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Motoring artefactsand collectables soar in valueamidanunpredictablemarketfor classicvehicles
Whilethemarket forclassic cars continuestobe unpredictableat best,recordsalesand strong performances atUKauction houses indicatethatautomobilia isthriving.Theincrease ininterest hasbeensuchthatCheffins has recently startedhosting
standalonesales, while fellow auctioneerCharterhouse enjoyed a100per cent sale rate whenit put avastcollectionunderthe hammerinMay.
Cheffins’TomGodsmark said: “Themarket forautomobiliais redhotrightnow.Followingthe successof primetimeTVshows suchasSalvageHunters, Shed&
The full lowdown on the desirable XJ Coupe
Buried and the lik motoring history are now collecting classes out there. In the past five values for enamel oil and petrol cans, tinplate
Buriedandthelike, these pieces of motoringhistory arenow forming oneofthe fastest appreciating collectingclassesoutthere.Inthe pastfive years, valuesforenamel signs, illuminated forecourt signs, oilandpetrolcans,tinplate advertisements and so onhave almost doubledin value. MOREON PAGE5
ALL LAND ROVER VEHICLES 1948 - 2025 ALL RANGE ROVER VEHICLES 1974 - 2025
JEFF RUGGLES
EDITOR
Quiteoften, aclassiccarwith acelebrityformerowner willcommandquite ahefty premiumwhenitcomestomarket. AccordingtoHagerty’sPower List, acarwithanassociationtoa sportspersontypicallyadds24per centtotheprice,whileroyaltyadds
awhopping157percent.Ifit’sacar that’sbeenonTVorin amovie,it’s astartling392percent.Remember the1980FordCapri3.0Sdrivenby ‘Bodie’inTheProfessionals?That wassoldbyIconicAuctioneersin August2023for£186,750;Hagerty’s topvaluefor apristineexampleis currently£25,600.
From apersonalperspective, Imust confessI’veneverreallycaredabout celebrityprovenance.I’dratherbuy acaroncondition,andonthespec Iwant.Butthatstanceratherwent outofthewindowwhen Ispottedthe Rolls-RoyceSilverSeraphfeaturedas oneofoursalesspotlightsonpage32. Now, aSeraphisn’tnormallyonmyhit listforseveralreasonsincludingspace andmoney.However,thisonewas
The sheer volume of exotic cars to be seen in everyday use on the streets of Monaco does make it hard to stand out Except, that is if your chariot of choice is a Vanden Plas Princess, complete with right-hand drive
Spotted by Phil Picking, it’s rather fitting for a CCBissue that features everyman cars with premium badges
Wearing the ‘X’ plate signifying a collector’s car, the automatic Princess is ideal for the tightly packed city and a little internet research reveals it to be the property of art gallerist Vanessa Margowski who is regularly seen out and about in the car
FOREDITORIAL
onceownedbySirBobbyRobson.
Manycarenthusiastsaren’tinto footballofcourse,butSirBobbywas widelyrecognisedasthegentlemanof theEnglishgame.Aswellasbeinga formerEnglandmanager,hewasalso atthehelmofmybelovedIpswich Townforitsmostsuccessfulperiod, winningtheFACupin1978,andthe UEFACupin1981.Becauseofallthat, saidSilverSeraphhasbecomeallthe moreappealing.
Iguessthatsumsuptheappeal ofcarswith acelebrityassociation. Unlessyou’reaninvestor,somewon’t reallymeananythingtoyou.But otherscertainlywill,andtheoutlay becomesfareasiertorationalise. Now, Iwonderifmybankmanagerwill seeitthatway?
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4 NEWS
The latest news from the world of classic cars, including reports from MGF 30 and the Stars & Stripes Show at Tatton Park, plus the recovery of a very special Bentley
9 AUCTION NEWS
We bring you all the highlights from the next classic sale at South Western Vehicle Auctions, including a host of intriguing 1980s and 90s entries
12 MARKET TRENDS
Pinin Farina added an injection of Italian style to a range of Austin models in the late 1950s We chart the values of the A40 Farina, A55/A60 Cambridge and the A99/A110 Westminster
15 FEATURE: ALL THE GHIA
A premium badge and some extra goodies were once more than enough to elevate a mainstream car into an aspirational object of desire We look back at some of our favourite examples
20 TRIED AND TESTED: ALFA ALFETTA GTS
Joe samples a rare UK market-only Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTS 1600 that’s believed to be one of only two survivors, and comes away smitten
22 CLASSIC CHOICE
Fancy a German sports car?
The Audi TT Mk1, BMW Z3 and Mercedes SLK all make for affordable options, but how do they stand up as classics?
26 BUYING GUIDE: JAGUAR XJ-C
For many, the XJ-C stands out as one of the prettiest XJ variants, and it remains popular despite its rarity We share our buying tips
24 CLASSIC SCENES
Another rummage in the archives for our weekly dose of photographic nostalgia
46 LAST ORDERS
The latest reader feedback, plus period ads and general classic chatter
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TheJudge’sFavouriteawardwenttothisFordF100Pickuprestoredby RichardHammond’steamfromTheSmallestCog.
Returningonceagainto TattonParkinCheshire, ClassicAmericanStars& StripesShowpoweredbyHagerty provedaroaringsuccessin bringingtogethertheAmerican carcommunity.Welcomingover 2000vehiclesacrosstheweekend ofJune5-6,theeclecticmixof Americanaincludedvintagecars datingfromthe1910srightup to thelatestCorvettesandMustangs, with ageneroushelpingofclassic ‘60smusclecars,vastCadillacs andLincolnsandpatinated pickuptrucksallbeingjoinedby aselectionofbrightlyairbrushed Peterbilttrucks.
TheClassicAmericaneditorial teamhandedouta varietyof awardsforstandoutvehicles, witha1967ChevroletCamaroSS winningBestMuscleCar,Best HotRodbeingawardedto a1939 FordStandardCoupeV8andthe Judge’sFavouritegoingto aFord
F100PickuprestoredbyRichard Hammond’steamfromThe SmallestCog. Show-goerswerealsotreated to avarietyofUS-themed entertainment,includingaWild Westreenactment,‘Wallof Death’motorcycledisplayanda hotdog-eatingcompetition –the winnerfinishingthreeandahalf footlong‘dogsin10minutes!Other attractionsincluded atradearea, includingFordUK showcasing thelatestMustangs,anda‘rev battle’thatsawdisplaycarsgo againsteachother,and aseparate categoryfortrucks.
Withthousandsofvisitorsin attendanceoverthe weekend, manytakingtheopportunityto campon-site,andweatherthatjust aboutplayedball,theeventproved tobeanothergreatsuccess. Afull walkaroundvideoislive nowonour ClassicsWorld YouTubechannel, anddetailsofthe2026showcan befoundattheclassiccarshows. com/sas.Inthemeantime,there’s thenextmajorTattonshowtolook forwardto,withtheClassic &Retro CarRevivalpoweredbyHagerty takingplaceonAugust16–17.
Coinciding withthemodel’s goldenanniversary, this monthmarks theofficiallaunch of theVauxhall Cavalier Drivers’ Club:DrivenbyLegacy–a vibrant communitydedicated to celebrating theheritageand camaraderieofallCavaliermodelsand theirOpel equivalents.
Co-founded by RichardWattandKevin Bricknall, the club welcomes owners, enthusiasticadmirersand restorers, withtheaimofproviding aplatformwhere memberscan exchangeknowledge,resources,and experiences.The clubplanstohost eventswhere memberswill have theopportunity to showcasetheir vehiclesandsharetheirstories with like-minded enthusiasts. Italsoplans to have anarsenalof restoration resourcescontaining awealthof
information,tips, andsupport for maintainingand restoringa Cavalier to its former glory.
Whetheryou’re joining forthe cars or thecamaraderie, theclub’s organiserssay that you’ll find awelcomingand supportive environment whereeveryoneisunited bya commonlove fortheseiconic vehicles.
Formoreinformation,go to vauxhallcavalierdriversclub.co.uk,search forthe club onFacebookoremail vauxhallcavalierdriversclub@gmail.com
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Motoringartefactsandcollectablessoarinvalueamidanunpredictable marketforclassicvehicles
Charterhousesoldeverysingleitemofautomobiliawhenithostedits MoretonhampsteadMotorMuseumdispersalauctioninMay.
Whilethemarket forclassiccars continuestobe unpredictableatbest,record salesandstrongperformances
atUKauctionhousesindicate thatautomobiliaisthriving.The increaseininteresthasbeen suchthatCheffinshasrecently startedhostingstandalonesales
forautomobilia,whilefellow auctioneerCharterhouseenjoyeda 100percentsaleratewhenitputa vastcollectionunderthehammer inMay.
Aportmanteauofthewords automobileandmemorabilia, thetermautomobiliacoversany historicalartefactorcollectable linkedwithmotorcarsandrelated activity,andusuallyincludesthe likesofsigns,petrolglobesand cans,lightboxes,advertising material,mascots,art,models, accessories,booksandtoys.
Cheffinshosteditssecond dedicatedautomobiliasalein Cambridgeshirelastmonth, following asuccessfulinaugural auctioninNovember2024.The salesawatotalofover250buyers takepart,withpeoplebidding fromNewZealand,USA,Canada, Netherlands,Belgiumand Germany.Thesalegrossed atotal ofover£100,000,withhighlights
An “Irreplaceable” 100-year-old Rolls-Royce stolen from a hotel car park last month has been found following a three-day investigation by Essex Police The 1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 ‘Silver Ghost’ Open Tourer, valued at over £300,000, was found by the force’s Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team on June 29
The car, owned by Bryan Fitton, was stolen together with a six-wheeled trailer from Orsett Hall Hotel near Tilbury Docks during the early hours of June 26
Responding to a tip-off, the Thurrock NPT headed to a yard in the Tilbury area, armed with a warrant, and found the vehicle inside an outbuilding, still intact and sitting on top of the stolen trailer
Mr Fitton described the support received from the public as “unbelievable ” He has regularly driven the car around Europe over the last 25 years and was on the cusp of another “I was taking my vintage RollsRoyce Silver Ghost to Helsinki,” he explained “The route included touring Finland, Sweden, Latvia and Estonia before returning to the UK at the end of the month ”
Sergeant Curtis Price, Thurrock NPT said: “Thanks to our swift response, we were able to locate and recover
the stolen vehicle safely It’s always a positive outcome when we can return property to its rightful owner and prevent further criminal use
“Our focus now is to continue our investigation and to secure all evidence that will help us find out who was responsible for stealing this irreplaceable car ”
Those with any information are encouraged to contact Essex Police Please quote incident 189 of June 26 to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible
including aNationalBenzole RefuelServiceoriginalhanging lightboxthatachieved£9204–settinga newrecord.Inaddition, aWood-MilneSteelRubberMotor Tyresenamelsignfetched£2832 andabeautifulClarke’sMelox enamelsignachieved£4720.
Chefffins’experiencesuggests priceshaverocketedinthe pastfewyears.Forexample,a Motorineenamelsignsoldat Cheffinsin2018for£340,but fast-forwardtoNovember2024 andanidenticalsignmade£1100 –anupliftofover220percent. In asimilarvein, aShellsignthat wasboughtatanautojumble20 yearsagofor£30cashsoldatthe November2024auction for£1800.
Cheffins’experienceshave notbeenisolated.AngliaCar Auctionsisjustoneoutfitthathas considerablyincreasedthevolume ofautomobiliaattheirclassic sales,whileMathewsonshaslong beenrenownedforitsstrength inthisarea. Andasafurther demonstration,duringthefirst dayoftheMoretonhampstead MotorMuseumdispersalsale runinsitubyCharterhouse AuctioneersonMay15,theentire catalogueofautomobiliawassold. Theseincludeda Vincentlightbox at£1200,and aLucasenamel signfor£1500.
TomGodsmark,Directorat CheffinsMachinerySales,said: “Themarketforautomobiliais redhotrightnow.Followingthe successofprimetimeTVshows suchasSalvageHunters,Shed &Buriedandthelike,these piecesofmotoringhistoryare nowformingoneofthefastest appreciatingcollectingclassesout there.Inthepastfiveyears,values forenamelsigns,illuminated forecourtsigns,oilandpetrol cans,tinplateadvertisementsand soonhavealmostdoubled invalue.
“Therealappealhereliesin
ThisNationalBenzoleRefuelService lightboxsoldrecentlyfor£9204–setting anewrecord.
nostalgia,”addedTom.“While somecollectorsfocusonitems relatedto aspecificcarmake ormodel,othersaredrawnto piecesthatevokememoriesof theirchildhood.There’salso anentirelydifferentgroupof collectorswhoareattractedto automobiliapurelyforitsvisual charm.Theseindividualsaren’t necessarilycarenthusiasts– they mightsimplywantsomething colourfulandvintagetobrighten uptheirwalls.That’spartofwhat makescollectingautomobiliaso enjoyable:itdoesn’trequire alot ofspace.Itcaneasilybedisplayed in ashed, amancave,oreven aroundthehouse.”
ThenextCheffinsautomobilia salewilltakeplaceonNovember 22,andlookssettoinclude ahost ofenamelsigns,fuelcans,and earlyadvertising.
Earlythunderstormsand lightningdidn’tdampen anyone’senthusiasm ashundredsofMGFsandTFs gatheredtocelebratethecar’s 30thbirthdayattheBritishMotor MuseumonJuly6.Carspoured intotheGaydonsitefromall overtomarktheoccasion–with gueststravellingfromasfarafield astheNetherlands,France,the ScottishHighlandsandGermany tobringtogetherwhatcouldwell havebeenthelargestassemblyof FsandTFsever.
Aswellasanincredible selectionofcars,includingtwo originallaunchmodelsand atleastoneexampleofevery specialedition ForTFmade, therewas aspecialdisplayof30
carefullyselectedcarsfromthe MGF’shistory.Tradestandsand acraftvillagewerealso notable features,whileoneofthebiggest highlightsoftheeventwas apanel discussionwiththreeofthe MGF launchanddevelopmentteam–ProgrammeManagerNick Fell, CommunicationsDirectorDenis ChickandChiefEngineerPaul
Ragbourn. AspecialMGFfilmby historianandauthorTimMorris was afurtherattraction. HugecreditmustgotheMGCar Club’sMGFRegisterforputting ittogether,aswellasIanWright, MartynLucasandalltheevent marshallsandvolunteersfora fittingtributetooneofthemost importantMGsevermade.
TheLakelandMotorMuseumprovidedthestarting offpointfor along-distanceCoasttoCoastdriving routeforownersandmembersofClubTriumph lastmonth.Beautifulconditionsaccompanied39 Triumphsastheysetoutfromthemuseumon an endurancedriveofover450milesfromCumbria to thetownofLowestoftinSuffolk.
Withover30,000exhibitsincludingthe attraction’sowncollectionofTriumphs,themuseum provided afittingstartpoint.Carsinthecollection include a’73Series 4Spitfireand ahighlyoriginal, unrestoredTR5,with aSurreyhardtop.Thevenue’s on-siteCaféAmbiohadalsoprepared aspecial menutoenableswiftservicebeforethedriversgot underwayontheirepicjourney.
Takingupto12hourstocomplete,theroute travelledthroughsomeoftheUK’smostscenic landscapesandnotabledrivingroutesincluding theForestofBowland,theYorkshireDalesand LincolnshireWolds.
Commentingontheevent,museumcurator,Chris Lowesaid:“It’sover40yearssincethelastTriumph wasbuiltanditwasgreattoseesuchafinearrayof modelsbeingusedasthedesignersintended.”
The21stbirthdayoftheSmart ForFour –andthe20thofthe ForFourBrabus,Coolstyleand Purestyle –istobecelebrated with aspecialeventinSomerset onAugust30-31. Takingplacefiveminutes fromJunction24oftheM5at StepsFarminNorthNewton, thefreeeventalreadypromises toincludeeveryenginespec, everyyearandmostcolours oftheinitialW454model.UK salesbeganonSeptember1, 2004andtheorganisersare expectingonecarregisteredon daytwo –aswellasanotherthat
hascompletedanincredible 314,000milesandisstillgoing strong.
Saturdaywillbedrivingday, withfunroutestolocalbeauty spotssuchas abeachyou candriveon,CheddarGorge, Taunton’snewMotorMuseum andmuchmore.Sundaywill bethemaindisplayday,with enthusiastsinvitedtocomefor bothdaysorjustone,camp,or stayin achoiceoflocalhotels. Formoredetails,email classicrallypress@yahoo.co.uk ormessageviafacebook.com/ LBLRallies.
We were saddenedtolearn that theVice-Presidentof the FederationofBritishHistoric VehicleClubs,DavidHurley, passedawayonJuly6attheage of82.
Davidjoinedthe FBHVCin1991 asitscommercialvehicle representative,andfollowing the Federation’sincorporationin 1999,joinedtheboard as LegislationDirector. He retired from therolein2013,aged68, whenhe waspresented witha paintingofhis1951Harringtonbodied AECRegalIII coach (pictured).Hethentookon the roleof Vice-President forthe Federation.
UntilSeptember2024,when
ill-healthforcedhim to stand down,DavidHurleywas chairmanof theWorking OmnibusMuseumProject.Alife memberoftheHistoric CommercialVehicle Society (HCVS),he wasalsoamemberof theAlbionClub. Condolences go to David’swife, Jenny, theirsons ChrisandMichael,and theirown families.
