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y the time you read this, March will be upon us. The weather might still be changeable and unpredictable, but there’s no denying that spring is in the air. And with the arrival of longer days comes a desire in all of us to really make the most of our classics. Yes, we can finally start planning our road trip adventures for spring and summer 2022.

This week’s special 64-page issue of CCB should get everyone off to a great start, with a whole section dedicated to thrilling routes and interesting destinations. We’ve been out and about in a selection of classics, experiencing some of our favourite roads and locations – and we hope it inspires you to hit the tarmac and enjoy some quality time with your own classic.

This issue is packed with other great features, of course, including a celebration of the Ford Cortina in time for its 60th anniversary year; we take an in-depth look at all five generations, paying tribute to what was Ford’s bestseller for an impressive two decades. And for anyone in the market for a truly dependable executive saloon (or estate, or coupe…), we’ve got plenty of advice on the W124-series MercedesBenz E-Class in our full buying guide.

I’m particularly pleased that we’re also featuring the Scimitar GTC this week, pitching it against the Triumph Stag – a car that was similar to the Reliant in terms of concept but very different in execution. The Stag had been out of production for almost three years by the time the GTC was launched, but it was inevitable that the motoring press of the time would draw comparisons.

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4 NEWS A round-up of this week’s news, including pothole problems for the next financial year and barn finds at the Restoration Show.

8 AUCTION NEWS Reporting on the latest sales results from Historics, Brightwells and Morris Leslie.

12 MARKET TRENDS Tracking the current values of Micra-based specials and overseas Mini derivatives.

FEATURES I’ll have to risk the wrath of Triumph enthusiasts now by admitting I’d spend my own money on the Scimitar in this particular instance. I’ve always been a Reliant enthusiast, having owned a number of its economy car offerings over the years. But I’ve yet to buy a Scimitar, a situation I really should rectify soon – especially as the GTE in particular still offers such great value.

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Anyone planning a visit to Brighton this spring should make a point of calling in at Dockerills, a traditional ironmongers and locksmith located in Church Street. It’s the oldest shop in Brighton to still be in business, with a history dating back to 1915. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the company’s Morris Minor Traveller parked outside, a very smart example with panelled-in side windows and period-looking signwriting. What a beauty!

14 SPRING GETAWAYS 2022 The start of our extra 16 pages for this issue, guiding you through some of our favourite routes and destinations.

34 CLASSIC RIVALS When it comes to four-seater British convertibles, can the Scimitar GTC match the evergreen Triumph Stag?

38 FORD CORTINA AT 60 For the Cortina’s 60th anniversary year, we investigate the full story behind its development and its 20-year career.

42 BUYING THE MERCEDES-BENZ W124 We guide you through what to look for if you’re tempted by what’s arguably the finest Mercedes E-Class of all time.

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NEWS & comment Barn finds unearthed for Resto Show lassics that are normally hidden from view in barns, garages, lock-ups and even on driveways will be unearthed for the first time in years and thrust into the limelight at Birmingham’s NEC on March 18-20.

Taking place as part of the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show with discovery+, the Carole Nash Barn Find display is one of the event’s highlights and always showcases a fantastic mix of vehicles. One entry sure to turn heads is a Mk3 Ford Cortina 1600, which was commissioned to resemble a GT but with a crossflow engine and a bench seat.

Saved from being scrapped and last on the road in 1986, it was shipped in from British Guiana just a few weeks ago and is now in the hands of Mk3 Cortina specialist Pete Crompton from Cortina City.

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This down-at-heel Cortina is a recent import from British Guiana.

It won’t be the only Ford though, as Mark Pinnigar’s bold 1972 Mk1 Escort Mexico – finished in Le Mans Green – is being hauled out of the garage after more than 20 years in storage.

Mark attempted to start the restoration in 2000 but a house move and a serious work injury saw the work put on hold for more than two decades.

Also featuring is a rare 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT 1.8 shell that has been stored in a barn for over 30 years, and a 1960 Morris Mini van that was discovered in the back of a field in 2011 and has been awaiting restoration ever since.

They’re joined by Martin Jewell’s 1954 VW Beetle, which had been in and out of storage since the 1970s and has since been recommissioned with its patina intact.

In all, the show organisers are hoping to have up to 20 vehicles in all states of repair on display, plus a special feature where visitors can see some of the cars that were previously displayed and have subsequently been restored.

Tickets for the event are now on sale. For more information and to book tickets, visit necrestorationshow.com.

Mark Pinnigar’s 1972 Escort Mexico has been tucked away for over 20 years.

Rarities head to auction

ilverstone Auctions will get its 2022 calendar under way this weekend (March 5-6) at a new venue – the RAF Museum, London. As you would expect of a Silverstone sale, the catalogue is chock full of high-end exotica, prestige saloons and ex-competition cars, but also features some intriguing former street furniture.

Hosted amongst an array of spectacular RAF exhibits will be a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Super in rare right-hand drive flavour, showing a mere 31,700 miles backed up by oodles

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of paperwork. It comes to auction from a private collector of original lowmileage classics who has, for several years, supported the work of the Feedback Madagascar charity. Excluding active war zones, Madagascar is the poorest state in the world, and the whole hammer price plus commission will go towards helping the island’s communities.

Other variations on the ‘everyman’ theme in the sale include a 1991 Mini Cabriolet, one of the 75 prototype cars built by Lamm Autohaus ahead of the official launch of Rover’s own version in 1992. It’s covered a mere

12,500 miles and is estimated at £16,000£20,000.

Amongst Sunday’s entries is a 2006 Land Rover Defender 90 County, which has covered just over 20,000 miles and carries a guide price of £28,000£32,000. A 2002 Smart Crossblade, a 1966 Jaguar S-Type and a couple of Jaguar Mk2s are also estimated at the cheaper end of the scale; but with a whole host of potential sixfigure lots, we expect the sale to gross several million pounds. For the full catalogue, see silverstoneauctions. com.

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orth Yorkshirebased automotive venue The Motorist is hosting its first specialist car show of 2022 on Saturday, March 12. Dubbed the Brilliantly

British event, it will be a celebration of British vehicles of all ages – from pre-war to modern classics.

The event is open to both individuals and clubs, with The Motorist able to reserve spaces for those looking to park with friends and fellow members.

British vehicle fans who don’t currently own anything UK-built are also welcome to attend. The cost is

£5 per vehicle (including passengers) and the charge applies to all vehicle types and marques. Each will receive a free sticker when purchasing an entry ticket, which will be presented on the gate.

The Motorist is not only home to weekly car events throughout the year, but also has an on-site classic garage and showroom, plus there’s a new restaurant opening this spring.

For further details, visit themotorist.com.

postponed T he International Mini Meeting (IMM), due to take place in Germany this May, has been postponed once again.

The organisers issued a statement on social media, blaming ongoing uncertainty over Covid-

19 regulations: “Even if we received permission after March 20 to hold the event, the Bavarian government can still withdraw this right up until the day of the event. How can we plan an amazing IMM? We would love to celebrate and talk Mini with you, but we can’t

promise this.”

The organisers are now looking to 2024 to host the next IMM in Germany.

For details of this and the postponement of the 2022 event, go to imm2024.de.

P100 camper hits the market n unusual motorhome built from new around a Cortina-derived Ford P100 pick-up and thought to be one of just two still surviving is being offered for sale privately. Registered with the DVLA as a Ford Motor Caravan, the 1.6-litre Pintoengined truck is thought to have been professionally converted by Riverside

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Motorhomes forty years ago.

There’s an MoT until July of this year, and although the odometer shows around 33,000 miles, the vendor assumes it’s on its second time around. New tyres have been fitted, along with new leisure and car batteries. The original mechanically-operated side awning still works, and the fully functioning oven,

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grill and hob have been serviced by a gas engineer.

The motorhome comes complete with a working shower, portable toilet and hot water boiler.

The vehicle would probably benefit from some bodywork tidying but it’s said to be usable as it is.

The asking price is £5750 and you can find out more by emailing the Lancashire-

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Cuts could see 11.5m potholes go unrepaired County Councils Network highlights major reduction in road maintenance funding n estimated cut of almost £500m in local roads maintenance funding during the next financial year could mean 11.5 million potholes going unrepaired in England, according to the County Councils Network (CCN) – despite the government’s commitment to tackling what it calls “the scourge of potholes”.

The analysis of indicative roads maintenance funding by the CCN reveals that county and rural councils outside England’s major cities and urban areas could receive £727m from April – a reduction of £480m on what they received two years ago.

The CCN says the reduction, based on an analysis of the government’s Spending Review document, means local authorities will have little choice but to scale back planned road maintenance works. Cllr Martin Hill, the organisation’s devolution

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spokesperson, commented: “It is important that communities across the whole country receive levelling-up support. And with over 13,000 miles of roads in areas outside of the major city areas requiring maintenance, ensuring these roads are in good condition is vital.”

With county authorities potentially seeing a 40 per cent drop in local roads maintenance funding, the CCN says many of them will be “grappling with a clear public expectation that councils would continue to invest in their road network – but with significantly less money to do so.” In contrast, Mayoral Combined Authorities – which cover England’s major cities and urban areas – are to benefit from significant investment in road and transport infrastructure through a new dedicated £5.7bn fund over the next three years.

The funding reduction for areas outside of those

major cities comes despite analysis by the CCN showing that 13,000 miles of road were in need of maintenance across 36 county areas last year – nine per cent of the total mileage in those places and five times the amount of England’s largest cities, including London.

The cut in funding to £727m marks a major reduction on 2020/21, when the first tranche of the pothole fund saw a total figure of £1.206bn for county and unitary councils outside of England’s major cities. According to the CCN, county authorities in south-west England could see the biggest reduction in funding over the period: £100.7m, the equivalent of 2.4 million potholes being filled. Counties in the south-east could lose £87.1m, while county local authorities in the east of England are in line to lose £71.4m.

With inflation adding an

average of 7.8% to road maintenance costs alone, and with wider financial pressures facing county authorities, many will have little choice but to reduce investment. The CCN is calling for the government to either find additional resources to maintain their manifesto pledge, or reprioritise funding from other budgets, such as the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, to ensure that county and unitary authorities outside England’s major cities don’t face disproportionate reductions in capital funding.

Cllr Martin Hill of the CCN explained: “Unless this reduction is reversed, and the government provides an urgent injection of resources to match the level it distributed in 2020/21, then we will have little choice but to cancel planned works.

This would represent a major scaling back of our ambitions.”

Electric expansion unaz, the Silverstone-based specialist in classic car electrification, has released more build allocation to meet what it describes as “soaring demand” for its remastered models.

The company plans to increase production capacity to 110 restored, re-engineered and electrified vehicles every

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year, representing a 50 per cent increase in total buildslots compared with 2020.

Recent expansion of its headquarters has given Lunaz a total production area of 130,000 square feet, making it the largest employer and manufacturer at Silverstone’s Technology Cluster. This increase in manufacturing footprint means Lunaz can meet increasing global demand

for its electric classic cars.

The company offers an electrified line-up of some of Britain’s most revered classics, including the Range Rover, Bentley S-series Continental, Jaguar XK120-XK150, plus the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Phantom V/VI. It also recently added the Aston Martin DB6 to its range.

Prices start at £290,000 plus local taxes for a restored and electrified Range Rover Classic, rising to £950,000 plus tax for a re-engineered battery-electric version of the Aston Martin DB6.

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f this special issue of CCB is inspiring you to start planning your next road trip, we’d highly recommend an impressive new book by Peter Simpson, the name behind the Gaydon-based Jaguar Breakfast Club. The Curved Road is a

168-page softback title that takes you through some of the UK’s most picturesque driving routes and scenic tours.

It’s packed with great ideas for enjoyable road trips, many of them well away from the usual tourist trails.

Whether you’re planning a day out or a week on the road, you’ll find plenty of inspiration within these pages, covering vast swathes of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Complementing the descriptions of each destination are detailed step-by-step guides

to the best route to take, listing each road number as well as points of interest along the way. There’s full-colour photography throughout, mostly featuring the author’s Jaguar Mk2.

But what really sets this book apart from other guides are the individual watercolour maps, giving the reader a highly useful bonus feature. The author has gone out of his way (literally) to find routes that many road trip fans won’t know about.

With a thick-card cover and high-quality paper, as well as excellent reproduction throughout,

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it’s a book well worth its £19.95 cover price. As a special offer to CCB readers, however, the author is giving a 10% discount as well as free UK postage and packing (worth £2.70). To order a copy at £18.00 allin, send an email to leapingcatmedia@gmail. com in the first instance.

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ston Martin is set to create more than 100 jobs at its St Athan site in Wales, following the launch of its new DBX707 model, claimed to be the world’s most powerful luxury SUV. Production of this new addition to the DBX range – for which Aston Martin’s latest skilled technicians are required – is due to start within the next few weeks.

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Tobias Moers, CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda, said: “Our DBX SUV is the first Welsh-built production car for nearly 50 years and these new positions are an opportunity to join a team delivering our truly incredible new DBX707 derivative, which is setting new benchmarks for performance in the luxury segment.”

Classic Fords on track Hosts wanted at Beaulieu

he first Classic Ford Track Evening of 2022 takes place at Cadwell Park on Wednesday, May 11, offering Ford owners an opportunity to hit the circuit and put their driving skills to the test – as well as seeing

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what their cars are capable of.

The evening will begin with registration and noise testing of the cars, followed by a drivers’ briefing, which will include circuit information and some useful

coaching tips. The cost per car is £129, which includes one additional driver.

Lincolnshire-based Cadwell Park is a unique and challenging circuit, often referred to as the mini-Nürburgring due to its woodland sections and fantastic elevation changes.

The circuit is almost 2.2 miles and features 18 corners. The venue will open at 3pm for the Classic Ford event, with track time finishing at 8pm. For more details or to book, go to classicsworld.co.uk/classicford-track-evening.

Forgotten Italians

he National Motor Museum is searching for talented storytellers with a passion for bringing history to life, as it looks to recruit new visitor engagement hosts for 2022. Each new

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recruit will be asked to “bring their playful, idiosyncratic style to the role” as they welcome visitors, creating an interactive experience of bygone eras.

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There have been plenty of brilliantly successful Italian cars, models that have either sold in huge numbers or gone on to achieve iconic status. And then there’ve been others that have sunk without a trace. So, let’s celebrate those Italian underdogs that failed to make it big.

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Launched in 1984 and running for three years, the Alfa 90 was a reworked version of the old Alfetta, updated via new outer panels for a more ’80s look. The 90 remained a niche model in the UK, where just the V6-engined Gold Cloverleaf was available, although the 90 range managed to find 46,000 buyers elsewhere.

Lancia stopped building right-hand drive cars in 1994, which explains why the Kappa was never sold in Britain. That was a particular shame once the Kappa Coupe was launched in ’97, as this was Lancia’s last ever coupe. By the time production ceased in 2000, just 3263 Kappa Coupes had found buyers – mostly in Italy.

When Fiat unveiled the Argenta in 1981, there was no disguising the fact that it was an updated version of the old 132 – a model that had proved a tough sell in Britain during the previous decade. Italian executive saloons (especially with Fiat badges) are rarely popular here, and the Argenta continued this tradition.

With MPVs being big news in the ’90s, Italy’s Fiat and France’s PSA joined forces and created the 1994on Fiat Ulysse, Citroen Synergie and Peugeot 806. But Fiat then went one step further by launching a Lancia version, complete with ‘chrome’ grille, luxury fittings and a list price 20 per cent higher than its sister models.

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flexible and versatile, with the confidence to take on new challenges, helping to entertain and inform visitors to the museum. The roles are interchangeable across the team, with such variety as playing a period-correct bus driver or conductor one day to narrating a Beaulieu vehicle parade the next.

The museum is also on the lookout for new front of house team members.

To find out more about the various roles on offer, go to beaulieu.co.uk/recruitment.

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Another overlooked Italian is the 1979-86 Alfa 6, which came with V6 power – hence its name. Only the flagship 2.5-litre was available to British buyers, costing £12,500 by 1982, which put it on a par with the Granada 2.8i Ghia X and Rover 3500SE. The Alfa 6 quietly disappeared from UK price lists in 1984.

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NEWS, REVIEWS AND LATEST PRICES FROM THE AUCTION HOUSES PREVIEW: HISTORICS, ASCOT RACECOURSE, MARCH 12 istorics gets its 2022 classic car auction programme under way at Ascot Racecourse on March 12, with a varied consignment of entries ranging from established favourites through to six-figure headliners.

As ever, it will be a public-facing sale, with viewing days available beforehand and bidding possible in hall, via the telephone, by commission or online.

