey Club’s Competitions Secretary and amassed a collection of significant examples of the marque. Changing hands several times thereafter, including a sojourn in France, ‘URK 397’ was reacquired by the seller during 2018. Entrusted to Rose’s Garage and Bushell’s Vehicle Restorations for servicing and maintenance since then, the Big Healey is deemed to be in ‘very good overall’ mechanical condition. Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the improved BN2 four-speed manual gearbox and gearlever-operated overdrive were both a boon. Although no longer concours, the two-seater remains presentable. Potentially eligible for such prestigious events as the Mille Miglia Storica, ‘URK 397’ is offered for sale with extensive history file, spare wheel, hood, tonneau cover and spare parts (the original, very rare distributor vacuum unit and the original cylinder head). It will also be accompanied by the V5C Registration Document.

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1970 Ford Escort Mexico

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The oldest surviving AVO car Estimate: £60,000 - £70,000* Reg No: LVX 900J

MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: BFATKR23276

Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) made the sporting Ford Escort Mk1s in the early to mid-70s, comprising the RS1600, Mexico, and RS2000s. The AVO-built Escort Mexico launched in time for the 1971 season, and its specially strengthened shell was fitted with Rallye Sport suspension and brakes and powered by a 1600cc ‘Kent’ engine.

Chassis number ‘BFATKR23276’ was manufactured new in October 1970 (denoted by the KR in the chassis number), being one of the first handful of Escort Mexico’s produced (believed 1 of 4), and before the official production of AVO cars began in November 1970.

The joint second Mexico registered, being registered new to Ford Motor Company on the 4th December 1970 with a Ford press car ‘LVX’ registration, only the Homologation car was registered beforehand, despite interestingly having been built shortly afterwards.

During its time with Ford, it was lent to Hendon police college to test against trainee pursuit drivers, and in December 1971 ‘LVX 900J’ was sold to a police officer from the driving school, Jack Collett. Purchased by the second private owner in December 1972 the vendor has been in contact with the gentleman who fondly remembers the Mexico.

Purchased by the vendor in 2006 having noticed the ‘LVX’ registration and knowing the significance of ‘LVX’ cars, the Escort was in a poor state, presenting as a bodyshell and many boxes of parts. The bodyshell was in dilapidated condition with the floors very rotten, but the all-important Mexico front wings and original VIN stamp on the top of the inner wing surviving. A comprehensive restoration to original factory specification was thereafter embarked upon, with a couple of period shots of the car providing reference for the restoration. The shell was provided to marque specialists The Escort Agency, with three years taken for the shell to be completed. The restoration then paused for several years which the vendor enjoyed his rallying RS1600 and during this period, the significance of ‘LVX 900J’ was researched and realised.

Re-embarking on the restoration, the car was provided to highly regarded Montescort, with the focus of the renovation work being to retain as many original parts as possible and any parts needing replacing being done with genuine parts (with many years of hunting for them part of the process!). Details such as a correct grille, relays, fuses, rubber floormats, and dashboard clocks were all part of the refurbishment, as well as the retaining the original glass. Finished in the original colour of Sunset Red paintwork, the Mexico left the factory without stripes, and while the vendor admits that it pains him to not have them, ‘LVX 900J’ did not have them originally as they were a delete option. The engine was fully 144

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overhauled and fitted with a hotter cam for additional power as a rare factory airbox was located and fitted for originality but does stifle the power levels. Other notable items to the original Mexico specification are the Mini-lite wheels, Springalex steering wheel, Janspeed exhaust, Contour seats, oil cooler and Cibie lights.

The estimated cost of restoration was £60,000 on top of the purchase price of the car, with the shell renovation costing an estimated £20,000 alone, but with ‘LVX 900J’ the oldest surviving AVO car (as informed by the club and following extensive research), we feel incredibly worthwhile. Supplied with a history file that comprises records of early AVO cars, very rare Escort Mexico sales brochures, period motoring coverage literature, a copy of the original buff logbook and DVLA ownership history, images of the car in period, a collection of Escort publications, ‘Classic Ford’ magazine featuring the car, and a current V5C document. The Mexico is supplied with an MOT certificate until September 2025 with no advisories. Surely an unmissable opportunity for any fast Ford fanatic, opportunities to purchased AVO cars with such provenance are truly unrepeatable.

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1922 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50hp Silver Ghost

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A wonderful running and driving ‘blank canvas’ Estimate: £60,000 - £80,000* Reg No: WC 1273

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 126 BG

The model upon which Rolls-Royce’s reputation as makers of ‘The Best Car in the World’ was founded, the 40/50hp debuted at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A somewhat conventional yet beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its superlatively smooth six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and twelve spark plugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). Allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, a three-speed gearbox was utilised from 1909 to 1913), the sidevalve unit proved both wonderfully torquey and eerily quiet. Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and higher top speeds than their earlier brethren.

Rolls-Royce of America Inc was established to bypass the swingeing import duty that had hitherto restricted its parent company’s transatlantic sales. Operating from factory premises in Springfield, Massachusetts, the new concern initially built carbon copies of the famous 40/50hp model. However, as time progressed so its product became more attuned to the US market. The beautifully wrought ladder frame chassis and enviably smooth 7428cc straight-six engine were little altered but later cars featured a three-speed, centre gearchange manual transmission and left-hand drive (interestingly just 600 or so of the 1,703 Springfield Silver Ghosts completed were to LHD specification). Designed to woo existing Packard, Cadillac and Pierce Arrow customers who had little truck with the idea of a chassis only purchase, a catalogued range of Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork was soon made available. The various designs were given British names and subcontracted to the likes of Amesbury, Biddle & Smart, Holbrook, Locke, Merrimac, New Haven, SmithSpringfield and Willoughby.

From what we can gather, chassis 126BG was initially bodied as a Town Car Brougham and supplied new to plantation owner Howard Melville Hanna Jr. Among the richest and most influential in Ohio, his family’s business interests encompassed the coal, iron ore and shipbuilding industries. Reputedly laid-up due to an engine malady, the RollsRoyce was left to languish in a Syracuse barn for many years before being bought by 146

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noted German collector Lars de Jounge during 1972. Relocating to Europe, the Silver Ghost was subsequently treated to a protracted, ‘ground up’ refurbishment from which it emerged as a Piccadilly Roadster. Sold to the vendor by Richard Biddulph of specialist dealer Vintage & Prestige, chassis 126BG was advertised for £280,000 and described as having been “nut and bolt restored at vast cost”. Deemed by the seller’s son to be the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (and his father has owned dozens), the car has since surrendered its rakish two-seater coachwork for another project. The vendor got as far as acquiring a suitable six-light Saloon / Sedan body to transplant (which is available to purchase by separate negotiation) but a change of plans means that he has decided to offer chassis 126BG as a ‘blank canvas’ for a new owner to configure as he / she wishes.

Now UK road registered as ‘WC 1273’, this running and driving rolling chassis is worthy of close inspection if only to fully appreciate the engineering that earned Rolls-Royce its hallowed reputation.

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1982 Kougar Jaguar 3.8-Litre

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Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000* Reg No: YCD 244 MOT: Exempt Chassis No: 0420680BS Kougar build Number 42, is a well-known example that was built professionally for fast road sprints, and hillclimbs, and first registered in January 1982. Constructed by renowned special builder Robin Beech, he modified the design to feature a handmade aluminium nose cone and bonnet. Also featuring a Jaguar grille and polished cycle wings, it evokes the golden age 1950s ‘rocket’ racers. Mechanically re-engineering the suspension with larger front wishbones, rose joints, and a widened rear track, ‘YCD 244’ utilises a 3.8-litre Jaguar engine with triple Dellorto carburettors, Lynx Engineering alloy inlet manifold and cold air box, allied to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission and Jaguar rear axle with LSD. Adjustable Spax suspension provides the dampening to the wire wheels with Avon tyres. An MSA-Certified roll-bar, bespoke side-exit circuit exhaust, and fire extinguisher are all fitted for competition use.

The cabin features Black quilted seats with Red carpets and currently has ‘comfort’ road seatbelts, but four-point harnesses are included for competition. Period instruments and a wire-spoked Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel complete the interior, along with Brooklands aero screens.

Robin Beech competed in the Kougar widely including on Brighton Speed Trials, before ‘YCD 244’ was sold in 1988 to eminent motoring author, publisher, and commentator Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sportscar Magazine. Regularly featuring in the magazine, he was enthusiastic about the Kougar and retained it for thirteen years. Two subsequent owners of over ten years ensued with the Kougar extensively campaigning in the JDC ‘Four Hills and Sprint Championship’ at circuits such Harewood, Shelsley, Anglesey, and Prescott. This exceptional Kougar started readily and ran well during our recent photography session and is ready to be enjoyed again, be that on the road or circuit. Supplied with a full tonneau cover, a driver-only chrome roll-hoop, headrest for the MSA roll-bar, and wraparound windscreen, the Kougar also has a history file that includes V5C.

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1934 Lagonda Rapier The ‘Zwick’ Rapier which was campaigned both sides of WW2

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Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000* Reg No: AUA 170 Chassis No: D10727

MOT: August 2025

Beginning life as an Abbott-bodied Tourer, chassis D10727 was road registered as ‘AUA 170’ on the 10th August 1934. Purchased by aspiring trials driver Maurice Zwick in 1936 (who would go on to contest five Monte Carlo rallies), the Lagonda soon proved a competitive mount.