SWVA’ssummerclassicauction lookssettobe abumperaffair fortheDorsetauctionhouse, withover100carssettogounderthe hammeronJuly31.Thereareplenty ofintriguinglotsamongthemtoo, especiallyforfansofformerstreet furniturefromthe1980sand’90s.
Forthoseon abudget, a1996Saab 9000CSTurboisestimatedat£1000£1500,while acontemporarySwedein theshapeof aVolvo850CDEstateis guidedatamere£500-£1000. Aseries oflate’90sluxurysaloonsalsofeature, withanE38-generationBMW728i,a 1998ToyotaCamryV6andaX308generationJaguarXJSovereignLWB allsettobeofferedwithoutreserve. There’s aDaimler4.0Limousineby Eagletoo,withthe2003eight-seater guidedat£1500-£2500.
Ifyoufancya periodroadster,a tidyMGFcouldbeyoursforas little as£800,andtherearea coupleof
smartBMWZ3sinthemixtoo.A 1999SLK230isjustoneofseveral Mercedes,meanwhile,withother highlightsincluding aC124300SEwith noreserve, acoupleof190Es,a V8powered1980350SLguidedat£7500£8500andanR129SL320Designo Editionthatcouldmake£20,000. Awayfromtheprestigebrands, thereareallsortsoftraditionalclassics onoffer.AtleastfiveclassicMinis areincluded,andyou’llalsofinda 1959AustinA40Farinaestimated at abargain£1500-£2200, a1963 SingerVogueguidedat£1500-£2500, acoupleofMorrisMinor1000s,a 1961Austin-Healey‘Frogeye’Sprite estimatedat£5000-£6000,anda 1966SunbeamAlpinepredictedto fetch£6000-£7000.Thesearejoined bya smart1969MGBroadsterand a tidy1972MGBGTinBlaze,while amongtheTriumphs,£5500-£6500 couldbuya 1973Staginyellow.
Oneofonly150DesignoEditionmodelsproduced,this2001 Mercedes-BenzSL320hascoveredjust19,000milesinthe handsofthesamefamilysincenew.Itcomeswithplentyof historyandisguidedat£18,000-£20,000.
This1978Chrysler 2Litreis aseldom-seenexampleofChrysler Europe’slargesaloonoffering.Describedasa“lightproject”in needofsomerecommissioningwork,it’sestimatedat£1500£2000.
Alongside, alovely19652000saloon looks apotentialsnipatanestimated £3500-£4500,and£7000-£8000 couldbuy a1979DolomiteSprintin RussetBrown.
Stickingwithestablishedclassics,a 1966FordAnglia105EDeluxeisguided atanattractive£3500-£4500,and thereare acoupleof‘Auntie’RoverP4s –one a1964110with awell-executed V8conversionthat’sexpectedtogo forjust£3000-£4000.Furtherluxury isofferedby a1966JaguarMk22.4 guidedat£6000-£8000, alateSeries 1Rolls-RoyceSilverShadowdating from1974that’spredictedtosellfor £7000-£8000,anda 1989SilverSpirit IIestimatedat£8000-£10,000.
With1980siconsincluding alate Metroanda NovaSR,plusseveralprewarentriesandevencuriositiessuch as a1962SteyrPuchHaflinger,thisis settobe avariedsale.Seeswva.co.uk forthefullcatalogue.
Showingjust33,328miles,this1994Rover214SEipresents beautifullyinMetallicNightfireRed,complementedby ablack halfleatherinterior.Meticulously maintainedbyitslong-term owner,it’sestimatedat amere£1500-£2500.
Oneofseveralpre-warcarsinthesale,this1935Riley9hp MerlinSaloonlookssmartinblackwithredwheelsanda matchingredleatherinterior.It’shadjusttwoformerkeepers andisexpectedtosellfor£6000-£8000.
Presentedintotallyoriginalspecification,thisrare1996Ford EscortRS2000Mk64x4isloadedwithfactorygoodiesincluding Recaroseatsandairconditioning.Itsitsonrefurbishedoriginal wheelsandiswellknowntotheRSOwners’Club,makingthe £5500-£6000estimatelookveryreasonable.
Atidyandunrestoredexample,this1989VauxhallNovaSR proudlyretainsallofitsoriginalfactoryfeatures,downtoits originalheadunitandrubberfloormats.Itshows amere30,697 miles,andwe’dexpectittobetterits£5000-£7000guideprice.
Joining a325iTouringinthesaleisthisE30-generationBMW 318iS,datingfrom1991.Saidtobeaclean,well-preserved example,it’sbeenownedbythevendorforthelast26years andcomeswithlotsofhistory.It’sestimatedat atempting £5000-£6000.
Datingfrom1965,thisMk1Triumph2000lookssuperbsatona setofMinilite-stylewheels.Itsgreenexterioriscomplemented by agreenleatherinterior,andit’ssaidtohavebeenwellmaintainedandthoughtfullycared-for,makingthemodest £3500-£4500estimatelook tempting.
Italianstylinghad amajorinfluenceonBMCfromthelate1950s–andthesePininFarina Austinswereamong themostsuccessfulmodels.Wecharttheirvalues
Wherepreviousincarnationsofthe AustinA40employedtypically curvaceouslooksoftheperiod, anewerabeganwiththe PininFarina-designedmodel of1958 –bringingsharp, angularstylingand,inits 1959-onCountrymanguise, ahorizontally-splittailgatefor hatchback-likeversatility. AMk2 versionwasintroducedin1961with alongerwheelbasetoincrease spaceforrear-seatpassengers, withthefrontgrilleanddashboard redesignedtoo. Ayearlater,the original948ccenginecapacitywas uppedto1098cc,andthegearbox wasimproved.Thefinalcarswere builtin1967.
TheA40‘Farina’hastraditionally offeredgoodvalueformoneyon theclassiccarmarket,althoughthe dayswhenMoT’dexamplescould bepickedupfor afewhundred poundsarelonggone.Attheturn ofthemillennium,A40sinexcellent conditionwerechanginghandsfor nomorethan acoupleofthousand pounds,andoften alotless.By 2020,thebestcarswerefinally eclipsing£5000atauction,with Mathewsonsselling asmart1960 examplefor£6450.
Wehaven’treachedquitethe sameheightssincethough.A reasonablecarinneedofsome lightTLChas typically fetched £2500,
whilethenicerexampleshave tendedtoreachupto£4500. Comparethosevalueswithwhat you’llnowpayforanA40-rivalling FordAnglia105E,andsuddenly thelittleAustinseemsevenmore affordable.Ifyouwanttogetintoa traditionalclassicatanattractive price,theA40Farinacouldbethe answer.
ThenewPininFarina-styledA55 Cambridgeof1959was ashortlivedfour-doorsaloon,replacing itsmoretraditionallystyled predecessor.Itwasoneoffive badge-engineeredFarinamidsizedsaloons,withtheWolseley
15/60goingonsalefirst,andthe Riley4/68,MGMagnetteMk3and MorrisOxfordmakinguptherestof thequintet. AusefulCountryman (estate)versionoftheA55wasalso offeredfrom1960.
TheA55wouldprovetobe short-lived,beingusurpedby theA60asearlyas1961,which broughtintoned-downtailfins and abigger,1622ccversionofthe B-seriesengine,aswellas alonger wheelbaseandwidertrack.The Countrymanalsocontinuedinto A60guise,butwithoutthereduced rearfinsandmodifiedrearlights ofthesaloons.TheA60wasmuch longer-livedthantheA55,staying inproductionuntil1969,andselling tothetuneover275,000units.
Duringthepandemic,A55values hit apeak,withtwoveryniceA55s sellingforjustbelowandjust above£10,000.Since then,£5000-£6000has tendedtobuythetidier cars,withthoserequiring workoftensnappedfor £2500orless.It’sbeen asimilarstoryforthe later A60,withvaluespeakingin 2021.Thatsaid,anexceptional carisstillcapableofpushingwell past£5000,whileanequivalent estate –now averyraresighton themarket–canachieveupto50 percentmore.
TotopofftheFarinasaloon models,BMCintroducedits thirdandlargestrangein1959, comprisingtheAustinA99 Westminster,VandenPlas Princess3-LitreandWolseley 6/99,usingstraight-sixC-Series engines.Onceagain,theA99 replacedanearlier,more traditionallystyledmodel.Again, theinitialFarinamodelwas
short-lived,withthe1959-onA99 givingwaytothemorepowerful A110justtwoyearslater,which couldalsoboastanextended wheelbase.
TheWestminsterrangewas finallyreplacedbytheAustin 3-Litrein1968.Withtotal salesofonly41,000overnine years,they’renotthemost commonplaceexecutiveclassics –althoughtheycanoffergreat valuecomparedwithother upmarketmodels. Adecadeago, £5000would’velikelybought atidyexample,buttherewasa heftyspikebetween2019-2021. InOctober2020,anSWVA salesaw asuperblooking1967 45,000-mileA110gounderthe hammerfor£13,400plusfees.In January2019,thesameauction houseachieved£13,200plus feesforanother1967car.
Sincethen,nicercarshave rangedfrom£6000-£8000, thoughinMarchofthisyear, a1962A110wassoldby Mathewsonsfor£4515againsta £5500-£6500guide,suggesting acontinualsofteninginvalues. Thatsaid,A99sandA110srarely cometomarket,sothebest carswilldoubtless commanda premium.
Apremiumbadgeandsomeextragoodieswereoncemorethanenoughtoelevate amainstreamcarintoan aspirationalobjectofdesire.Welookbackatsomeofourfavouriteexamples
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Onceupon atime,itwasallsomuch simpler.Thesedays,eventhe mostbasicnewcarstend tocomewithairconditioning andvariousgoodies,while sportylabelshavebeendiluted throughrangestomakeitvery difficulttotellanentry-level carapartfromtheexpensive, full-fatone.
Rewind agenerationortwo, however,andsomeone’ssocial standingcouldbepigeon-holedby theamountofequipmenttheircarcould boast –andthatwouldhandilybeindicated bythebadgeontheboot.Manufacturers exploitedthisdesireforhierarchybyadding hithertouncharteredlevelsofluxurytowhat wereotherwiseordinarymainstreamcars, creatingtop-of-the-rangemodelsthatwere posh,butstillmoreobtainableandpractical thantheprestigeGermanmarques.Ifyou had aCortinawiththecovetedGhiabadge andafewbitsofwoodandvelourinside,you wereimmediatelya cutabovethe manwitha mere LorGL.
Thingshavebecome muddiedinrecent years,withmanyofthe best-knownluxurybadges disappearing.Withthatin mind,we’returningbackthe blocktobringyousevenmonikersthatreally meantsomethingwhenitcametoaffirming one’sstatusintheworkcarpark.
Whenitcametotheimportanceofbadge hierarchies,theFordCortina1600Ewas surelythecarthatkickstarteditall.E, ofcourse,stoodfor Executive.Thelabel hadbeenused fortheflagship Zodiacsaloons
since1965andalsoappearedontheCorsair, buthaditsbiggestimpactwiththeCortina –acarthatimmediatelyshottothetop ofthedesirabilitypileforambitiousyoung professionalswhenitwaslaunchedatthe ParisMotorShowin1967.Itemphasised justhow abadgecouldbewhenitcameto carparkkudos,aswellasshowcasingFord’s uncannyknackoflaunchingtherightcarat therighttime.
The1600Edidn’tarrivestraightaway though,withtheMk2rangehavingfirst appeared ayearearlier,in1966.Butcome October1967,the newE satatthetopof themainstreammodelline-up.Intruth, eE wassomethingof amixbetween styles,beingfarsportierthantheother ‘posh’saloonsofthetime.Aswell astheuprated1600GTengine, ithadthechassisstrengthening andupratedsuspensionfromthe Lotusmodelandamattblackgrille, plusa blackrearpanelonlater cars.Insidetherewas aleatherrimmedsportssteeringwheeland fullsix-packinstrumentation.Butyou ogot aplushvinylroofandpainted pinstripestoadd amoreluxuriouslookto theexterior,whiletheinteriorgot aburr walnutwoodgrain-trimmeddashboardand doorcappings,recliningseatsanddeep-pile carpets.Thecombinationofferedbythe 1600Ewassomethingunique,andarguably aheadofitstime.
TheE formulaworkedbrilliantly,with over60,000carssoldin ashortthree-year productionrunthatendedin1970,witha facelifttakingplaceinautumn1968.Aside
fromtheLotus,the1600Ewasconsidereda classiclongbeforetherestoftherange,and mostofitsrivals.
EwouldalsoappearontheMk1Escort. Ittookuntil1973forthe1300Etoappear, butthewaitwasworthwhile.Combining sportinesswithatouchofopulenceonce more,the1300Elookedsmartwithits specialwheeltrims,vinylroofandspot lamps,whileinsideitoffered awalnutveneer dashboardanddoorpanels,clothseatsand extrainstrumentation.Underthebonnet, meanwhile,sattheEscortGT’s72bhp engine,givingthe carahealthyturnofpace. The1300Ewasanexclusivemodelby Fordstandards.ProductionoftheMk1 EscortceasedinDecember1974,bywhich timeatotalof6768two-doorand4022fourdoor1300EshadbeenbuiltinBritain.They soonbecamecollectable,andthesedaysthe modelhassomethingof acultfollowing.
TheE badgewouldalsoreappearonthe Cortina,too,withtheMk32000E abelated attempttoresurrecttheimageoftheiconic 1600E.ReplacingtheGXLrange-topper aspartofthe1973facelift,the Egota plushinteriorfeaturing awoodenfascia, rectangularheadlamps, Ebadgesand avinyl roof.ItwasthemostluxuriousMk3ofall, butwhileit’sa desirablemodelforCortina fans,itdidn’thittheheightsofthe1600E andremainssomewhatnicheincomparison. Thatdidn’tstopFordfromtryingto resurrectthemagicinthelate’80s, however.Wantingtogivethemodela late-lifeboost,ForddulycreatedtheFord Orion1600E.ProductionbeganinOctober 1988,withthe carsstartingoutas a1.6i GhiasbuiltatHalewood,beforebeing shippedinbatchestotheTickfordtohave theirinteriorstrimmedinsoftShadow Greyleather.Youalsogotwoodveneerand smartalloys –justunder1500werebuilt, andraritymeanssurvivorsaresought-after today.
ThefinalcartobegiventhehallowedE badgewasaSierra.TheSapphire2000E wasavailablefromJune1989until1991 andfeaturedtwo-tonemetallicpaint,alloy wheels,thenow-familiarShadowGrey leatherinteriortrimand atripcomputerin additiontoalltheitemsassociatedwiththe up-marketGhiamodels.Italsoreceivedthe new2.0-litreDOHCI4engine,producing 123bhp.Survivorsarethoughttonumber fewerthan30nowthough,withmanyhaving beenturnedintoCosworthreplicas.
BeforetheBlueOvalhadanythingtowith it,CarrozzeriaGhiawasprobablymost closelyassociatedwithVW’sprettyKarmann Ghia,launchedin1955.Backthen,the well-establishedItalianstylinghousewas atthepeakofitsinfluenceandhadbeen commissionedtoworkup acoupeversionof theBeetle.
Bythelate’60sthough,Ghiawasowned byDeTomaso,whichcouldn’tmakeit profitable.ItwasdulysoldtoFordin 1970, whichthenacquired acontrollingstakeinDe Tomasothefollowingyear.Thiswouldalso bringVignaleunderitswing –butmoreof thatlater.Anyway,from1974,a longlineof top-of-the-rangeFordmodelswearingthe Ghiabadgecommenced.TheGranadaGhia replacedtheoutgoingGXL,andintheUK,the newGranadaCoupewasonlymadeavailable intopGhiaspec.
Ghiawasnowheavilyinvolvedwiththe designofvariousnewFordmodelsandthe Granadasawtheresults.TheGhia’sdie-cast grilleandheadlampsurroundswereitswork, andsowastheinterior.Thelatterincluded rathertastefulBelgianwoodtrimand Beaumontcloth,andwouldsetthetonefora wholeraftofotherGhiamodelstocome.
TheCapriMk2wasalsoendowedwith aGhiamodelwithin acoupleofmonths ofgoingonsalein1974,andwhenFord launchedtheFiestainEuropein1976,there wasaGhiamodelatthetopoftherange. DeemedbyFordtobethe“firstappearance
ofsuchluxuriouslevelsofequipmentincars ofthisclass,”itarrivedintheUKinearly 1977.TheGhiawasexpensivecomparedto rivals,butyoudidget asunroof,intermittent wipersandevenfancifuloptionslike headlampwashers.
Alsoarrivingin1977wasthenewMk4 Cortina,andagainthetopoftherangemodel wasnowa Ghia,replacingtheold2000E model.Bythemid-1980s,therecipewaswell established.TheFiesta,Escort,Orion,Sierra, andGranadamodelsallhadauniformstyle atthetopoftherange,designatedbythe Ghiabadge.Inmanycases,theyoffereda morecomfortablewaytospendyourmoney thantheincreasinglypopularsportingXR andRSmodels.Duringthisperiod,Ghia alsohadinvolvementwiththeRS200Group Brallycar,designingitsplastic-fibreglass compositebody.