As we’ve come to expect at Historics, there’s a wide selection of prestige classics. A 1972 Aston Martin DBS V8 could make as much as £135,000, while a later Virage-shaped V8 Coupe from 1998 carries a £80,000-£110,000 estimate.

You’ll also find several Bentleys, headlined by a 1995 Continental R, as well as a selection of Rolls-Royces including a 1952 Silver Wraith and a rare Silver Dawn. The Jaguar contingent, meanwhile, features no fewer than six E-Types at the time of writing, as well as a 1947 MkIV and three Mk2s that are all expected to be available for under £25,000.

Overseas prestige is also well represented, especially when it comes to strong Mercedes-Benz quota. Entries range from more recent models, such as a pair of CL55 AMGs and a trio of R129s, right back to a 1967 W112 300 SE Cabriolet that’s estimated at £120,000-£140,000. Fellow Stuttgart brand Porsche also features prominently, with a 1994 Porsche 928

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GTS that’s covered just 8200 miles surely the highlight at an estimated £46,000-£54,000.

Traditional British sports cars include a 1956 Austin Healey 100/4 BN2 in green over white, which is complemented by a 1964 3000 model in the same colour scheme. In addition, you’ll find a couple of Triumphs Stags and a wide range of TR models including a TR3, a TR4, a couple of TR5s and a TR6.

A solitary MGB is joined by a 1966 Morgan 4/4, while those preferring a tin-top might like a 1970 Jensen Interceptor Mk2 offered with no reserve.

The Jensen is far from the only no-reserve entry, however.

A 1974 Lotus Elite gifted to then Formula 1 driver Ronnie Peterson by Colin Chapman is one of the most remarkable, but you’ll also find a smart 1970 Fiat 500, several of the Mercedes entries, a Rover Mini Paul Smith LE, a couple of Mk5 Volkswagen Golf GTIs, a Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet, a 2003 Jaguar XJ8 Sport, a BMW 750i and a beautiful 1964 Ford Zodiac.

With other intriguing lots including a 1972 Brabham BT38 Formula 2 car, a pre-war Railton Tourer and an AC Aceca with Cobra underpinnings that could crack over £200,000, there’s something for all pockets and tastes. For the full catalogue, see historics.co.uk.

Headlining a large Mercedes-Benz selection is this USspecification W112 300 SE Cabriolet, which boasts rare manual transmission. The 1967 example presents in excellent condition throughout and is estimated at £120,000-£140,000.

A special edition of the Silver Spur III, only 237 examples of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn were produced during its short three-year production run, with just 80 for the UK market. This 1996 car shows only 53,000 miles and is estimated at £18,000£23,000.

A respected name from the pre-war era, Railton cars were hand-built to order for a wealthy client base. This 1937 2+2 Tourer with its original Carbodies coachwork was once owned by Timothy Railton, son of the firm’s co-founder, Reid Railton. It’s estimated at £37,000-£45,000.

Production of the AC Aceca ceased before Carroll Shelby could get his hands on it, but this one is a Cobra in all but name. Fitted with a 409bhp Boss V8, the Swiss-built creation is based on Cobra underpinnings expertly mated with an Aceca body, and carries an estimate of £175,000-£200,000.

Once gifted to ex-Formula 1 racing driver Ronnie Peterson, this 1974 Lotus Elite is offered with no reserve. Resplendent in Lotus Yellow with a custom Oatmeal interior, it boasts a huge history file and a selection of period photos that includes the car’s handover by Colin Chapman.

This 57-year-old Ford Zodiac Mk3 has effectively covered little more than a mile a day since new. The fully restored 1964 example has covered a mere 25,057 miles, verified by a huge history folder and previous MoT test certificates, and is tantalisingly offered with no reserve.

This 1965 Mk1 Austin Mini 998 Cooper has completed less than 100 miles since a bare-metal restoration costing £31,000.

Resplendent in Almond Green with some choice period tweaks, it shows excellent attention to detail – hence its £28,000-£32,000 estimate.

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An estimated £18,000-£23,000 may seem a lot for a P38 Range Rover showing 131,000 miles, but this 1994 4.0 SE example is a pre-production model used as part of the original press launch at Cliveden. It’s now been restored to concours condition, complete with a full mechanical overhaul.

A right-hand-drive example of NSU’s forward-thinking saloon, this Wankel-powered 1975 Ro80 shows a mere 40,039 miles and presents in good order throughout. It’s one of just 45 examples licensed with the DVLA and is expected to change hands for £13,000-£16,000.

Joining a later, no-reserve 1970 example is this 1963 Fiat 500D Transformabile, with its desirable roll-back open roof and suicide doors. It’s also been uprated with a 650cc engine and front disc brakes, and is expected to command £14,000£17,000.

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NEWS, REVIEWS AND LATEST PRICES FROM THE AUCTION HOUSES REVIEW: BRIGHTWELLS, TIMED ONLINE, FEBRUARY 17 rightwells’ first classic motoring sale of the year came to a close on February 17, working to the firm’s now familiar timed online format. The sale offered a great mix of pre-war models, projects, traditional classics and gleaming rarities, with some impressive results achieved.

Most notable of all was a perfectly preserved 11,000mile early Honda NSX, which sold for over £110,000.

However, it wasn’t the only expectation-beating entry. A 1998 Maserati Quattroporte in rare right-hand drive flavour topped its £8000 upper estimate to sell for £10,472, with a 1985 Mercedes 230CE making £12,164 against a £6000£8000 estimate and a 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5a achieving £8822 against a £4500-£5500 estimate.

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Other entries to beat their guide prices included a 1996 Rover Mini Cooper, a 1971 Citroën DS21 and a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Convertible, while several others seemingly turned recent trends on their head. There’s been a lot of talk about the market for pre-war cars falling away, but a 1934 Austin Seven comfortably beat its £5000-£7000 estimate to reach £7694 and a 1939 Morris 8 Series E Tourer flew past its £5000-£7000 guide to reach £12,544. Another model that’s been subject to much price speculation – this time a 1967 Jaguar E-Type in Series 1 2+2 guise – also exceeded expectations, beating its lower reserve by almost £15,000 to sell for £49,018.

Find the full list of results at www.brightwells.com.

This 1939 Morris 8 Series E Tourer was the subject of an older restoration, but it had stood the test of time and was ready to go. At £12,544, it more than doubled its £5000 lower estimate.

An early example without power steering, this 1992 Honda NSX was beautifully original and showed just 11,567 miles from new. The estimate was £55,000-£65,000, but it was hammered away for an impressive £110,880.

One of the curiosities in the sale was this six-door Range Rover. The 1984 example was given a ‘Portway’ conversion by Glenfrome of Bristol and was first registered in the name of Sheik Ahmed Bin Al-Khalili, the Grand Mufti to the Sultanate of Oman. Now in need of restoration, it sold for £5096.

Another low-mileage survivor was this Renault 4 GTL from 1986. Its £11,000-£13,000 estimate may have seemed high, but it was in excellent condition to back up its 21,933 recorded miles and sold on the hammer for £11,872.

PREVIEW: MORRIS LESLIE, ONLINE, FEBRUARY 19 orris Leslie began its 2022 calendar of classic auctions with a behind-closed-doors sale at its Perth base on February 19, putting a wide variety of classics under the hammer in front of a large YouTube and Facebook audience.

The busy auction saw several impressive performances from both traditional and modern classics. A very rare 1935 BSA TW35 Deluxe, presented as a non-running restoration project, beat its £2000-£3000 guide to sell for £4180, with a 1964 Humber Hawk Series III managing £8815 against an estimate of £5000-£6000. In addition, a Morris 10cwt Pick-up based on the contemporary Marina managed a remarkable £5805 despite being off the road since 1991.

As for modern classics, a mid-engined 2005 Renault

Clio V6 225 sold for £36,012 to become one of the sale headliners, but that couldn’t top the £37,350 achieved by a 1991 Audi Quattro 20-valve that had covered over 220,000 miles. In addition, a limited-edition 1999 Subaru Impreza Type RA 555 sold close to its upper estimate for £23,650, with a 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sport that rather neatly straddled the gap between classic and modern achieving £11,825 against an £8000-£9000 guide.

Perhaps most impressive, however, was a pair of Saabs. A 1989 900i beat its £2000-£3000 estimate to achieve £4800, but the real star turn was a 1991 900S Turbo, which had the same guide price of £2000-£3000 but sold for £7000.

We’ve picked some of our sales highlights below, but for the full list of results, see www.morrisleslie.com.

This Marina commercial – officially known as a Morris 10cwt Pick-up – was purchased in 1978 but not registered until 1982 and was later stored for 30 years. Fitted with a 1.8-litre B-Series and also supplied with the original 1275cc motor, it sold for £5018 against a £2750-£3000 estimate.

Based on the lightweight Type RA model, the Subaru Impreza 555 WRC Limited was launched in 1999 to celebrate the Impreza’s rallying success. This was number 483 of just 1000 examples produced and had been professionally restored. It sold at the top end of its estimate for £23,650.

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A phase two example of the mid-engined V6 Renaultsport Clio, this 2005 car had covered a mere 50,000 miles and was in excellent condition. It beat its lower estimate to sell for £36,012.

A large history file reveals this home-market 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sport in fetching Amaranth spent its early years in Germany. Since returning, it had seemingly led a quieter life and looked to be in excellent condition. It was estimated at £8000-£9000 but sold for an impressive £11,825.

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NOSTALGIC MICRAS

Nissan’s humble Micra has provided the platform for some memorable boutique creations, which despite never being officially sold in the UK, have become popular for their retro looks NISSAN PAO (1989-91) Nissan’s ‘Pike Factory’ was established in the mid-1980s as a special projects division with the primary aim of creating new models that would grab the public’s attention. And with classic British cars becoming increasingly popular in Japan at the time, Nissan decided to borrow classic styling cues from established models to make them stand out, becoming one of the pioneers of ‘Nostalgic Modern’ styling.

The first creation was the Be-1 of 1987, but it was 1989’s Pao that really turned the retro theme up to 11. Like the Be-1, it was based on the humble K10 March, or Micra as we know it, but looked completely different. Classic styling touches included external door hinges that echoed the Mini, flap-up windows like a Citroën 2CV and a split tailgate as per the Austin A40 Farina, yet they were combined with air conditioning and power steering. Over 31,000 were made.

Paos have a strong following in the UK despite never being officially imported. That said, they’re not growing on trees and you’re unlikely to find more than a couple for sale. Around £4500 seems to be the entry point, rising to around £7000 for an exceptional one. That’s a higher cost than five years ago, but it’s only a fairly modest rise of around 10 per cent. Most are automatics, but the rare five-speed manual will command a premium. Be wary of

tarted up examples, as they like to rust.

NISSAN FIGARO (1991) The Japan-only Figaro still has many onlookers fooled, believing it to be much older than its true vintage. Unveiled in 1989, it was only made for the 1991 model year despite huge interest. The plan was to build 8000, but vast demand increased this number to over 20,000, and places on the waiting list had to be allocated via a lottery system.

As a result, the Figaro was instantly collectable, becoming the most famous of the Pike cars and leading to a clamour to buy them from importers and spread them across the world.

It’s believed that 6000 or so were subsequently imported to the UK, with their popularity sufficient to support several specialist dealers.

Celebrity owners have included Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Vanessa Feltz and Jonathan Ross.

Like the Pao, the Figaro is based on the K10 Micra and similarly adorned with retro touches. But rather than a hatch, it’s a fixed-profile convertible and has a turbocharger fitted to its 1.0-litre engine, which puts around 75bhp through a threespeed automatic. Originally the Figaro was available in four colours to represent the four seasons – Topaz Mist (autumn), Emerald Green (spring), Pale Aqua (summer) and Lapis Grey (winter), but some have since been

Retro rarity with modern features

Prices remain consistent

repainted in other shades.

The Figaro’s popularity from the outset means prices have always been relativity high, and they’ve remained fairly static over the last decade, save for a slight rise

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during the pandemic that’s gone across the entire market. Top examples can break the £10,000 barrier, but £4000-£6000 tends to cover most examples, edging towards £7000 for a well-sorted one. Projects can be as little as £1000, but with likelihood of rust and missing parts, they can be a false economy.

MITSUOKA VIEWT (1993-ON) Along with the four Pike Factory cars (Be-1, Pao, Figaro and S-Cargo), the Micra has also spawned further quirky models – and they don’t get much more quirky than a Japanese supermini restyled to resemble a Jaguar Mk2. And when we say resemble, we mean as if the designer had been told what a Mk2 looked like via a crackly phone line. Step forward the Mitsuoka Viewt.

Japanese firm Mitsuoka introduced the Viewt model line in 1993, basing it not on the K10 Micra as per the Pao and Figaro, but the new K11 model. The

Micra’s hatchback front grille and headlamp assembly was given a Jaguar-inspired makeover, with the rear getting a similar treatment that saw the regular supermini’s hatch replaced by a fixed rear window and rounded boot. Otherwise it was much the same as the Micra, with the same interior for basic models and the same 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre engines. Subsequent K12 and K13 Micra models were also given the Viewt treatment, swelling the model’s line total production figure to over 12,000.

Now, a Micra with Jaguar styling is clearly a bit of Marmite car, meaning values are erratic.

Back in 2016, a 1995 Viewt made just £448 at Historics, but two years later a 1997 car sold for over £9000 at Mathewsons.

Around £3000-£4000 seems to be the norm, though a 1995 car sold at ACA last year for £1160 and you can expect to pay around £5000-£6000 for a good one at a dealer. That’s a whole lot cheaper than the real thing...

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OVERSEAS MINIS The Mini may be a British icon, but it made a huge splash in countries all over the world. We’ve picked out a trio of popular import choices, some more basic than others INNOCENTI MINI (1965-1975) Innocenti Minis are widely recognised as the best-produced examples of their era. The Milan firm branched out into car assembly in 1960 with a licensed version of the Austin A40, and began building Minis at its Lambrate plant from late 1965.

Sold at a premium price, Innocenti Minis boasted unique locallymade features, tweaked engines, plush trim and an extra dose of sharp-suited sophistication.

Models included the MiniMinor, and from 1966 the Mini T estate and a Cooper version.

These were produced in Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 guises, before a shakeup under new BL ownership in 1972 saw the introduction of the Cooper 1300. This was equivalent to a UK Cooper S in performance and kept the name going after it had been axed in Britain.

Revised Export models were launched in 1973 and carried the

car through to its demise in 1975, when a cash-strapped BL sold its interest in Innocenti. By this point the squarer, Bertone-designed 90 and 120 hatch models were already in production and would continue under the new ownership of De Tomaso.

Though never officially sold here, Innocenti Minis have found plenty of favour in the UK. Non-Cooper are present only in tiny numbers and are difficult to value, but the popular Cooper 1300 Export is easier to evaluate.

Basket cases go for £4000-£5000, while a decent running car with non-original bits should command £14,000-£16,000, compared to £10,000-£12,000 five years ago. A nice example with mostly correct parts can be £18,000-£20,000, while the best cars can exceed £30,000.

Prices are generally cheaper than UK Cooper S models, which have softened a little after a sharp rise. However, the difficulty of

Sharp rises in value

trying to find original Innocenti parts means top-notch restored cars should hold their money and potentially rise further.

MINI MOKE (1966-1993)

Stylish Cooper S alternative

Tend to be in good condition

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Produced using a monocoque body tub mounted on Mini subframes and powered by an A-Series motor, the extremely spartan Mini Moke was originally conceived as a lightweight military vehicle that could be dropped from aircraft by parachute. The Moke’s Dachshund-like ride height and lack of grunt meant that idea never got off the ground, but it later found a niche as a fun recreational vehicle, especially in hotter destinations.

Granted, the first Mini Mokes were built at Longbridge, with over 14,500 produced between 1964 and 1968. However, only around a tenth were sold domestically, and in 1966 production began in Australia too. They got plusher as the years went by, gaining 13inch wheels to make them more practical for beach use. Bigger 998 and 1098cc engines were used too, with a 1275cc Special Export model, commonly known as the Californian, introduced in 1971 before being revived as a permanent fixture in 1977.

Over 26,000 Mokes were built in Australia until 1982, with production restarting in Portugal in 1983. These cars initially used the final Australian spec with a UK-sourced 998cc motor, but in 1986 production was rationalised with as many standard Mini parts as possible, meaning regular 12inch wheels.

The Moke continued under the control of Austin-Rover Portugal

until mid-1989. Despite being profitable, however, the rights were sold to Italian company Cagiva, which produced practically identical Mokes in Portugal from 1991 through to early ’93.