Buoyed by podiums on the Land’s End, Exeter, and Edinburgh Trials during 1937, Zwick had the Rapier re-bodied (from the bulkhead back) and supercharged. With little to show for his endeavours in 1938, he sidelined ‘AUA 170’ storing it at Thompson & Taylor’s Brooklands premises during WWII. Purchased by Weybridge garage owner John Marshall, the Lagonda was converted into a circuit racer - complete with a lightweight body and strengthened engine internals - in time to enter the 1st BARC Goodwood Race Meeting in 1948. Campaigned by subsequent keeper Mrs Margaret `Peggy’ Harman in 1949-1950 at Silverstone and Great Auclum etc, she entrusted its maintenance to Maurice Leo. Initially used by the next owner Joe Branson, as a daily commuter, he went on to win the Lagonda Club’s prestigious Arthur Fox Trophy aboard `AUA 170’ in 1958. Somewhat tired by the time Charles Hoskins of Market Rasen acquired it, restoration work began in the 1980s and had yet to be completed when the gentleman who completed the restoration acquired the Rapier in 2004. Purchased by the previous keeper in 2016 from H&H, the Rapier required recommissioning at this stage and was provided with over £5,000 worth of expenditure that comprised new rear axle seals, front brake overhaul, new exhaust system, and a service. Purchased by the vendor most recently, the Rapier was again not running, with the vendor recommissioning the car, and since ‘AUA 170’ has thankfully been in regular use. Running and driving excellently for the photography session, the Rapier will be driven to the sale. Supplied with a history file with in-depth history details of ‘D10727’, instruction book, previous MOTs, a current MOT until August 2025 with no advisories, numerous period competition photographs, and the V5C.

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1962 VW Karmann Ghia 1200 Cabriolet

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Subject to an extensive bare-metal restoration Estimate: £32,000 - £38,000* Reg No: 713 XVX Chassis No: 4855207

MOT: Exempt

The Volkswagen Dating Certificate confirms the first delivery in Koblenz, Germany, with a build date of 6th August 1962, within the very first week of 1963 Model Year production at Osnabrück. Originally ordered in Pacific Blue (L398), it now wears a stunning Cherry Red with a Cream roof and Cream with Tan vinyl interior. Originally registered in 1962 for its first Hungarian owner, it was later exported to Germany, possibly in 2012. Bought by Pyritz-Classics, Frankfurt, the VW Karmann Ghia underwent an extensive bare metal restoration some c.11 years ago, before the Cherry Red paint was applied, the straight, believed accident-free body was separated from the chassis and a replacement 1200cc engine by AT installed.

Stored in the dry since, including in the possession of our vendor, there is no rust evident. The vendor informs us there were two tiny areas of rust starting under the battery housing, but these have been treated and painted. The gearbox has been overhauled and has since been run for some 5,900kms. Save for some new components, this Cabriolet has not been modified since and has been restored extremely sympathetically, having the accolade of appearing in the pages of the Karmann Ghia Owner’s Club calendar and on the front of their magazine. Minor imperfections include some wear on the driver’s front seat, a small tear on the headliner, minor scuffing on the glove-box lid, a small scratch on the right front fender, some tiny spots of rust on the hub caps and the horn not working. Stored under a car-cover in a locked garage all the time, the car cover included, it has been driven fewer than 100 miles per year, the vendor has taken the Cabriolet to a few shows and avoided driving in the rain. A beautiful example with supporting documentation, including a sales invoice for £46,500 in June 2022 from Pyritz-Classics, Frankfurt, the Cabriolet is supplied with some Hungarian documentation, a VW Dating Certificate and the V5C Registration Document.

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1937 Riley 15/6 Kestrel Believed to be the most original example left in existence

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Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000* Reg No: AWS 382 Chassis No: 47K3177

MOT: Exempt

First registered on the 21st May 1937 as ‘AWS 382’, this rare 15/6 Kestrel is believed to have been supplied new to Mr H W Haldane of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is believed that he would keep ‘AWS 382’ until 1947, and the second buff continuation logbook records that it was purchased by Stephen Wallis of Palmerston Place Lane. In 1955, W.A Angell acquired the 15/6 from Edinburgh Motor Engineering Co Ltd and he would own the car for the next 59 years, covering only minimal mileage in that period.

Fast forward to 2014, the Kestrel was discovered and purchased by Riley Register member Duncan Whyte who immediately recognised that this car was significantly well-preserved and conducted a full mechanical overhaul with a view to preserve as much originality as possible. The engine was overhauled by marque specialist Ian MacFarlane which included new white metal bearings and the fitment of ‘Sprite’ specification camshafts from Kent Cams. When back on the road, ‘AWS 382’ became wildly recognised as ‘the most original Kestrel left in existence’ and has won awards at events for this attribute.

The vendor, who is a senior member of Riley Register also, purchased the rare Saloon in 2020 and during his ownership, he has become well known for using it extensively for many Riley events. In 2021, esteemed motoring magazine The Automobile compiled an article about the car, in which it was positively described. Within his ownership, the vendor has replaced most of the ignition system to aid good-running, and describes the car as being in ‘very good to excellent’ mechanical fettle. He has advised the only thing he personally feels necessary to do would be to replace the original wiring loom. Confidently described as a ‘true connoisseur’s Riley’, the original leatherwork remains very much intact, along with the original rear window blind and stringing.

Now offered to market, as the vendor has other Rileys that require a substantial amount of his time, this is an excellent opportunity for any collector to own a true time-warp that simply could not be replicated. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1979 MG Midget 1500

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No Reserve* Reg No: OWT 220W

1 of just 400 examples made

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: GAN6225375G

The need to comply with forthcoming US safety legislation saw MG revise the design of its Midget sportscar for the final time in 1974. Entering showrooms that October, the resultant MkIV version (as it was unofficially known) was immediately recognisable courtesy of its impact-absorbing ‘rubber bumpers’. Far better integrated than the similar contrivances found on other American market cars (think Mercedes-Benz W107 SL), the weight penalty they incurred was more than offset by the adoption of a new 1500cc engine. Sourced from the Triumph Spitfire together with an all-synchromesh gearbox, it gave the Midget a notable boost in performance. Capable of over 100mph and known for its tidy handling, the MkIV was well received by the press and public alike.

Understood to be one of the last 500 home-market made, which were all finished in Black, ‘OWT 220W’ is matched to a Black interior with Red piped seats and a walnut dashboard.

The subject of a recent service which included oil, filter, points, plugs, condenser, distributing cap and fluids, the lMG is fitted with wire wheels and comes with a full tonneau and hood cover. Offered with a history file and current V5C document, the MG is said to drive ‘amazingly well’.

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1979 Triumph TR8

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Reg No: LVC 359V

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: TCN150135UCF

One of just 400 TR8 Coupes built by Triumph on 3rd April 1979 to North American specification (left-hand drive). Never shipped to the USA, it was registered as a test vehicle on 23rd April 1980 (the registration containing ‘VC’ synonymous with other BL factory development cars). Subsequently sold to Pirelli on 28th April 1980, it was used for tyre testing in Italy. Following its working life, the TR8 was sent to Paul Haywood Motors for a right-hand drive conversion with ‘LVC’ being sold on 20th October 1983 to a Mr S. J Lloyd of Baldock, Hertfordshire, before being sold to a David Smallridge of Milton Keynes, on 12th June 1988.

Mr Smallbridge organised a full body restoration, with the colour change from Blue to Red. ‘LVC’ was also fitted with a 3.9 litre engine, big valve heads, Piper cam,lifters and Holley carburetor, LSD plus brake and suspension parts etc. With work carried out by S & S Preparations in Lancashire (receipts on file), the intention was to use ‘LVC’ in club race meetings. Purchased by the present owner on 25th August 1995, it has since been garaged and used for attending car events, but not used in motorsport competition. Supplied with a BMIHT Certificate, workshop manual, collection of invoices plus a receipt for £8587.35 by S+S Preparations and a current V5C.

1971 MG B Roadster

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Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000* Reg No: GPH 902K

MOT: Exempt

1984 Volkswagen T25 Westfalia P-27 The first T25 P-27 off the Westfalia production line

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Chassis No: GHN5252086G

Despatched new on the 30th June 1971, ‘GPH 902K’ was supplied via Wadham Stringer Limited of Guildford. Specified from new with overdrive, a heater, a tonneau cover, and seatbelts, the MG was provided extensive restoration works by Maidstone Sports Cars in 2007. The work comprised of fitting an unleaded Ivor Seale balanced engine with a new water pump and oil cooler; an overhauled gearbox and overdrive unit; repainting; new chrome wire wheels; renewed front wheel hubs and new rear hubs; electronic ignition; and further enhancements, with the invoices on file from Maidstone Sports Cars (for 2007) surpassing £7,500 alone.