TherewereevenGhia Xmodelsthat offeredmorestandardequipment,onmodels liketheMk2andMk3Granada,Mk5and Mk6Escort,andMk1-Mk3Mondeo.Bythe 1990s,though,woodveneerandchrometrim werenotreallythatfashionable,especially oncarsbeneaththeincreasinglyprevalent Germanprestigeclass.Thelastmodels,like theFocusMk1andMk2Ghia,Mondeosand Galaxiesfromthesameera,werequietly eclipsedby anewandmoresubtleTitanium trimline.In2010,theGhianamewasfinally discontinued,havinglastedlongeston theFiesta –uninterruptedfrom1976to November2008.
Itwasin2004thattheVignalename returned,withtheFocusVignaleconceptcar introducedattheParisMotorShow,though itwouldgointoproductionastheFocus CC,andironicallyitwasPininfarinawhich performedthefinalassembly.Come2013, FordofEuropeannouncedplanstoresurrect theVignalenameasanupscaleluxury sub-brandofFord,andfrom2015thename appearedproperly –firstontheMondeo, thentheEdge,S-Max,FiestaandtheFocus –andwithmorethananechoofGhiaabout it.PuttingtheusuallymoreexpensiveST sportingmodelsaside,Vignalelikewisewent tothetopoftheFordhierarchy,adding specialleatherseats,personalisedservice programmesandfancychromedtrim. However,Ghiastillholds aplaceintheheart ofmanyaBlueOvalfan,havingrepresented thepinnacleoftheFordrangeforover30 years.
WhileFordhadtheGhiatagtomarkout luxurymodels,GeneralMotorsoftenwentfor theBerlinatagtodenotehigher-specification modelsofcarsliketheOpelRekordand Manta.However,we’veoptedtofastforward adecadeortwo,towhenVauxhalloptedto usethelofty-soundingDiplomatforitsrangetopping,non-sportyCarltonandCavalier modelsintheearly’90s.Badgehierarchies werestill abigthingforcompanycarkudos, andthemarketingwasaimeddirectlyat aspiringrepsandtheperceivedstatussucha carcouldgivethem.
TheCarltonDiplomatwasthefirsttobe introducedinOctober1991.Thepurpose wastoprovideamoretax-efficientluxury alternativetotheSenatorandtocompete withtheFordGranadaScorpio.Themajority ofDiplomatswereproducedon2.0iguise, althoughthemuchrarer150bhp2.6itopped therange.Yougotheatedleatherseats, woodveneer,cruisecontroland ahostof othergoodies,butthemodellinewasn’t continuedbytheOmegawhenitreplacedthe Carltonin1994.
TheCavalierDiplomat,meanwhile,arrived inApril1992.Thepre-faceliftversionwas madefor averyshortperiodoftime,and whileitdidn’tsay2.0ionthebootlidasmany would’vewanted,thecolour-codedgrille wouldmeaneveryotherCavalierdriverwould knowthiswasaDiplomatintherear-view mirror.Insidewasthesamemixofleather andwoodastheCarlton,plussmartmultispokealloywheelstosubtlydistinguish theexterior. Afaceliftinautumn1992saw thingsrampedupevenfurtherwiththe availabilityofthe2.5-litreV6engine,which wasofferedalongsidethe2.0-litreunit.While anautomaticgearboxwasstandardforthe Carltonwiththemanualanoption,itwasthe otherwayroundfortheCavalier.
TheDiplomatwouldstayaspartofthe Cavalierrangeuntil1994,whenitwas replacedbythesimilarlyequippedCDX.Now, only ameresevenCavalierDiplomatsare thoughttobelicensed,andjust13Carltons.
MuchlikeGhiaandVignale,VandenPlaswas aseparateentitybeforeitwasboughtout by amainstreammanufacturer.Originally aBelgianfirm,aUKarmwasestablishedin 1913andwouldgoontoestablishitselfas acoachbuildingoutfitbasedinKingsbury, northwestLondon,whichconstructed bodiesforprestigiousmarques.However, toughfinancialtimessawitbecomeowned byAustinfrom1946,andfrom1960BMC launchedVandenPlasas abrandinitsown right,withseveral‘Princess’modelslaunched includingtheADO16-basedPrincess1100, launchedin1963.Thethinkingbehindthis wassimpleyetbrilliant:BMCrecognised thatmanyoldercarbuyersdownsizing from aJaguar,Roverorsimilarmightwant aphysicallysmallercaryetdidn’twantto compromiseoncomfortandtheideaofa lavishlytrimmedsmallcarwassomethingno othermakerofferedatthatpoint.
ThePrincesswasproduceduntil 1974, initiallyin1100formandthenfrom1968in 1300form.Itcouldn’tbeignoredthatthe littlecarwasstillgeneratingover athirdof VandenPlas’sturnover,andsotheAllegrobasedVandenPlas1500waslaunchedasa replacementinthesummerof1974,powered bytheE-Seriesengine.
TheADO16’sprominentfront-endsnout lentitselfwelltobeinggiven aregalgrille, butinthetransitionfromAllegrotoVanden Plas,thestylistswereallowedtochangejust asinglepanel.Naturally,thebonnetpressing waschosen,gaining araisedcentresection whichpermitted aprominentuprightfront grilletobeadded.Youalsogotfoglights positionedunderthefrontbumper,with VandenPlas-brandedhubcapsand astick-on coachline.
Inside,itwas adifferentmatter,withthe luxuryinteriorbeingwheretheVandenPlas
craftsmenwerefreetogivetheirskillsfree rein.Theseats –oratleast,theseatingfaces –weretrimmedwiththesameConnolly hidesusedinthebigVdPlimousineandthe Daimler,alongwithfold-downfrontandrear armrests.Otherdetailsincludeda reading lightforeachrearpassenger, afullycarpeted boot,storagepocketsindoorsandseatbacks andthecrowningglory:thosefold-outpicnic tablesintheseatbacks.
Productionwas acomplicatedaffair involvinguntrimmedAllegrosbeingdriven toVandenPlas’sKingsburyfactoryinWest London,wherenolessthan12inspectors examinedandrectifiedthepaint.That explainswhytheVandenPlascarswere generallybetterpreparedthanthelesser models,butalsoexplainswhyin1979 theKingsburyworkswasdeemedtobe unviableandwasearmarkedforclosure.The rebrandedVandenPlas1.5and1.7models werefinishedatMG’sAbingdonplant,which wouldbeclosedinOctober1980,takingthe VandenPlaswithit.
Butthatwasn’ttheend.TheVandenPlas namere-emergedtowardstheendof1980, asthetop-of-the-rangetrimdesignationfor theRoverSD1.Then,from1982,thelabel wasusedinmuchthesamesenseaswesaw withGhia,as atoptrimlevelforhumbler AustinRovercars.ThisbeganwiththeMetro in1982andincludedthespecialedition VP500,builttocelebratetheproductionof
thehalfmillionthMetroinlate1983.All were black,andfeaturedseatstrimmedinBiscuit leather.Inlate1984theMetroVanden Plas three-doorwasreplacedbyafive-door version.
Bythen,theMaestroVandenPlashadalso joinedtheline-up,using a1.6-litreengine, whiletheMontego,launchedin1984,gotthe 2.0-litreO-Seriesunit. Afuelinjectedversion wentonsalefrom1985,withthecarbversion discontinued ayearlater.Discountingthe sportyMGversions,TheMetro,Maestroand MontegoVdPwereallrange-toppers,with modelsliketheMontegoEFigettingleather trimasstandard.Sadly,theVandenPlas tagwoulddisappearfromallthreemodels in1988,thoughitremainedonthesimilarly plushRover213/216until1989.
Therewas along-wheelbaseRover800 builtbycoachbuilderColemanMilnetoo, whichwasproducedfrom1988-1999,but thatwasn’tquitetheendforVandenPlas. Thetagwasalsousedon along-wheelbase versionoftheRover75in2002,butitwas onlycalledtheVandenPlasfor amatterof months.ItremainsthelastcarsoldintheUK towearthename,butitwasusedonexportmarketJaguarsuntil2009.
BeforeFordcouldtakethewrapsoffitsE badges,Citroënaddedanewluxurymodelto thebrilliantDSrange.TheDSPallas,named afterGreekgoddessPallas Athena,was introducedin1964attheParisMotorShow andfeaturedequipmentlevelsneverbefore seenon aFrenchproductioncar.Exteriorwise,thereweredistinctivenewrubbing strips,hubcaps,specialrearlightswith chrometrim,andextradrivinglights. Inside,theseatswerethicker,andleather upholsterywasavailableasanoption.Body
colourswerethesameastheotherDS models,butthePallaswasalsoavailable exclusivelywithmetallicpaint –ata time whensuchfinisheswereintheirinfancy.In theUK,thePallascost aformidable£1,9773s 9d.However,youevengotanauxiliaryheater fortherearpassengers.The1965UKlaunch ofthePallascoincidedwiththeintroduction ofthenew2175ccengine,thuscreatingthe DS21,butDS19,DS20andDS23version werealsomadeavailable.
ThePallastrim wasalsoappliedtothe revolutionaryGS,arrivingin1975 –five yearsafter themodelfirstwentonsale.The plushermodel couldbedistinguishedbyits full-sizewheeltrims,rubbingstripsandnicer interior,butwhileothermodels couldbe hadasanestate,thePallaswassaloon-only. WhenthehatchbackGSAtookoverfrom the GSfrom1979,thePallasremainedafixture oftherange.
TheDS’sreplacement,theCX,could similarlyboast aPallasmodelasits range-topper whenunveiledin1974. However,itwassomewhatusurpedby thelong-wheelbasePrestige,whichjoined proceedingsin1975. Alarger-engineCX 2200PallaswentonsaleintheUKin1976, whichboastedtheusualrefinementsandwas well-receivedthankstoitspowersteering. There wasa2400versionfrom1981 too,and lateradiesel.Sadly,theCXwastobethelast Pallasmodel,oratleastitwasuntil2024, whenitappearedas amodelnameon theDS AutomobilesDS4.
Baccara, anameevokingtheluxuryof exclusivecasinos,wasappliedtoseveral Renaultsduringthelate1980sandearly ’90s.Modelsincludedthe19,21,25,Clio, LagunaandSafrane,butitallbeganin 1988,withtheR5‘Supercinq’Baccara. BasedontheGTX,itstoodoutwithits neatpresentation,powersteering,electric windows,centrallocking,alloywheels,wood veneersandConnollybeigeleather. Abeige fauxleathercover,matchingtheseats,was alsoattachedundertherearparcelshelf,so thatthedynamicyoungexecutivecouldstore hisjacketwithoutcreasingit.
FollowingthesuccessoftheSupercinq Baccara,itwasdecidedtoextendthe Baccaratrimleveltothe25,andsobegan atradition,withFrenchdealershipseven gettingseparate‘Baccara’pavilions.In 1990,theRenault25V6TurboBaccara
wasbestowed aV6Turbo205bhp engine,variable-assistpowersteering,air conditioning,BBSwheelsandABS.TheClio thengotthetreatment,withgreyleatherand allthefamiliarluxuries.In1997though,itwas alloverwhenRenault,underpressurefrom theluxurycrystalfactoryBaccarat,hadto stopusingthenameBaccara,makingwayfor themorecommonnameofInitiale.
ButwhileUKbuyersgotthe 25,Clioand LagunainBaccaratrim,the5 and25were soldinBritainundertheMonacotag.The
5wasavailableinTungstenGrey,Antique BeigeorBootlaceBrown,andhasbecome verydesirableinrecentyears.The25 Monacoseemstosurviveinsinglefigures now,andwe’veonlyseentheminbrown. FellowFrenchfirmPeugeotalsotried itshandata luxuryversionofasupermini, launchingthe205Gentry.Producedfrom 1991-1994,itwasonlyavailableas athreedoorandcameinSorrentoGreenorAztec Goldmetallic.Yougotleatherseatsinside, plusthickcarpetsandwoodinserts,while underthebonnetwas a1.9-litreengine,albeit detunedto105bhpandoftenmatedtoan automaticgearbox.Itwasn’tassuccessfulas theMonaco/Baccarathough,andonly600 weresenttotheUK.Findonenowandyou’ll havequitethecollectibleonyourhands.
Fewwouldthinkof aRangeRoverasa humbleeverymanmodelintheveinofmost oftheothercarsmentionedhere,butthe originalwasfarmoreutilitarianthantoday’s versions,andforthatreasonwefeelits worthyofabriefmentionhere.
Ofcourse,itdidgetposherastheyears wentby,withthemoveupmarketmatched bytheuseof aRangeRoverfor aVogue magazinephotoshoot,whichwas then followedupby aspecialeditiondevelopedby MinicustomisersWood &Pickett,dubbedthe InVogue.Withitsmoreluxuriouslytrimmed interiorand7x16-inchalloywheels,this provedsosuccessfulthatshortlyafterwards in1984Voguebecame anewtrimlevelthat wouldendurefordecades.
JoelivestheItaliandreamin astylish,charismaticandfully-functionalAlfaRomeoAlfetta GTS
When anewAlfaRomeo islaunched,it’soften surroundedbyrhetoric like‘areturntoAlfa’sheyday!’or ‘isthisthecartosaveAlfa?’Such referencesareusuallyharkingback totheglorydaysinthe1960sand ‘70s,beforethebrandwasmired incorporatepolitics,EVmandates orconcernswithsellinginbig volumes.Alfasfromthispeakera weresimplystylish,charismatic andquirky –thinkSpider,Sud, 75andthis,theAlfettaGT.The fastbackcoupevariantofthe Alfettasaloonhasbeenonthe hitlisttodriveforsometime,so gettingthekeystoStAndrew’s Auto’sGTS –oneofjusttwo survivingexamplesofthisUK-only edition –wasanopportunitynotto miss.
Originallyownedby aMr Silvio Gentile,thisAlfettaGTSwastaken toItalyshortlyafterpurchase, whereitremainedin adryclimate until2017andaccordingly, presentsinbeautifulrust-free conditiontoday.Thedeepred paintworkboasts adeeplustre, thereareabsolutelynosignsof corrsionandtheneatpanelgaps
1979ALFAROMEO
ALFETTAGTS1600
ENGINE: 1570cc,4cyl
POWER: 107bhp
0-60MPH: 10.4secs
TOPSPEED: 115mph
ECONOMY: 35mpg
GEARBOX: 5-spdmanual
ASKINGPRICE: SOLD
suggestit’sneverbeenbumped. ThegorgeousGiugiarodesign holdsupwell,andwecan’thelpbut spend aminutejustdrinkinginthe stylishItalianlines.
Afileofservicereceiptsfrom itslifeinItalyisincluded.Silvio replacedtheretractablesunroof with aweatherproofsteelpanel, whichremainsremovableshould afutureownerwishtoreinstalla sunroof.In2017,thecarwassold to aUKAlfaenthusiastwhocarried outminorcosmeticwork.Since then,ithasbeenmaintainedby MDZItaltecinCharlwood,ensuring itremainsreliableandroadworthy. Likemostexotica,Alfasare farbetterusedandkeptdriving thanstored,soit’spleasing tohearthatthiscarhastaken partinseveralHistoricRallyCar RegisterScenicTourevents,most recentlyattendingtheAlfetta 50thAnniversaryrallyinnorthern FrancewiththeAlfaClubduNord inJune2024.Withjust76,300 milesontheclock,it’sclearlybeen drivenandutterlyworshippedwhen it’snot.Thequirkyinteriorremains largelyoriginal,withtheseats
professionallyretrimmedtomatch theoriginalcolourandmaterialand provingextremelycomfortable. Thecarpetsareingoodcondition, showingnonoticeabledamageor wear,andtheheadliningisalsowell preserved.
This1600variantofthefamous AlfaTwin-Camfiresintolife with aquarterchokeonawarm afternoon,accompaniedwitha lovelyrumbleatidle.Theutterly Italiandrivingpositionisahurdle, however– thepedalandsteering wheelpositionsseematoddswith
eachother,requiringmyarms tobeatfullextensionwhilemy kneesareroundmyears,with minimalrakeadjustmentonthe seattomakethingseasier.It’s notuncomfortableperse,just awkward.Thelowdrivingposition ishelpedsomewhatbythesizeable glasshouseandslopingrear windowthatmeansvisibilityis
decent,whilethehelicopter-esque centralinstrumentclusterisclear andagain,utterlyquirky. Performanceisbriskerthan thespecswouldhaveyoubelieve, butit’sthatTwin-Camraspthat excitesmost,withafarmore exoticnotethana1.6-litrefourpothasanyrighttoproduce. Keepingthis107bhpmotoronthe
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boilrequiresregulargearshifts, highlightinganotherAlfettaquirk–thetransaxlelayoutoflocatingthe gearboxinthebackaxleforweight distributionmeans alonggear linkage,andaninfamouslyvague shift.Thisoneis adecentexample, withfreshbushesandlinkages, buteachgearstillrequiresslow movementtoensureitgoesinfully.