Nowadays, English-built Mokes rebuilt to high standards can command over £20,000 – around 25 per cent more than five years ago – with an example from The Prisoner TV series recently commanding £69,750. However, we’ve also seen Australian and Portuguese examples rise considerably; rewind to 2015 and cars were changing hands for around £8000. By 2018 that had become £12,000, and in the last couple of years it’s commonly been £18,000. We expect there’s still a little more wiggle room at the top end as people covet their (slightly) increased practicality.

JAPANESE MINIS (UP TO 2000) The Mini was assembled under licence all over the globe, but not in Japan. However, demand from that country helped save the Mini when Austin Rover was planning to kill it off in the ’80s, and it would become the Mini’s biggest export market. In 1993, for example, more Minis were sold in Japan than the UK. The cars were manufactured at Longbridge, but specifications were mostly unique. That meant air conditioning, a preference for automatic gearboxes and slightly different engine set-ups (post1996 cars maintained a singlepoint injection system rather than multi-point, for example). Unique special editions like the Tartan

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and BSCC were also launched, with popular UK editions like the Cooper 35 and Paul Smith produced in greater numbers and in different colours.

Generally, grey import Minis have tended to carry a price penalty compared to UK cars, with the worry of sourcing correct parts, insurance concerns and a lack of enthusiasm for automatic transmission perhaps putting people off. But while a UK special edition such a Cooper 35 will still command a premium over a Japanese-market example, there’s been a growing realisation that most Japanese imports are far more solid than UK cars and won’t need costly panel replacement by specialists who are now booked up for years.

There’s also a greater supply; while original UK cars have become rarer, a steady stream of Japanese imports has seen more sold and scepticism decrease. A rise in prices in Japan has had a knock-on effect too.

The result is that the price penalty of a few years ago seems to have minimised, with late-model imports typically £10,000 from a dealer, rising to around £14,000 for manual special editions. Recent auction results also show that Japanese imports have performed above expectations on occasion, such as a 2000 Rover Mini Cooper 40th Anniversary automatic sailing past its £10,000 estimate to reach £14,000 at WB & Sons in October.

You’ll need to watch worn gear synchromesh and rubber components, but on the whole, buying a solid Mini from the Far East can make a lot of sense.

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CLASSIC ROAD TRIPS ith spring almost upon us, now’s the time to start preparing our classics for another busy season out on the road, with events to enjoy and places to explore over the coming months. With extra daylight hours coming and countless road trips to plan, we’ve put together ten of our own favourites – each one tackled in what we reckon is the ideal classic choice. Britain is packed with top destinations and scenic routes, so let’s get out there and make the most of our cars… and the tarmac they were built for!

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CITROEN DS London to Brighton There are plenty of different ways you can head to Brighton from the direction of London, but we reckon this is one of the most scenic and most interesting routes Paul Guinness Editor

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drive from London to Brighton is a must-do experience, something nown the world over thanks to the annual veteran car run – a celebration of the ‘Light Locomotives on the Highway Act’ of 1896, which raised the speed limit and abolished the need for cars to be preceded by someone wielding a red flag. Nowadays, there are numerous ways of getting from London to Brighton, with the quickest road being the M23 that evolves into the A23.

But where’s the fun in that?

To enjoy a route that’s different to the traditional veteran car run but also does away with motorways, it’s worth considering ours, which takes you east of the main M23/A23 through East Grinstead and Lewes. Starting in central London, it’s around 80 miles and offers plenty of attractions along the way.

Whatever your London starting point, we’d recommend heading first towards Godstone and taking the A22 Eastbourne road southbound, with the county town of East Grinstead being about ten miles along. It’s worth a stop-off, especially if you’re a steam train fan, as the famous Bluebell Railway opened an extension here almost a decade ago. Other attractions nearby include the gardens at Sheffield Park House, while East Grinstead itself is home to Standon House, another National Trust property.

From here you need to head south, initially down the A22 to Wych Cross, where you take the A275 to Lewes. There are lots of attractive villages along this route if you fancy stopping off, but we’d certainly recommend spending time in Lewes itself, an ancient town dominated by one of Britain’s oldest castles, its construction having started in 1069. Lewes still retains a traditional ‘medieval town’ layout of streets, and many buildings also date from this time.

From Lewes, our preferred route to Brighton is to (briefly) take the main A27 before turning off at Falmer and taking the B2123, traversing the stunning South Downs to reach the coastal village of Rottingdean – an excellent place for lunch,

with numerous pubs and cafes to choose from. We’d recommend The Black Horse, one of the oldest buildings in Rottingdean and the perfect place to enjoy excellent food, particularly in the beautiful garden during the summer months. A short wander from there to Rottingdean beach brings you to the Undercliff Walkway, which provides a level stroll along the

coast – eastwards towards Saltdean (with its art deco lido currently undergoing restoration) or westwards towards Brighton Marina.

Back in the car at Rottingdean, head towards the A259 coast road, turn right and you’ll be heading for Brighton, enjoying a sea view the whole way. On the outskirts of the city you’ll find a turning for Brighton Marina, which offers ample parking and plenty of shops and restaurants, although we’d recommend staying on the coast road and heading further into Brighton. Parking in the city isn’t cheap, and it’s easy to get caught out by the plethora of permit parking zones, so it pays to be vigilant.

These days, Brighton & Hove is a

vibrant and cosmopolitan city with countless attractions, from the stony beach and Palace Pier to the i360, an observation tower with an enclosed pod that rises to a height of 162 metres and offers spectacular view across Brighton and out to sea towards the iconic burned-out ruins of the West Pier. There’s an abundance of independent shops, antiques centres and eateries in the famous area of The Lanes, while railway buffs will enjoy the famous Volks Railway, the oldest electric railway in the world, which provides a scenic ride along the seafront to Black Rock. If there’s time, another highlight is a visit to the Royal Pavilion, the famous palace with a history dating back to the late 1700s.

THE IDEAL CAR A trip likes this demands a car that offers both supreme comfort and reasonable performance, as well as being highly manoeuvrable and with light controls for those village stop-offs and city parking. It’s hard to think of a classic more suited to the task than a Citroen DS, with ‘our’ 1969 DS20 being as practical as it is entertaining to drive.

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MAZDA MX-5 MK2 to the Cairngorms The dramatic scenery is worth a trip to the Cairngorms National Park by any means, although fantastic roads mean it’s best enjoyed at the wheel of a classic car James Howe Digital Content Editor ou could very easily create a spectacular road trip by throwing a dart at a map of Scotland and avoiding motorways on your way to that point; the concentration of both scenic and historical interest is such that it doesn’t really matter where you go.

The go-to car enthusiast’s Scottish pilgrimage is, of course, the NC500 – a prescribed 500-mile route that takes in some of the wildest scenery of the Highlands. If you’ve thought about taking it on, we reckon it’s worth going the long way there to include what is probably a more exciting stretch of tarmac. You could also simply avoid the NC500 altogether and head off on your own NE500 instead.

Heading north from Edinburgh (perhaps stay a few days before you set off), follow the M90 over the Queensferry Crossing and onwards to Perth. From here, the A9 is the fast-track to the start of the NC500, but there’s a more exciting option. Join the A93 instead and you’ll start to climb into the mountains on a great stretch; you’ll reach the first of two ski centres on the journey – Glenshee – surprisingly quickly if you’re having fun behind the wheel. It’s a good place to stop to use the facilities and grab a coffee, as well as taking in some of the absurdly fresh air if your chosen vehicle doesn’t already allow.

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power to have fun here; good brakes are far more important. Top up on fuel on the way out of Braemar if you need it, then head towards Balmoral. You can’t stop on the road to take pictures (strongly worded signs will remind you of this), so instead focus on trying to catch a glimpse of the castle through the trees. Alternatively, if you’re passing between Friday, April 1 and Tuesday, August 2 this year, plan ahead

THE IDEAL CAR The Mazda MX-5 is the default accessible modern classic for good reason. We’ve gone for the more attainable Mk2 model here – it’s cheap to buy, cheap to fix and just about comfortable and roomy enough for a weekend away for two. More importantly, there’s enough power to have fun, plus a chuckable and forgiving chassis. Throw in a convertible roof to make the most of fleeting sunny spells and there’s very little to complain about.

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and book tickets to visit the grounds and gardens.

From here, there are a few options, but we’re going to assume you’re looking for the best driving experience. With that in mind, take a left at Crathie onto the B976; you’ll soon cross the picturesque Gairnshiel Bridge, then join the A939.

There’s a decision to make on destination once you meet a junction. The A939 turns left; it’s hard to miss the bright white Corgarff Castle (currently closed but with grounds open to visitors) as you climb steeply via the Lecht Ski Centre to Tomintoul. Whisky lovers are advised to look at the map here and select from a vast array of world-famous distilleries, many of which run fascinating tours – although the driver will have to forgo the customary free samples. This is also the direction you’d head in if you wanted to pick up the NC500 route.

If you’d rather stick to the automotive theme, it’s worth turning right at the aforementioned junction and setting

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course to the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford via the A944 and A97. It’s a picturesque yet fast-flowing route, offering pleasing views as it traces the River Don for much of the way.

The museum itself is a treasure trove of historic vehicles of all kinds, while the adjoining track and grandstand are used for a number of live events and car shows. The museum opens for the season on April 1, with its How Many Left? car show (this year paying special attention to rare BMC and BL cars) taking place on May 8.

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MITSUBISHI EVO to South Wales If a modern classic appeals, they don’t come much better-equipped for a thrilling experience on the finest Welsh roads than the rally-winning Mitsubishi Evo Paul Wager Group Editor he traditional idea of a classic car day out may well be an open-topped ’60s roadster burbling through idyllic rural villages... but plenty of us out there get our enjoyment from altogether more modern classics which need more of a challenge to get the best from them.

In which case, we’d suggest heading into Wales where you’ll find stunning scenery and roads to equal the famed North Coast 500 without the need to drive up to Scotland. There’s a reason why so many RAC Rally stages were set in Wales, after all.

You might be assuming we’re about to suggest an obscure route through North Wales; but no, you can enjoy some great driving roads without spending a whole day just getting there. Only an hour from the M4, you’ll find that South Wales offers some great opportunities to let your modern classic performance car off the leash.

We proved this for ourselves a while back when we took a group of ’90s Japanese performance cars to the Brecon Beacons, and among such exalted company as an RX-7, Skyline and NSX, the outright favourite was the Mitsubishi Evo – our example being the ultimate Tommi Makinen edition.

The Evo is one of those cars that offers supercar-rivalling cross-country ability but is just as happy pottering about on the school run. It’s ideal transport for the trek down the M4, which you’ll follow all the way to Swansea. Come off at junction 45, take the A4067 as far as Pontardawe where you turn off onto the A474 and start to climb away from the many towns and villages dotting the landscape, until you reach Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, where you take the A4069 to Brynamman.

As the road curls up out of Upper Brynamman, the sheep finally outnumber the cars and the sky opens up to a spectacular vista of open countryside.

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On a good day you’ll find car makers filming promotional material here, and Aston Martin was present last time we visited. They won’t be up for a race, but challenge the local lads at your peril... one which caught our eye was an expertly piloted Audi A3 diesel, standard save for a tell-tale soot cloud under acceleration and a massive pair of spot lamps on the nose.

Even in the Evo we struggled to keep up...

It’s after the Mountain Road Car Park that the road itself starts to get more interesting, with a downhill hairpin signalling the start of a more twisty section, with the road eventually levelling out by the time you reach Llangadog.

From here you have two choices for heading back to Swansea: either retrace your steps along Mountain Road, or head north on the A40 through Llandovery to Trecastle. Here you can take a right on

to Chapel Street which takes you on a winding single-track route across the other side of the mountain, passing Usk Reservoir. The road isn’t as open but the scenery is still superb; and although the tarmac is narrow, it’s a sweeping route without speed limits but with plenty of sheep.

If you’ve more time to spare, take the A40 as far as Sennybridge before turning off on to the A4067, which will take you all the way back to the coast but does get rather urban towards the southern end.

Back in Swansea, as the Evo ticks and cools, there’s a whole city’s worth of diversions but our choice would be to head round the coast to the Mumbles, where the beaches of Caswell and Langland offer a great way to finish off the day. After all, there’s plenty of room in the boot of the Evo for paddleboards and wetsuits.

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THE IDEAL CAR Cars like the Mitsubishi Evo were made for tearing up and down mountains and a challenging road like this is where they really come alive. In truth though, you don’t need to spend the £70k-plus that a nice Tommi Makinen will cost, and an affordable Subaru Impreza will offer much the same enjoyment. Just watch out for those sheep.

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FORD ZODIAC Mk3 to North Norfolk For visiting some of the most picturesque locations in Norfolk, Ford’s flagship model of 1962-66 makes a strong case for itself and comes highly recommended Peter Simpson Contributor he A149 North Norfolk coastal road from King’s Lynn to Sheringham, via Holkham, Brancaster and Wells, is one of my all-time favourite classic car drives. This 50-mile route really does have everything. There’s a famous royal residence at one end, a fabulous steam railway at the other, and a Norman castle, stately home, tank museum, remote harbours, wildlife, several attractive small towns and coastal communities, and much more in between.

The best thing of all, though, is the drive itself; for most of it you can drive s like the 1950s and ’60s classics Zodiac along the type off road in common use when these cars were current..

From King’s Lynn to Hunstanton isn’t anything special road-wise, although the castle at Castle Rising (aka Castle Rising Castle) is worth a look, as is the k Queen’s famous Norfolk retreat at Sandringham. king the I also recommend taking left turn by Sandringham signposted to Wolfreton, where you’ll find the superbly restored former royal railway station.

Owner Richard Brown welcomes visitors; if he’s in, the gate will be open and a sign will invite you to ‘walk along the platform’ where you’ll be shown around. What’s more, if you turn up in an interesting car, he may invite you to photograph same in front of the main entrance.

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After Hunstanton (the only seaside resort in Norfolk facing west), ho however, the A149 and instantly turns sharp right r changes character. You’re immediately plunged back in time, and find yourself driving along a classic A-road of the type more commonly found in the 1950s; it really is Granchester and Father Brown, with a bit of Darling Buds thrown in.

This makes it absolutely ideal for a classic car drive. It’s narrow in places, rather winding, and 30mph speed limit signs are somewhat superfluous as there are few places where it’s possible to go much faster anyway. Consequently, a classic proceeds at the same pace as everyone else, and on the type of road it was designed for. Half an hour or so past Hunstanton you reach Brancaster, where in a lay-by there’s a genuine ex-AA phone box that’s lovingly maintained by the local community; all that’s needed to complete the ’60s-style transformation is a few preWorboys road signs!

As you get deeper into the route, the attractions keep on coming thick and fast. Holkham Hall is impressive and one of the few British stately homes still in family ownership, though you do need to check opening times. The nearby town

of Wells-next-the-Sea is worth a visit, though sadly the narrow-gauge railway that used to link ‘next-to-sea’ with the actual sea was removed at the end of last year. Other attractions include seal watching and boat trips at Blakeney Point, the tank museum at Muckleburgh and, of course, the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham.

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fairly flat – this is Norfolk, after all – it’s hardly ever straight, and every bend has something unexpected on the other side.

There are also lots of tempting turn-offs to the left… temptations you can easily give in to. And while there are no big climbs or descents, the road does undulate sufficiently to make pleasing engine notes audible with the hood down (though not in our Zodiac!) or a window open.

THE IDEAL CAR With its handsomely restyled roofline and extra rear quarter windows, plus quad headlamps and a posher interior, the Mk3 Zodiac was the ultimate Ford of the early ’60s. The 2553cc straightsix was boosted to 109bhp, linked to a light all-synchro manual box with column change, plus servo front-disc brakes for extra confidence. It’s the ideal long-distance cruiser, while sensible proportions (by modern standards) help on those narrow Norfolk roads.

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FORD ESCORT XR3i to Shropshire For a trip from Silverstone towards Shropshire, we choose a once ubiquitous hot hatch that offers motorway capability plus great handling for the twisties Paul Jackson Contributor t’s hard to imagine a more typically ’80s driving experience than a motorway blast in a bright red Escort XR3i, followed by fun on the kind of A- and B-roads where a well-sorted hot hatch can really come alive. And so our starting point happens to be Silverstone, where we’ve been enjoying the Interactive Museum – more of which another time, as we’re about to jump aboard the Ford and head out on to the M40, pointing north towards the M42 and then briefly hitting the M5 northbound, where we’ll leave at Junction 4.