The improvements have not stopped there however, with ‘GPH 902K’ benefitting from a new mohair hood in 2015 (supplied by MGOC Spares), further repainting by Sussex Coachworks also in 2015 (images on file), new door cards and fittings in 2017 and overhauled rear wheel hubs in 2019. Having now covered some 14,000 miles since the restoration works in 2007, the Roadster boasts a large history file containing BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a vast collection of invoices back to the 1990s, numerous past MOTs, images of the recent paintwork and the V5C. Benefitting from a recent full service, fluid change and a new hood cover, the vendor informs that the B drives ‘very well’ and is ready to be used and enjoyed by a new owner!

Reg No: A896 TPO

MOT: May 2025

Chassis No: WV2ZZZ25ZEH052925

Westfalia had been building their VW-approved Type 25/Type 3 (T3) camper conversions since 1979 and the T1 and T2 versions before that. Registered in the UK on 1st July 2005, this imported example has the petrol 1900cc 83hp water-cooled ‘wasser-boxer’ engine.

Upon examination of the Westfalia build plaque, this is a P-27 left-hand drive export model that appears to be the very first 1984 (‘E’ code) model year P-27 off the production line, reading as build number ‘00001’ on the Westfalia plaque. A significant 1984 Westfalia indeed.

Evident from the physical appearance, the camper was built to North American specification—more likely Canada—and would have begun its journey at VW’s Hannover plant before the VW-approved Westfalia-Werke conversion. Believed to have been recruited from the production line as a Westfalia-Werke factory demonstrator and owned and mainatained by Westfalia for a number of years until coming to these shores in 2005, a detailed restoration that sought to keep the vehicle as original as possible, was carried out by the previous keeper in 2018. The Westfalia interior furniture and trim are still present, and mechanically the engine has benefitted from some overhaul work and was last serviced in 2024. To be used or form part of a collection, there’s some history on file for this very original specification ‘Westy’, both from its time in Germany and the UK, along with the original handbooks and a current V5C. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1962 BMW Isetta 300 with Paxton Trailer

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No Reserve* Reg No: 651 KUO

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: A332022

Understood to have been built at the Brighton works in 1962, chassis ‘A332022’ is understood to retain its original registration number ‘651 KUO’, which is original to the North Devon area. Little is known of the early history of the little Isetta, however, it is believed to have been re-registered with the DVLA on the 8th October 1992, when it was recommissioned for the road. The previous owner, Mr M Paxton purchased the car in 1994 and in 2013, the car was subject to a comprehensive body-off restoration. The engine was found to be in remarkably good condition and treated to a clean and a new exhaust silencer to aid running.

Internally, the seat was re-covered in leather and a new rubber floor mat was fitted. The result of all this hard work was that during 2015 the quirky little car won the Isetta Owner’s Club ‘Restoration of the Year’ award.

The late owner and father of the vendor, Mr David Neve, purchased the iconic two-stroke machine from Mr Paxton in June 2019 and came supplied with the Paxton trailer that it is to be sold with today. Mr Neve’s son recalls that his father was exceptionally proud of his microcar collection and would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows with them before his passing earlier in 2024.

Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some time, so all lots will require some level of mechanical attention prior to their usage. ‘651 KUO’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the UK V5C, old style V5 from the previous owner, a spare gasket set for the engine, an original workshop manual and the Paxton Trailer as photographed. We are honoured to be offering the car collection directly from the family at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale.

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1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB

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Reg No: P846 LJH

MOT: January 2025

Chassis No: SCBZP15C8VCH60202

First registered on 9th May 1997, ‘P846 LJH’ is said to be 1 of 823 LWB examples built.

Finished in the attractive Metallic Wildberry and Cream leather with Maroon piping and complementing Maroon carpets with lambswool over-rugs, it has resided in current ownership since 2016. After 8 years of current ownership, the odometer still displays a modest mileage of just c.42,100 miles. There is an extensive service history held within a comprehensive history file, evidencing over £16,000 pounds of expenditure over the last 8 years, in the hands of the current keeper, with specialists including well-known Michael Hibberd Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists. In June 2023, the following work was carried out by them: The re-seal of the brake pumps, bleeding of the brakes, new brake hoses, new front pads, anti-roll bar links, a new water pump, new plugs, throttle linkages, engine drive-belt set, air-conditioning belt, door seals, rear engine mountings, the Waxoyling of the underside, a check of the AC system and the replacement of the seat ECU module and knock sensors. Offered with a current V5C, MOT paperwork and invoices provided in a comprehensive file, this LWB Turbo R is ready for the next custodian to enjoy.

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Just 59,000 miles from new

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Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000* Reg No: BV07 FNY

MOT: May 2025

2000 Daimler Super V8 Just 56,000 miles from new

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Chassis No: WDD2163762A004223

Reg No: W847 NFF

MOT: April 2025

Chassis No: SAJAC34J4YMF16113

Manufactured in 2007, the CL600 offered was registered new on the 1st March that year.

Finished in Iridium Silver with complementary Black Exclusive leather interior upholstery and Ash Black wood interior trim, the CL was well-specified from the factory with options including AMG 20-inch wheels, parking guidance, Dynamic front seats, Distronic Plus cruise control, upgraded theft protection, automatic climate control, DVD changer, rear headrests, heated screen wash system, and remote boot locking amongst many others.

Offered having covered just 59,000 miles from new, the CL600 has had four former keepers and is being entered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz.

Manufactured in 2000, this rare and desirable LWB Super V8 was supplied new to its first owner by main agents Dutton-Forshaw of Preston on the 25th January and is understood to have been retained long term by the second keeper (from 2003 until 2017). Finished from the factory in the attractive and the less commonly seen colour of Jaguar Pacific Blue paintwork with complementary Oatmeal leather interior upholstery, the Daimler is well specified with climate control, cruise control, sunroof, Alpine audio, electric heated seats, CD-changer, built-in telephone, Daimler stitched headrests, deep pile Daimler carpet set, Jaguar Cars satellite navigation system, and parking sensors.

Benefitting from significant improvement in 2020, a new coil pack was fitted and the gearbox was supplied with a full overhaul by a transmission specialist. Offered with a history file that comprises the original book pack including owner’s handbook and stamped service book, invoices documenting maintenance, improvement, and servicing, previous MOT certificates, a no advisory MOT certificate until May 2025, and a current V5C. Evidenced across the service book and invoices, the CL600 has received eight services with the majority of those completed by main dealers, with the last being completed at 58,400 miles. These Coupés are renowned for their opulence, and this example with modest mileage is certainly one to consider! PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.

Offered now having covered just c.56,000 miles, the Daimler has benefitted from a new catalytic converter in 2017, as well as new front brake discs and pads, a replacement ABS unit, new front anti-roll bar bushes and a new ignition coil earlier this year. Last serviced at 50,483 miles, the Super V8 has been fitted with a new headlining. It is offered with a history file that contains a large collection of previous MOT certificates, maintenance and service invoices, a current V5C document, an MOT until April next year and the original book pack in the Daimler wallet. Low mileage examples of the very rare LWB Super V8 are scarce, so this example, in a striking colour scheme is not one to be missed.

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1909 Renault Type AX 8hp Two-Seat Tourer

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Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000* Reg No: SV 8458 Chassis No: 5X688

MOT: Exempt

According to a note in the history file, chassis 5X688 spent much of its life in South Africa, and the first record on file shows it was part of the renowned Casper Scharrichausen collection, having been previously restored. In 2000, the AX was sold by Bonhams along with other vehicles from Mr Scharrichausen’s collection and was registered as ‘SV 8458’ upon its arrival in the UK. Its first UK owner was Mr A Pownall, a long time VCC member who would keep the vehicle until 2011 when the previous owner, Mr D Locket – another VCC member, acquired it and set about conducting a full overhaul of the car. Mechanically, the engine was overhauled along with other jobs. An extensive record has been kept of the works. Painted with Tekaloid brushing enamel to keep it period, inside, the leather seats were reupholstered to a high standard. It would take nearly ten years for Mr Locket to complete the works and eventually, due to ill health, he decided to sell the car and the vendor acquired it in 2023. Having owned and maintained the Renault, the vendor has decided that he would like to pass it on as he has other vehicles requiring his attention. Described by the vendor as being ‘very good’ and ready to use, ‘SV 8458’ would make a perfect starter Veteran and is eligible for VCC events such as the Creepy Crawly run.

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1957 Land Rover Series I 88’

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Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000* Reg No: SXF 102 MOT: Exempt Chassis No: 111-7-00850 Designed by Maurice Wilks in 1947, a Land-Rover rates highly on any list of the world’s most significant vehicles, and the earlier - and therefore purer - the better. By the 1957 model year, during which this example was made, weak points had been ironed out to bring the 4x4 to a specification that would last for decades. A simple ladder frame chassis, steel bulkhead and rugged square-formed aluminium panels created a strong workhorse for light industrial, countryside and military use alike. The 88” chassis was offered from mid-1956 model year, in preparation for the diesel variant.

Chassis ‘00850’ was manufactured new on the 10th October 1956 and despatched on the 6th December to Halesowen Engineering Works, Worcester for Home Office fitment, as the Land Rover is understood to have been supplied new to the Home Office Fire Services Technical Centre at Moreton-in-Marsh. Home of firefighting training for the Civil Defence and AFS services (as well as the RAF and others) the site featured three made-up Mobile Fire Columns for teaching purposes. Reputedly the Command Car while in service, the Land Rover is thought to have covered low mileage in service due to the nature of its employment. Thereafter, ‘SXF 102’ spent much of its time in single-family ownership (from 1978 to 2017 and has a recorded mileage of some 28,000 miles.