OnceI’musedtothebizarre drivingposition,oddballdashboard andquirkygearshift,however,the Alfettastartswinningmeover –the enginenoteisaddictive,andseems tobecomingfromthefrontrather thananexhaustattheback,the twin-carbsofferinglovelyinduction noise.Beingsaloon-based,theride issuperblysuppleandsoaksup undulationswell.Whilethebody controlleaves alittletobedesired, hustlingthisItalianclassiciseasy,
thegripimpressiveandsteering responsiveandfeelsome.Asthe suncomesoutandI’mforcedinto sunglasses,therealisationthatI’m enjoying afullyfunctional,bright redclassicAlfaRomeoon asunny B-roadhitsme.It’severythingI hopeditwouldbe.
TosaytheAlfettaGTisperfect wouldbe wrong –theawkward drivingpositionanddelicate gearchangeareunavoidablequirks, itapparentlystrugglestodo25mpg ifyoudriveithard,andI’dplacea fairlycomfortablebetthatitwon’t beasreliableas acontemporary MercedesorBMWifusedregularly. Yet,thisAlfa’scharacterand charmisundeniable,andIhada sizeableandconstantsmileonmy facewhiledrivingit.Andforwhat
it’sworth,anhourofenthusiastic drivingoncountryroadsandin townpresentednoissue forthis 46-year-oldItalian,withoutso
muchas arisingtemperature gauge,letaloneanymaladies. Thisonehadsoldaswewentto press,butthedealeriswellknown
forhavinginterestingalternative stock,oryou couldhuntout amore readilyavailableGTV2000or GTV6.
TheGTS wasa specialUK-only editionofthe AlfettaGT, produced from1979-1980, with anestimated productionrunofjust50units.Basedon thestandardGT, theGTS receivedseveraldistinctive upgradesthat setitapart. Theseincluded velour-trimmedseats, chromebeautyringsonthe wheels, arear windscreen wiper,Hella foglights, electric windows, and aslidingsunroof.
Theexteriorgot exclusiveGTS graphics,completing thisdressed-upbasemodel.Despiteits rarity and unique features, theGTS remainslargely unknown,andourtestcarisoneofonlytwo survivors. Themodel’s limitedproduction, coupled with itsbespoke touches,makesit ahighlycollectibleandsignificantpieceof Alfa Romeohistory in Britain. TheselectionoftastefuladornmentsmarktheGTSasideassomethingalittle different from thestandardAlfettaGT1600.
In1980,theGT wasrestyled with newtaillights, grey plasticbumpers, C-pillar ventsandsideskirts,with allbrightstainlesssteelsave forthe Alfa Romeotriangular grillechanged to mattblack. The1.6-litre version wasdiscontinuedand theAlfettaGTV became knownsimply as Alfa RomeoGTV2.0.Laterin thesame year, theGTV 62.5,aversionof theGTV with theSOHC2.5-litreV6engine from theAlfaRomeo Alfa 6luxury saloon,was released.
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JustbeforetheFrankfurt MotorShowin1995,Audi revealeditsvisionofthe future.TheTTConceptwas photographedinside agiantturbine forthefull‘visionoftomorrow’–butlittledidweknowthatitwas goingtobe aproductionreality.
DesignedbyAmericanduo FreemanThomasand JMaysat theVolkswagenGroupDesign CentreinCalifornia,theTTwasa strikingconceptthatwonattention inthemedia,butthenotionof aproductionversionwasn’ton anyone’sradar.Atleastnotuntil 1996,whenAudifollowedupthe coupéwith aTTRoadsterconcept attheTokyoShow.TheGerman gianthadbeenbusybehindthe scenes.
By1997,thecatwasoutof thebagandthefollowingyear,a productionTT(coupéfirst)was revealed,togoonsalein1998.It wastruetotheconceptintermsof styling,thoughthewheelbasewas shortertoallowittobebuiltonthe GolfMk 4platform.
Atlaunch,therewasoneengine
–VW’s1.8-litreturbochargedpetrol developing180or 225PS(178or 222bhp).Theplatformwasthatof theGolf4MOTION,withstandard all-wheeldriveallowingAuditouse itsfamous‘quattro’moniker. WhentheTTwasintroducedin 1998itwaspraisedforitsdesign. Buttherewas amajorPRcrisisfor Audiinthoseearlydays,aswithin sixmonthsofgoingonsaletheTT hadbeentakenoffsaleforurgent reengineeringfollowingconcerns aboutstability.Thehandlingissues werediscoveredinGermanywhen drivingathighspeedsonthe Autobahn.Theproblemsdeveloped whendriversbegantoslowandat thesametimeturntogetontothe exitramp.Theroundeddesignof thereardidn’tgivetheair afixed
releasepoint,whichgavetheTTa degreeofinstabilityandcausedthe reartowobble.Whenthewobble wascombinedwithhigh-speed brakingandcornering,itcouldno longersustainsufficientreargrip andwouldspin. Itresultedin22accidents wheretheTTspunaround.One TTdriverwaskilledona notorious high-speedautobahncurve.A secondfatalityoccurredtoan unbeltedrearpassenger.Audi engineerscontinuedtodefend thechassissettings,whilequietly acknowledgingthat arearspoiler toreduceliftwouldhelptherear axle –somethingthatwasinitially resistedbythecar’sstylingteam. Audisaidthepurposewasto increaseundersteer,reducelift-off oversteer,andimprovestability. TheTTalsogotmodifiedfront controlarms,whiletheshockers weremadestifferincompression andsofterinreboundtoreduce pitchmotionandweighttransfer fromreartofrontwhenbraking. ESPwasstandardisedtoo. ThemovedelayedtheUKlaunch, anditwouldbelate1999bythe timeTTsweresoldhere,orearly 2000beforeyoucouldbuyonein right-hand-drive,bywhichtimethe rangehadevolvedtoincludetheTT
Roadster –aprettysofttop. Itwasaninstanthitandcame with awaitinglistfromtheoff, meaningtheline-updidn’tneed muchadjustment.In2002,when capacityallowed,anentry-level front-driveTTwasintroduced with a150bhpversionofthe1.8T, whilein2003Audiintroduced theultimateTT –the3.2V6, whichwouldalsobe thefirstAudi modeltofeatureDSGdual-clutch transmission.In2005wealsogot theSport,usinga 237bhpversion ofthefamiliar1.8-litreturbounit. DevelopedbyAudi’sownsports division,quattroGmbH,itwas ratherspecial,andcouldalsoboast upratedsuspensionandunique wheels,plusRecarobucketsin thefrontandnoseatsintherear, makingitthemostdesirableMk1 TTofall.
Thefirst-genTTremainedon saleuntil2006;andisrapidly gaininginterestfromthosewho recogniseitsinfluenceasadesign classic.Rustisseldomanissue (thoughbubblyreararchesaren’t uncommon),butblockeddrains onRoadsterscanmeansoaked carpets.Meanwhile,VW’s20-valve engineis asolidunit,buttheV6 carscanhaveissueswiththeir DSGgearboxeswherefitted.The
AudiTTisalsowellknownforthe instrumentdisplaypanelsfailing, butrepairisusuallyunder£200. Thebestthingisprice.Sport aside,you’llstruggletosee aTT break£10,000,and agood180can besnappedupfor£2500orless. Partssupplyisstrong,andyou’llbe gettinga carthatstilllooksthepart today.
JamesBonddrove aZ3.So,if youwant abitofaffordable 007-cool,thenthisis arguablythebestwaytodoit–andcertainly alotcheaperthanan AstonMartinDB5.
Thanksinnosmallparttothe successoftheMazdaMX-5, theroadstermarketunderwent somethingof aresurgenceinthe 1990s,withmanufacturersacross Europe,JapanandtheUSAkeento muscleinontherenaissanceofthe traditionaldroptop.
BMWZ31.9(1997)
ENGINE: 1895cc 4-cyl POWER: 140bhp
TOP SPEED: 127mph
0-60MPH: 9 2secs
ECONOMY: 27-40mpg
GEARBOX: 5-spd, manual
BUY ONE FOR: £1500-£5000
Mercedes-Benztooka differentapproachto theroadstermarket thanitscorerivals.Itsshareofthe columnincheswouldn’tcomefrom amovieassociation,butfroman innovationthatwhilenotentirely new,wascertainlyunusualfora massproductioncar.Itwas asteel foldinghardtop,whichusedaseries ofhydraulicramstotiltbackwards andstowawayunderthecar’srear deck,allatthetouchof abutton.
MERCEDES-BENZSLK 230(1998)
ENGINE: 2295cc4-cyl supercharged POWER: 190bhp
TOPSPEED: 145mph
0-60MPH: 7.0secs
ECONOMY: 23-35mpg
GEARBOX: 5-spd,manual
BUYONEFOR: £2000-£5000
TheBMWZ3wasoneofthe mostimportant. Atraditionaltwoseater,itwouldbethefirstBMW tobeproducedintheUSAatthe company’sSpartanburgfactory inSouthCarolina.Itwaspenned intheUSA,too,with astyling teamledbyChrisBangle.Indeed, inmanywaystheZ3ismore AmericanthanitisGerman,save forthebadgeonthebonnetand,of course,itschassisandmechanical components,forundertheskin it’sall3-Seriesbutwith asports carbody.Intermsofreliabilityand partsavailability,that’sgoodnews. ProductionoftheZ3beganin September1995,withthecar beingrevealedtotheworldviathe
mediumoffilm.Andbythat,we don’tmeanviralvideossentout viasocialmediaasthiswasnota ‘thing’attheendof1995.Instead, BMWpulledoutallthestopsand did adealwithEONProductions, makersJamesBondfilmsforthe filmtoappearjustaheadofthe car,withBonddrivinga BMWZ3in thelaunchshadeofAtlanticBlue withtanleather.Hardlythething forcovertsurveillance,butthe tie-inwithGoldeneyegaveBMWa hugepublicityboost,andlaunched BMW’snewroadsterininimitable style.
Ithad achoiceofBMWengines rangingfrom a1.8-litrefourcylindertoa 3.0-litrestraightsix,
Itmaynothavebeenthefirstcar tohavesuch afeature –Peugeot andFordoftenfightforsucha claim –buttheSLKwascertainly thepioneerofitinmodernterms. By2003,therewerenolessthan15 carsonthemarketwiththesame technology,fromtheVauxhallTigra totheLexusSC430,alongwith Mercedes’sownflagshipSL. LiketheZ3,theR170SLKcame with achoiceoffour-cylinderor six-cylinderengines,withthe six-potbeing aV6asopposedto theBMW’sin-lineunit.Mercedes superchargedthefourcylinder andAMGV6versions,aswasthe company’sfadatthetime.The
rangewassmallerthanthatofthe Z3,competingonlywiththehigher endoftheBMWline-up,though poweroutputswereona parwith allvariantsoftheTT. Itwas abrilliantcar –a lotoffun todrive,anditspartytrickroof wouldneverfailtodraw acrowd, butunfortunatelytheSLKhas onemajorissue,andit’sonethat blightedmanyBenzesofitsera.An environmentaldecisiontoswitchto water-basedratherthansolventderivedpaintsmeantthattheouter lacquerwaspronetodamage, andwateringresswouldleadto corrosion.LaterSLKsweremuch better,butearlycarscouldrustjust
whichwas theflagshipmodel ownedby007.Allarepretty reliablebutlistenfor arattleonthe 1.9sthatcan indicatetimingchain wear.Thesixesusethevenerable M54enginewhichisveryreliable, butagecancausesomeissues, especiallywiththewaterpumpand thermostat,crankcaseventilation, theDISAvalve,VANOSseals,the valvecover,andtheoilpumpnut.
aboutanywhere,withthewings, sillsandwindscreensurrounds beingparticularlyprone.Youneed tocheckanypotentialpurchase verycarefullyforrotas aresult. Mechanically,theenginesare prettytouchbutthe200and 230Kompressor(supercharged) enginesarepronetotimingchain wear,solistenfor arattleonstart upor atickingnoisefromthe tensioner.The3.2V6inthetop modelsis asuperbunitwitha greatreliabilityrecord,butthose withautomatictransmissioncan sufferfromtorqueconverterissues thatmakethemslipwhenpulling away,withtheonlyrealfixbeinga
TheZ3leftanimpressionon alot ofyoungsters,whichmeansit’sa popularmodernclassicthesedays, andonethat’ssteadilyincreasing invalue,thoughcheaponesare stillaround.Earlycarscanrotquite badlythough,and arustybonnet is averyexpensivefix.Sillsareless so –theycanlookdreadful,butthe outersillsarebolt-oncoversand aren’tstructural. replacementtransmission. Alsocheckthattheroofworks. Themechanismcontainslotsof wiringandmicroswitchesand, whilereplacingtheseisrarely difficultorexpensive,tracingwhere thefaultliescanbe.
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ThisisPrincessVictoriaStreetinClifton, Bristolin1970,thesmallsidestreetplaying hosttoaneclecticmixoftraffic. AMk1Mini Minorsitsclosesttous,thenHillmansinHusky andSuperMinxflavours,wecan’tquiteidentify thefourthcarinline,whileanADO16inwhatlooks likeposhVandenPlasguiseisfurtheralong.Onthe otherside, aCitroënDSedgesintoshotbehinda VWT2onWestGermanexportplates,thencomes aTriumphHeraldandwhatlooksliketheroofofits 1300successor.Whatelsecanyouspot?Letus knowviaccb.ed@kelsey.co.uk.
Soldforjust afewyears,thepillarlessXJ-Cis,formany,themostdesirableJaguarXJ.Here’showto ensureyoubuythebest
TheXJ-Cwasalwaysintendedto bepartoftheJaguarXJrange.A prototypeevenexistsas aSeries1, withplansforanearlierlaunchlongbefore its1975unveiling.However,issueswith sealingthepillarlesswindowsand afocus onthemoreprofitablesaloonmodelsled todelays.Bythetimeitarrived,itwasjust beforetheXJ-Slaunch –manywithinJaguar vieweditasinternalcompetition.Thewindow
sealingproblemwaseventuallysolved using asystemofpulleysandcables,which pressedthesidewindowsagainstthedoor sealsatspeed,preventingthemfrompulling outwardsandgeneratingwindnoise.
Atlaunch,theXJ-Cwas aSeries2, benefitingfromthe1973facelift,which raisedthebumperheight,reducedthegrille depth,andupdatedtheinterior.Thishelped itremaincompetitiveagainstrivalslikethe Mercedes280CEandBMWCSi.Unlikethe saloons,whichoffereda 3.4-litreengine, theXJ-Cwasonlyavailablewiththe4.2-litre XKorthe5.3-litreV12. Afour-modellineupcomprisingtheXJ-C4.2andits5.3-litre V12equivalent,withtheDaimler-badged SovereignandDouble-Sixversionsoffering evenmoreprestigeatthetopoftherange. FortheAmericanmarket,however,justtwo modelswereoffered,badgedastheJaguar XJ6CandXJ12C –inAmerica,wherefuelwas cheaper,itwaspresumablylessofaproblem
toremindbuyerstherewas a12-cylinder option.
AllXJ-Cscamewith avinylroof– notto hideseamsfromtheshortenedsaloonbody,
assomesuggested,butpurelyforstyling. Thisbecame adefiningfeature,alongwith itspillarlesswindowsandthickerC-pillar. However,productionlastedonlytwoyears,
endingin1977.Withbuyerseitheroptingfor theXJ-Sor astandardsaloon,just10,426 XJ-Csweremadebeforethemodelfaded intohistory.
Itshouldcomeasnoshocktothosewho recalltheSeriesXJinregularusethatthese carsarepronetocorrosion –andwitha substantialamountofmetaltoinspect, ensuringyoufind asolidexampleiscrucial. Fortunately,bodyworksupportfortheXJ rangeisextensive,andevenpartsspecificto theXJ-Ccanbesourced—albeitat aprice. Somecomponentscanbeeye-wateringly
expensive.Youmightpay£3000fora genuinerearquarterforinstance,ifyoucan findone.Variousrepairsectionsareavailable atmorereasonablefigures,thoughyou’ll needtofactorinthecostsof askilledwelder. Tosavetheexpenseandheartache,a thoroughinspectionbeforehandisessential. Beginwiththestructuralareas:examinethe innerandoutersills,floorpans,accessible boxsections,frontsubframemountings,and rearsuspensionattachmentpoints.Also, checkforrustaroundthefrontandrear screensurrounds,whichoftenresultsfrom moisturetrappedbeneaththerubberseals orvinylroof.Ifcorrosionispresenthere,itis
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usuallyworsethanitappears,requiringthe removalofscreensforproperrepair.Such leakscanalsoleadtowateringress,causing damagetointeriortrim.
There’slittletofearbeneaththebonnet,as theXJ-Cutilisesthesameenginesasthe standardXJsaloonrange –namely,the 4.2-litreXKsix-cylinderandthe5.3-litre JaguarV12.TheXKengineshave atendency toburnsomeoil;thisis acharacteristic ratherthan afault.However,listencarefully fortimingchainissues–rattlingisoftenthe firstwarningsign,andchainfailurecanbe costly.Ifnecessary,usethisas anegotiation point.Whencold,checkforbearingnoise, andoncewarmedup,ensuretheoilpressure gaugereadsaround40psiat3000rpm.
BrokingDirectoratLancaster Insurance,says:
“Drop-deadgorgeousandwithclass inabundance,theXJ-Cisdeservedly themostdesirableXJvariant.”
1975- XJ-C variantof Series 2Jaguar XJ introducedasupmarketpillarless coupe –engineoptionsare the4.2-litreXKunit and 5.3-litreV12.