We drive through Stourbridge (the historic home of Britain’s cut glass industry) and in the general direction of Stourton, crossing the border between the West Midlands and South Staffordshire, joining the A458 that bypasses Kinver (a pretty village that’s always worth stopping off at) and eventually takes us to Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The XR3i provides a fun combination of good acceleration (making the most of the old CVH engine’s decent rev range) and easy cruising, both of which prove useful as that A-road weaves its way across the countryside.

The initial twists confirm the grippy nature of the Ford, with enough ‘oomph’ under the bonnet to ensure rapid progress once we hit the straights again.

After what feels like an all-too-short blast along the final stretch of the A458 before it reaches Bridgnorth, we follow the line of the River Severn before crossing over the ancient road bridge and finding a parking space in one of the cottage-lined streets of what’s known as Low Town.

Most of the commercial attractions are in High Town, so to avoid the 200-odd steps that separate the two distinct sections of Bridgnorth, we opt for the historic Cliff Railway (bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk) that’s been running since 1892. It’s the steepest working cliff railway in Britain, its two counterbalanced carriages being initially water-powered before being converted to electricity in the 1940s.

The sedate nature of the Cliff Railway is in direct contrast to our experiences half an hour earlier at the wheel of our Escort.

And whilst we’re happy to wander round Bridgnorth, we can’t wait to get back behind the wheel, pushing the Ford harder than before. Every straight section of

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A-road brings a short blast of high-speed thrills, while the subsequent corners allow us to exploit the car’s terrific front-drive grip.

From Bridgnorth we re-join the A458 and follow the signs to Shrewsbury, enjoying mile upon mile of twists, turns and lengthy straights. The road was relatively quiet on the day of our trip, allowing us to really exploit the fuelinjected Ford’s powerplant. The XR3i was never as refined as its Golf GTI rival, but there’s something about its more raucous nature that endears it to us. This was an Escort built for fun, and this arterial A-road of Shropshire provides the perfect opportunity to really appreciate it.

The 20 miles between Bridgnorth

and Shrewsbury are soon covered, with Shropshire’s historic county town being the ideal destination for a day out or

even an overnight stay. The fact that it’s just nine miles from the Welsh border provides plenty of opportunity for more driving the next day, enabling you to discover more of the finest roads that this particular part of the UK has to offer.

THE IDEAL CAR Switching to a front-wheel drive hatchback model for the third generation of Escort enabled Ford to join the burgeoning hot hatch sector, with the initial XR3 soon being usurped by the fuelinjected XR3i – and what a cracker it was. The combination of eager performance and entertaining handling is perfect for our jaunt into Shropshire, proving once again just how ‘right’ the XR3i recipe was from the start.

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JAGUAR Mk2 to the Isle of Man The founder of the Jaguar Breakfast Club takes his Mk2 to the Isle of Man, a kingdom of contrasts – from stunning landscapes to roads with no speed limits Peter Simpson Founder, JBC hen it comes to classic tours, some of us are content seeking out the restorative nature of relaxed motoring, while others prefer to throw their flat caps to the wind and thrash their machinery up a hillclimb. Well, I’ve discovered the perfect place to indulge all such tastes: the Isle of Man, the tiny island in the middle of the Irish Sea best known for the famous TT motorcycle races, held there annually since 1907.

Travel to the Isle of Man and you’ll be rewarded by quiet roads, delicious scenery and a charm far exceeding the size of the island. One of my favourite times to visit is shortly after the TT, when the crowds have sailed home but the 37-mile race circuit is still intact. You may not quite be able to match the current top speed record of 206mph, but 80mph on the Mountain Road in my Jaguar Mk2 certainly felt pretty quick.

The Isle of Man is just 31 miles long and 13 miles wide, yet offers mountains, beaches, castles and a historic transport system. Douglas is the main town, with around a third of the island’s population; it’s the only place you’re likely to encounter any appreciable levels of traffic, with what cars there are having to share space with the famous horse-drawn trams.

The island’s second town is Ramsey, again a coastal resort, with most people using the Mountain Road to drive there from Douglas thanks to it being less populated and faster than the twisty coastal route. However, this is a notorious road and the locals refer to the morning rush hour along its length as the ‘Wacky Races’, enhanced by the fact that most of the road has no speed limit.

It’s certainly an atmospheric drive across the Mountain Road, with the names of hallowed features etched by the roadsides (The Hairpin, Hailwood Rise, Windy Corner), and everywhere there are indications of the TT. Many crash barriers remain in place permanently, viewing stations stand expectantly, and race ‘furniture’ such as telegraph poles and telephone boxes are heavily padded.

On the Isle of Man, you can generally drive at your own pace, stop wherever you wish to explore and soak up the unique enchantment of the place.

Leaving Douglas and heading north, for example, the journey takes you along the increasingly undulating coastline to Laxey Station, from where the astonishing industrial relic of the Great Laxey Wheel can be viewed.

It’s also worth a visit to Jurby, where an old hangar is home the Jurby Transport Museum, run by volunteers and displaying a nostalgic collection of buses, trams and lorries. And across the road is the relatively

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new Isle of Man Motor Museum, displaying an extraordinary range of privately owned vehicles on loan from collectors.

A pleasant cruise down the west coast then leads us to the historic town of Peel, popular for its sandy beach, tightly-knit streets and unspoilt appearance.

A further drive worth experiencing takes in the A36, as it gracefully descends the incline towards Port Erin as we head south. Approaching the sea we meet the steam railway, with its narrow gauge lines

connecting to Douglas and providing an ideal sightseeing tour. Leaving Port Erin there is a single track road taking a short cut over the hill to the very southern tip of the island, and it’s worth taking for the views it affords of the Calf of Man – a small uninhabited island preserved exclusively as a bird reserve.

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enjoy, it should be at the top of any keen driver’s ‘to do’ list.

THE IDEAL CAR Peter Simpson’s well-preserved Jaguar Mk2 has taken him around the whole of the UK, its combination of six-cylinder ‘grunt’, tenacious handling, superb comfort and usefully compact dimensions making it ideal transport whilst researching The Curved Road, the round-Britain tour guide book that you can read about on page 6.

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BENTLEY TURBO R to the Peak District Although visiting the picturesque Peak District would be great fun in a well-sorted classic sports car, on this occasion we’re opting for the mighty Bentley Turbo R Joe Miller Head of Video chance to experience the Peak District after being invited on a tour n our very own project Turbo R is something we’re hardly likely to turn down.

And so, after a day cruising from Kent to Derbyshire, we find ourselves heading for Matlock Bath via the B052, B036 and A5012, arriving at the scenic ‘biker haunt’ that lies just one and a half miles south of the town of Matlock. There’s plenty to do here, from enjoying a cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, to enjoying a visit to the former lead mines of the Great Rutland and Masson Caverns.

Leaving Matlock on the A6, the road begins winding and climbing into the hills, where the views get ever more spectacular, reminiscent of Cheddar Gorge in some places. You’ll want to stop off in Bakewell to sample the iconic tart straight from the source, but drivers of less powerful classics will need to be rowing the gears to keep the pace up. Indeed, our boss Steve’s Saab Sonett starts to struggle near Taddington, its clutch finally throwing in the proverbial towel on a steep hill just outside Buxton.

As the A6 rolls on, we find ourselves in what feels like a valley, despite continuing to climb, with sensational hills towering above us. The road itself is smooth, wide and flanked either side by stone walls that make the ancient 1950s-derived powerplant in the Turbo R look positively space-age. This part of the journey is best for sightseeing, as the road itself is relatively straight and the enjoyment of the views exceeds that of the driving itself.

The pretty parish of Wye Head soon rises into view, a pleasant stop for fuel before joining the A53, then swiftly the A54 and climbing further into the hills. The gently winding roads, accompanied by those seemingly endless stone walls and equally never-ending views are the perfect environment for our Turbo R, as the Bentley slowly gets to exercise its almighty torque on the hills. The odd layby dotted along the road offers plentiful opportunities for photos – and whether you’re in a Turbo R or a Triumph, you’ll want to stop occasionally just to take in the vastness of your surroundings.

The A54 gives way to the A537, affectionately known as the Cat & Fiddle on account of the pub of the same name part the way along it. The A537 is something of a landmark for car enthusiasts in Britain, a 17-mile ribbon of winding road atop gorgeous Peaks and plenty of spots where

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you’ll swear you’re driving in the clouds.

Pass the Cat & Fiddle Public House itself – the second-highest pub in England – and you’re onto a gentle sweeping right-hander, followed by a succession of satisfying switchbacks. Those of you in sports cars will enjoy this as a moment to change down and ‘give it the beans’ whilst remaining mindful of the average speed cameras, whereas the more leisurely driver will simply bask in the scale of the landscape. The A54 towards Congleton is also well worth a drive.

Whether you’re driving a rorty sportster

or relaxed luxury cruiser, the Peak District in spring or summer is the perfect environment to truly fall in love with your classic, with views, roads and plentiful stops for locally-produced food. You’ll swear you’ve brought the perfect machine for it, no matter what you’re in.

THE IDEAL CAR Some might champion a Mini or a classic roadster like an MGB, but our Turbo R feels right at home in the Peaks. The roads are wide enough to exercise the hefty Bentley’s turbocharged shove, while the winding turns allow the braver driver to sample its remarkable (by Rolls-Royce and Bentley standards) handling ability. The distinctive rumble of a V8 and phenomenally comfortable ride quality also combine to provide arguably the perfect package for this trip.

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SINGER CHAMOIS to the Black Country Famous for its heavy industry, the Black Country isn’t short of history or fascinating places to visit – and a member of the Hillman Imp family is our classic of choice Paul Guinness Editor ook for the Black Country on a map and you probably won’t find it, even though this once heavily industrialised part of the West Midlands boasts its own flag and regional day of celebration. Make the mistake of referring to a true Black Countryman as a ‘Brummie’ and you’ll soon be set straight, even though Birmingham city centre is less than ten miles away.

The name itself dates back to the region’s role in coal mining, with Black Country historians describing it as where the local 30-feet-deep seam comes to the surface. Its reputation as a dark and grimy region was reinforced by heavy industry, however, with forges, foundries and ironworks traditionally making use of the area’s vast canal network to move their products around. Did you know that the world’s first successful steam engine was built here; or that the anchor for the ill-fated Titanic was cast in Netherton and towed to Dudley train station by twenty shire horses en route to Belfast?

Something small and nimble like a Hillman Imp is the ideal classic for exploring the region, hence the 1969 Singer Chamois you see here. We set off from Himley Hall (an 18th century Palladian mansion, near Dudley), easing out on to the B4176 and turning off just half a mile later to visit The Crooked House, built in the 18th century as a farmhouse but now a popular pub with tourists thanks to the mineshafts that run beneath it causing the building to subside, with one end now four feet lower than the other.

Rejoining the B4176, we continue in the general direction of Dudley and, if time allows, we’d always recommend a few hours at the Black Country Living Museum (bclm.co.uk), a 26-acre site that recreates Black Country life from the late 1800s. From there, Dudley Castle is just a

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short drive away, situated next to Dudley Zoological Gardens where visitors can get up close and personal with over 200 different species of animals and reptiles.

Anybody with a penchant for ancient buildings will also want to see the nearby Grade 1 listed ruins of Dudley Priory, which was founded in 1160 and is officially classed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The priory fell into disrepair in the late 16th century (having been closed

by Henry VIII in the 1530s as part of his Dissolution of the Monastries) and has remained a ruin ever since.

Heading out of Dudley towards Birmingham New Road, we drive in the direction of Sedgley, beyond which the landscape becomes more rural. A stopoff at Baggeridge Country Park is well

worth it, as what was originally part of the Himley Estate (owned by the Earls of Dudley) is now a country park packed with various walking routes and a combination of grassland, woodland and wetland backdrops to enjoy.

Setting off again on the A463, we soon join the A449 – the major trunk road that in its entirety stretches from South Wales to Stafford. On this short section, however, the combination of single- and

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THE IDEAL CAR For zipping in and around the Black Country, ‘our’ Singer Chamois is the perfect choice.

The area’s busy B-roads are well-suited to an Imp’s size, while the car’s combination of peppiness, sharp steering and nimble handling make it ideal for a packed couple of days of industrial and historic sightseeing.

dual-carriageway layout at the national speed limit gives us a chance to blow away some Imp-shaped cobwebs, with the uprated twin Webers of this Singer’s 875cc all-alloy engine helping to provide eager acceleration and – by small-car standards – effortless cruising.

There’s far more to the Black Country than what we’ve described here, of course, not to mention picturesque countryside and classic-friendly rural roads ‘on the doorstep’ in neighbouring Worcestershire and South Staffordshire. But it’s the industrial heritage of the region that particularly fascinates, making this an unusual but well worthwhile road trip.

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AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE to the Cotswolds & Gaydon Taking the scenic route from the Cotswolds to the Collections Centre at the British Motor Museum means really making the most of a period sports car’s fun factor

Paul Wager Group Editor cross-country journey with plenty of hills and no motorways is the perfect llustration that where old cars are concerned, the pleasure of driving is so often the enjoyment of the machinery rather than journey speeds or the last nuances of handling. And there’s no better car to prove this in than the AustinHealey Sprite, preferably in its original ‘Frogeye’ guise, where a modest 43bhp means anticipation and smoothness is the key to conserving momentum.

This trip uses the undulating roads of the Cotswolds as it winds from Gloucestershire to Warwickshire; and with the roof down on a dry day, there’s nothing to touch the little Sprite for driver engagement.

We begin just outside the Regency town of Cheltenham, near the village of Gotherington, where you’ll find the Prescott Speed Hillclimb, owned and operated by the Bugatti Owners’ Club, which has its HQ and museum at the site. If there’s a hillclimb event on, then this makes an ideal way to start a classic car day out, especially if it’s an event including older cars: the Austin Seven specials are great fun to watch as they struggle with the gradient, let alone the hairpin.

From here, take the back road to the town of Winchcombe, where you join the B4632 towards the picture postcard village of Broadway, an ideal lunch stop. While you’re at it, visit the Man Cave (themancavebroadway. co.uk), which makes a refreshing change from the tweedy shops in Cotswold villages and can supply everything from a V8 engine block coffee table to an MG keyring or even a retro arcade machine.

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THE IDEAL CAR You don’t need big power to have fun on this trip, and Cotswold villages aren’t ideal for big cars, and so something like the Sprite – or perhaps one of its MG Midget cousins – is ideal. The mostly straight Fosse Way gives plenty of overtaking opportunities to allow even the modestly powered ‘Frogeye’ to get past tractors and slower lorries.

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A takes you up the A44 famous Fish Hill, which fa sswitchbacks its way out of the valley like a European th mountain pass and was m ofte often used as the location for BL/Rover BL/Ro press photos. The modern dual carriageway addition att th the bottom of the hill gives the Sprite b tt a bit of a run-up, although by the time you’re halfway up you’ll have hit third and be wondering whether to grab second – before the last bend makes your mind up for you as it tightens up on itself.

A few miles later and you’ll join the legendary Roman road, the Fosse Way (now the A429) at Moreton-in-Marsh. A left turn takes you north and it’s not long before you’re in the rolling farmland of south Warwickshire. The Romans built you

a pretty straight road, and after passing through the village of Halford you’ll need to take the B4455 to stay on the Fosse Way. The Roman route has gained enough curves over the years to keep things interesting, although you should take care at the notoriously dangerous crossroads with the A422 and B4086. Before the road crosses the M40, you’ll take a right at the roundabout on to the B4100 and head towards Lighthorne Heath.

Pass the entrances to Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin and you can take the right-hand lane to turn into the British Motor Museum, our destination.

By this point, the buffeting of the wind in an open ’50s sports car will make it about time for a stop; and if you’ve not been to the museum for a while, it’s definitely worth reacquainting yourself. The main

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up pdated ov o er the he e exhibitions have been updated over l st la s few few e years, yea ears rs,, bu b o favo vour u it ite e attr rac acti tion on last butt ou ourr fa favourite attraction the C olle ol lect ctio ions ns C entr en tre e bu buil ildi ding ng. Op Open ened ed is the Collections Centre building.

Opened b k iin 2015, 2015 it i h h Jaguar J Cl i back houses the Classic collection on the ground floor, but upstairs you find a treasure trove of ‘what might have been’ prototypes from the BL era.

Everything from an aluminium Land Rover Defender to a straight-six Metro is here, and it’s a great alternative to a museum full of standard production models.

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CLASSIC MINI to the North York Moors Mixing great roads with the odd petrolhead destination, the North York Moors is the ideal choice for a classic road trip – and a 1275cc Mini is the perfect car for the task Jeff Ruggles Markets Editor ritain’s moorland areas provide some of the finest driving roads anywhere in the world, with the North York Moors National Park surely among the best. It’s little wonder the locals are fiercely proud of the area, which can provide a great balance between enjoying time behind the wheel and stopping to explore the sights on offer. Our classic of choice here would be small, fun and iconic, with a period-modified Mini surely the perfect vehicle.

