1992 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible

Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000*

Reg No: J60 SHE MOT: August 2023

Chassis No: SAJJNADW3EN182870

Launched in 1975, Jaguar’s XJS was never envisaged as a direct replacement for the E-Type. It was equipped with automatic transmission as standard. Although, when fed the quoted 295bhp and 318lbft of torque developed by a post-1981 H.E. (high efficiency) 5.3 litre V12 engine, this still resulted in a claimed top speed of 150mph and 0-60mph in less than eight seconds. Introduced at the 1988 Geneva Motor Show, the long-awaited full convertible version featured a reinforced floorpan, frameless doors and sophisticated electric hood (complete with heated glass rear window). Underpinned by the same all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its Fixed Head Coupe siblings, the softtop came with anti-lock brakes as standard. Priced at some £40,000, a waiting list was quick to form.

Displaying 5 former keepers on HPI, this convertible iteration of the XJ-S still wears its original DVLA awarded number ‘J60 SHE’, which is staying with the car. Previously the subject of an extensive bodywork restoration and repaint the Jaguar has recently been shod with new tyres and a new hood. ‘J60 SHE’ comes to auction with the original service book, a collection of old MOTs plus invoices, photographs of the aforementioned bodywork restoration and currently displays c.100,010 miles.

Estimate: £12,000 - £16,000*

Reg No: CX 8165 MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: 3187L

Produced between 1925 and 1928 by Humber Ltd. of Coventry, the 9/20 was the successor to the 8/18. Both engine and gearbox are separate units, bolted together with a cone clutch in between. The engine has a cast iron cylinder block and detachable head with a capacity of 1056cc.

This lovely Humber 9/20 Tourer was delivered new on 25th of March 1926 to a Mr H. Sedgewick of Halifax. It then passed into the ownership of Mr T.R. Nicholson in March 1959 and of Mr P.D. Hoppe in September 1959. In April 1960, ‘CX 8165’ was sold to Mr J.A. Russell of Harrow who kept the car until selling it to Mr D.J. Diffey in July 2001. Under Mr Diffey’s ownership ‘CX 8165’ was subjected to a full body-off restoration which was completed in 2014. The current vendor bought ‘CX 8165’ in July 2015 and has mainly used it for local classic car meetings. Accompanying the car is a history file which contains a Brown continuation log book, current and previous V5Cs, old invoices dating back to 1965, an original ‘Atmos Carburettor’ handbook, photographic evidence of the restoration and several technical drawings. During the photoshoot, ‘CX 8165’ started on the button and ran very smoothly. Both gearbox and brakes worked well during the short test drive.

Current ownership since 1965

No Reserve

Reg No: CCD 955C MOT: Exempt

Chassis No: M/A255/D/1100560

The Morris Minor is almost as universal a symbol of England as the London bus and the Red telephone box and, with over 1.3 million manufactured in its 23-year reign, is one of the most successful cars of all time. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (who later penned the ubiquitous Mini), the Minor was unveiled at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show and 13 years later became the first British car to achieve a million sales. The final iteration followed a year later and featured an increase in engine capacity to 1098cc, a modified facia layout with recessed centre section in textured steel, a return of a glovebox lid for the passenger-side cubby hole, improved heater and more contemporary-looking front light units.

Boasting just one owner since 1965, this example of the ubiquitous ‘Moggie’ has been subject to restorations carried out in both 1989 and 2001 with invoices relating to the work on file. Currently registering c.10,600 miles we are advised a new speedometer was fitted in December 1993, when it obviously recommenced at zero. It is further accompanied by an original service book and a bill of sale. Little used in the past few years it will require recommissioning prior to use.