1976- DerekBellbriefly leads Silverstone roundof RACTourist TrophyinracepreppedXJ12-C,but failsto finish.
1977- XJ-C killedoffafterjust10,426sales in Jaguarand Daimlerguise. XJ-S becomesprimaryJaguar coupe.
IfconsideringaV12,bewaryofknocking noisesandexcessivesmoke.Theseengines shouldbewhisper-quiet,withonly aslight soundfroma loosetimingchainatworst.If it’sexcessivelynoisy,walkaway.Likewise, headgasketissuesare amajorredflag. Inspectthebeltsandhoses –ifthey’re perished,rapidly-mountingcostsmeanyou maybebetterofffindinganotherexample. ManualXJ-Cswererare,withmost4.2-litre modelsandall5.3-litrecarsfittedwith automaticgearboxes –typically aBorgWarnerunit,althoughsomelateV12smay have aGM400.TheBorg-Warnerisusually dependable,butgearchangesshouldbe smooth,andthekickdownmustfunction properly.Hesitationorjumpingoutofgearis awarningsign.Unlessthecar isexceptionally cheap,avoidproblematicgearboxes,asa rebuildiscostlyandshouldbefactoredinto thepurchaseprice.
Theindependentrearsuspensioniscomplex by1970sstandardsandcanbetrickyto workon,featuringmultiplerubberjoints, mountings,anduniversaljoints –allofwhich canwear,makingyourXJfeelaslooseas ArthurDaley’staxaffairs.Wornsuspension maycauseuneventyrewear,soinspectthe tyresforclues.
Aclunkwhenpullingawaycouldindicate wearinthepropshaftorhalfshafts,orworse,
JAGUAR XJ-C BODY STYLES
2dr coupe ENGINES
4235cc, 6cyl 5343cc, V12 GEARBOXES
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subframemountingsseparatingfromthe floorpans. Aprofessionalinspectionona rampishighlyrecommendedifindoubt. Steeringshouldbelightyetreasonably direct;whiledurable,newsealkitsare availableifyoursteeringrackneedsa rebuild. Inboardrearbrakesarechallengingfor homemechanics,thoughspecialistscan rebuildthem.Theymayseizeifunused,so testthem.Handbrakeadjustment,positioned abovethereardiscs,isnotoriouslydifficult, soensurethehandbrakeworksproperly.The brakelocationalsoexposesthemtoleaking differentials,socheckforoilcontamination onthepads.
Leatherandwalnutaretwoofthemost expensivematerialstoreplacewhen restoring aclassic –butfortunatelytwoof theeasiesttofind acraftsmantoundertake. AlmostallXJ-Cscamewithleathertrim, though ahandfulcamewithvelourwhichis reasonablyhardwearingandcomfortable. Ifthere’sbeenanywateringressas aresult ofscreenrotthingsmaysmelldamp,andif thecarpetsaremoisttothetouchit’slikely toconfirmthis.Ifit’sthecase,it’snotgoing tobecheaptoputright.Theoddsarethat withwateringresstherewillbemoisture damagetothelacqueredfinishofthewalnut dashboardtoo,andthiscertainlywon’tbe
cheaptorepair.Aswithanyoldcar,buythe bestyoucanaffordandifthere’sanything amissinside,useitas anegotiatinglever.
TheJaguarXJ-Cis araregemamong1970s Jaguars,onethathasgracefullysidestepped theArthurDaleyclichéandagedexactlyas itsmakersintended.Whereelsecanyou findsuchelegantpillarlessstylingcombined with asumptuouswalnutandleatherinterior torival aRolls-RoyceCorniche?Addto thisexcellentmechanicalpartsavailability andthesupportofthrivingowners'clubs, eagertoassistwithbothpurchasingand maintainingtheseclassicvehicles,andthe appealbecomesundeniable.
Offeringgreaterexclusivitythan astandard XJ,theXJ-Cavoidstheprohibitiveparts costsofanXKorthehighpurchaseprice ofanE-Type.ItistheidealclassicJaguar, andthemarketisbeginningtorecognise itsdesirability.Forevengreaterrarity,one couldoptfor aDaimlerSovereignorDouble Six-badgedcoupe.Sadly,theVandenPlas
variantnevermadeitpasta singleprototype, butby1970sstandards,eventhestandard modelsweresuperblyequipped.
Valuesareontherise,andthedaysof pickingupapristineexamplefor£5000 arelonggone.However,wethinkit’sworth diggingdeeper –owninganddrivinganXJ-C is apleasure.
IfyouwerehopingtoacquireanXJ-Cfor around£10,000—theamountyoumight spendonadecentsaloon—unfortunately, thatisnolongerrealistic.Thesecars havefinallygainedrecognition,andtheir valuesarerisingswiftly.Evenascruffy butroadworthyexamplenowcommands afive-figureprice,withthefinestXJ6Cs approaching£25,000,whilethebestXJ12Cs cost acoupleofthousandpoundsmore.On average,Daimlermodelsarepricedbetween £500and£1500higherthantheirJaguar counterparts. Thisisnota carwherebuying acheapone andrestoringitwilleverbecost-effective.
If aglamorous1970scoupeisonyour shoppinglist,thecoupevariant of Mercedes’W123offersJaguar-matching stylewiththebenefitoflegendarily toughbuildqualityandreliability. Even thetop-spec280can’tmatchtheJag’s performanceanditwon’tbeluxurious enoughforsome,though.
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While the engine is smaller and the specification more sparse than the Jaguar, there s no doubting that the car which gave the world the BMW ‘Batmobile’ is a fearsomely capable car from behind the wheel Everyone remembers the 6 Series today, and this is the car which came before
Achievingthecorrectpaintandinterior finishisexpensive,and afullrestoration caneasilyexceed£50,000ifthecar requiressignificantwork.Ifyouwanttobe financiallysavvy,investasmuchaspossible whenpurchasingandmaintainitwell.The goodnewsisthatraritykeepsthesecars desirable,soifyouspendaround£20,000 on asolidXJ6Cnow,youshouldn’ttake ahit whenit’stimetosell.
ENGINE: 2174cc, 4cyl, turbo
POWER: 264bhp
TOP SPEED: 165mph
0-60MPH: 4 7secs
ECONOMY: 20-25mpg
GEARBOX: 5-spd, manual
fyou’reofacertainage,then chancesareyou’llremember theLotusEspritTurbo Challengearcadegame –a rite ofpassageonfamilyholidaysfor teenagerswhoarenowintheirmid40s.Thisoneisfrombanginthe middleofthatera –a1994example withtheiconicroofspoilerand five-spokealloysthatmadeitreally standoutfromthecrowd.
TheEspritS4markedtheend ofaneraforLotus,asitwasthe lastmodeltousethecompany’s famous2.2-litreengine.Itwas basedonthe1987PeterStevensdesignedrebodiedEsprit,but withadditionalworkandstyling modificationsfromLotus’sown chiefdesigner,JulianThompson, whowentontodesigntheEliseand thenworkonmultipleprojectsfor Jaguar.
TheS4becameoneofthe longest-livedEspritmodels,with 625produced.Itretainedthe rearmid-engine,rear-wheel-
Outlandishlooksandgutsy performance were justas muchhallmarksofPorsche’s quirky 928astheywerethe Esprit,as were pop-upheadlights. The928doesthings differently –it’sa2+2anda V8,forstarters–but the distinctive designandsimilarperformance,aswellasthe similarprice territory, meanit’s avalidrival to the wedge-shaped Lotus.
drivelayoutandcontinuedthe legacyofLotus’slightweight, high-performanceengineering. However,itwasalsothefirstEsprit tofeaturethewelcomeadditionof powersteering,improvinghandling balanceandgripandmakingthe carmucheasiertomanoeuvre. Thesuspensiongeometrywasalso revised,enhancingitsstraightlinestabilityandturn-inresponse. WiththeadditionoftheGarrett turbo,theEspritS4developedan impressive264bhp,whichgaveita topspeedof169mphandtheability
todispatch0-60mphinjust4.7 seconds.
Thisexampleisanabsolute stunner,finishedinMetallicPacific Blueandimpeccablymaintained throughoutitslife.Ithascovered 95,905milesfromnewandhas24 servicestampsinthebookfrom well-respectedLotusspecialists.In additiontotheservicebook,there is alargefileofadditionalinvoices, asparekeyset, acompleteLotus bookpackand aLotusHeritage certificate,documenting alifeof enthusiastownershipandcare.
Replacinga legendisnevereasy, but that wastask givento the348TB,which succeeded theiconic308/328 ‘Magnum’ Ferrari.It was–and remains–a stunning car; itsstylinga fusionof theF40and Testarossa.TBstandsfor Transversale Berlinetta, areferencetothetransversely mountedgearboxonthe rearaxle.Thedownsideis that it’ll costmore than theLotus –butit couldbeworth it for thesoundtrackofthatFerrari V8.
Thecarwastreatedto afullmajor serviceearlierthisyearincluding timingandauxiliarybeltsandis describedbythedealerasbeingin exceptionalcondition,withexcellent paintworkand alovelySandleather interior.Theregistrationnumber, L50ESP,isincludedinthesale. Ithashad alotofthemajorjobs thesecarsrequiredoingcarried out,includinga newclutchjust over20,000milesagoat75,165 miles,newenginemounts anda fullgeometrycheckcarriedoutby thedealer –anestablishedLotus specialist.Whilethesejobswere carriedoutsometimeago, thecar hasbeenused sparinglyduringthat period.
Italsoreceivedtwonewtyres in2022,plusnewfrontshock absorbersandfournewspringsin Maythisyear.Ithashadanuprated brakekitfittedtoo,whichEsprit aficionados willtellyouis amajor pluspoint.
It’s astunningexample,now over30yearsoldandpresentedin immaculatecondition,readytobe used andenjoyedbyitsnewowner, butalsointhekindofcondition whereitcaneasilybeexhibitedat shows,whilethestunningcolour schemewillnodoubtattract attention.Plus,it’shalfthepriceof aFerrariofthesameage,butisjust asjaw-droppinginappearance.
Allon White Sports Cars, Cranfield, Beds, MK43 0BS 01234 247380 allonwhite co uk
Thethird-generation‘FD’seriesofRX7is afascinating car, andalsoone thatbenefitsfromoutlandishstyling.Itwas also amasterpieceofturbocharging,beingthe first mass-produced cartouse asequentialtwin-scroll set-up. With 255bhpon tapand alively, rear-wheel-drive chassis, not to mentionits super-smoothrotaryengine,it’s ahuge amountof fun.
£8,995
GEARBOX: 4-spd man, o/d YEAR: 1975
25-35mpg
Putting ashedonit…that wasthetypicallyjauntyway thatMG’sJohnThornley OBE,thecompany’sManaging Directorofthe’50sand’60s, referredtothetaskofadding acoupérooftothenewMGB sportscartomeetdemandfrom customerswhowerelesswedded totheideaof‘windintheirhair’. Theconceptbehindit,heclaimed, wastocreatea poorman’sAston.
Thatwas60yearsago, andthis examplefrom amere50yearsago showsjusthowmuchtheMGB GTchangedduringitslifecycle, bedeckedwithpolyurethane ‘rubber’bumpers(whichcontained norubberatall)andwithcloth upholstery, chunkyplasticdials andstylishRostylesportswheels.
RubberbumperBsarecoming intotheirownthesedaysas they’rerecognisedasthemost
TheSilverSeraphwas acar bornoutofcontroversy,after abattlebetweenGerman giantstobuytheRolls-RoyceMotor Company.Intheend,itwas atug-ofwarinwhichBMW gotRolls-Royce andVolkswagensnaredBentley, whichledtointenserivalriesbetween thetwoonce-unitedbrandsanda peculiarscenariowherebothmade versionsofthesamecar,andinthe samefactory. TheSilverSeraphhadbeenin
developmentforawhileandwas thelastRolls-Roycetobebuiltat Crewe,poweredbya5.4-litreBMW V12engine(thefirstV12Rolls-Royce sincethe1939PhantomIII)andwasa spectacularmachine,asluxuriousand opulentasever,andalsoasexpensive.
Yetwhilstbrimmingwith technology,itwasalso acarthat upheldtradition,with acolumnmountedgearselectorand apower reservegaugeinlieuof arevcounter. Theseatsanddashboardwere
useableandeasytomaintainof thelot,andwiththeaddedbonus ofanoverdrivegearbox,thisisthe kindof Byoucanuseeveryday–notleastbecauseit’sexemptfrom ULEZandemissionzonecharges.
FinishedinsmartGlacierWhite, thislovelyGTisanearlyrubber bumpercarandhasbeenwithits lastownerfor29years.
Lotsofworkhasbeencarried outovertheyearsincludingthe fitmentofanOsellifastroad engine,withtheinvoiceonfileand afullspecsheet.
Ithaselectronicignitionand waslastservicedinMarch2025. It’sdescribedasingreatcondition throughoutwithaverystrong chassisandunderbody,the correctoilpressureandnorunning problems.
Accompanyingthecarisa historyfilecontainingbillsand invoicesfromovertheyearsand, althoughnowtaxandMoTexempt, afreshtestwillbeappliedupon saleforpeaceofmind.
TRIUMPH GT6
Triumph took a similar approach to MG in the sixties, by adding a roof to the Spitfire to create the GT6 It also added two more cylinders – a fairly easy upgrade, as the Spitfire and GT6 were based on the same chassis as the four-cylinder Herald and six-pot Vitesse The GT6 looked great – like a scaled down Jaguar E-Type FHC – but its swing axle set-up and separate chassis meant it could never match the MGB GT for handling
upholsteredinConnollyleatherand glossyburrwalnutveneer,withfolding picnictrays –makingitquitedifferent incharactertotheBentleyArnage withwhichitshareditsbodywork Thisoneisaparticularlynotable example,notonlyforitsSilverPearl exteriorandstunningFireglowRed interior,butalsobecauseofoneof itspreviousownerswasnoneother thanformerEngland footballteam manager,SirBobbyRobson.Heused thecarregularly andamongitshistory filearephotosofSirBobbywiththe carplusacopyofSirBobby’ssigned invoicewhenheboughtit. Thedealersaysthatthecondition “speaksforitself”andithasbeen fastidiouslymaintainedovertheyears bymarquespecialists,withahistory filecontaininglotsofbills,invoices andoldMoTcertificates. Afresh MoTwillbeapplieduponsale.Please notethattheregistrationplatehas beenremovedandthecarisnowon R100KJB.
BENTLEY ARNAGE
Well, it wasn’t going to be anything else, was it? The Arnage was developed alongside the Silver Seraph, but looked distinctly different thanks to its sportier mesh grille, bigger wheels and lowered ride height There were two flavours to choose from The Green Label, which used a 4 4-litre BMW V8, and the Red Label, which saw the old 6 75-litre V8 OHV engine pulled out of retirement Both are magnificent beasts, but the Red Labels are more desirable
1963 HILLMAN SUPER MINX
£1,250. Tax & MOT exempt. V5 in my name. This is a project car, needs brakes, welding & general tidying. Please come & view. It does run & drive, but only stops on the hand brake. Please phone with any questions. Please call 07837 991543, Essex 10847
1993, £11,000. Rover Mini - 1993Red - 1275cc - 22k miles. Reluctant sale with a baby on the way. Bought from WB & Sons auctioneers on 03/06/2023. Car is mechanically sound, new exhaust link pipe, cat and rear box fitted last year. New rear floor pans were also fitted last year. No mechanical faults that I am aware of. Body work is sound but some paint touching up is likely required. MOT until 30th July 2025. Please call 07446893716, South East 10701
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1995 W124 MERCEDES CONVERTIBLE
CLASSIC CAR INSURANCE WITH YOU IN MIND 01480 400876
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1995, £12. Excellent condition, electric roof and windows, air con, black leather interior. Becoming very collectible. Please call 07944455069, Kent 10939
1999 MERCEDES SLK 230 AUTO
£1,750. Reg T916 BRM. 110k miles, Mot 20/02/26, last owner 10 years. 14 stamps and a file of bills. G.W.O. Retractable roof works. Car performs very well with good power delivery. Cruise control, remote central locking, electric windows and mirrors. Black leather and a decent MB hi fi. Please call 07971 079448, Cornwall 10862
356 SPEEDSTER REPLICA BRAND NEW
1989, €62,000. This 356 replica was made by an enthusiast. 1600cc VW aircooled fuel injection engine, hand brakes on the left side of the steering wheel column, it is made with a composition of chassis and sub-chassis with the fiberglass body, so you won't hear any noises when riding it. This green one has only 160Km of use, only mileage of local road tests. Green one available. You could also custom order one with a 4 months delivery time. Custom made as you want. Contact us for more details. Please call 5541999728218, PR 10944
BMW 118 SPORT
£1,995. 2009. 104,000 miles. Black, 2 owners service history air conditioning, e/windows, grey interior, cd player, alloy wheels, MOT in immaculate condition, lovely BMW Sport. Please call 07527 446242, Wales 10906
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BMW 325CI
£2,495. 2003-53, £30,000 new, lots extra inc full black leather, parking sensors, fully auto hood MOT April 2026, 148K 7 services. Please call 07793 057069, South West 10734
BMW ALPINA B3 3.3
£21,999. 54k miles - show winner. Superb s/h & serviced 500 miles ago - 12 mths MOT. Massive folder full of receipts, low owner numbers, car number 12 of 130 made. Please call 07799 231430, Shrewsbury 10771
£1,200. Classic - 1990 Chevy Storm L.H.D, Auto, new timing belt and water pump (recently fitted). Various ignition items/ SS Exhaust, mechanically good. Please call 01179 041411, South West 10456
£5,500. 2013 15000 miles from new new battery. Please call 01473 932835, Ipswich 10896
FIAT "AUTO"
£2,495. 1.2 petrol Panda 2008 Champagne Beige metallic, MOT June 26, 72,500 miles, service history, last service 70,000 £169, MP3 Blaupunkt programmable R.D.S. C.D., no accidents, always garaged, showroom condition, can deliver anywhere. Please call 07927 069352, South West 10926
The overwhelming majority of car sellers and buyers are honest. However as with everything else in life, there’s a tiny percentage that aren’t. However it’s dead-easy to protect yourself from fraudsters by using a bit of common-sense...