The North York Moors National Park covers a whopping 554 square miles, but the sightseeing can start en route with a trip to The Motorist, near Sherburn in Elmet. This petrolhead venue combines a classic car garage and showroom with motoring events and a café open seven days a week, and is poised to expand even further in the near future.

From here, we pick up the B1222 towards York and skirt the Howardian Hills on the A64 bound for Malton, deviating for a run past the 18th century Castle Howard stately home.

Malton has been named Yorkshire’s food capital thanks to its food festival, monthly market and artisan eateries. It’s also the home of a couple of big restoration firms, and Mini Spares North in York isn’t far away either.

After a recharging of the batteries overnight, we’re northbound on the A169 towards Pickering. But before that, there’s a second petrolhead destination to check out.

NY500 is a café and motoring event venue just off the main road, and because it opens from 8.30am, is perfect for a spot of breakfast as well as a perusal of the cars (and Raleigh Choppers) on site.

A bustling market town set at the edge of the National Park, Pickering is famous for tourist attractions like the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and its medieval castle. It’s also home to Mathewsons auctions, which has a posh new premises in the town.

However, for the full experience, make the short hop east to Thornton-le-Dale, which features the original Mathewsons building with its memorabilia and merchandise.

There’s also an ice cream parlour and a chocolate shop, where you can buy an edible Porsche 911, should the mood take you.

Pickering is the gateway to the Moors, with their stunning mix of clear driving roads and breathtaking views (if you can take your eyes off the tarmac). As just a sample, we base ourselves at Rosedale Abbey, heading north along Knot Road before bearing south along Blakey Ridge with a stop at the cosy Lion Inn. To complete the loop, the return includes a drive down the Rosedale Chimney Bank, which shares the title of steepest road in England thanks to a 1-in-3 gradient. Make sure your brakes are in order!

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is another cracker, with a combination of long straights and bends that really lets you enjoy the Mini’s razor-sharp handing and the acceleration of a hotted-up A-Series.

The road also passes close to Goathland, the small village used as the setting for the fictional village of Aidensfield in the Heartbeat television series. Whitby itself is well worth a visit too, thanks to its rich maritime, mineral and tourist heritage; and just six miles down the coast, Robin Hood’s Bay is also a must thanks to its maze of tiny streets.

That’s far from all, as the possibilities of the area are endless and there’s the potential for a trip west to explore the stunning Yorkshire Dales. For the most part you’ll be a stone’s throw from great driving roads, amazing views, historical sights and just enough petrolhead destinations to keep you happy. It may be stereotypical to call Yorkshire “God’s Own Country” but it’s hard to disagree.

THE IDEAL CAR For the mixture of twisty tarmac, narrow lanes, long straights and changing inclines, a periodtweaked classic Mini is surely perfect. You’ve got the nimble handling, but also an unmistakable grin factor that means the roads can be enjoyed without having to smash the speed limit. Just make sure your ball joints are tight, as the roads may put them under strain. Ask us how we know...

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HIT THE OPEN ROAD For further springtime road trip ideas, the show director of this month’s Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC has come up with seven of his favourite routes and destinations

ith classic car enthusiasts and restoration fans soon to be heading once again to the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at Birmingham’s NEC, show director Lee Masters has curated his own list of classic-friendly driving routes across the UK.

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more natural and manmade wonders, including the beautiful Ballintoy Harbour.

PEAKS & PASSES Get ready to drive through one of the country’s most beloved national parks, the Peak District. Starting in Glossop, east of Greater Manchester, you head into the Pennines along the famous Snake Pass, one of the UK’s great mountain passes, reaching an altitude of 510m above sea level. A short detour to the west will take you to the Blue John Cavern, an underground network of caves which offers guided tours – ideal if you feel like an alternative to hill walking on your way ever southwards.

THE COTSWOLDS There aren’t many places more English than the Cotswolds. It’s one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with incredible countryside, perfectly preserved villages and winding country lanes often marked out with iconic Cotswold stone walls. Chipping Campden is a good place to start, towards the north of the Cotswolds, before heading south, cruising from village to pretty village as you take in quaint pubs, medieval churches, and all manner of local curiosities on your way to Bath at the southern tip.

LAKE DISTRICT This is an opportunity to take in some of England’s most picturesque roads.

Consider starting in Kendal, then head north into the Lake District National Park towards Windermere, England’s largest lake and a real life postcard experience that attracts visitors from all over the world. From Windermere, drive north and

ATLANTIC HIGHWAY drink in the beautiful lakeside villages of Ambleside and Grasmere, with calm lakes offering the perfect opportunity to get on the water either by hiring a boat or joining a cruise.

THE DRAGON’S SPINE, WALES Wales must be experienced by driving from coast to coast, with the A470 running all the way from Cardiff in the south to Conwy in the north, taking in two beautiful national parks. From the Welsh capital, you head up through the South Wales Coalfield to the Brecon Beacons; and as you reach the heartland of Wales, you pass the gorgeous Llyn Clywedog reservoir and market town of Dolgellau, before heading over the indescribably beautiful northern mountains of Snowdonia to Conwy.

NORTH COAST 500 Easily the newest road to make t this round-up, the North Coast 500 was created solely to bring tourism to Scotland’s nether regions. Since its launch in 2015, hundreds of thousands of 2 m motorists have embarked on the 5 516-mile round trip, which begins at In Inverness Castle and loops through the counties of Inverness-shire, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland and Caithness.

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Passing John O’Groats, Cape Wraith and the Point of Stoer (if you follow the route anti-clockwise), the road encompasses the very best that the Highlands have to offer, from beautiful lochs to huge sea stacks and the stunning scenery that comes between.

GIANTS CAUSEWAY There is nothing quite like the Giants Causeway, a UNESCO heritage site comprising around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, thought to be the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.

Located in County Antrim on Northern Ireland’s North Coast, the incredible rock formation draws countless visitors each year. And accompanying the Causeway in the beauty books is a 120-mile Causeway Coastal route, which hugs the coastline between Belfast and Derry-Londonderry, taking in the rock formation plus many

The A39 is one of the longest roads in south-west England, connecting Bath to Falmouth. While you can drive the entire road, we’re focusing on a particularly picturesque stretch between Barnstaple in Devon and the popular Cornish seaside resort of Newquay. While the road itself doesn’t get that close to the coast, you’ll be able to take in plenty of breathtaking views of the Atlantic as you pass through Bude, Camelford and Wadebridge. The region is perfect for families, with Newquay often voted the nation’s favourite seaside town.

HEAD FOR THE SHOW! One road (or train) trip you’ll want to be making is to the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham from Friday, March 18 to Sunday, March 20. Following its cancellation last year due to Covid-19 restrictions, the show is back with a bang – with over 1000 classic vehicles on display, 150-plus club stands, a barn find section, workshop demonstrations, the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership and much more.

Ticket prices for adults start at £23 each, with children’s tickets (aged 5-15) at £18 per day.

Family tickets are also available, as are two- and three-day tickets. CCB readers can get a £2 discount off standard tickets by quoting the promotional code CLASSICCARBUYER at the online checkout. To order, or to find out more about the show, go to: necrestorationshow.com.

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his street scene of Birmingham’s Ladywood district dates from late 1977, a time when many of the Victorian-era shops and houses could still be seen against a backdrop of high-rise flats – perceived as the ideal solution to Britain’s housing needs a decade earlier. It also shows an impressive array of cars, the newest being a Mk2 Escort 1.3 GL two-door that was first registered in July of that year and, according to the DVLA, remained in use until late 1988.

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The other cars in shot are all considerably older, including the J-reg Volvo 144 that’s nose-to-nose with the Escort, plus the 1965 Mini Countryman, Mk1 Escort van, and Mk3 and Mk2 Cortinas on the same side. Across the road, meanwhile, we see a K-reg Marina and an example of the now-rare Austin-Morris 250 JU van, while at the end of the street a Range Rover with two-tone paintwork cruises past.

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Both were four-seater British convertibles, with the Scimitar picking up in 1980 where the Stag had left off almost three years earlier.

Their design pedigrees are impeccable: in this case, Michelotti went against Ogle, although neither car was a pure breed. The Stag was a shortened 2000/2500 (albeit with a bespoke engine), while the Scimitar was a parts bin special which brought tried and tested components together. Triumph and Reliant were never the most flushed with cash either, which stifled future development of their models; nor could they sell enough cars to recoup earlier investment, as markets were wary of reliability issues (Stag) or simply uninterested at the asking price

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It would have been fascinating to see these cars compete against another when new; but with the benefit of more than 40 years’ hindsight, the Reliant was late to a party it was throwing for itself.

TRIUMPH STAG The Stag is certainly more sinned against than sinning. Much of its potential was squandered by woeful assembly; and with its reputation destroyed, it took years of work by associated clubs to undo the damage. Any contest considering its worth as a classic tourer/GT must be aware of this discrimination.

Not that the Stag was lacking in looks: 2000/2500-based it may have been, but Michelotti made the most of the raw material.

Arguably, it was its engine that did much for all the ‘Triumph Snag’ jibes, despite vindication coming years later in the form of a For The Love of Cars episode which proved its cooling system was up to scratch.

No, it was manufacturing that let the Stag down: undersized main bearings, poor cylinder head castings which caused warping, and inadequately specified water pump bearings hurt the Stag’s 3.0-litre V8 more than history should have recorded.

Furthermore, the knowledge to repair and maintain the unit wasn’t

ENGINE: 2997cc V8 POWER: 145bhp 0-60mph: 10.7-11.3 secs TOP SPEED: 115mph ECONOMY: 25mpg WEIGHT: 2807lb/1275kg BUY ONE FOR: £10,000-£25,000 easily shared or disseminated to the garage trade quickly enough; when timing chains were a service item at 25,000 miles, engines would fail as often from botched maintenance as from shoddy construction.

Clubs and specialists have since exorcised these faults through care and rebuilding the engine – properly. The Stag’s V8 had so much to prove – doubleoverhead cam heads were on the drawing board, but never left it – but the same thing that made it endemic to the Stag made it easy to kill when British Leyland was looking to save money.

That engine made it into production by being signed off before Triumph was swallowed by the BLMC conglomerate. The earliest feasibility studies wanted the Stag to use Triumph’s existing 2.0- or 2.5-litre straight-sixes, but Harry Webster’s plan to utilise Lewis Dawtry’s family of engines – stretching from a 1.5-litre slantfour to a V8 – eventually came to fruition when he convinced management that a V8 was essential for export.

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for Triumph that the 3.0-litre V8 existed. Had it not been production-ready at the time of the BLMC merger, the Stag would have used Rover’s 3.5-litre V8.

Yet again, politics intervened; the Triumph faithful, in an apocryphal tale, told management the unit wouldn’t fit, much in the same way that Jaguar’s engineers were believed when the XJ40 swerved a Rover V8 during its development.

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BL didn’t check, and besides, it simply didn’t have the capacity to send Rover V8s to Triumph; the Range Rover was taking every spare unit available, curtailing the prospects of another highperformance GT, the MGB GT V8. Subsequent owners have converted Stags to Rover V8s, thus making good on the possibility that an alternative timeline might have afforded us.

So, what did that leave the Stag

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with? A delayed launch, and two iterations – retrospectively dubbed Mk1 (1970-73) and MkII (1973-77).

Despite the looks and the incredible soundtrack, the Stag wasn’t that quick, even for a grand tourer. Similarly priced rivals – including Reliant’s own closed GTE – were faster. No British car during the Stag’s lifetime could offer four seats and a roof which came off, however, and for that it deserves recognition, even divorced from the problems that diluted its prospects before owners even got behind the wheel.

It was clear that the Stag moved Triumph’s sports cars out of the rough-and-tumble world of the grizzled top-down-at-dawn brigade, but its four-speed manual was derived from the unit used in the TR2 – and it showed. More money could have given the Stag the hardware it needed; think of it as great British grand tourer that was killed before its potential could be fully realised. Perhaps however, with a fuel crisis looming in the US and a recession waiting in the wings in the UK, BL’s cashstrapped decision to pull the plug in 1977 wasn’t quite as shortsighted as it appeared.

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rest owing to financial difficulties faced by their makers; funds (or a lack thereof) also complicated their development.

Reliant began planning the GTC (SE8) just as the Stag was being wound down in 1977. Had the rumoured straight-six Mk3 extended the Stag’s life, the GTC would still have had the edge in terms of performance.

The GTC flexed less too, owing to its separate chassis and a hood frame adapted directly from the Stag’s item. Torsional rigidity was never really the Stag’s strong point; over-boosted steering and soft suspension meant that one took it easy, and revelled in the V8’s burble rather than aiming for the ultimate line out of a bend.

Transmission-wise, the Stag was also at a disadvantage; its fourspeed manual had a staggered, faintly believable throw, and the three-speed Borg-Warner 35 auto box option was ill-suited to the characteristics of its free-revving V8. Again, enthusiasts have remedied the latter issue; time (and experimentation) found that the ZF 4HP22 fitted to the Jaguar XJ40, makes for an excellent substitute.

But we digress. Reliant was considerably smaller than ph,, even before the latter’s Triump merger into BL, so develo ment .

even the Ford Capri was killed off, a car that was built solely for the UK from 1984 onwards.

Recession made the GTC an even less appealing prospect to buyers, who from 1983 had the likes of the Escort Mk3 Cabriolet in a smaller, cheaper and more affordable package. Most of the hatch-based soft-tops could carry four at a pinch; like them, the utility of the GTE – a sporting brake with few competitors – was sacrificed in the name of infinite headroom.

Not that the GTC lacked for safety; it was a different car from the B-pillar back, with extra bracing and a roll hoop retained from the GTE. Let’s not forget, however, that the Stag was the first British car with a fuel cut-off switch, which cut the supply in the event of a crash or a roll-over.

Marketing was where the Stag pulled away from the GTC; not only was it backed by a higher budget, it was pitched as a ‘Midlands Mercedes’ – a homegrown tourer that, with hard work, one could afford. The GTC, always the alternative upstart, was £1036 more expensive in 1980 than the SE6B from which it was clearly derived.

Splitting this pair is incredibly

difficult, with the Stag unable to give a full account of itself in period, its potential finally realised in later years by dedicated fans.

A keen driver would pick the GTC, as despite its less torquey 2.8-litre Cologne V6 (the prototype used a 3.0-litre Essex that was discontinued by the time the GTC made it into production), its superior torsional rigidity and better transmission options would be greatly appreciated by the fan who wants to press on behind the wheel; a Stag would be better sat in top on the fast A-roads littering Europe.

Both cars’ interiors were a product of their upbringing – the Stag’s from the 2000/2500 whence it came, the GTC a component catalogue.

Nevertheless, the aesthete would plump for the Stag; although a coupe proposal was mooted, the Stag was intended to be (and remained) a convertible. Its Michelotti lines stayed pure and mostly unaltered; the GTC’s bluff, cavernous shape was slowly uglified (if never disfigured) by the requirements of legislators. Wheel fans, will, however, point out that both cars share a common

stud pattern, and their alloys interchange to lasting effect.

While both cars have their followers, however, what of the market?

That, at least, is easy to gauge.

Collectors have embraced the Stag in the past few years, with a lockdown purchase for a MkII setting a UK auction record: having once sat in the doldrums, a 1977 car made £34,875 under the hammer. Rarity aside when compared to the Stag (just 443 GTCs, including the prototype, were built compared with 25,877 Stags), investors have largely ignored the open-top Reliant, preferring instead the smaller, earlier, purer SE5 GTEs. To swerve the Reliant is unwise, however. It won’t disappoint on a twisting road and is more than up to the job of protecting a family should the worst happen.

While more common than the Middlebridge Scimitars that followed, GTCs remain a rare breed; a breed, however, that remains affordable. The highest price fetched at auction was £10,450 in 2019 – for a car of such unique abilities, it won’t stay CCB that way forever.

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years of the CORTINA It marked the start of something big for Ford, taking it to the top of the bestsellers chart and keeping it there for two decades. To celebrate the Cortina’s 60th anniversary year, we take an in-depth look at its development and career Dan Williamson Contributor ew cars can lay claim to the British public’s heart more than the Ford Cortina. The much-loved Mini provoked passion with its revolutionary packaging and grasp of fashion; the original Land Rover transformed the way we traverse rough terrain; the Jaguar E-Type brought beauty and performance to a conservative market.