In current ownership, the Land Rover has benefited from engine and gearbox bearings and seals replacement; removal of the head and the valves checked; wheels shot-blasted, refurbished and shod with new tyres; and the footwells renewed. Starting readily and running well during our recent photography session, the Series I is accompanied by the BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of previous MOTs and invoices, an original operations manual; workshop and instruction manuals; and a current V5C document. A matching chassis and engine numbers example and pleasingly still retaining its ‘SXF’ Civil Defence Land-Rovers registration number, chassis 00850 is due to be driven to the sale.

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 Special Edition 1 of 500 UK-examples with just 23,000 miles!

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: LB51 UMV

MOT: May 2025

Denny family ownership since at least 1978

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Chassis No: WDB1704652F257076

The SLK Special Edition launched in 2002 with just 2,000 examples worldwide, and only 500 are understood to have been supplied to the UK market. Notable for having all Nappa Black leather interiors, heated seats, gear lever chrome inlay with logo, different alloy wheels, and new paint finishes, the Special Edition offered was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 21st January 2002. Further desirable for being the largest engine SLK, fitted with the 3.2-litre V6 engine, ‘LB51 UMV’ is finished in Prisma Green Metallic paintwork, and is reputedly one of just 2 UK-supplied cars painted in this colour scheme.

Understood from the vendor to be boasting all its original paintwork and panels, the SLK is entered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz cars and has covered just c.23,000 miles from new. It is accompanied by the original book pack that includes the owner’s handbook and stamped service book, as well as numerous previous MOTs and invoices, the original order form, PDI inspection report, and the V5C. Last serviced at 22,260 miles, the SLK received a new auxiliary belt and idler, new tyres and new front brake pads. Low mileage SLKs are rarely seen and this example also boasts being a Special Edition in a very rare colour! PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.

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1971 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre

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Reg No: YGE 67J

MOT: September 2025

Chassis No: 1L13067BW

“If you do not intend to buy a XJ6, don’t try one, for ordinary cars will be spoilt for you thereafter. This is a very special kind of motoring” Autosport (06/08/1970) First registered in Glasgow on 5th February 1971, chassis 1L13067BW was purchased by the vendor’s father from Mann Egerton of Norwich seven years later at a time when the family tailoring business - ‘Denny of Southwold & Saville Row’ - could boast George Orwell, Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Alfred Munnings, Adrian Bell, Rennie Mackintosh and even the future King Charles III as clients. Treated to a respray in its original hue, sundry mechanical fettling and recoloured leather during 1990-1991, the Jaguar had its power steering overhauled in 1994 and headlining renewed in 2002. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 79,000 miles from new, the XJ6 passed its most recent MOT test on September 10th 2024. Pleasingly original in terms of its factory-fitted 4.2 litre engine, interior trim, boot liner and dashboard etc, ‘YGE 67J’ rode the country roads to and from the photography location notably well. Representing the iconic XJ6 in its purest form, Series 1 cars are increasingly sought after especially when finished in such a fetching colour combination and coming from long-term ownership. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and current MOT.

1999 BMW Alpina B10 Highly desirable manual gearbox example

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: B10 AXA

MOT: July 2025

1989 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible Restored and upgraded by KWE at a cost of over £68,000

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Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000* Chassis No: WAPBA33L09FE45044

The 3.3 Alpina took the legendary S52B32 engine from the E36 M3 and then increased the capacity to 3.3 litres, and fitted it with lightweight MAHLE pistons, a ported and polished cylinder head, and new crankshaft with torsional vibration dampers and revised ECU software. Build number 44 of the 112 B10s produced, was manufactured in 1999 and was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 1st March that year.

Finished in Anthracite Grey paintwork with Montana Grey leather interior upholstery, the Alpina was specified with the rare and highly desirable manual gearbox, as well as electric rear windscreen blind and rear window privacy blinds, 19’ staggered alloys, Angel Eye, and LED lights, as well as having a tracking system. In current ownership since 2013, the Alpina has covered some 18,000 miles in this time and has just five former keepers.

Offered with apt ‘B10’ registration number included, its original unused tool kit, glove box torch, medical kit, Schnitzer heated wing mirrors and a stainless steel exhaust, the B10 is rated by the vendor as ‘very good’ in regards to bodywork, paintwork, engine, gearbox, and electrical equipment, and as having ‘excellent’ interior trim. Offered with a history file that includes the original book pack including the stamped service book, as well as historic invoices and MOTs, a no advisory MOT until July next year, and a current V5C document.

Reg No: F28 RYV

MOT: T.B.A.

Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DB163097

The vendor paid Jaguar XJ-S specialist KWE over £68,000 in 2014-2015 to source, restore and upgrade this V12 Convertible to his specification (a sum which would likely exceed £100,000 if similar work were carried out today). The transformation is still documented on the West Berkshire company’s website and shows that ‘F28 RYV’ required minimal remedial metalwork once stripped back to bare metal. Repainted Westminster Blue (£13,885.20) and retrimmed with Magnolia Connolly hide (£9,434.40) and a new Dark Blue mohair hood (£2,520), the two-seater also had its steering / suspension / brakes refurbished and uprated (£10,032), engine serviced / overhauled (£8,400), electrics improved (£2,539.20) and airconditioning recommissioned (£1,610.40). Converted to quad headlamps, the Jaguar was further personalised with a Motolita wood-rimmed steering wheel and Alpine stereo not to mention a custom platform behind the seats to better accommodate additional luggage or the seller’s labrador ‘Pops’. Having covered less than 3,000 miles since its rejuvenation, the XJ-S’s odometer currently shows some 62,000 miles. Due to be freshly MOT tested ahead of the auction, ‘F28 RYV’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, past valuation for £58,000 and sundry KWE correspondence / invoices etc.

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1969 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine

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1 of just 374 Phantom VIs manufactured Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000* Reg No: KRX 599H Chassis No: PRH4567

MOT: November 2024

By far the most expensive car offered when launched in 1968, the Phantom VI remained in production for twelve years. Customers were encouraged to tax the ingenuity of the in-house craftsmen, to the extent that very few of the 374 completed were to ‘standard’.

This very early example of the Phantom VI boasts both Royal Family and film history. The new car order form, dated 16th January 1968, shows it was initially prepared for a M. Saady Esq. of London and was initially due to be finished in Brown with Beige interior upholstery. The order was amended, however, with PRH4567 then supplied new to Mrs Khashoggi, wife of Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Among the richest men in the world, the Khashoggi assets encompassed: twelve homes, fully staffed at all times, including a 10,000-acre ranch in Kenya, an estate in Marbella and houses in London, Paris, Cannes, Madrid, Monte Carlo and Manhattan. He had a stable of Arabian horses and 200 exotic animals, 100 limousines, a personal airline of three jets, and a fleet of three superyachts, including the $75m Nabila which was used in the James Bond film, ‘Never Say Never Again’.

Finished when new in Masons Black with 23-carat Gold fine lines, the interior was trimmed in Beige hide front upholstery with cloth rear and Cumberland Stone carpeting to the rear. The factory specification also included Dunlop tyres, Sundym glass, hazard warning lights, safety belts to the front, air-conditioning, stainless steel sills and wheel arches, electric windows, electric division, and full-width foldaway leather occasional seats. Automatic transmission and power steering help to manage the power of the 6230cc V8 engine. It is unknown how long the Khashoggi family retained the Phantom, but it is understood to afterward have had a fascinating history and was used to transport members of the Royal Family as part of Princess Diana’s funeral cortège and took princes William and Harry from the Royal Train to Althorp for their mother’s burial.

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1972 FIAT 500 Jolly

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Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000* Reg No: HWD 978L Chassis No:3083717

MOT: September 2025

The Fiat Jolly was the brainchild of playboy industrialist Gianni Agnelli.

According to legend, he wanted a car that would serve as a land tender but also fit on the back of his 82ft ketch, the Agneta, as he cruised the Mediterranean Sea, and the first public sighting came on Ghia’s stand at the 1957 Turin Motor Show. Notably expensive considering its lack of luxury, it cost around double that of a standard 500 and was bought by the rich and famous (Aristotle Onassis, Yul Brynner, President Tito, Grace Kelly, Mae West, Lyndon B Johnson) as yacht tenders, golf carts and estate runabouts.

Italy’s innumerable beachfront cities and resorts quickly resulted in a brisk trade in ‘beach buggy’ conversions of regular cars by the many specialist coachbuilders throughout Italy at the time. The specialist synonymous with these conversions was Carrozzeria Ghia, who gained notoriety for their Jolly conversions on Fiat’s 500, 600, Multipla and Giardiniera platforms.

First registered on 4th August 1972, little is known about the early history of ‘HWD 978L’; however, it is known to have been subjected to a comprehensive overhaul by the previous owner between 2017 and 2019 which involved the enlistment of several Fiat specialists’ services.

The vendor, who has accumulated a significant private collection and is unsurprisingly known for his fabulous sense of humour, purchased the Jolly in 2019 and has used it sparingly around his local area of Suffolk whilst living the life of the international jet-set as unforgivably as possible.