● Stay safe! Don’t give a buyer your address until you know they are definitely coming to view. Better still, give them the general location only at first and ask them to phone for the full address once they are close.
● Always arrange a specific time for viewings – don’t accept vague ‘I may come sometime today’ type arrangements.
● Serious buyers will want to examine the car fully – that’s fine and you should be prepared to answer fully and honestly any questions a buyer may have about the car. Be wary though if they try to steer the conversation towards more general matters concerning you and your family. Similarly, while a genuine enthusiast will probably be interested in your other cars, so will a would-be burglar.
● Test drives need to be handled with care – on the one hand it’s perfectly reasonable for a serious buyer to want to drive a car before buying, but you need to remain in control. Make sure they are insured to drive your car too, bearing in mind that ‘driving other cars’ clauses on insurance policies normally cover only third-party risks, not damage to your car.
● Ensure you drive your car first to demonstrate controls (etc.) and then, once you are at a suitable place for the buyer to drive, get out, taking the keys with you, and hand them back only once you are back in the car.
● Do not accept a personal cheque from someone you do not know; there is no longer any guaranteed clearance time, and a cheque can now ‘bounce’ at any time – even weeks after it’s been banked – if it’s discovered to be forged.
● Don’t get involved in any complex arrangements involving giving ‘change’ for a payment that’s more than your asking price, especially involving overseas buyers or transfers using methods such as Western Union – these are almost always fraudulent.
● Be very wary indeed of anyone calling and trying to sell your advertisement in another publication. Such publications don’t always exist, and claimed distribution figures will often be vastly exaggerated. Calls are also often recorded as ‘evidence’ of a binding contract.
● Above all, trust your instincts! If something seems dodgy or not quite right to you, then there’s a good chance you’re right.
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The overwhelming majority of car sellers and buyers are honest. However as with everything else in life, there’s a tiny percentage that aren’t. However it’s dead-easy to protect yourself from fraudsters by using a bit of common-sense...
● Start by asking ‘is the car for sale?’ If the seller is a trader pretending to sell privately, they will need to ask you ‘which one?’
● Be suspicious of a car that seems cheaper than it should be; if something seems too good to be true then it probably is.
● Be wary of sellers who can only be contacted via a mobile phone or an easy to obtain email address such as hotmail or gmail. They may ‘disappear’ once they have your money.
● Ask lots of specific questions about specific model weaknesses such as “is there any rust around the headlights”, and listen carefully to the answers; do they actually have the car?
● Never, ever send anyone money for a car that you have not seen. Crooks sometimes advertise cars that don’t exist solely to collect deposits from would-be buyers.
● If you’re suspicious that someone is trying to ‘sell’ a car they do not own, ask them to email or send you a photograph of a specific parts that they will not be able to provide without having access to the car. This isn’t 100 per cent foolproof – a fraudster may have access to a car he doesn’t own – but it can help.
● Always view the car at the seller’s home address. If they want to meet you in a car park or bring the car to you they may be trying to prevent you finding them again.
● Does the name and address on the V5C match the sellers name and address? If not, why not?
● Always check the chassis number/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the registration document matches that on the car. A proper data check is also essential to avoid buying a car that’s stolen or an undisclosed insurance write-off.
● No registration document? Don’t accept excuses, don’t buy the car!
£795. "Active" 3 door, 55 MPG, 2003, 1108 cc MOT April 2026, 16 services, Hpi clear no accidents, electric windows, new £60 battery, 133k hence £795, can deliver anywhere, Somerset, no texts please. Please call 07927 069352, South West 10700
FORD ESCORT MK2 4 DOOR 1300
£4,000. Unfinished project. All paperwork complete on British log book. Sound solid rolling shell. New wings. New front panel. In primer. Needs rebuilding. 90% parts available new and original. Please call 07541 653736, South East 10927
FORD FALCON
£5,995. 1960 2.8 straight six. Only 3 owners. No rot or filler. Engine runs really smooth. Recent major carb refurb. Undersealed. Only 62,000 miles. Tax and MOT exempt. Only needs minor detailing. Genuine reason for sale. Located nr Stansted Airport. Please call 07860 113318, Hertfordshire 10868
FORD FIESTA 1.1 GHIA
£4,950. 1989 F Reg 63, 100 miles 5-speed, petrol, 2 keys, starts first time, showroom condition, always garaged MOT 25th March 26 no advisories, absolutely stunning, can deliver, Somerset. Please call 07895 675851, South West 10665
POA. 2003. Metallic black, cream velour, very low mileage 36000 miles, MOT 10 months excellent condition. Please call 07714 263355, Scotland 10846
FORD FOCUS
£1,995. £20 tax Focus Zetec 998cc 5 speed petrol turbo March 2013, 92000, MOT 18th June 2026, Solent Blue 5 spoke Ford alloys, radio digital Ford CD, 50 MPG, always garaged, can deliver anywhere. Please call 07895 192682, South West 10925
FORD GALAXIE 500XL
£25,000. 1963. 2 door fast back 390 C.I engine manual g/box red/ red interior all original lovely classic American alloys. All good bodywork. Please call 07860 379440, Essex 10751
FORD KUGA
£1,795. 2 litre diesel 6-speed manual, 2010 "Titanium", silver, 9 service stamps, MOT June 2026, no accidents, stunning car, garaged, 2 keys, 4 good 17 inch tyres, 4 elec windows 132k hence £1795 can deliver anywhere. Please call 07895 192682, South West 10860
FORD TRANSIT 1996
POA. 4 berth. Everything working full mot runs spot on. Please call 07763 909322, South East 10768
1985, £2,500. The parts that have been restored to original condition are mostly interior with some exterior parts restored. In a nutshell, the body has the sunroof removed, all the interior trim removed and is ready for fitting new panels which are rear quarters, new inner and outer sills and the battery tray. The engine needs to be removed and tested but I am sure it is ok. I have purchased lots of NOS parts which I can supply a list of by email as well as pictures. The seats and head rests have had new foam and covers fitted and the parcel shelf has been refurbished with new speakers fitted and the first aid box holder refurbished. Asking price is £2500.00 with buyer arranging pick up of body shell and all parts. Contact details are miahound68@gmail.com. Please call 07787419233, Warwickshire 10781
£1,798. Zetec 1.4 petrol 1998 3 door, only 47,300 miles, 2 previous owners silver, grey cloth, stored many years, R-Reg, new battery, new fuel pump, showroom brochure, full MOT, can deliver. Please call 07895 675851, South West 11003
FORD MONDEO
£1,150. 2 litre petrol 2009 59 plate, MOT 18 June 25, champagne metallic, lovely body, 4 new tyres, lots of services, alloy wheels, great radio CD, remote locking, 155000, 2 keys, can deliver anywhere cheaply. Please call 07895 675851, South West 11002
JAGUAR MK2
£16,995. 1960. 2 1/2 litre British racing green 67500 miles P.A.S. Wire wheels competion brakes lovely Jaguar. O/D private plate on retention Cambridge NO DAV 611Y £1500. Please call 07754 672030, Cambridgeshire 10929
JAGUAR S TYPE V6 SE AUTOMATIC
£3250. 2006, metallic black, cream leather, 62,000 miles, Full Service History, One Years MOT, excellent condition. Please call 07714 263355, Fife 10928
XE
£6,500. 2016 XE R-Sport 2.0 petrol recent brakes and service at MOT. Desirable colour and spec. Was accident damaged to the n/s/f and n/s/r door no structural damage. Vehicle has been professionally repaired. Please call 07788 581568, Cardiff 10884
JAGUAR
JAGUAR XJ LWB 5.0 V8 PREMIUM LUXURY 08.12.2010
£17500. Finished in Polaris White with Carbon Fibre Trim and Black Leather Memory/heated/cooled seats front and rear, 29302 miles, 2 previous owners, full detailed service history, recent service and Tyres. Very high spec including keyless entry, reverse camera, spare wheel, Xenon Headlamps, blind spot monitor, adaptive cruise control, panoramic roof. Stunning example of a very rare XJL MOT. Please call 07815 040038, South West 10460
LANCIA FULVIA
£19,000. Lancia Fulvia. 1.3S Series 2 Coupe. Please call 07753 931874, Leeds
£2,395. Petrol 1500 cc 5-speed, private plate, December 2013, full black leather, Hpi clear, MOT June 26, 59,000, just serviced £89, timing chain replaced 48000, 4 E-windows, 2 keys, can deliver anywhere. No texts please! Please call 07955 141372, South West 10852
£3,850. 2015/6 26,000 miles. One owner/ driver from new (non smoker). MOT plus service due Nov 25 (no advisories). Colour, Rose Red. Detailed engine bay. Winner at PoO, Silverstone 2023 (Pride of Ownership). Full service history from MG Dealership. Always garaged. Spare wheel. Number plate not included. Please call 01752 846979, Cornwall 10757
MG C GT
£11,875. 1968. British racing green automatic transmission chrome wires webasto roof VGC rare aluminion bonnet workshop manual MG car cover Maserati air horns MG parts manual, age forces sale. Please call 07754 672030, Cambridge 10750
£3,000. 1972. Needs work to finish. Mainly electrical to new loom. Heritage cert, MOT and tax exempt. Many new parts. Full history. Owned for 14 years. Please call 01403 267484, West Sussex 10894
MG MGBGT
£10,000. 1971. Price offers over £10,000. This MG is automatic with the cleanest body, lovely chrome bumpers and trim. As an automatic it remains very rare in MG circles. Open to offers over £10,000 mot and tax exempt. Please call 07866 787587, Lancashire 10858
MG MIDGET
£11,500. 1973. RWA Midget. Totally rebuilt over 3 years by professional/retired. Flame red, everything new or refurbed. Small hard top and boot. 12k invoices. For full description ring. Please call 01924 490893, West Yorkshire 10905
MG MIDGET ARKLEY SS
£8,500. 1972, complete with Hard and Soft top, in absolutely stunning condition having had a nut and bolt restoration by the previous owner, with a large file of receipts. Rare car. Please call 07973 500419, Essex 10764
MG MIDGET MK1
£6,500. 1962 GAN1 Midget. Tartan red, black interior. 6700 miles. Bodywork in great condition. Recent brake system overhaul and electrics. Vinyl roof and side screens in good condition. Seat belts fitted. Reliable open top fun. Located in South Lanarkshire. Please call 07774 316808, South Lanarkshire 10954
MG RV8 GT
£27000. This is a much admired, wellknown and very rare car, finished in Dodge Viper Blue Metallic. It was built with great care using a fully restored 1972 BGT shell and a 1995 RV8 donor car and completed in 2000. Has been featured in MG World & MG Enthusiast. I bought it in 2011 and am the second owner. Mileage is now 45000. Comprehensive history file including the build. Registered as a 1972 V8 so is tax exempt. MoT until 13/7/26. It has been carefully maintained, always garaged and is in excellent condition. The 3.9L RV8 engine has a fast road cam and chipped ECU and produces about 208bhp on the rolling road, R380 gearbox. Interior is leather and burr elm from the RV8. Longlife SS cat-free exhaust and tubular manifolds, 4 new Avon ZV7 tyres on 16" Compomotive wheels and space-saver spare, high torque starter motor, MotoLita leather steering wheel, Kenwood radio/cd player, 2 keys. Please email pmkuruber.2345@gmail.com. Somerset. Please call 07733 393484/01823 697502, South West 10526
£5995. 1 previous owner who purchased the car in South Africa and then imported it back to the UK in 2013. Original sills because they are full of wax oil. It was then serviced in the UK and was then kept stored in a barn. I then purchased it and over the last 6 months I have had a new thermostat fitted, rear wheel cylinders (Shoes were like brand new), Relay fitted to start it, new spark plugs, petrol drained and tank washed and a new petrol sensor fitted in tank. Tonneau cover for it and one cover for when the hood is down. Genuine old car. 43000 miles. Drives superbly. Reluctant sale. Please text me on 07836517620, Devon 10763
COOPER
1996, £9,000. JDM Mini Cooper totally rust free unmolested all original panels serviced mot till October low miles wax oiled stunning car. Please call 07958555360, Bridgend 10835
MAZDA MX3 AUTO
POA. 1998. Offers. Rare project. 49,000 from new MOT just out- requires screen/ tank. Details and photos on request. Please call 01234 213871, Bedford 10895
£950. 1991 MK1 Mazda 1.6 ltr. 121,000 miles, garaged for many years on SORN. Red, hard top soft top. Good body. Nice wheels. For restoration. Phone for details. Please call 07922 184960, Lancashire 10820
MERCEDES 280SL
£10,750. 1997. P/X WHY Mercedes 280SL MET/black mushroom leather. Immaculate in and out drives superb recorded miles 58,000 history and bills wheels and tyres as new hard and soft tops. Please call 07970 490687, St Annes 10890
MERCEDES 280SL AUTOMATIC
£9,995. 1996. Azurite blue tan leather seats front and rear, clean rust free body and undercarriage soft top replaced 2013 have owned 6 years MOT Nov 25 110,000 miles, drives as new, please phone for history, reluctant sale. Please call 07775 289306, Glasgow 10744
MERCEDES BENZ E36, A.M.G., AVANTGARDE W210
1997, £25,000. One of only 60 right hand drive cars built (11 UK, 49 Australia) with a total build of 399, last cars built by A.M.G. before merger with Mercedes Benz. Very rare car in original and excellent condition. With full history. Please call 00441534870393, Jersey 10843
MITSUBISHI CARISMA
£725. 98R. 1.6 GLX. 5 door 5 speed. Known history. E windows. E sunroof. C. locking. Recent cluch, battery. Daily driver. White and grey interior. Please call 01234 213871, Bedford 10739
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£1,100. 1963. Nice looking car but underneath needs welding. Brakes poor. Engine etc ok. Tyres good. Needs TLC. Please call 01773 826123, Derbyshire
MORRIS MINOR SPLIT SCREEN CONVERTIBLE 1956
£8,500. In mostly original condition. Very nice example. Please call 07729 691325,
1958, £4,000. Spruce Green with Blue interior, 88,000 miles, history file, very original, some useful upgrades, well maintained, recently serviced, reliable daily driver, nice presentable example. Please call 07956 251328, Hertfordshire 10660
NISSAN SERENA
£3,500. 1995. Camper van. Full M.O.T. 2.3 diesel. 35 mpg pull out double bed. Sink. Hob. Hook up. All belts renewed. Excellent runner better than a tent. Good condition. Part/ ex. Please call 07835 651411, Lancashire 10812
MINI COOPER PARK LANE
2005, £6,995. One lady owner from new only 11200 miles. New tyres. Garaged every night. The car has been in the family for the last 20 years. Full leather trim Mot till September 2025. Slight dent on drivers side rear panel. A lovely car! Please call 07736941748, Cheshire 10869
PEUGEOT 106 DIESEL
1998, £200. Zest 3, three-door. 127000 miles. One owner since 2001. No MoT. Please call 07484157604, Herefordshire 10836
PININFARINA FOCUS 2 LITRE PETROL
£2,250. 2008, MOT April 2026, Champagne Bronze, 5 speed manual, Hpi clear, no accidents, service history, fully auto hard roof, alloys, 2 keys, absolutely stunning, 128k hence £2250. Please call 07754 688636, South West 10920
ROVER 214SLI
1995, £1,400. One owner since 2002, electric sun roof 5 door. Worksop MOT to 17/03/2026. Some spares lots of paper work going back 20 years. Please call 01909 480891, Nottinghamshire 10719
RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE
£4,995. 2.7 turbo diesel in Black / black leather int full body kit customised paintwork 22 inch alloys 95000 miles with extensive history private no dating number 2007 reg recent, mot immaculate condition. Please call 01652 678417, Yorkshire and the Humber 10866
RENAULT "AUTO" MEGANE 1.6 PETROL 2004
£1,495. Dynamique ULEZ car, 69000, just serviced, willow metallic green, 6 spoke Renault alloys, new £80 Bosch battery, MOT Dec, towbar, roofrack, can deliver anywhere. Please call 07754 688636, South West 10919
ROVER P4 90 SALOON, 1958, MANUAL WITH OVERDRIVE
1958, £4,000. Rover P4 90 Saloon, 1958, Light Beige / Grey with red leather interior, 2638cc 4speed manual with overdrive, 71,000 miles, very original, upgraded alternator conversion and adjustable electronic power steering fitted for ease of parking! New Hardi fuel pump and quality Mahle fuel filter fitted, along with new battery. Very tidy leather trim and carpets, front carpets are brand new and to original spec. Everything works, recently serviced, drives very well, used daily. Tax and ULEZ exempt and cheap to insure. Nice example but attention is needed to paintwork, hence £4000. Please call 07746859178, London 10952
ROVER P5 MK3B
£13,950. 46,000 miles, original log book and owner's manual. Almost £12,000 in receipts for parts used in the comprehensive mechanical and body rebuild. (Some before and after photos). Please call Chris for further info. Please call 07565 455491, Leeds 10885
SPITFIRE 1500