And the Cortina? It slotted into our national consciousness as our favourite family car and sales rep’s steed. Even today, 60 years after it was launched, the Cortina is still regarded as a cornerstone of UK motoring.

Yet the Cortina did nothing new. It wasn’t especially dynamic; it wasn’t exceptionally cheap. The Cortina was an average car for average people, a role it performed spectacularly well. Ford entered the 1960s with a successful range of small cars (Anglia 105E, plus the Popular and Prefect 100E) and large saloons (Mk2 Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac). Yet the middle ground of family cars was floundering; the Consul Classic 315 had been in development since the mid-1950s but delayed until May 1961, and it was fussily-styled and expensive to build.

BMC, of course, was making waves with its outstanding Mini. Meanwhile, Ford in Dearborn and Germany was developing a new medium-sized car codenamed Cardinal (eventually called Taunus 12M), for which engineers instigated front-wheel drive and compact V4 engines – a system that had potential in the UK. But British national pride was having none of it; at the time, Ford’s international divisions operated independently under the Detroit brand, and it was argued that a similarsize model could be developed on English soil.

Instead of teaming up with their European counterparts to battle BMC, Ford of Britain’s bigwigs chose to design a machine that could compete with both. It would need to be cheaper and lighter; it would need to be adaptable and reliable; most of all, it would need to sell.

As a riposte to Cardinal, the British team named its project Archbishop. Given the go-ahead in spring 1960, Archbishop shunned its rivals’ front-wheel drive layout in favour of a conventional rear-drive platform with a longitudinally-mounted engine. The reasons were timing (Archbishop had to be ready by September 1962) and cost; it was understood the incoming BMC 1100 would be front-wheel drive, but it was an unnecessary expense.

Ford wanted a medium-sized car for a small-car price.

Crucial to the plan was a lightweight bodyshell: the 1960 brief was to remove metal from the Ford Classic’s structure, even down to reducing the quantity of spot welds. The initial American-designed independent rear suspension was dropped for a simple solid rear axle/ leaf-spring set-up, with traditional MacPherson struts up front and drum brakes all round. Even the styling majored on functionality, abandoning the Classic and Anglia 105E’s reverse-raked rear screen. A spacious cabin and enormous boot were essential – bigger than the higherpriced Classic, not to mention BMC’s efforts.

For the bodywork, Ford chose Roy Brown, previously responsible for the disastrous American Edsel. Detroit was at the time focused on circular rear light clusters, and so along with tapering side fluting the car gained a transatlantic theme. Only afterwards did the lamps’

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resemblance to the CND logo become synonymous with the Cortina Mk1.

EXTENSIVE RANGE A two-door version was approved in November 1960, a four-door in April 1961, and an estate in the September.

Yet still the car had no name. Suggestions for a return of Prefect were superseded by Ford’s big-car badge: Consul.

Only in the spring of 1962 did the Cortina moniker appear, named after the Italian ski resort (Cortina d’Ampezzo) to signify sportiness. From then on, the car became known as the Consul Cortina 225.

Production began at Dagenham on June 4, 1962, closely y followed by a corporate comparison with the Taunus, where e the British car outshone its German-built counterpart.

September’s press launch saw similar praise tumbling onto the Cortina, and the official UK launch gave the public a taste of what was to come.

The basic Consul Cortina was initially offered as a twodoor saloon powered by a three-bearing Kent engine, as found in the Classic (1340cc) but de-stroked to 1198cc.

The four-speed gearbox was taken from the Classic 1500, featuring synchromesh on all gears. Pushing out 49bhp, the Cortina could top 77mph and hit 60mph from rest in 22.5 seconds.

Two specifications were offered: Standard (today referred to as the fleet model due to its popularity with sales reps and minicab operators) and Deluxe. Standard

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models were identified by a slatted body-coloured grille and a cabin bereft of anything comfortable. The Deluxe added a padded dashboard, two-tone PVC trim, and chrome headlamps and grille. A heater was optional, and the Super was also available with a front bench seat and column-mounted gearchange.

Four-door saloons were added in time for the Cortina’s premier at the Earl’s Court Motor Show in October 1962, while January 1963 saw a high-spec Super join the lineup. Inside were a heater, carpets and improved seats, while the bodywork gained chrome side stripes. Most importantly, the Super received a 1498cc engine, featuring a stronger five-bearing crankshaft and 59.5bhp output; this power unit became optional in Standard and De Luxe.

March 1963 witnessed the arrival of five-door estates, featuring stiffer rear springs and choice of trim. The Super could be specified with mock-wood cladding along each side and tailgate, replicating American station wagon tastes of the time.

Within weeks, Ford released the Cortina GT, incorporating the Consul Capri GT’s 1498cc engine, breathed on by Cosworth to produce 78bhp. Along with a raised compression ratio, uprated camshaft and Weber carburettor, there were front disc brakes, stiffer suspension, a remote gear lever, and a rev counter atop the steering column. Available in two- or four-door forms, the GT offered genuine 90mph performance and gave Ford a foothold in rallying and circuit racing.

But it paled in comparison to the legendary Lotus Cortina, based on the two-door GT but produced byy Lotus at its Cheshunt factory from Febru uary 1963. Lotus founder Colin Chapman had chosen a Ford d engine on which to t

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a lightweight axle and bespoke rear suspension with A-frame set-up. The front struts were lowered, wide wheels were fitted, the cabin gained full instrumentation, and the bodywork benefited from front quarter bumpers, Lotus badges and a Sherwood Green flash along the Ermine White paintwork.

Meanwhile, keen pricing helped the Cortina range to rocket to the top of UK sales lists, and Ford continued the appeal with a stream of updates. October 1963 brought a new fascia, incorporating circular dials instead of the original ribbon speedometer. January 1964 saw a BorgWarner three-speed automatic gearbox option for the 1500, and autumn introduced a facelift with another improved dashboard. Here, Aeroflow ventilation drew air into the cabin, which exited through vents in the C-pillars. Identified by a wider radiator grille, Aeroflow models also gained a three-spoke steering wheel in place of the original twospoke, and disc brakes even on the basic 1200. By then, Ford had given up on the Consul badge: the bestseller was now simply named Cortina.

The 1965-model GT added radius rods to the rear axle, which were carried over to the Lotus. Its A-frame rear suspension had developed a preference for falling apart, so by mid-1965 had been replaced by leaf springs. But that didn’t detract from motorsport models, raced to victory by the likes of Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore. The final Mk1 Lotus Cortinas were built in August 1966, after 3301-or-so had been constructed – some of them in 115bhp S/E spec, available from June 1964.

September of that year saw the end of Mk1 Cortina production at Dagenham, after 1,013,391 had been assemb bled in total around the world. ,t e rsair e

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almost every element. The styling was more anonymous, but it was smart, modern and said to be inspired by the Mustang of 1964. Despite retaining the Mk1’s overall length, the Mk2’s extra two inches in width created a brighter cabin. s before, there were two-door and four-door saloons, rim levels of Standard (to special order), Deluxe, Super GT. Improvements were made to the suspension, luding revised rear spring mountings and an increased k, although sporting models retained radius rods on back axle. reparing for the arrival of the 1967 Escort, Ford opted rop the smallest engine from the Cortina’s UK line-up replace it with a 1297cc unit, featuring a five-bearing nkshaft. Its 53.5bhp was getting closer to the 1500 gine’s 61bhp; both ran on Ford’s new carburettors, ile the 78bhp 1500GT kept its twin-choke Weber. The 1’s gearboxes were carried over, and the three-speed omatic could now be ordered with a 1300 engine.

February 1967 brought a five-door Cortina estate, with avernous load space and conveniently flat floor. It was offfered in a variety of specifications and engines. A GT esstate was also available, albeit to special request.

The following month’s reintroduction of the Lotus rtina found much of the late-model Mk1’s mechanicals hoved into a Mk2 body. Now more closely based n the two-door GT (in heavy-duty form, with trengthened bodywork), it was assembled at Ford’s nham factory, with engines shipped in from Lotus. he suspension was simply a one-inch lowered version e GT’s, the interior was virtually identical, and now C rtina Lotus (as Ford preferred it to be called) could

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be ordered in a variety of colours inside and out, although many boasted white bodywork and a black cockpit. S/E engine spec was standard.

For the average motorist, the big news was September 1967’s introduction of the Ford Crossflow engine, replacing both previous powerplants. The 1300 kept 1298cc capacity and rose to 58bhp; the 1.5 gave way to a 1.6 (1599cc and 71bhp), with a GT now producing 88bhp.

As a showcase for the new engine, Ford introduced the Cortina 1600E, a GT-based executive express, adding Lotus suspension, Rostyle wheels, twin spotlights and a luxurious cabin with American cherry dashboard and door cappings. Metallic paintwork and a vinyl roof were optional but soon became synonymous with the 1600E; four-door saloon bodywork was standard, although export markets received two-doors too.

Priced halfway between the GT and Lotus, the 1600E achieved instant showroom success and the desirability that modern manufacturers could only dream about. By the end of Mk2 production, 55,833 1600E four-doors and 2749 two-doors had found homes, earning a good enough reputation for Ford to repeat the Executive badge time and again – although never with such panache.

Meanwhile, the Mk2 Cortina continued to conquer the world, produced as far afield as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, and sold even in America. What’s more, aftermarket companies used the Cortina as a base for conversions, including V6-engined Savages and Peranas, and Crayford convertibles.

A minor midlife Mk2 facelift appeared in October 1968, with a matt-black grille, new badges and an internal bonnet release. Sporting variants received a revised dashboard, centre console and pull-up handbrake instead of the previous under-dash assembly.

Updated Lotus Cortinas were now officially named – and badged – Cortina Twin Cam, but the highperformance Cortina’s days were coming to an end. By 1969 the Escort had obliterated the Cortina’s motor sport credentials, although it continued until August 1970, by

streets in October 1970, and it was all change – albeit not necessarily for the better.

RADICAL NEW LOOK Although Ford in Britain had been trying to play down its American parent company, the Mk3 Cortina was openly influenced by Stateside styling, featuring Cokebottle curves on the sides and an unconventional sloping dashboard. It was longer, lower and rolled on a wider track than ever, giving the impression of a larger machine.

Part of the reason for change was ever-encroaching alliance with Ford of Germany, where the new Taunus was being developed as the TC (Taunus-Cortina). The collaboration resulted in similar styling for both, while very little of their predecessors’ oily bits remained: the Taunus’s front-wheel drive layout and V4 engines were gone, while double-wishbone suspension replaced the first Cortinas’ MacPherson strut/leaf-spring set-up; it failed to refine the ride quality, but at least the Mk3’s rack-and-pinion steering bettered the Mk2’s recirculating-ball type. Front disc brakes were standard.

The Mk3 was certainly no sportster. Its focus was on fleet and family motoring, retaining low-cost credentials but taking the expired Corsair’s place in Ford’s line-up too. The previous 1.3- and 1.6-litre Crossflow engines stayed at the bottom (revised to produce 57bhp and 68bhp respectively), while the upper end was extended by a sophisticated (well, by 1970 mass-manufacturing standards) overhead-cam Pinto powerplant. A 1993cc (98bhp) unit was installed in top models, while – confu usingly – a 1593cc version was l l . , . la -

XLs featured contoured seats, and the GT boasted glorious high-backed seats. Ford described the GXL as “the best Cortina ever made” but onlookers weren’t so keen on its mock-wood bling.

Strong sales saw the Cortina rocket to the top of UK lists, yet poor build quality served only to feed fuel to the fire of its predecessors’ Dagenham Dustbin nickname.

Range changes flowed through the following months, deleting the 2.0-litre engine for base/L cars during February 1972, discontinuing two-door GXLs in May, and ditching the lifeless 1.3 engine from estates.

A mid-term facelift in September 1973 brought a conventional flat dashboard and unfortunate rectangular headlamps for high-level Mk3s, with the 1.6-litre Pinto engine (72bhp) replacing the regular Crossflow. A 2000E superseded the GXL, boasting a wood-veneer dashboard, plush seats, vinyl roof and GT running gear, but it failed to recapture the 1600E’s essence of exclusivity.

Perhaps Ford in Britain should have taken tips from the refreshed Cortina Savage (with 3.0-litre Essex V6), Australia’s Cortina 6 (3.3- or 4.1-litre powerplants) or South Africa’s Big Six (2.5 or 3.0 V6). South Africa also produced its own Cortina pick-ups with 1.6, V4 or V6 engines, colloquially known as bakkies.

Instead, Britain received a selection of niche machines, such as the L Decor and May 1976’s limited-run of 500 2000E Olympic saloons and estates, signalling time was short for the current Cortina. A final facelift of October 1975 – adding a black grille and black/silver back panel – did nothing to disguise the Cortina’s ageing appearance, and it was gone within a year, after 1,126,559 Mk3s had been built globally.

FURTHER INTEGRATION The fourth-generation Cortina showed Ford UK had almost fully integrated with its German counterpart; the Mk4 was virtually indistinguishable from the European Taunus, introduced a few months previously.

Compared with its predecessor, the boxy styling was bland and inoffensive. Its 15 per cent-increased glass area created an aura of space, yet the platform was pure Cortina Mk3, including even the same fascia. Yes, there were some revisions beneath the floor – alterations to steering and suspension settings – but engines and

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transmissions were carried over. In practice, it meant entry-level Mk4s powered by a 1.3 Crossflow (in gutless 49bhp economy form) or 1.6 Pinto – strangled to 59bhp for fleets. The regular 72bhp 1.6 and 98bhp 2.0-litre Pintos reappeared in higher-specced Cortinas.

As usual, two- or four-door saloons were offered alongside a five-door estate, and trim levels had been revamped. The basic Cortina included vinyl upholstery and chrome bumpers, while the L offered reclining cloth seats and halogen headlamps. Cortina GLs gained sports wheels and a four-spoke steering wheel, while the GT’s replacement – simply named S – wore low-profile tyres, sports seats, uprated suspension and black bumpers.

Ford’s acquisition of Italian styling house Ghia saw the introduction of an aptly-named range-topper, featuring velour upholstery, a wood-veneer dashboard and a vinyl roof. And if that wasn’t upmarket enough, from September 1977 buyers could order a Mk4 featuring a torquey but fundamentally underpowered 108bhp 2.3-litre V6. Boasting a 106mph top speed and power-assisted steering, the Cologne-built Cortina V6 was sold only in GL, S and Ghia specifications.

Needless to say, the Cortina continued to sell in supermarket quantities. It remained atop company fleets’ choices, even though build quality and dynamics were falling behind rivals’ offerings. Ford’s answer was predictable, if not inspiring: there would be a Mk4 facelift.

Officially called Cortina 80, the British public named the August 1979 Cortina a Mk5. Was it different enough to justify the title? Not really, although the changes were greater than they appeared. The Mk4’s bodywork had been tweaked to present an impression of modernity, with a plastic grille, wrap-around indicators, bigger bumpers, large rear lights and enormous door mirrors. Less obvious were the flatter roof, wider door apertures and taller windows.

Beneath the skin, it was business as usual, although the suspension was rejigged again, including gas-filled gine choices stayed the dampers for better ride quality. Eng same, albeit measures to improve performance included

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Two-door saloons were gradually being pushed out of the Cortina range, while four-doors and estates continued as base, L, GL and Ghia. The sporting option was now a range of S Pack extras, including sports suspension, driving lamps and Recaro seats.

But Ford could hide the Cortina’s age no longer. Faced with front-wheel drive rivals, the Mk5 started slipping down sales charts. Still, a succession of run-out models – including Calypso, Carousel, Huntsman and Crusader – meant the Cortina stayed remarkably resilient until July 22, 1982, when the final one left Ford’s Dagenham factory. A total of 1,131,850 Mk4s and Mk5s had been produced.

Yet still it wasn’t quite over. Such was the e outpouring

from over. The Sierra may have marked a dramatic new style direction thanks to its ‘jelly mould’ aerodynamics and hatchback body, but its strictly rear-drive layout was something of a Cortina legacy – one that would remain until 1993 and the eventual arrival of the Mondeo.

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Sam Skelton Contributor here have been few automotive ranges quite like Mercedes-Benz’s W124-generation E-Class. Simple yet effective, appealing to taxi drivers and titans alike, it embodied everything a medium-sized saloon range should, without excess frippery or concessions to passing fashion. This simple, squareedged design offered good sense and solidity, and over a twelve-year production life endeared itself to almost everybody who experienced it.

Styled with characteristic simplicity by Bruno Sacco, the reputation of the W124 endured to the point where even during its years in the banger market, it remained highly regarded. Even if you were on your uppers, at least you had a Merc. Built from 1985 to 1997, the W124 range spanned a total of five body styles – saloon, estate, coupe, convertible and stretched six-door limousine – and each has its own army of fans today.