As a car for ‘high days and dry days’ in the truest sense, the little Fiat had only covered very few miles since the restoration before dehumidified storage. The vendor rates its condition as ‘excellent’ all around, noting that the twin-cylinder power unit is yet to be fully ‘run-in’. Now offered to market due to a major thinning down of the vendor’s collection, the cute little Fiat is offered with a UK V5C and is said to be ready for any beachside adventure.

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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Classic Celebration Ltd Edition 3.2

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Bespoke Build by Renowned “Rindt Design “ Estimate: £200,000 - £240,000* Reg No: T.B.A

MOT: March 2025

Chassis No: 9114101606

Having celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2023, the Porsche 911 is, for many, the ultimate sportscar. The model has evolved significantly over the past six decades with the only real constants being a rear-mounted flat-six engine and its manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to motorsport. Porsche has long catered for those customers who want their 911 to stand out from the crowd via its ‘Sonderwunsch’ department and even created one-offs such as the 996-generation based Classic Club Coupe (which was bought by Jerry Seinfeld for $1.32 million in June 2023). However, the factory’s efforts do not go far enough for some to the extent that re-imagining the 911 has become an industry in, and of, itself. The likes of RUF Automotive have been imbuing the iconic 2+2-seater with supercar humbling performance for decades, while more recently Singer Vehicle Design, Rindt Design,Tuthill and Lanzante have all become synonymous with retro styling, cuttingedge engineering and (often) $1m plus price tags.

A 1 of 1 creation, this amazing Porsche 911 was commissioned by the vendor as a present for his wife from marque specialist, Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd. Renowned for their ‘restomods’, the Reading-based firm were given a very specific brief. Not only did their proposed creation have to date from 1974 (the same year as its intended recipient) it also had to blend an ‘old school’ feel with mod cons. The first four months of the three-year project were spent with the donor monocoque on a jig. Any and all corrosion was cut out and replaced with new metal and the whole bodyshell reworked to resemble a Carrera RS 2.7. Finished in Duck Egg Blue with asymmetric Orange and Black stripes the exterior thus pays homage to the Stuttgart manufacturer’s all-conquering 917 racer. Taken from a 964-series 911, the seats are trimmed in Linen leather with contrasting Blue and Orange stitching which extends to the gear lever gaiter and leather-topped dashboard too. The front seats and both windscreens are heated, while the cabin also boasts electric windows and air-conditioning not to mention a MOMO Prototipo Black Edition steering wheel, fullwidth tartan effect dashboard insert and ‘shock proof’ Smiths stopwatches. The Kenwood in-car entertainment system features Apple CarPlay and hosts the reversing camera display. Parking sensors are fitted front and rear with different tones used for each end.

Power comes from a fully overhauled, air-cooled Porsche 3.2-litre flat-six engine running an upgraded ECU, fuel injection and Jenvey throttle bodies. In a car that bristles with bespoke touches one of the most unusual is the re-engineered Sportmatic semi-automatic

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transmission which makes what looks like a Le Mans 24-hours escapee surprisingly usable around town! Riding on replica Campagnolo Group 4 alloy wheels, the 2+2-seater has recently been the subject of a six-page article in Classic Porsche magazine (August 2024 issue). Justifiably proud of their craftsmanship, the Rindt script appears to the exterior, interior and even on one of the cooling fan’s blades. A real headturner which was displayed at Salon Prive a few months ago, the attention that this unique 911 generates wherever it goes is the reason for sale. However, the lady’s loss could be your gain especially as the car has covered a mere 1,000 post-completion miles and Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd have confirmed that they would charge considerably more than the guide price to build a similarly personalised machine.

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1930 MG M-Type Midget Special

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No Reserve* Reg No: PO 7734

Coachwork by Mulliners of Birmingham

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Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: M-1098

According to the copy of the original factory build cards, chassis 1098 was first sold to J.D. Windle of Southall on 22nd February 1930. There is also correspondence with the MG Works from that period regarding an engine overhaul. According to the V5C supplied with the car, there have been four previous keepers. Prior to the current keeper’s ownership, the car was extensively restored with a new ash frame and with what appear to be PBtype brakes, wheels and suspension components, giving the car a wider stance than the standard M-Type Midget. The car was re-covered with fabric and the metal panel work was brush-painted around this time. The current owner purchased the car in 2019 and according to correspondence in the history file, was intending to return the car to original specification, but chose not to. The engine was overhauled in 2020 (receipts on file) and the interior was re-trimmed.

According to the vendor, the car runs well and he has driven it regularly, keeping up with regular maintenance jobs. The interior, having been re-trimmed presents in good order and the bodywork is still in good condition, with a few signs of ageing appearing around, for example, the front mudguards. A great opportunity to use as a starter sports car for trials or similar events.

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1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Limousine

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Reg No: JR 1662

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: GLB 5

Chassis GLB 5 was delivered to coachbuilders Mulliners Ltd of Birmingham on the 28th February 1934 and is believed to be one of only two bodied to the six-light, Limousine style. By the 9th March 1934, Sir Joseph Reed of Seaton Burn, Northumberland took delivery with few details until a record of ownership by British Paints in 1947. In 1949, the Rolls Royce would be purchased by Sir Robert Chapman, Lieutenant of County Durham (Mary, daughter of George V was a passenger in 1953). In 1962, Sir Robert sold the car to his former window cleaner and founder of a construction empire, William (Billy) Leech.

By 1977, Billy passed the car to his grandson before it was purchased by the grandson of Sir Robert Chapman in 1983. The car passed to McKenna funerals for a short time before a gentleman in Norfolk purchased the car in 1986. He would have the 20/25 repainted and retrimmed before being sold to long-term owner Mr G Inman, who would own the car from 1990-2020. The current registered keeper bought the 20/25 in 2020 before our vendor purchased it earlier this year, recommissioning it and detailing the car extensively.

The vendor states that the car’s paintwork and bodywork is in ‘very fine’ order and that mechanically, the Rolls-Royce is said to be ‘running’ and in ‘good order’.

2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Pick-Up

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Reg No: V797 DFP

MOT: July 2025

1984 Austin Rover Mini E Single family ownership and 12,600 miles from new

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Estimate: £9,000 - £11,000* Chassis No: 3B7MC3664YM227478

The Ram Pickup, marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010 after which Ram Trucks was separated from Dodge, is a full-size Pickup Truck. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series Pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram’s-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933. Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine’s Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994.

Finished in White with a Grey cloth interior, ‘V797 DFP’ was imported into the UK in 2012 and has been known to the vendor since then. A rear-wheel drive ‘Dually’ variant, the two-wheel each side of the rear axle layout allowed more road contact and width for greater stability, balance, and traction while driving, especially when towing or fitted with a fifth wheel. Powered by a 5.9 Litre I6 Cummins Turbo-Diesel engine mated to manual transmission this Dodge Pickup is fitted with a front bull-bar plus eight front spotlights, as well as two rear reverse/spotlights. Up front seats 3 abreast. Displaying some 113,000 miles it is offered with a current V5C Registration Document.

Reg No: B671 BGP

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: SAXXL251021263967

The original Mini was a revolution on wheels, offering iconic style and space for the masses. The fuel crisis beating ‘people’s car’ that became a fashion icon, synonymous with Britain and the ‘swinging ‘60s.

Manufactured in 1985, the Mini E was supplied new to the United Kingdom being road registered on the 15th February that year. Finished in Red paintwork with a two-tone Brown and Beige vinyl and cloth interior upholstery and Brown carpets, it is understood to have been purchased into the current family ownership when new. The Mini was used until requiring its first MOT (when three years old), covering just 12,672 miles in this time. Placed into storage in the garage, it remained there ever since until being unearthed this year and after thirty-seven years. ‘B671 BGP’ is therefore very original and it is both rare and pleasing to see an unmodified and original factory specification 1980s Mini with original features such as the steel wheels and the interior. According to the vendor, still possessing that ‘new car/showroom’ smell, the Mini is being re-commissioned in preparation for the auction. Still in possession of its original jack, the Mini is offered with a workshop manual and the V5 document. Unmolested Minis with such low mileage like this example, are few and far between. This is not one to be missed for the Mini enthusiast and collector.

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1947 Jaguar Mk IV 1.5 Saloon

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Reg No: PXS 214

MOT: Exempt

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Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000* Chassis No: 413539

The Jaguar MkIV was Jaguar’s first car following WWII and was produced between 1945 and 1948. There were three engine variants; four-cylinder 1½ Litre, or six-cylinder 2½ / 3½ Litres coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. Chassis number 413539 was manufactured in 1947 and was supplied new through Moors Garage in Bishops Stortford to the first owner, Mr. E. F. Cooper, a distinguished local man, being first registered on the 28th October.

Finished from new in Gunmetal, the Jaguar now wears two-tone Gunmetal and Silver paintwork with complementary Black leather interior upholstery. Reputedly a very original example, the MkIV interestingly spent the first 51 years residing in Bishops Stortford across only four owners. Venturing to Suffolk with its fifth owner in 1998, the Jaguar was purchased by the late vendor for £22,495 in 2022. The mileage is recorded at some 8,800 miles with supporting evidence suggesting this mileage is correct from the 1970s to the present day.