£6,500. 1978, TAX/MOT exempt. Bought as project, now retired, restored to road worthy. Pros: new brakes, clutch, suspension, fuel tank, carbs, stainless exhaust, Ali radiator, electronic ignition, hood, complete interior, chassis and body solid, chrome good. Cons: Repainted to original colour not professional but smart and presentable. Added to which now I'm 70 I forgot how low these cars are. Please call 07306 584000, South East 10956
TALBOT SUNBEAM
£9,000. 1981. 2 LT Zetec Eng-Mazda 6 speed g/box. LSD axle disc brakes full roll cage excellent body and paint work all solid and smart parts incl to finish project. Please call 07860 379440, Essex 10752
TOYOTA AYGO
£2,995. £20 tax 998cc petrol 3 cylinder, ULEZ ok, 5-speed, 2015 70,400 miles, just serviced, 5 services, 58 MPG, latest radio, elec windows, MOT 11th May 26, no advisories, no accidents, valuation anywhere £4275, can deliver anywhere. No texts please. Please call 07927 069352, South West 10770
TOYOTA
£1,600. Extremely good condition. Interior like new. No rust. Well maintained. 94000 miles. Please call 01884 254099, Devon 10729
TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO
£900. 2005. 1.6 VVTI T2, petrol, manual, 146,000 miles, silver, 7 seater, ULEZ compliant, MOT until November 2025. Please call 01494 712554, High Wycombe 10960
TOYOTA MR2 MKIII
£2,995. 2005. F.S.H. 17 service records. 113000. 6 speed. New hood, clutch, brakes last 5000 miles M.O.T June 2026. No rust. All electrics work. Lovely condition. Please call Terry. Car in Cheltenham. Please call 07791 611072, Gloucestershire 10898
£12,000. 1972, in excellent condition Mk1, it's in Saffir blue with black interior. No rust, it's had thousands spent on it, too numerous to list, there is a repair history with it, runs well any test welcome, with the V8 sound. Offers around £12000. Please call 07514 253000, South East
TRIUMPH TR5
£11,450. 1967. Four speed manual. Good running order, drives well 31437 miles. Garaged last eleven years. Paintwork a bit faded and interior needs attention. Room needed for jet-ski hence £11,450. Please call 07961 937238, Swansea
TRIUMPH TR7
1981, £4,500. 1981 Triumph TR7 drophead coupe, 54000 miles. Present owner 17 years. Many new parts including gearbox, clutch, fuel tank, suspension and brakes. Newly refurbished seats and covers. General good condition with some minor body works to complete. Registered Historic vehicle so Tax free. Always garaged and fair weather use only. Please call 07434131797, Norfolk
£1,195. 1.2 Petrol 5-speed 2007-57, MOT March 2026, solent metallic blue, no accidents, RDS digital CD, 50 MPG, 132k, VW alloys, can deliver anywhere. Please call 07793 057069, South West
VANDEN PLAS PRINCESS 1300
£4,995. 1970. Automatic. 1300 white. Lovely cream interior with picnic tables. New tyres. Good body and underneath. New seat belts. Starts and drives great very reliable. Owned 5 years. Please call 07977 565239, West Yorkshire 10892
VAUXHALL "AUTO" ASTRA
£795. Diesel 2 litre 2004 MOT Dec, 4 good tyres, 17 service stamps, 128k last service, 131k now, 3 prev owners no accidents, good tyres, elec windows, can deliver. Please call 07955 141372, South West 10760
VOLVO 940 WANTED
Wanted. Estate 2.0 litre GL, 1990/92 manual injection in VGC. Please call 07986959015 with details, South East 43
VOLVO 960 ESTATE
£2,000. 1996. Auto red Estate 1996. Owned since 1998 MOT failed on exhaust rust on brake pipes, not used because ULEZ running ok. Please call 02083 997541, Surrey 10738
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK3 CABRIOLET 1996
£3,000. P in red / black cloth trim 67000 miles only with a box full of history very original car recent mot auto box electric hood. Please call 01652 678417, Yorkshire and the Humber 10867
MERCEDES C. CLASS WANTED
Wanted. 1994 to 1999. Low mil. One or two owners auto. Service history. Immaculate. Will travel. Please call 07787 802941, Manchester 10811
OLD CARS AND MOTORBIKES WANTED
Wanted. Old cars and motorbikes. Even damaged and non-runners. Please call Jonathan. Please call 07753 931874, Leeds 10886
WANTED TO BORROW FOR A DAY FORD CORTINA MK 4 2.0/2.3 GHIA FOUR DOOR SALOON
Wanted. For Classic Ford magazine tribute feature. With or without vinyl roof. On an R/S/T plate 1977/1978/1979. My late father owned one XNN36S and I would love it if you would lend Classic Ford your prized motor for the day. Interested? I want this to happen and I can't do it without a suitable donor vehicle. Please contact myself Jonathan Esberger on jonathanesberger@gmail.com. Please call 07949 311841, South East 10924
1962 BEDFORD J5
£650. 300cc Bedford petrol engine. Requires some restoration and repaint. Please call 07976 692031, South East 10855
AWD
£15,000. 1989. Extensive refurbishment, rebuilt cab, no rot or filler, new leather interior, new flat hard wood timbers. Container refurbished, new ramp and gates, timber lined, ideal rally camper. Please call 07483 284089, North Yorkshire 10818
AUSTIN FFK100
£3,000. 1961. 5.1 Diesel. Barn stored many years, cab is 90% good, starts and drives, original logbook and paperwork file. Willing to take a PX but this is a very original lorry and deserves a good home, West Yorkshire. Please call 07879 210001, Huddersfield 10853
BEDFORD ASTRA
£800. 1984. One owner from new, Astra van with matching trailer. Both need lots of work. Has spare engine and bits. Located in N/Yorks. Please text 07449 038711, North Yorkshire 10804
BEDFORD CF PICKUP 2.3 PETROL
POA. 1981. 46000 miles. This pickup was completely restored, nut and bolt from bottom up, in 2020/21. Including stainless steel exhaust 6 new tyres, new steel and timber dropside body. In excellent condition. Please call 07709 611771, Armagh 10803
BEDFORD TKG 1997
£1,350. Bedford 500 diesel. In need of some restoration work and re paint. Would need to be transported as not road worthy ATM. Please call 07976 692031, South East 10856
BEDFORD CF
£6,000. 1986. 380000 miles. Dropside twin wheel pick-up. Also Bedford CF 1983 Artic 1 of 5 made with 20 foot stepframe trailer in VGC £9000. Also Bedford 1936 green grocer van in VGC £120000. Please call 07759 473380, Lincolnshire 10968
BEDFORD S TYPE 1952 TIPPER
£1,000. 1952 tipper, chassis only, inc front and rear axles, no wheels, chassis plate still on hcvs data. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10980
BEDFORD TM
£18,000. 1980. Day cab 4x2 T/Unit Detroit V6 diesel engine brand new cab fitted full nut and bolt restoration. Also Ford Cargo T/Unit 80000 mile from new ex highway £5000. Please call 07759 473380, Lincolnshire 10969
BEDFORD O TYPE TIPPER SPARES OR RESTO
£3,000. 214 petrol engine and sync box, mostly complete, needs new tipping body making, stripped down, good ground up resto, no log book. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10981
£9,000. Classic 1969 Bedford C.A. Beautiful condition. Totally resprayed 4 years ago, engine only 5 years old. New petrol tank. New freezer lids, good tyres. MOT exempt, tax exempt. Complete with chimes, scoops, plus lots of new spares. Please call 01474 703581 or 07538 446789, South East 10806
DAIHATSU HIGH JET
£5,200. 2013. Import 15,000 miles only from new ex condition long MOT, new battery, new cd player. This is a pick up van with cover over back. Please call 01473 932835, Suffolk 10863
DODGE PARROT NOSE P6 1957
POA. Anglesey North Wales. Please call 01248 470277, North Wales 10870
E.R.F B SERIES
POA. New. Drivers interior door panel blue.
E.R.F. Rear axle ex E Series no diff otherwise complete good condition with roll bar. Ruston Hornsby 4 HP diesel stationary engine. Please call 01594 529566, Gloucestershire 10971
ERF A SER
£5,500. 1973. T/Unit Gardner 180 engine Eaton 2 speed very tidy lorry. Also Ford Cargo T/Unit 4x2 Ford Engine 1990 £5000. Also Ford A Ser 4x4 ex itn 1983 box van £12000. Please call 07759 473380, Lincolnshire 10999
FODEN S106
£5,250. 1983. 6x4 14 ltr Cummins engine 9 speed Eaton Fuller all good tyres drives well Rockwell axles. Please call 07852 916006, Cheshire 10808
GUY BIG J 4X2 UNIT
£15,000. 1975. AEC 505 Engine. 2 Speed Axle. Power Steering. Very Solid Cab. No rot. Good condition. Runs very well. No VAT. Delivery possible. North Lancs. Please call 015242 41994, Lancashire 10830
LAND ROVER SERIES 3, 88"
£6,000. 1983. 89,000 miles. Ex British Telecom, original 2.25 litre diesel engine, new starter, battery, brakes, door tops, clean interior, historic class. Doncaster area. Please call 07596 458424, South Yorkshire 10816
LEYLAND LYNX
£8,500. 1978. 72058 miles. Lynx 501 engine tractor unit Eaton 6 speed. Power steering. Immaculate. Please call 07525 612848, North Yorkshire 10805
LEYLAND OCTOPUS
£4,500. 1965. 600 Engine, heavy duty rear hubs, runner and driver, Power Steering, full air brakes, LAD cab is restorable, a rare chance to buy one of these true classics. West Yorkshire. Please call 07879 210001, Huddersfield 10854
LEYLAND ROADTRAIN 4X2 UNIT
£12,750. 1986. Day Cab. In immaculate condition. No rot anywhere. 265 Rolls Royce. 9 Speed Fuller Gear Box. MOT = October 2025. No VAT. North Lancs. Please call 015242 41994, Lancashire 10829
POA. 1981. V8 CAT Auto, new engine 35000 miles ago, converted from skip motor to recovery, never used as recovery, only one in UK, ready to rally. Please call 07971 859751, Scotland 10831
L306 2.2D PICK-UP
£1500. Year 1977. Mileage 118,000 miles. Extremely rare, simple body on robust chassis, cab needs restoring. Some repair panels included, spare windscreen and other spares. Brake pipes replaced. Should be viewed. Buyer collects. Please call 01207 529767, Durham 10683
RARE VW 1964 T2 SPLIT SCREEN WITH BARN DOORS ON BOTH SIDES
1964, £25,000. Our VW has had lots of work done to it over the last few years to keep it in good condition. It started as a project to convert into a camper van, but then we just lost interest. The van would be an excellent project for anyone to complete. Ideal van for weddings as it has double barn doors or to fit out with units to complete as a camper van. Please call 07871320007, Wrexham 10951
SEDDON MK 5 PLATFORM LORRY
£6,000. 1953, Perkins P6 engine, David Brown 5 speed box, good starter, any weather, runs nice, good on fuel, tyres all round good inc spare, lovely old Seddon, tidy, a joy to drive, downsizing. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10979
VAUXHALL COMBO
£500. 2006, 81000 miles. Present owner from 2010 M.O.T August 2025. New discs and pads. New turbo. Please call 01506 410862, West Lothian 10970
VW CAMPERVAN
£10,000. 1968 vintage recon engine 2018 power assist steering full range camping equipment, fridge gas cooker 2 ring grill plus awning. Please call 02088 578593, South East 10921
VW T25 AIR COOLED CAMPER 1981
POA. Road tested to Dec 2022 new clutch mot and tax exempt and exempt from most road charges owned 10 years old mots and lots of old receipts history. Just fitted original VW tow bar good original condition may exchange classic old vee twin motorbike 1940s with sidecar WHY Combo may take Combo part ex. Please call 0786 3262603 or 02085341761, London 10877
VW T6 TRANSPORTER
2016, £30,000. Lovely inside and out, VW Campervan with 3 front seatbelts, captains seat and double swivel, diesel heater, pop top with sleeping platform and u-shaped custom fabric interior converting to large double or two full size single beds. A Dometic fridge is fitted within a storage unit, plus there is under seat storage and rear double door storage. Please contact me for any questions or to view, based in Manchester. Please call 07903336620, Manchester 10833
BEDFORD J TYPE NEW BLACK ROOF LINING
£130. Made from genuine card. Can post. Paypal or bank transfer. Please call 07749 586757, South East 1293
4 MERCEDES MEXICAN HAT 14INCH ALLOY WHEELS
£100. Refurbished as new, Surrey area. Please call 01883 348187, Surrey 11001
AEC MAMMOTH MAJOR MKV PARTS
£50-£100. Park Royal cab - pair of front windscreens £100. Pair of curved rear cab corner windows £50. Ipswich Suffolk. Please call 07850 292601, Suffolk 10975
BEDFORD J TYPE PARTS
£100. 1966. Bedford J Type windscreen
£100. Bedford J Type radiator £100. Please call 01495 750295, South Wales 10973
BEDFORD TK RIMS X2
£10.00 each. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10983
BEDFORD ARMY TYPE SINGLE WHEELS
£100. To fit Bedford oxc etc. Two rims with tyres, and two tyres loose, £100.00 the lot. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10988
BEDFORD K TYPE, PAIR FRONT WINGS AND BONNET
£100. Wings need a little tlc but not bad. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10995
BEDFORD O TYPE CHASSIS LWB, EX WD, SET REAR LEAF SPRINGS
£50-£100. Chassis £100.00, springs £50.00 side. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10991
BEDFORD O TYPE GRILL
£100. Needs resto, good basis. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10986
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BEDFORD TK RIMS X3
£25.00 each. Please call 01207 233141, South East
DENNIS PAX GRILL NEEDS RESTO
£100. Good basis, c/w badge. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10984
FISHLEIGH PTO DRIVEN WINCH
£1,000. WW2 era, good bit of kit, 20 ton pull approx, rope on spool good. Please call 01207 233141, South East
FODEN S 80 GRILL
£100. C/w badge, o slightly damaged. Please call 01207 233141, South East
JAGUAR X TYPE AWD DIFF
£80. All wheel drive differential. Minimum wear. Future classic spare. Please call 07869 814813, Humberside
FOUR OF HALDEX ANCHORLOCK SPRING CHAMBERS, MODEL 2430 / 76MM STROKE
POA. Plus four automatic slack adjusters. All good, clean working condition. Approximately 4 - 5 years old. Contact: Stuart (Coalville; Leics). Please call 07792 533842, Leicestershire 10976
FULL WIDTH (24V) “LIGHT-BAR” FOR MOVING TRAILER CHASSIS WITHOUT ELECTRICS
POA. Rubbolite one-piece (bulb) light units, multi-pin suzie connector. Virtually new condition – only used a couple of times. Contact: Stuart (Coalville; Leics). Please call 07792 533842, Leicestershire 10977
ISUZU ENGINE
£350. Isuzu 2 litre petrol engine fits Bedford Midi Van. Isuzu Piazza etc. Brand new. Unused. Complete with distributor, leads etc. Made in India by Hindustan Motor Corporation. Please call 07732 570181, East Sussex 10997
MERCEDES EXHAUST, ELECTRIC MIRROR AND HEADLAMP
£50-£500. Mercedes original, new unused w123 230e exhaust complete £500, w123 driver side electric mirror vgc £50. Also driver side headlamp, bosh vgc £100, Surrey. Please call 01883 348187, Surrey 11004
MICKEY MOUSE FODEN FOUR SPEED BOX
£100. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10982
SPARE PARTS WANTED
Wanted. 24 volt starter for 1948 Leyland Beaver (Simms starter) 12 teeth starter pinion. Please call 01466 792123 or 07763 175267, Aberdeenshire 10974
TASKER
£250. Braces missing. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10992
£100. Blocks only, no sumps, or distributors, stuck but look ok, £100.00 each. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10990
HYUNDAI FRONT LEATHER SEATS
2010, £200. Black leather seats complete with adjustable runners. From a Hyundai Coupe, 2.7lt V6. Two door car so have a lockable tilt forward mechanism. Both have seat belt stalks, adjustable headrests, whilst the drivers seat also has a base height and a lumber support adjustment. Sizes: seat base, front to back 520mm. Seat back height 110mm and width of 520mm. Floor to headrest top is 980mm. Seat runners are 450mm long when extended to front and to back are 270mm. The widest part of seat is 520mm. Please call 07553197917, Surrey 10716
MGA WHEELS
1956 to 1962, £60. Sand blasted and reenameled. Unused since refurbishment. Discount for multiple purchases up to 5. Please call 07584 052317, Hertfordshire 10949
PORSCHE ALLOY WHEELS
£450. Set of 4 Sport Design 19’ Wheels for a wide body Porsche 997 911. Taken from my Targa 4 s. Colour centres. Please call 07909615943, Devon 10717
1960 PONTIAC REAR LIGHT LENSES AND OTHER PARTS
POA. Fuel gauge. Neutral safety switch. All in original boxes. Offers. Please call 01884 254099, Devon 10728
AUSTIN 1100 MK2 DOORS WANTED
Wanted. Austin 1100 MK2 of side, front and rear doors in VGC complete. Please call 07990 670466, Essex 10753
AUSTIN A60 PICKUP SUNVISOR WANTED
Wanted. 1971. I am looking for a sunvisor to go over the windscreen of my Austin A60. If you can help please call 01424 217835, Bexhill-On-Sea. Also looking for 2 inside sunvisors. Please call 01424 217835, East Sussex 10821
BMW MINI CLASS C TYRES
£100. 4 x 2025 Mini Cooper tyres (Hankook 16 in). £100 for 4, buyer collects. Less than 500 miles on them 95/55/16. Please call 07387 791553, Perthshire 10965
CAR PARTS THAT FIT A MERCEDES W202 C180 SALOON 1998
£3-£150. Mercedes Benz W202 C180 car parts. A pair glass headlights £100. A pair rear lights £85. Lamp holders £5 each. Radiator £50. Blower Fan £150. Thermostat £10. Ignition leads x 4 £15. Air Mass Sensor £25. Window wiper blade £10. Fuel Filter £10. Valeo Window regulator £100. Wheel bearings £3. Front and rear brake pads £25. Original jack £5. Haynes manual £5. Original electric wiper motor £15. Water Pump £40. All brand new. I have extensive pictures, please feel free to send me your email address. We are based near Henley on Thames. Please contact Pip. Please call 07900 090029, Berkshire 10958
CITROEN 2CV TOW BAR
POA. Please call 02085 293101, London 10747
CLASSIC BRITISH MOTORBIKE SHOCKS
£95. New old stock might fit pre unit Triumph or other. £95 firm plus post or free pickup in London. Please call 07863 262603, London 10873
FAN BELTS/
£100.