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than an upscaled variant of the new 190E compact saloon, to the point where key suspension components were identical.

The four-cylinder engines were identical too, although in addition to the 2.0 the W124 gained the 2.3-litre version that the 190 only received for America. The 2.6-litre six-pot was shared too, but the larger 3.0 variant would come from the S-Class. From 1992, new multi-valve engines were used, shared with the C-Class model. Most were automatic with gearboxes of Mercedes’ own design; but if you’re especially keen to shift your own cogs, manual transmission was an available if rarely specified option.

Four-, five- and six-cylinder diesel models were available, the latter earning a reputation for its impressive combination of power and economy.

A slight facelift for 1989 brought new plastic side claddings, while a more comprehensive rethink in 1992 gave the car a new grille, new bonnet and new bumpers. The saloon and estate would be

replaced by the W210-series E-Class for 1995, while the coupe went in 1996 and the last convertibles were sold in ’97. You may find the occasional 1998-registered E220 manual; these cars sit slightly higher and were built in India for the local market, but slow sales as a result of high prices mean that many were subsequently imported into the UK. Given the W124’s lengthy production run and impressive sales success, there are still plenty available on today’s modernclassic market. But what should you be checking if you’re about to take the plunge?

BODYWORK CHECKS Rust is the biggest killer of these cars, especially post-facelift examples, when Mercedes switched to water-based paint and thinner steel. Front wings are usually the first sign that things are amiss, and if there’s nothing on the outside you should still stick your hand in the wheelarch and

check the inner wing, as there’s a rot trap ahead of the front arch. A sagging bumper can also indicate issues, as this bolts to the wing. Water can trap beneath the washer bottle, rotting the inner wing out, while the crossmember under the sump can trap mud and road grime.

Rear wings can also go. Check under the rear windows on estates by removing the inner load bay trims. Subframe supports rot out at the back, and are best spotted with the rear wheels off – but get under there with a torch just in case. Any repairs to this or the rear brake lines mean removal of the back axle.

Check the jacking points too, especially on later cars where they’re hidden behind plastic – and be suspicious of underseal.

We’ve known of cars with water trapped beneath the underseal rotting out the floor from inside; it all looks fine from outside until it’s poked, and then it crumbles to dust and can sometimes be too far gone to be viable for restoration. Fortunately,

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Andrew Evanson Senior Operations Manager at Lancaster Insurance Services, says: “Anyone looking for a prestigious and highly practical saloon or estate should give the W124 serious consideration.

Reliable and capable of vast mileages when well-cared for, this generation of E-Class marked a high point in Mercedes quality.”

almost all panels can be sourced if needed (at a price), so there should be very little to stop a determined owner restoring a muchloved car if cost is no object. Coupes are susceptible to leaky rear screens, while water can sometimes get in around the pillarless windows. On convertibles, check the condition of the hood as these can be expensive and time consuming to replace if damaged.

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Of the diesels, you’re most likely to encounter the 3.0 six-cylinder unit seen in the E300D. It’s naturally-aspirated, but from 1993 a new 24-valve head brought 134bhp, which in turn meant performance that was surprisingly good for a non-turbo diesel of its age.

THE TRANSMISSION There are, broadly, two types of transmission available. Manual models used a five-speed gearbox of Mercedes’ own manufacture; it was seen as notchy in the day but is no worse than those fitted to the Peugeot 605 or Saab 9000, for instance. It’s perhaps not fitting for a car at this price point but is perfectly serviceable

if this is what you want to have. This box is long-lasting and has no inherent design flaws if the oil is regularly changed.

Most, however, are automatics – again a Mercedes box, with four gears and a choice of Standard or Economy modes.

Don’t be fooled into thinking ‘S’ means Sport (it doesn’t), but gear changes will happen sooner in ‘E’ in a bid to maximise fuel economy. Don’t be surprised if you only hear three changes; in ‘E’ the box should always start in second, and in ‘S’ it should only start in first if the accelerator is depressed heavily. This is not a problem.

Check that the ATF is red – brown fluid has been in there for some time, while black indicates trouble.

SUSPENSION & BRAKES Coil springs and separate dampers with a rubber top mount at the front followed the same pattern as the smaller 190E, as did the multi-link rear end with coil springs and separate dampers. Parts for this are actually shared with the 190, making them easier to source. Estates featured selflevelling suspension at the rear, using a system similar to Citroen, with gas spheres as dampers atop suspension struts, aiming to ensure the car stayed level no matter the load. Rear coil springs were retained, which maintained the rear ride height when the car was parked. The height, unlike Citroens, would be fixed at a single level.

W124 brakes comprise a simple system

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MODEL

230E

300E

E220

E280

Æ 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230E, value £5000: £91.10 or £109.10 with Agreed Value.

ENGINE

2299cc

2962cc

2199cc

2799cc

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MAX POWER

134bhp

185bhp

148bhp

194bhp

MAX TORQUE

151lb.ft

192lb.ft

155lb.ft

199lb.ft

9.6 secs

10.6 secs

8.8 secs

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0-60MPH

11.2 secs

Disclaimer: Policy benefits, features and discounts offered may vary between insurance schemes or cover selected and are subject to underwriting criteria. An additional charge may be payable.

MAX SPEED

124mph

142mph

131mph

143mph

LENGTH mm

4755

4755

4755

4755

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WIDTH mm

1740

1740

1740

1740

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WEIGHT

1360kg

1420kg

1370kg

1460kg

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Most W124s are petrol and come with a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines – each from two different families. There was also a 500E V8, and a trio of diesel options.

Pre-1992 cars have fours and sixes with two valves per cylinder, known for their longevity and reliability as long as basic maintenance is regularly carried out. Check that the timing chain has been replaced every 60,000 miles on a four-cylinder, and check six-cylinders for oil leaks. New fourvalve engines came in post-1992, boosting power and economy as a result; barring stretched head bolts on high-mileage fours and an oil leak from the timing chain cover damaging the alternator on sixes, there’s little to worry about here either.

With the introduction of those later engines, Mercedes also pioneered biodegradable wiring loom insulation in a bid for environmental friendliness. The snag was that the insulation would degrade while cars were still in service, leading to corrosion and – worse – short-circuiting of the loom. Many have had replacements, and with this costing into four figures it’s vital to check that it’s been done.

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and shouldn’t pose any serious concerns.

They’re servo-assisted, with discs on all four corners. It’s important to note, however, that the parking brake is footoperated and should neither allow the car to roll nor be especially tight to engage – think of it as having broadly the same sort of resistance as a clutch pedal and you won’t go far wrong. If it’s not like this, bank on having to make adjustments sooner rather than later.

INTERIOR CHOICE There are four basic material choices: cloth, velour, leather and MB-Tex. The latter is a high-grade vinyl and can be identified as distinct from leather by its narrow vertical pleating. W124 leather interiors had flat panels to the seats, but Tex can appear to be leather to the uninitiated.

It’s less desirable as an option but more fiercely prized by ardent Mercedes fans on account of its longevity and its significance within the Mercedes-Benz timeline. Hardest to find will be velour as it was rarely optioned, though the plush trim does make these cars lovely places to be.

Leather will always sell best. Sportline cars came with a unique checked fabric if cloth was specified, and this is desirable today.

Unusual colours add interest but parts can be harder to source. Simple blacks, greys and creams are best if finding replacements for cracked plastic trim is important to you, while rarer colours like Palomino tan and red may be harder to get right.

VERDICT The W124 has rightly earned itself a place as one of Mercedes-Benz’s best-loved models. While there are concerns over corrosion, the fact remains that the newest of these cars are now over 25 years old and it’s unreasonable to expect a model of that age to be totally free of faults. There are many excellent examples out there, and

with a little care you can avoid buying one riddled with tinworm. It’s a car that appeals to wide tastes too, from puritanical 200Es with MB-Tex and manual windows through to the fearsome performance legend, the left-hand drive only 500E. There are estates, saloons, coupes, convertibles – whatever your automotive needs, there is a W124 for you. And as hardy, reasonably inexpensive cars to own, there really is no reason not to.

Best models for everyday use are the biggest of the four cylinders – a 230E or E220, depending upon age and preference.

We’d pick a nice E220 if we could be sure that the wiring loom had been done, but a 230E offers the sort of reliability only a Mercedes can. If it’s a weekend toy, the sonorous appeal of a 300E or E280 is equally understandable, but the price for the power is fuel economy.

The days of finding nice examples for around a grand are definitely gone, and E320 convertibles are well into five-figure

territory now. But you should be able to get hold of a nice four-cylinder saloon for around £2000, while estates and coupes can be had from around £3500 upwards.

Add 50 per cent to each of those figures if you’re after a usable six-cylinder,

and double them in each instance for something really nice. Specialist dealers have been known to push W124 estate asking prices into five figures, such is their popularity, although at that level they need to be immaculate and with a low mileage.

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Paul Wager, Group Editor Citroen XM What the Mercedes offers in terms of solidity and sensibility, the Citroen XM counters with lateral thinking and individuality. There’s a smaller range of 2.0- to 3.0-litre engines, with four-pot and V6 options as well as a brace of torquey diesels. Estate models are large enough to swallow the moon, while all offer the sort of ride that would shame a Silver Spirit.

Phase 1s have eccentricity in spades, while the later Phase 2 attempted to bring relative conformity. For ease of ownership, we’d choose a highspec Phase 1 2.1 diesel automatic.

Dave Youngs, Lancaster Insurance BMW 5 Series (E34) Perhaps the W124’s closest rival was the BMW E34-generation 5 Series – like the W124 E-Class, arguably the ultimate iteration of one of Germany’s finest ranges. Choose from four, six or eight cylinders, saloon or estate – the range may have been narrower than that of the Mercedes but its devotees were just as loyal. We’d recommend a 525i or 530i six-cylinder for the ultimate compromise between performance and economy, though no 5 Series will be ruinous to run. Touring estates command a premium.

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Triumph TR6

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nce upon a time, it would’ve been a heated pub debate; which was the best of Britain’s great sports cars? Various marques got in on the act over the years, but for the most part, the argument boiled down to just two. Sure, cars like the Jaguar E-Type were on a different level entirely, but for many people that sort of exotica just simply wasn’t affordable. Instead, the debate would often be set around a slightly lower set of aspirations; cars which were still desirable, but not beyond reach. Were you an MG enthusiast, or a Triumph fan?

To this day, it’s still a hard argument to settle, with most reasoning coming down to personal taste. What I can tell you though, is that on the Triumph side of the divide, the TR6 surely must be a contender. Although

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one of the later descendants from the TR production line, the basic engineering cocktail that made the TR range so popular had gone largely unfiltered with the TR6. A rudimentary body-on chassis design, aided by independent front and rear suspension that was borrowed from the TR5; it’s not exactly a precise driving instrument like the monocoque MGB. However, what the MG doesn’t have is the Triumph’s powertrain. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a traditional six-cylinder block, ensuring that the ‘last proper TR’ should have little trouble leaving the competition behind on a straight. Visually, it even looks how it performs, with its Karmann-designed flattened ends giving it this tough, brawny stance. So, if you

like your sports cars to have some real grunt to them, the TR6 might be one of your better bets.

Given the popularity of British sports cars abroad, it’s perhaps no surprise to find out that this example has spent most of its life over in the USA. Built in 1969, this specific TR6 is one of the earliest examples that you’ll find, though don’t expect it to be entirely original. Without straying from the authentic look, it has been lightly uprated both inside and out. The car benefits from upgraded twin carburettors and air filters for example, while the brakes have also recently been replaced. On the inside, the standard burr elm dash is complemented by an aftermarket Mountney steering wheel,

and the seats have been switched out for a set from the Mazda MX-5. Finished in Signal Red, this TR6 is one of the more attractive ones that we have seen recently, having been kept in excellent working order by its previous owners. Currently, it sits with 99,981 miles on the clock, but TRGB are so confident in its mechanical state that they’ll have it sent off for a fresh MOT when you buy the car.

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2498cc, 6-cylinder 150bhp 119mph 8.2 secs 19mpg 4-spd manual + o/d

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MGC

Daimler SP250

Mercedes-Benz 280SL

This is the obvious direction if you seek a six-cylinder British sports car from the late ’60s that isn’t a TR6.

Infamously disappointing at the time, opinion on the MGC has softened significantly since. What it loses to the TR in terms of handling and roadholding it gains hugely in refinement, comfort and long-legged touring ability. And these days a few well-proven modifications can turn it into the all-rounder it should have been.

Visually, it won’t be to everyone’s taste, but the Daimler SP250 offers plenty of exclusivity amongst a classic sports car market flooded by Triumph and MG. Plus, while its handling characteristics may not be class-leading, they’re still perfectly good for its age. You get two extra cylinders with the Daimler as well, giving it a decidedly throatier grumble, and therefore an added element of pantomime that its six-cylinder counterparts can’t quite match.

The W113 version of the SL with the 2.8-litre straight six was the Mercedes equivalent to the TR6 at the British car’s launch, although the SL was always several rungs above in terms of price and sophistication. However, these days in terms of price the alternative is the followon R107 generation which offers the same open-top straight-six experience but in a more refined package.

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Audi Coupe

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midst the heady days of Quattromania, Audi acknowledged that although not everybody could afford the company’s flagship model, there were still plenty of people out there who wanted a slice of the sporting pie. Not wanting to miss such a market opportunity, the Ingolstadt marque also offered a tamer version, imaginatively named the Audi Coupe. The Coupe proved to be enough of a sales success to earn itself a second rendition on

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the B3 chassis platform, and like most cars, received a facelift towards the end of its run.

The culmination of all this progress is the car that you see here today; the 1996 2.6 E, one of the latest examples of all. Fitted with a suitably large V6, this Coupe is very close to the top of the range, and while it may not be all-wheel drive like the high-end S2, or turbocharged for that matter, it still has enough performance to be considered luxurious.

This particular example is quite special.

For a start, just look at the paintwork: you won’t find many others finished in Duck Egg Blue, and you might have to look even harder to source another one that hasn’t rusted at all by now. However, while the

Coupe is certainly all fun and games on the outside, the interior is a far more sensible place to be, upholstered with patterned anthracite cloth and fitted with a dark, uncluttered centre console. There’s plenty of tech packaged into the car too, with ABS and power steering as you would expect, accompanied by features such as heated and electric door mirrors, Pioneer radio/ cassette player, and even a sunroof. With an odometer readout as low as 34,850 miles, this car is as immaculately presented as you would expect it to be, complete with a full service history and long MOT running until the end of the year. It could be yours for just £11,540 and the dealer will even offer you a range of helpful finance options.

MG TC

Vauxhall Calibra 2.5 V6 Ok, so it might not have the same badge prestige, but the top-spec Vauxhall Calibra offers a lot of the same attributes that the Audi Coupe does.

Front-wheel drive, plenty of V6 grunt, all packaged into a saloon-derived coupe bodyshell. For my money, the Calibra looks a fair bit sportier than the Audi too. The best part though? A nice one can be had for as little as even half of this Coupe’s asking price.

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Triumph Roadster

n the history of British sports cars, there are arguably few as important as this one. Having first arrived as the T-type, then as the unfortunately named TB, MG’s competitively priced sports car was a hit in the domestic market. So, when the world erupted into war, American soldiers stationed in Great Britain kept coming across these delightful little roadsters. In fact, they grew to like them so much, that once the war had ended, MG received an influx of export orders from the

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States. The cars that MG sent over were now known as TCs but, in truth, little differed from the TB. Few people cared though, thanks to the brilliance of the formula. It was a simple but effective recipe: traditional two-seater styling matched with a responsive engine and crisp controls. It’s easy to see why the American market became so enamoured with the car, and we’re thankful that they did, as it almost singlehandedly stirred up the demand for British sports cars across the pond. Without it, MG – and even rivals like Triumph – would probably have hit hard times far sooner than they did.

Like many examples, the one that we’re highlighting for you in this issue was sent to America shortly after it was built. Although

all TCs were right-hand drive, this one was originally sold and registered in the UK before being relocated. While over there it was the subject of a restoration by Phil Frank, a respected cartoonist who regularly featured in Road & Track magazine. The MG was repatriated in 2008, but not before an American MG specialist had given it a complete engine overhaul. Although its history prior to 1980 has sadly been lost, the car does appear to be in fantastic overall condition in its current state. The steering box was rebuilt in 2011, while more recently, the windscreen, brakes, and suspension have all been refreshed.