Benefitting from wire wheel refurbishment and new tyres in 2011 costing some £1,200, the Jaguar is offered with extensive history including the buff logbook, the original manufacturer’s guarantee document, previous MOT certificates and tax discs, and a V5C document. Rated by the vendor as ‘very good’ in regards to engine and gearbox, having ‘good’ bodywork, electrical equipment and interior and ‘average’ concerning the Jaguar’s paintwork.

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1962 Singer Vogue Series I Estate

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Reg No: PSK 257

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: B7105589HV0

The Singer Vogue launched in July 1961, being positioned above the Super Minx and Singer Gazelle in the Rootes Group range and was powered by the well proven Rootes four-cylinder OHV 1,592 cc engine. In February 1962, production began of an estate car version which was formally launched in May of that year. A total of 7,423 Series I Vogues were made.

‘PSK 257’ was manufactured in 1962 and was supplied new by Baker’s of Frinton-onSea being road registered on the 1st August that year. Finished in the very attractive colour scheme of Light Blue paintwork with a White roof and Blue vinyl interior upholstery, pleasingly, the Singer is understood to still boast its factory paintwork and interior upholstery. With just approximately 50,000 miles on the odometer, the mileage is supported as genuine with substantial early service records and numerous previous MOTs, as well as the original bill of sale and a current V5C document included. In current ownership since 2018, the vendor informs that all the mechanicals are in excellent condition for its age and is a pleasure to drive. The Singer is now offered to make way for a 1950s classic. A rarity with both its history and originality, as well as being a very scarce Series I estate variant, ‘PSK 257’ is worthy of close consideration and is also accompanied by a spares package.

1950 Austin A40 Devon

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No Reserve* Reg No: JNP 570

1975 Ford Escort Rally Car Built to left hand drive specification and prepared for rally specification in Finland

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Estimate: £10,000 - £14,000* MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: GS2501760

First registered on 29th July 1950, ‘JNP 570’ is a rare example of an Austin A40 Devon, that was supplied from new in the attractive colour scheme of Black over a special order Grey interior with a rare Smiths clock rear-view mirror and a floor-change gearbox. Little is known of the early history of the Austin, however, it has been evidently very well looked after and has retained much of its original interior, even following a comprehensive body restoration during the late 1980s / early 1990s.

Purchased by the vendor in 2015, ‘JNP 570’ has been cherished as part of a small private collection and has been maintained impeccably throughout his period of ownership.

Recent works include a cylinder head overhaul during which hardened valve seats were fitted so that the car could comfortably be run on unleaded petrol. The front of the body has received much attention to the metalwork and paint. Now offered at No Reserve at our Duxford auction, the Austin is described as being in ‘very good’ order all round and will instantly transport any prospective owner back to an age when these now rare cars were de rigueur on the streets of Britain.

Reg No: Unregistered

MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: BBATRY78856

Built during 1975, chassis BBATRY78856 is an early example of a two-door Mk2 Escort and was delivered in left-hand drive form. Little is known about the early history, however, the Finnish documents on file show known ownership since 1997. It is understood that it underwent its rally preparations during this period, which included the fitment of a 1600cc crossflow engine, twin choke Weber carburettors, a close-ratio gearbox and limited-slip differential. The interior was fitted with a full roll cage and OMP bucket seats. The car would go onto be rallied in Finland until 2013, before being laid up.

Acquired by the vendor a few years ago and imported to the UK, he wished to get the car out on rally stages again, so got the car running and driving ready for further improvement.

Unfortunately, his advancing years now mean that he has decided to sell the car on. Upon inspection, the Escort fired into life readily and it is evident that with some work it would be a fast machine. The vendor advises that ‘the car will need improvement’ to both the mechanicals and updates to fulfil competition regulations but is a ‘good starting point’. The shell appears to be relatively solid, but the vendor advises it could be ‘further improved’. Unregistered for UK roads, a Finnish logbook and sundry documentation is provided. Prospective buyers should be aware that they will need to register the car with the DVLA etc, should they wish to use it on UK roads. *All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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1976 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

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The Japanese Muscle car of the 1970s Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000* Reg No: NTL 51P

MOT: T.B.A

Chassis No: TA2224072

A fan of the first generation Toyota Celica since its launch, the vendor could not resist acquiring ‘NTL 51P’ when it was advertised locally. An aeronautical engineer by profession, he was undeterred by the Coupe’s forlorn appearance. Determined to return it to showroom condition, he undertook much of the work himself over the next four and a half years.

Consulting with marque specialists and taking the time to source correct-type replacement parts where necessary, he spent £12,000 on the professional repaint alone. The interior was retrimmed with new leather, carpets and door card inlays. The engine received new pistons and liners as part of its overhaul, while the five-speed gearbox and differential were treated to new bearings etc. A custom exhaust system was fabricated and the wheels refurbished.

Deemed by the seller to ‘look, feel and drive as it would have done in the mid-1970s’, the notchback coupe is only coming to market to make room for a new project. Worthy of close inspection having had more manhours and money lavished on it than most surviving first generation Celicas, ‘NTL 51P’ has covered a mere 100 or so post-completion miles. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork.

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3.4 The Seller shall indemnify both the Auctioneer, its Employees and Agents, and the Buyer separately, against all payments, costs, expenses, demands, or any loss or damage whatsoever and wheresoever incurred or suffered by any of them in respect of any breach of these Conditions on the part of the Seller.

4.1 The Seller shall be entitled, prior to the sale to place a Reserve on any Lot, this being the minimum Hammer Price at which the Auctioneer is authorised to sell that Lot and to make its usual charges. A Reserve once placed by the Seller shall not be changed without the consent of the Auctioneer.

4.2 The Auctioneer may, at its option, sell the Lot at a Hammer Price below the Reserve but in any such case the Sale Proceeds to which the Seller is entitled shall be the same as if the sale had been at Reserve.

4.3 Where no Reserve has been placed on the Lot the Auctioneer shall in no way be liable should the Lot be purchased for a price below the lowest estimated selling price. In any event, any written or oral estimate of likely selling price given by the Auctioneer is an expression of opinion only and may not be relied upon by the Seller nor give rise to any claim.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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4.4 If a Reserve is placed by the Seller in a currency other than Pounds Sterling, such a Reserve shall be calculated and converted into Sterling at the spot rate of exchange quoted to the Auctioneer by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the last banking day prior to the date of the Sale.

The certificate in writing of the Auctioneer as to such rate shall be conclusive.

4.5 Where a Reserve has been placed, only the Auctioneer may bid on that Lot on behalf of the Seller. Should the Seller buy in his own Lot, the Seller must pay to the Auctioneer its stated rates (both Seller and Buyer) before the Lot is removed.

5.1 The Seller may by notice to the Auctioneer withdraw the Lot from the Auction. If the Seller does so he shall be liable to pay the Auctioneer the stated rate of the Seller’s and Buyer’s commission calculated on the estimated value of the Lot that the Auctioneer would have received had the Lot been sold for the estimated value. For the purposes of this clause the estimated value shall be the higher of:(a) the Seller’s estimate of value as previously notified to the Auctioneer or if more than one figure the highest figure or if none; (b) the value estimated in the catalogue or if more than one figure is given the highest figure, or if none, (c) the Auctioneer’s reasonable estimate of its value; (d) plus VAT on such fee in either case and expenses; 5.2 In the event that the Seller withdraws the Lot from the Auction the Seller shall arrange for the collection/removal of the Lot at his own expense within 2 working days after the date of withdrawal provided that the Seller may not collect the Lot unless or until any withdrawal fee payable under Conditions 5.1 shall have been paid in full and any storage charges have been met by the Seller.

6. The Seller authorises the Auctioneer to deduct from the Hammer Price commission at the Stated Rate subject to the relevant minimum commission for each Lot, plus Expenses and VAT on both. The Seller acknowledges the Auctioneer’s right to charge and retain the Buyer’s Premium also in accordance with Condition 14.

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7. The Seller of a Lot which is a road going means of transport warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that, as at the date of the Sale, either:

the balance to the Seller; or if he cannot be traced, placing it in a bank account in the name of the Auctioneer on behalf of the Seller.

(a) the Lot will be VAT paid in the EU and registered in the UK, will be lawfully usable on the public road, complying with the provisions of current Road Traffic Legislation and all relevant regulations made thereunder and any statutory modifications thereof, and there is or will be in force an MOT Certificate required in relation to such use; or (alternatively)

9.2 If the Seller later sells the Lot as a result of its exposure at the auction the Auctioneer will be entitled to their normal commission. In any event the Auctioneer will be entitled to try and effect a sale as the Seller’s agent within 14 days after the date of the auction (that time limit does not apply to a sale by the Seller). If the Auctioneer does so sell the Lot, they will also be entitled to their normal commission.

(b) the Seller has notified the Auctioneer that the Lot does not or will not meet these requirements, and cannot legally be used on the road.

8. The Seller hereby agrees to indemnify the Auctioneer, its Agents and Employees against any and all claims, liability or damage and all related costs and expenses arising out of the proper execution by the Auctioneer of their obligations to the Seller under these Conditions, and in particular against any liability or claim which may be incurred by the Auctioneer as a result of any defect in the Lot, whether proving dangerous to human life or health or otherwise giving rise to a claim against the Auctioneer, or as a result of any default by the Seller or any breach of any of the warranties or undertakings herein by the Seller.