FORD MONDEO MK2 NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT AND ELECTRICAL STALKS
£15. From 1998 Ghia. £15: Collect, or Courier at £8.50. Please call 01366 728030, West Norfolk 10851
FORD PARTS
POA. Corsair rear axle, tow bar, front struts V41700 g/box, 2000E walnut dash, 1600E dash and cappings, Corsair bonnet boot lid, Stoke-On-Trent, buyer collects, reasonable offers. Please call 07794 319395, Newcastle 10930
FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA WIND SCREEN WANTED
Wanted. 1981. Windscreen for Sherpa van, 1981 diesel. South East. Please call 07858 208872, Sussex 10823
GENUINE 18" MERCEDES AMG C CLASS ALLOY WHEELS PART NUMBER A2054019600
£395. More photos available on Whatsapp or call. Please call 07936 151814, Merseyside 10959
JAGUAR 3.4 ENGINE REBUILT
£1,400. Std pistons – NOS crankshaft – including gearbox. Please call 07534 342021, Harrogate 10850
JAGUAR 3.6CC EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHROME HEATSHIELD
£60. Part no. EAC 5771. Please call 07869 814813, North Humberside 10900
JAGUAR PARTS
POA. Offers. 8U HD8 carburettors with inlet manifold and auxiliary starting carburettor SU HIF 44 carburetors with manual choke A.E.D unit with manual choke conversion kit for SU HS8 carburettors. Please call 01843 592168, Kent 10903
MG MIDGET PARTS
£250 each. 2x steel front wings. Soda blasted primed. No filler odd dent ex cond x 2 bad front wings free. 2 boot lids and 2 drivers doors. Offers. Please call 01924 490893, West Yorkshire 10748
MG MIDGET PARTS
£1. 1975. From £1. MG Midget 1975 breaking- all parts including elec fan and controller- oil cooler and thermostat- L.C.B. pipe and s/steel silencer- instruments. Please call 01978 790820, North Wales 10899
MG MIDGET STEEL FRONT WINGS
£500 pair. O/S + N/S steel front wings. Soda blasted, primed, no filler. Ex, condition. £250 each. 2 bad ones free. Please call 01924 490893, West Yorkshire 10813
MG PARTS
£50-£1500. MG TD body, doors and front wings £1500. XPAG block, cylinder head, rocker box £250, boot rack £80, 5 wheel rims £50. Please call 01226 762021, South Yorkshire 10754
£6,500. Totally orginal Irish rhd shell only needing basic restoration. Never welded, filled, painted or undershutzed. Excellent blank canvas to build a Top class mk2 to your liking. Can Whatsapp any photos required, can deliver. Please call 0035387 4152081, Ireland 10730
MORGAN THREE-WHEELER PERSPEX AERO SCREENS
£75. I have a pair of Morgan three-wheeler Perspex (or possibly Polycarbonate) aero screens in scratched but otherwise good condition; however they passed the MoT in situ. They came from my modern M3W and maybe suitable for other model trikes. Cost new (would you believe) £650 with fitting, I'm just asking £75 + £5 p&p. I also have some very nice Morgan promotional brochures including the M3W, Aero 8 and classic range all in mint condition preserved in plastic wrappers, please ask for details of these. Need to clear cheap! Email me Geoff on: geoffreygeorgeweiner@virginmedia.com or please call 07890 836734. East Sussex. 10923
NISSAN CABSTAR 23 NEARSIDE CAB DOOR WINDOW GLASS WANTED
Wanted. Year 1993. Nissan Cabstar 23 version. Please call 01983 408316 or 07943 316164, Isle of Wight 10809
NISSAN SYLVIA 1.8 BALLJOINT
£14. Nissan Sylvia 1.8 84/85 new balljoint and 2 used wheel studs. £14 inc dely. Please call 01337 832851, Fife 10897
ONYX FIREFLY HARD TOP AND HOOD FRAME
£250. Quite rare now, may also fit Onyx Firecat? Sound condition, for light refurb, £250 buyer collects. Please call 01270 811762 or 07534111818, Nantwich 10955
ROOF RACK
£20. A roof rack to sell 1960 to 1980 to fit car with guttering, it comes to bits for storage. Please call 01424 217835, Bexhill-On-Sea 10962
SAAB 900I PARTS
£80. 1990. SAAB 900 Convertible plastic hood covers in original carrying bag and unused 3 spoke turbo alloy wheel. Please call 07743 090998, Middlesex 10904
SU CARBS
£2,350. Big carb conversion for E type v12 no more hot starting problems better MPG much better performance ready to bolt on £2350 inclusive of delivery. Please call 07395356562, Newcastle 10872
SUNBEAM ALPINE PARTS
POA. Early Series. Priced to sell. Please call 07948 832015, Humberside 10755
TOYOTA MK 1 MR2
POA. 1998. Refresed AE86 engine various engine and mechanical parts, also body parts call me to see if I can help you, cash on collection. Please call 07860 630591, Essex 10742
TRAG GRIP
£400. 1950. Used by Nursery Man bought for Enfield Pageant 1993. After 7pm. Please call 01992 633153, Hertfordshire 10737
TRIUMPH HERALD 13/60 PARTS
£375. Triumph Herald front suspension new disks shocks and springs fully chromed never used. Complete front unit. Please call 01543 454304 or 07510 560946, West Midlands 10745
VARIOUS CAR PARTS, STANDS AND RAMPS
£15-£25. 2 ton axcel stands unused £15. Vintage car lorry wheel ramps £25. 2 Marina front grills, 2 radiators, buyer collects. Bromley, Kent. Please call 07759 011608, Kent 10964
200+ MAGAZINES
£100. I've got 200-250 Truck/Trucking/ Truck+Driver/Truckers Mate magazines, in good condition, for sale. Offers over £100, buyer collects from East Devon. Call for more details. Please call 07835 308750, Devon 11000
BLACKSMITHS ANVILS
POA. Various sizes. Plus leg vices, and extras. Call for price. Please call 07971 237780, Lancashire 10998
CUSTOM-BUILT CAR BOX-TRAILER
£570. Strong chassis / insulated panel body, 155 radial tyres / spare, LED lights, interior light, 400kgs payload, L 1800mm W 1400mm H 1400mm, WISA-ply floor / cargo rings, alloy plank tailgate/ramp, good condition - one owner since new (2015). Contact: Stuart (Coalville; Leics). Please call 07792 533842, Leicestershire 10996
£250. Needs new floor, one axle needs straightened, easy job, brakes need freeing. Approx 10ft x 6ft. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10994
£100. With vice. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10993
£3,500. New Imperial model 23 lightweight deluxe, green and black, hand change, three speed, 1933, 150cc, all matching nos, frame, engine, and reg no, nice reg, old continuation log book, and new v5, runs well, easy starter, everything works, ready to enjoy, sought after little bikes, nice little lightweight bike, but suprisingly sprightly, a good investment, excellent fuel return, 80mpg, maintenance book, and some history, tax and mot exempt, grab yourself a little bit of fun riding around those country roads. Please call 01207 233141, South East 10978
WORKSHOP MANUALS
£1.50-£5. Workshop manuals CZ 250 twins motor cycle Alfasud 1972-83 Morris Minor 1000 1956-71 conditions poor, fair and v/ good prices £1.50/£2.50/£5 The Villiers Engine H/B £2.50 condition fair Ford V8 Pilot instruction book poor condition £1.50 + P and P. Please call 01619 734812, Cheshire 10972
3 ORIGINAL ROLLS ROYCE BADGES
£200. Rolls Royce Ltd Motor Club- Rolls Royce Owners Club- RREC by Butler £200 lot. Please call 07946 747481, Kent 10961
6 CAR RADIOS/STEREOS
£30. All working and good condition. £30 the lot plus P/P. Torquay. Please call 07504 327299, Devon 10735
AIR RAID WARDENS' POST ENAMEL SIGN
£65. ARP size 6x20 inchs, 4 fixing holes, green enamel finish. Please call 07946 747481, Kent 10815
AUTOJUMBLE FOR SALE
£20-£25. Manuels, magazines, books, accessories, parts 2x new twin foot pumps boxed £25 each 1 new torque wrench £25 1 new valve spring compressor new £20, buyer collects. Please call 01306 884449, Surrey 10865
BSA A65 T
£5,500. Recent renovation. American export. All original parts, but renovated to Steve McQueen desert sled style. Please call 07753 931874, Leeds 10888
ALVIS THE CAR 1922 - 1966 BY R D KAY
£20. Price incl post. Please call 07534 342021, Yorkshire and the Humber 49
ANVIL AND VARIOUS BLACKSMITHS TOOLS
£65 the lot. Buyer collects. Bromley Kent. Please call 07759 011608, Kent 10963
BELLSTAFF VINTAGE MOTORBIKE JACKET
£95. Size 38 to 40 Med good used condition as seen in photo. Black £95 free-standing or exchange for sidecar for motorbike. Please call 07863262603 or 02085341761, London 10879
BLUE CAMEL 5X3FT 6 TRAILER
£120. Fully bare metal'd, restored repainted regreased, ideal for camping/builderstationary engine scramble bike on 12" wheels. Clitheroe Lancashire. Please call 07934 085291, Lancashire
10828
ENAMEL SIGN CITY LONDON POLICE UNEXPLODED BOMB
£65. On white enamel, 4 fixing holes, chipped on edges. Please call 07946 747481, Kent 10814
FORD ENAMEL SIGN
£50. Sales and Service Ford and Fordson Cars Trucks and Tractors. Size 8x12 inchs. 4 fixing holes. Post free. Please call 02083 997541, Kent 10758
GERMAN CAR CLUB BRITISH FORCES IN GERMANY AFTER WAR SHIELD
£40. British Motoring Club Rhineland on plastic shield nice enamel finish, post free. Please call 02083 997541, Surrey 10746
HARLEY DAVIDSON SIDECAR BODY
£3,500. 1936 upwards with seats arm rests spare wheel carrier cover Leaf springs no chassis suit Big Twin uL knucklehead Harley Davidson. Ring for photo £3500 firm may exchange motor bike with sidecar. Please call 07863262603 or 02085341761, London 10875
HARLEY DAVIDSON SIDECAR BODY
£3,500. 1928 upwards with seats arm rests spare wheel carrier and sidecar cover no chassis with opening door on left. £3500 firm or exchange best motorbike with sidecar. Please call 07863262603 or 02085341761, London 10876
HAYNES MANUALS
£5.50-£8 each. P&P extra. 312 in private collection, (1956-2011); all for sale. Good/new cond. Rare and obsolete hard back copies. Please call 07717 522304, Hampshire 10901
HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUALS
£3.95. Freight Rover Sherpa, Skoda 1000 & 1100, VW Golf & Bora, Peugeot/Talbot diesel engine. £3.95 each. All hardbacks in VGC. Please call 07399 359072, Canterbury 10857
LAMBRETTA SERIES 1, 2 & 3 FIAAM TWIN TRIPLE PIPE EXHAUST
£450. Brand new it's got all the fixtures and fittings, all in chrome. It's only been unwrapped to take the photos. Can post for extra £20 including insurance. Please call 07749 586757, South East 720
LONDON UNDERGROUND MAP ENAMEL SIGN
£80. Size 15 x 13 inchs, few chips on side. Please call 07968 659967, Surrey 10822
MERCEDES G WAGON 1979-2015 BIO
£20 incl post. Please call 07534 342021, Harrogate 10953
MISCELLANEOUS CAR ITEMS
POA. BATT charger NEXPEAK NC201 new boxed. TYREpump cordless ASTRO A1 new boxed £30ea. SWISS s/steel kettle new boxed £10. Google Hub deluxe new boxed £100. Engineers & Hand tools, vgc. Car cover Small. Vgc £10. Sell/swap 4 HiFi items, ie: t/table/ amp/tuner, etc, vinyls/tapes 1950's-80's. Classic's mags, books, articles, etc. TR, MG, Jag, Lotus, RR, L.Rover, etc. Classic aircraft mags, USA classic cars & 4x4's mags, & articles, books, etc. Mustang, gt40, caddy, linclon, vette, etc. Sell/swap 4 HiFi items, t/table/tape deck, etc., vinyls/tapes 1950's-80's. Please email dcian@fastemail. us. Please call 01277 200530, South East 10957
£195. 1/4hp motor, with Metalworking Threading Gears and useful extras. Please call 01366 728030, West Norfolk 10643
£1,500.
£14. MOD’S Lambretta Scooter 1960's. Can post for £4.90 extra, Paypal or bank transfer. Please call 07749 586757, South East 1566
OLD BROWN LEATHER SHEEPSKIN FLYING JACKET
£275. Size 40 42 or unisex size 12 to 14. £275 plus £10 post and packing Leytonstone Essex. Please call 07448 733603, Essex 10882
PORSCHE REGISTRATION PLATE
£495. Ideal plate for the Porsche 996 C4 / C4S and also the 997 C4 /C4S. Available for immediate transfer to new owner. Currently on retention, 9yrs to run. Please call 07554361397, based in Ipswich Suffolk 10761
PORSCHE SOFTSHELL WAIST LEVEL COLD WEATHER JACKET
£65. Quilted with PRIMALOFT filling. From the Driver's Selection. 100% polyester. Black with silvery-grey piping. Three zipped pockets. Gents small 38" chest. Excellent condition. Please call 01475 726360, Inverclyde 10922
PRIVATE REGISTRATION PLATE
£300. On Retention no extra fees RC56AFC. Please call 07851777910, Aberdeenshire 10773
£115. Red 5 ft long x 3 ft wide trailer, low 12" sides fully bare metal'd repainted, restored, regreased, new lightboard, on 8" wheels ideal for garden, lawnmowers, stationary engine scrambler bike, Clitheroe Lancashire. Please call 07934 085291, Lancashire 10827
RALEIGH RM-5 MOPED REAR BODY TUB
£15. Minor rust only and may help someone's rebuild. £15 plus Courier at £10. Please call 01366 728030, East of England
£2,250. 1960s complete with maintenance manual both model and box are in excellent condition extremely rare offer can post. Please call 07395 356562, Newcastle 10871
VINTAGE PETROL PUMP WAYNE NUMERATOR
£1,200. 1960’s. Petrol pump recently renovated, new glass, new delivery hose. All in working order. Will pump fuel if required. Collection only. Nr Frome, Somerset. Please call 07752 970445, Somerset 10845
WE SELL SHELL LUBRICATING OILS ENAMEL SIGN
POA. Size 15 x 10 inches, few chips on outside. Please call 07780 123683, Hampshire 10826
REGISTRATION NO: NSO 25
£5,000. On a retention document. Please call 07624 307467, Isle of Man 10825
RUN OF 9 COPIES OBSERVER BOOK OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
POA. Other books and mags advertising material. Please call 01984 634172, Somerset 10807
WHEEL WRENCH
£20. 14"x14". Excellent leverage and British made. Four nut size options. Please call 01475 726360, Inverclyde 10849
YAMAHA DT100
£1,100. Farm bike. Complete and many spares including a spare engine, wheels, tank, panels and exhaust. Please call 07753 931874, Leeds 10889
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