9.1 Where any Lot fails to sell, the Auctioneer shall notify the Seller accordingly. The Seller shall make arrangements either for the Auctioneer to re-offer that Lot for sale, or forthwith to collect the Lot and to pay the Expenses. If such arrangements are not made: (a) by 1pm on the day following the date of the Sale, the Seller shall be responsible for the costs of any removal, storage and other expenses related to that Lot; (b) within 3 months after formal notification by the Auctioneer to the Seller, the Auctioneer shall have the right (pursuant to the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 or any legislation that re-enacts or replaces it) to sell the Lot by private treaty or at public auction without reserve and to deduct from the Hammer Price or price received any sum owing to the Auctioneer including (without limitation) removal, storage and insurance expenses, the Expenses of both auctions, Commission at the Stated Rate on the sale and all other reasonable expenses, before remitting

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

10.1 Where a Lot is sold, the Auctioneer shall initiate payment, by bank transfer, of the Sale Proceeds to the Seller 14 days after the Auctioneers have received in cleared funds the Total Amount Due from the Buyer. Should no bank details be provided by the seller, the Auctioneer will effect payment by sending its cheque, drawn in favour of the Seller, 14 days after receipt of cleared funds, by first class mail at the Seller’s risk.

10.2 If before the Total Amount Due is paid by the Buyer (whether or not because the Auctioneer has given credit terms to the Buyer) the Auctioneer pays to the Seller an amount equal to the net Sale Proceeds, title in the Lot shall pass from the Seller to the Auctioneer.

10.3 In the case of overseas Sellers, the Sale Proceeds will be paid to the Seller either in Sterling or in such other currency available to the Auctioneer as may have been agreed in writing between the Seller and the Auctioneer before the date of the Sale. The Auctioneer shall calculate the rate of exchange for the Sale Proceeds by reference to the spot rate of exchange quoted by the National Westminster Bank Plc at close of business on the date of the Sale, whichever is more favourable to the auctioneer.

10.4 If the Auctioneer receives notice of any dispute related to a sold Lot before the Sale Proceeds have been remitted to the Seller, the Auctioneer may withhold payment from the Seller until it thinks fit or until the Dispute is resolved, whichever is earlier.

10.5 The Auctioneer retains the right to withhold partial or total payment for any Lot if items committed to the Sale by the Seller and sold as part of the Lot, including any relevant documents, have not been delivered by the Seller.

10.6 The Seller shall maintain their insurance of the Lot until they are in receipt of the Sale Proceeds 11.1 If the Buyer fails to pay the Auctioneer the total Amount due within 21 days after the Sale, the Auctioneer will notify the Seller and take the Seller’s instructions as to the appropriate course of action. So far as in the Auctioneer’s opinion it is practicable, the Auctioneer will at the Seller’s expense assist the Seller to recover the Total Amount Due from the Buyer, but the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to institute proceedings in its own name.

11.2 If circumstances outside the Auctioneer’s control do not permit the Auctioneer to take instructions from the Seller, the Seller hereby authorises the Auctioneer, at the Seller’s expense, to agree special terms for payment of the total Amount Due; to remove, store and insure the Lot sold; to settle claims made against the Buyer or the Seller on such terms as the Auctioneer shall in its absolute discretion think fit; to take such steps as are necessary to collect the monies due by the Buyer to the Seller; and if necessary to rescind the sale and refund money to the Buyer.

CONDITIONS MAINLY CONCERNING THE BUYER 12.1 Any motor vehicle is sold as a collector’s item and not as a means of transport. Buyers are specifically warned that any vehicle sold as such may well have had parts replaced and paint renewed or be made up of parts from other vehicles the condition of which may be difficult to establish. The Auctioneer has to rely on information as to the date, condition and authenticity provided by the Seller and does not provide its own description, and does not and cannot undertake its own inspection of vehicles or other Lot and it is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the Lot conforms to the description in the catalogue. The Auctioneer cannot check or verify the authenticity of the chassis or VIN number under which a vehicle is offered, but relies on the Seller’s description. Buyers should take particular care to verify in advance the authenticity of a vehicle that is claimed to have important racing, rallying or ‘ex-works’ history as it was common in period for a competition vehicle of a single identity to have more than one chassis, body or other mechanical components. This may have happened several times, both in a vehicle’s ‘works’ career and thereafter in private owner hands. Sometimes ‘works’ vehicles were fitted with different registration plates, so that a vehicle could meet

a particular event’s start date deadline. These historical factors may lead to there being in existence multiple and competing claimants to the same vehicle identity.

12.2 The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid at or over Reserve (if any) that is accepted by the Auctioneer, and the Contract shall be concluded at the fall of the hammer.

The Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to settle any dispute related to bidding at the Sale. All sales are deemed not to be sales in the course of a business, unless notified to the contrary.

12.3 Every bidder shall be deemed to act as a principal unless the Auctioneer has, prior to the auction date, acknowledged (either by acceptance of the Bidder’s Registration Form which discloses the true principal, or otherwise in writing) that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a disclosed principal.

the DVLA, the Buyer accepts that he will take all steps necessary to co-operate with either the Seller or the Auctioneer to have the number re-transferred to the Seller or as may be, and will take no steps to register the vehicle with the number in his name.

13.2 Whilst the interests of prospective Buyers are best served by personal attendance at the Sale, the Auctioneers will if so instructed execute bids on their behalf. Neither the Auctioneer nor its Employees or Agents will be responsible for any error or default in doing so or in failing altogether to do so. Where the Auctioneer executes bids on behalf of an absent bidder, each Lot will be bought as cheaply as is allowed by other bids and any relevant Reserve.

14. The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer in respect of each Lot the Buyer’s Commission calculated on the Hammer Price at the stated rates as set out above.

12.4 The Auctioneer may in its absolute discretion refuse to accept any bid, advance the bidding as it may decide, withdraw or divide any Lot, combine any two or more Lots, and in the case of dispute may put up any Lot for auction again.

15. Where a Lot is described in the Catalogue or announced at the time of Sale as being subject to VAT on import, VAT will be payable in addition to the Hammer Price (which VAT may or may not be refundable by HM Customs & Excise on proof of export).

12.5 A prospective bidder should register his intention to bid for a Lot by completing fully and signing a Bidder’s Registration Form prior to executing his bid. If this has not been completed before the fall of the hammer, the Buyer shall forthwith complete the Bidder’s Registration Form. The Bidder shall also provide photographic identification. Failure to do so shall not invalidate the sale, unless the Auctioneer, in its absolute discretion, so decides.

16.1 Upon the sale of a Lot, the Buyer shall:

12.6 Any bid which fails to reach the Reserve may be submitted by the Auctioneer to the Seller and if the Seller accepts that bid, the Lot will be deemed to have been sold to the Buyer at the sum bid at the fall of the hammer and the normal Terms and Conditions will apply to that sale.

16.4 Accept that any payments received by the Auctioneer from a Buyer may be applied by the Auctioneer towards any sums owing from that Buyer to the Auctioneer on any account whatsoever, without regard to any directions of the Buyer or his agent, whether express or implied.

13.1 Where a Lot is illustrated by a photograph, in the case of a vehicle with a registration number visible, that number will not be transferred with the vehicle to the Buyer unless the registration particulars appear in the written part of the description and the transfer has been authorised by the Seller. If the vehicle is sold to the Buyer before the formalities of the allocation of a different registration number to that vehicle are completed with

17.1 Until the total amount due has been received by the Auctioneer:

16.2 Unless he has already done so, complete a Bidder’s Registration Form as in Condition 12.5 above; 16.3 Pay to the Auctioneer the total amount due, at latest by midday on the day after the Sale, notwithstanding that where the Buyer wishes to export the Lot, an export licence may be required which must be obtained by the Buyer at his own cost;

(a) title in a Lot shall not pass to the Buyer but the risk shall; (b) no Lot may be taken away by or on behalf of the Buyer.

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

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17.2 The Buyer shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges and any other Expenses on any Lot not paid for and taken away from the by 1pm on the day following the day of the sale.

17.3 If the Lot remains under the vendor’s control for any reason, either at their property or a third-party one, then the Buyer must remove it within ten days of the sale. Failure to do so will result in the Lot being uplifted to secure storage at the Buyer’s expense.

18.1 If a Buyer fails either to pay for or to take away any Lot, the Auctioneer may without further notice to the Buyer, at its discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have, exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies, as may be relevant, in relation to any and all remedies for non-payment that the Auctioneer may choose to exercise.

The Buyer will pay to the Auctioneer all legal and other costs borne by it on a full indemnity basis.

18.2 To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 3% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3 for the first two months. After that period of time to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.75% per month over Natwest Bank’s base rate on so much of the total amount due as remains unpaid after the date and time referred to in condition 16.3.

18.3 To issue proceedings against the Buyer for payment of the total amount due and/or for damages for breach of contract. If the Seller decides to sell the Lot elsewhere, the Auctioneer may proceed against the Buyer for the Commission which it would have earned both from the Seller and the Buyer together with VAT on both had the Buyer paid for the Lot in accordance with these Conditions.

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paid to the Auctioneer by the Buyer; any surplus in excess of the Sale Proceeds of that resale shall belong to the Seller.

18.6 To store the Lot at the sole expense of the Buyer and to release the Lot only after payment in full of the total amount due, together with the accrued cost of the removal, storage and insurance and all other expenses incurred in connection with the Lot. 18.7 To retain that or any other Lot sold to the Buyer at the same or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of the total amount due.

18.8 To apply by way of set-off any Sale Proceeds of any Lot then due or at any time thereafter becoming due to the Buyer towards settlement of the total amount due and expenses and the Auctioneer shall be entitled to a lien on any property of the Buyer which is in the Auctioneer’s possession for any purpose.

18.9 To reject or ignore any bids made by or on behalf of the defaulting Buyer at any future sales or insist upon a cash deposit before accepting any bids in future.

19.1 All Lots are offered as seen with all faults and defects without any guarantee or warranty attaching thereto as to condition, roadworthiness or otherwise and with all faults and defects whether apparent upon examination or not.

19.2 In any event, neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer shall be liable for any indirect or consequential loss whatsoever, and the maximum liability of the Auctioneer together with its Employees and Agents, in the event of any claim against them arising from the sale of any Lot shall be limited to the Hammer Price plus Buyer’s Premium in respect of that Lot. GENERAL CONDITIONS

18.4 To rescind the sale of that or any other Lots sold to the same Buyer at this or any other Sale, in respect of which title has not passed.

20. The Auctioneer in all respects acts and will be treated as agent for the Seller (except where the Auctioneer is expressly stated to be selling as principal), and is not responsible for any default by the Seller or the Buyer to the other party.

18.5 To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold by public or private sale, such that any deficiency in the total amount due resulting from such resale (after giving credit for any payment) together with the full costs incurred in connection with the Lots shall be

21. The Auctioneer will not accept any liability for damage sustained to a Lot that is attributable to members of the public or non-Auctioneer operatives during the Sale or any removable items left within lots during the same period. Any claims for

*All hammer prices are subject to a Buyer’s Premium from 12.5% (+ VAT)

damage and / or lost items must be submitted to the Auctioneer in writing no later than 3 working days after the date of the Sale and include a valid quote for repair or replacement and digital photographs where applicable.

22. The Auctioneer shall be under no liability for any injury, damage or loss sustained by any person while on the Auctioneers premises (including any premises where a sale may be conducted or where a Lot, or a part of a Lot, may be on view from time to time) except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Auctioneers or its employees and agents in the course of their duties to the Auctioneers.

23. The Auctioneer shall have the right, at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason, to refuse any person admission to its Premises or attendance at any of its Sales, or to view any Lot. 24. The Auctioneer shall keep and use any data relating to the Buyer and the Seller in accordance with the provisions of all relevant data protection legislation. The Buyer and the Seller consent to such data being kept and used for appropriate purposes, including informing the Buyer and the Seller of any offers or other matters of interest from time to time.

25. The copyright in all written matter and illustrations relating to Lots shall remain at all times the absolute property of the Auctioneer, and any person wishing to use such materials, or any part of them, shall require the prior written consent of the Auctioneer.

26. If any Condition or part of a condition in these Terms shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remaining Conditions will not thereby be affected.

27. These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. All transactions to which these Conditions apply and all matters connected therewith shall also be governed by English Law. Each of the Auctioneer, the Seller, the Buyer and any bidder hereby submits to non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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Motor cars in today’s sale Lot No

Lot No

Lot No

67

Airstream 350LE

74

27

38

Alfa Romeo F108/ F12

147 BMW Alpina B10

121 Ford Focus RS

24

Aston Martin DB6

41

BMW E9 3.0 CSi

115 Ford Model T Fire Truck

66

Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

12

BMW Isetta 300

35

Ford Model T Pickup Tourer

61

Aston Martin DBS ‘V8 Prototype’

139 BMW Isetta 300 with Paxton Trailer

83

Ford Model TT Recovery Truck

89

Aston Martin Vanquish

17

BMW M5

34

Ford Mustang GT 50th Anniversary

28

Audi 90 2.3E SE

68

Bristol 401

44

Ford Puma 1.7 Thunder

158 Austin A40 Devon

63

Brough Superior 3.5-Litre Dual Purpose DHC

97

Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth

60

90

Bugatti Type 46 Weymann Coach

105 Ford Tickford Capri 2.8i

128 Austin Healey 100M BN1 ‘Le Mans’

76

Chevrolet Camaro

88

Frazer Nash-BMW 327/80 Cabriolet

107 Austin Mini Moke

99

Chevrolet Corvette

10

Gilbern Genie 3.0 V6

155 Austin Rover Mini E

82

Chevrolet Corvette C6 Victory Edition

79

Honda NSX

104 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite

96

Citroen B12 Pickup

3

Jaguar 340

48

Bentley 3½ Litre James Young Drophead Coupé

116 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupe

56

Jaguar E-Type 3.8 litre ‘Semi-Lightweight’ Coupe

78

Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe

142 Daimler Super V8

19

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre Convertible

119 Bentley 3-Litre Dual Cowl Tourer

23

120 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster

40

Bentley Arnage R Mulliner Level Two

154 Dodge Ram 3500 Pick-Up

80

18

Bentley Arnage T

110 ERRA SD Mondial 500

114 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster

11

Bentley Continental GTC

13

Ferrari 360 Spider

16

51

Bentley Continental GTC

65

Ferrari 400i

156 Jaguar Mk IV 1.5 Saloon

71

Bentley Continental GTC Breeze Brunel Special Edition

47

Ferrari F430 Spider

86

Jaguar MkIV 3.5 Saloon

45

Bentley MkVI James Young Saloon

118 Fiat 124 Spider

36

Jaguar MkX 4.2

33

Bentley MkVI Saloon

1

126 Jaguar S-Type 3.4 Litre

Austin Healey 100/6 BN6

BMW 320i Convertible

Dodge Brothers DA Tourer

Fiat 500 Ferrari ‘Dealer Edition’ 120/200

Ford Escort XR3

Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe

113 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupé Adaptation

150 FIAT 500 Jolly

146 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Litre

91

Ford 99C Half Ton Pick-Up

73

Jaguar XJ6 V6

69

Bentley S2 Continental Sports Saloon

58

Ford Capri ‘Stampede’

21

Jaguar XJS 4.0 Litre Convertible

53

Bentley S2 Saloon

42

Ford Escort 1300 XL

32

Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Celebration Convertible

37

Bentley S3 Saloon

129 Ford Escort Mexico

148 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

59

Bentley Turbo R James Young

159 Ford Escort Rally Car

117 Jaguar XK 4.2 Convertible

140 Bentley Turbo R LWB

52

101 Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 litre Drophead Coupe

125 BMW 635 CSi

127 Ford Escort RS Turbo

Ford Escort RS Turbo

43

Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Motor cars in today’s sale Lot No

Lot No

Lot No

131 Kougar Jaguar 3.8-Litre

55

130 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50hp Silver Ghost

39

Lagonda 2-Litre Low Chassis Speed Model Supercharged Tourer

109 MG B Roadster

5

Rover P5 3-Litre MkI

137 MG B Roadster

95

Singer Nine Roadster

Lagonda 3-Litre Tourer

135 MG Midget 1500

157 Singer Vogue Series I Estate

132 Lagonda Rapier

152 MG M-Type Midget Special

72

Sunbeam Tiger Mark I

46

Lancia Flaminia GT Convertible

108 Morgan Plus 8 Race Car

98

Talbot-Lago T4 Minor

92

Land Rover Defender 110

102 Morris Mini Cooper S 1071

160 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

81

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE

14

49

MG B Roadster

50

Toyota Supra RZ Mk4 Twin Turbo

144 Land Rover Series I 88’

100 Oldsmobile Model R ‘Curved Dash’ 4½hp Runabout

Morris Twenty-Five Tourer

4

Triumph Stag

62

Lotus Elite Super 95

77

Porsche 356 C

30

Triumph Stag

15

Lotus Esprit ‘Essex’ Turbo Active Suspension

26

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

111 Triumph Stag

106 Maserati Quattroporte V8

151 Porsche 911 Carrera Classic Celebration Ltd Edition 3.2

22

64

Mercedes-Benz 220 Saloon

8

136 Triumph TR8

70

Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe

143 Renault Type AX 8hp Two-Seat Tourer

6

Triumph TR8 Convertible

87

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

134 Riley 15/6 Kestrel

84

TVR Grantura MkI

85

Mercedes-Benz 190SL

123 Riley 9HP Imp

112 TVR Grantura MkIII

93

Mercedes-Benz 500SL

31

54

TVR Griffith 4.3

75

Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG

153 Rolls Royce 20/25 Limousine

57

Vauxhall GY 25 Wingham Cabriolet

141 Mercedes-Benz CL600

103 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville

138 Volkswagen T25 Westfalia P-27

124 Mercedes-Benz E320 Sportline

20

Rolls-Royce 20/25 Special

9

Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Devon Moonraker Camper

2

122 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Tourer

29

Volvo 240 GLT Saloon

145 Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 Special Edition

149 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine

133 VW Karmann Ghia 1200 Cabriolet

25

7

94

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Mille Miglia Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet DeLuxe

Porsche Cayman

Riley Nine Two-Seater Tourer with Dickey

Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

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