Furthermore, electronic ignition has been fitted to the car, making it a bit more user-friendly too.

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Following the integration of Triumph into the Standard company, a new range of cars emerged, including upmarket saloons and this - the Roadster. Plenty of parts were shared between them, meaning that whereas the MG is more of a purpose-built drivers’ car, the Triumph is better suited to touring in style. Its somewhat bloated bodyshell meant that it wasn’t quite as loved as the MG, so today the Roadster can often be bought for a much lower asking price.

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1250cc, 4-cylinder 54bhp 77mph 21.3 secs 26.8mpg 4-speed manual

There is no rustt to be found d, allthough h th here is a slight ‘patina’ to the exterior finish and leather seats. The roof is also a little worn, but still perfectly usable. Overall, this is a car that has had a colourful life but has nevertheless been very well looked after. It’s a charming little thing, so why not be the person to continue its story?

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1997, 5600 miles, £18,950.

Finished in Red Pearl with Parchment twin fine lines. The interior is in Parchment hide with St James Red piping and a Black hide steering wheel. It has Cherry Red carpets and sheepskin over rugs. It has an uprated Pioneer stereo system including a 6-disc CD changer. Please call 01733 24373, East of England. (T)

2007, £44,950. This very late Bentley Arnage T has a great specification finished in Silver Tempest with Cotswold hide. Cocktail cabinets, picnic tables ,flying B mascot, Rear Quarter mirrors, wood and leather steering wheel, sunroof and Bentley logos to the waist rails. Please call 01737 844999, South East.

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2016, 47696 miles, £18,995. For sale our beloved Bmw M Sport Auo 330e Hybrid Plugin excellent condition first to see will buy service history gearshift paddles.

6.5in Colour Display Screen, BMW Emergency Call, BMW Navigation System, Bluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio Interface, Brake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and Rear, Condition Based Service, Cruise Control with Brake Function, DAB Digital Radio, Full Black Panel Display, OBC - On-Board Computer, Oil Sensor For Level and Grade Warning by Check Control System, PDC - Park Distance Control. Please call 07491075383, West Midlands.

1987, 166000 miles, Auction.

BMW / 320i (E30) Manual / Saloon 4 Door / Black (Cat C) / Petrol / Manual / 1990cc / 166000 miles. Original books and manuals, Thousands of pounds worth of BMW dealer parts and service invoices, subject to an insurance claim in 2012.Guide price: from £1,800 to £2,000.Please create an account on the Hobbs Park website to be able to bid online.

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ASTON MARTIN DB7

2001, 124803 miles, Auction.

Aston Martin / DB7 V12 Vantage Auto / Coupe / Blue / Petrol / Auto / 5900cc / 124803 miles. DETAILS TO FOLLOW. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

1934, Auction. Austin / 7 Box saloon / Saloon 2 Door / Yellow / Petrol / Manual / 747cc / miles.

Subject to major recommissioning work in 2004, current registered owner since 2014. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T) 112887

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BENTLEY AZURE

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ASTON MARTIN DB7

2001, £49,995. DB7 Vantage.

V12, Midnight Blue with Black trim. Manual. Just under 25k miles covered from new with only 1 previous owner. Full Aston Martin Service History. 18 wheels, Outstanding condition. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

1983, Auction. Austin / Mini 95L Van / Van / Petrol / Manual / 848cc / miles. For restoration. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website. Viewing welcome from the beginning of the week ( 28th March ). Please call 01233506266, South East. (T) 112899

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112966

BENTLEY ARNAGE

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL

1959, £27,995. Iris Blue with White Factory Hard Top. Totally restored by us, from a bear shell, some 20 years ago and as you can appreciate still in fantastic condition! Subsequently modified to provide the ultimate driving ‘Frogeye’’ by BRDC member.

Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

£103,950. This Continental T is in exceptional condition Finished in Silver Pearl with light Grey hide and Slate inserts, full burr walnut door caps. Please call 01737 844999, South East.

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BENTLEY BROOKLANDS

£28,950. Finish in Verdant Green with Spruce hide, Lambs wool over rugs and twin umbrellas fitted in the boot. Please call 01737 844999, South East.

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CITROËN AMI

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AUDI 80

1992, £6,995. In stunning condition inside and out, completely rust-free due to factory optioned waxoil from new with beautiful almost unmarked paintwork. New Avon tyres all round, perfect wheel trims, glass, seats, headlining, dashboard etc.

Immaculate under the bonnet with traces of waxoil all over this area.

Please call 07711645465, South East. (T)

1999, 66000 miles, £65,000. Full Service History. Finished in Silver Pearl with a Black mohair hood which comes down at the touch of a button to let the sun in to warm your heart. The interior is in Black leather with matching carpet and over-rugs.

The wood facia is in a highly figured Burr Walnut. A stunning car to enjoy now and maybe a future collectable in the making. Please call 01733 24373, East of England. (T)

1996, 70000 miles, £52,950.

This Stunning Continental R is finished in a special order colour of Emerald Green with contrasting Magnolia hide piped Emerald Green, Burr Elm veneer, flying B mascot and Upgraded hifi with Bluetooth. serviced and maintained by us since 2013. The head gaskets were replaced in 2014. Please call 01737 844999, South East.

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1998, 13200 miles, £38,990.

Surely an unrepeatable opportunity?

We’re very pleased to offer this immaculate BMW Z3M Roadster in Cosmos Black with Imola red interior which has covered just 13,000 miles from new in the care of only two owners. The current MOT runs until July 2022 and was granted with no advisories. This special car is sold with two sets of keys and alarm fobs, full complete book pack, full complete toolkit, and past MOT’s and invoices for all maintenance.

Please call 07495704434, Yorkshire and the Humber.

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BMW 7 SERIES

1974, 81000 miles, £4,250. LHD tax/MoT exempt. Imported 1st June 2018. English registration cream has a few issues. French bumps and dents, black Targa individual front seats make good winter project.

Please call 01619 734812, North West.

112727

DAIMLER SP250

1960, £54,995.

Outstanding condition having had a full body off chassis restoration. A two owner car with Massive history file detailing all work done, as well as complete and photographic record of the restoration. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T) 113013

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AUSTIN 7

1933, £9,000. Green body, black mudguards, green leather interior.

New carpets, new tyres. Very good condition. Please call 01833 660366, North East.

1967, 89000 miles, £79,995.

In Healey Golden Beige Metallic.

This is one of the last 552 cars to come out of the Abingdon factory. A genuine 89k miles from new. With only 4 previous owners. A car we originally sold in 2005 to the last owner, we have since then serviced and maintained it on a regular basis.

Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

1998, £29,950. This Brooklands R Mulliner is No 19 of 100 cars.

Peacock Blue with contrasting Magnolia hide.Split colour top roll, lambs wool mover rugs, flying B mascot and Mulliner wing vents.

Please call 01737 844999, South East.

1991, 43950 miles, Auction. BMW / 850 I Auto / Coupe / Red / Petrol / Auto / 4988cc / 43950 miles. 4 previous keepers, current since 2014. 7 service stamps up to 43,500 miles in May 2019.More photos on the Hobbs Parker website.To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website to be able to use the online bidding platform.

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2002, 19000 miles, £14,995.

Finished in OXFORD Green Pearl Metallic with BMW luxury Dark Blue Fabric Trim. Very High spec car which includes wide screen sat nav, front and rear air conditioning, electric rear blind, fridge cooler in the centre arm rest, BMW Business Phone System etc etc. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T)

1981, Auction. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker online bidding website.

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112774

113035

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FIAT 124

JAGUAR X6

£5,995. Fiat 124 Spider. Rare automatic car. For restoration.

Please call 01763262263, East of England. (T)

1996, 34000 miles, £9,250.

Re-imported from Japan in 2017 after only one owner who kept the vehicle in an air-conditioned unit for 20 years. Since then garaged.

This is the 3.2-litre version and the Production Record Trace Certificate is held. British racing green with oatmeal interior trim the vehicle is immaculate, reflected by the mileage and primary use as a managing director's chauffeurdriven transport. Updated and end to end inspected by N. Wales Jags in March 2018 it has since been serviced annually with a current MOT expiry date of 22.06.22. The reason for the sale is too little use - it needs to be driven and enjoyed.

Any inspection and test drive are welcome. Please call 01886830183, West Midlands.

112963

1989, 58000 miles, £23,995.

This absolutely superb example was supplied by Paramount of Derby to Lord Varley on the 1st Aug 1989 and serviced by them until 2001 and up until 21,000 miles. A further 4 Jaguar stamps to 49,000 miles in Aug 2007. The car has now only covered 58,000 miles. With Kent alloy wheels, electric sunroof, air conditioning, cruise control and one board computer. Finished in immaculate Solent Blue with unmarked Savile Grey hide and walnut veneers, this top of the range Daimler is the one to have. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T) 112768

DAIMLER SOVEREIGN

FORD CORSAIR

113079

1970, 70 miles, Auction. Ford / Corsair 2000 e / Saloon 4 Door / Silver / Petrol / Manual / 1998cc / 70000 miles Current owner since 2015. Widened wheels, original wheel trims included. Regularly MOT'd until 2019.Guide price: from £6,000 to £8,000 Create an account and bid online on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T) 112885

HILLMAN MINX

1983, 29000 miles, £18,995.

Sovereign Services III VERY RARE MANUAL. Finished in immaculate Grosvenor brown with biscuit hide. Very rare, 5 speed manual gearbox, electric sunroof, electric windows and mirrors. The car comes with original log book, letters from the 1st and 2nd owners confirming mileage and history, old MOT's, book pack and complete tool kit. Please call 01485 541526, East of England.

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1964, Auction. Hillman / Minx Automatic Series V / Saloon 4 Door / Grey / Petrol / Auto / 1592cc / 7145 miles. DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

1989, 58000 miles, £24,995.

MK10, 4.2, auto. Finished in Opalescent Blue with Dark Blue Hide and excellent Walnut Veneers. Only 3 owners from new . Restored in the nineties and very light use since.

Comes with original sale brochure, original log book, original book pack and hand books etc. MOT's dating back to 1991 and complete tool kit.

Stunning looking car. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T)

112775

POA. This is an original right hand drive 4.2 roadster. It has an excellent large history file going back some 25 years. We have had commissioned from Martin Robey a brand new body shell which can be seen in the photo.

It can be built to the customer's own specification and colour schemes.

There are many upgraded options available to consider i.e. Brakes, 5 speed gearbox, Ali radiator, upgraded wheels. Please call 07774261674, East of England.

112818

JAGUAR XJS

1994, £22,000. XJS 4.0 AJ16 coupe in Stunning sapphire blue with Oatmeal leather. The car has covered 82k miles and in superb condition with service history book and invoices to confirm. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112986

JAGUAR XJS

JAGUAR MK1

JAGUAR XK150

£57,500. XK150, 3.8S FHC, two door manual. This is an original left hand drive fixed head coupe.

It has had a £25,000 bodywork restoration and all work to repair the original chassis has been carried out and finished. The bodyshell is now ready to paint. All other components will require refurbishing but it is a good complete car. Please call 07774261674, East of England.

1958, POA. LHD manual overdrive, 3.4. For restoration. Just in from California. Has some rust but not like the UK style rust. Please call 01763262263, East of England. (T)

1994, £34,950. XJS 4.0 AJ16 coupe in Stunning sapphire blue with Oatmeal leather. The car has covered 82k miles and in superb condition with service history book and invoices to confirm. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112987

JAGUAR XJS

112960

JAGUAR MK2

112814

JAGUAR XK150

112767

JAGUAR XJ6

113053

JAGUAR XJ8

£12,900. Limousine 4DR. This excellent example has had a tremendous amount of money recently spent on it including a full engine rebuild at £4600, complete new leather interior £3100, fully refurbished wood set £2200 and almost new tyres all round. Please call 07774261674, East Midlands.

1998, £22,450.

In simply outstanding almost as-new condition throughout, with no dents or scratches and hardly a stone chip on the silky mirror-like paint finish, the alloys are perfect, the interior is beautiful with no rips, tears or marks and the Barley leather is immaculate. The roof headlining is new. Under the car is amazing with heat shields and nuts and bolts all like new. Please call 07711645465, South East. (T)

112816

112996

112772

DAIMLER LIMOUSINE

1999, 14000 miles, £14,995. This stunning time warp S Type is finished in immaculate and totally original Jaguar Seafrost with unmarked Sand Hide. Kept in a carcoon when not in use and over winter months.

Has an Electric Sunroof and comes with the original Jaguar wallet containing handbooks, service book and 2 sets of keys. As near to new as you can find museum/collector investment. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T)

JAGUAR E-TYPE

JAGUAR MK X

1971, 60000 miles, £17,995. Series I 2.8 Auto. Finished in immaculate old English White with unmarked Saville Grey hide, Grey carpets and as new Walnut Veneers. Supplied and serviced by Dulton Forsham.

Only 2 owners from new, last owner since 1996 and he only covered 8000 miles over the 24 years of his ownership. Now only 35,100 miles. Original books, service book stamped by Dulton Forsham, 2 sets of keys, unused tool kit and unused spare wheel. Immaculate low mileage car in virtually as New Condition. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T)

112769

JAGUAR S-TYPE

£39,999. XK 150 Drop Head Coupe 2DR. This car is for restoration .

Very complete. Minimal panelwork required. Please call 07774261674, East of England.

112815

JAGUAR XK140

1968, £59,995. 3.8 In Carmen red with red trim. Originally repainted to a high standard 20 years ago on a 240 bodyshell (this was because the original owner could not find a decent bodyshell to start with, so a 240 shell was used.) the paintwork today looks extremely good. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands.

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1995, £22,500. XJS 4.0l Celebration Convertible in Ice Blue with Cream leather trim and contrasting coffee piping. Special celebration model with many outstanding features only found on particular models such as galvanized bodies, 16" celebration wheels. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112988

JAGUAR XJS

112971

JAGUAR E-TYPE

POA. XK140 DHC, two door manual.

Currently carrying out work to this UK registered vehicle. Can be sold as is or built to customers own spec.

Please call 07774261674, East of England.

1969, £94,995. Series 2. RHD. Carmen Red with black trim. Comes with Jaguar Heritage Certificate.

Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

1995, £25,950. XJS Celebration convertible in unusual Turquoise with cream leather trim, Contrasting Coffee piping and a black hood with trim matching cream tonneau.

Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112817

112974

112989

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1995, £32,500. Fitted with 20 spoke diamond cut polished wheels and many other Jaguar extras as well as the usual refinements. Some include, headlight jet washers, half wood wheel, 6 CD stacker, inlaid wood, space saver spare wheel, heated lumber support seats. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112990

JAGUAR XJS

LANCIA FLAMINIA

1995, £37,500. In popular and stunning flamenco red, Tan leather interior with red piping and a contrasting light tan hood and 5 Spoke Jaguar alloy wheels. Low mileage example only having covered 55,000 with history to confirm. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

112994

1963, £29,995. Flaminia Pininfarina Coupe 2.5 3B. LHD. A lovely example of these rare and stylish coupes very capable of long distance touring with ample room for four and a large boot.

A comprehensive body restoration was completed in 2016 since which the current owner has had the transaxle rebuilt, a new clutch and replacement bumpers. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

MARCOS COUPE

1983, 1000 miles, £7,000. One previous owner, in primer, original 1970s interior in black, 1970s instruments, Wolfrace wheels. All parts to finish minus engine and box. Please call 07742 522371, South West.

112840

MASERATI SPYDER

112811

MERCEDES-BENZ 500

1993, £19,995. In fantastic condition throughout, with no dents or scratches just a few tiny stone chips here and there, the alloys are diamond cut and in perfect condition with new tyres all round, the interior is lovely with no rips, tears and the leather is very clean – just a few marks drivers bolster that is typical for the age. Please call 07711645465, South East. (T) 112999

MERCEDES-BENZ 300

LAND ROVER SERIES II

JAGUAR XJS

JAGUAR XJS

MERCEDES-BENZ 250

1973, 61000 miles, £18,995.

Finished in immaculate Terracotta Red with unmarked light Tan MB TEX. The car was supplied New by Bargate Motors Boston and serviced by them 11 times, the last at 54,000 miles the car has now only done 61,000 miles. Owned by the 1st owner from 1973 to 2017, being the later 250/8 it has the later and far superior 2.8 engine. Very hard to find a better one don't miss this one if you are looking for the best.

Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T) 112770

1995, £59,950. Absolutely superb 1995 4.0l Later AJ16 model with upgraded performance XJS convertible in breathtaking signal red with flawless cream trim and contrasting tan hood. This vehicle is absolutely astonishing with many Jaguar features such as rare unmarked chrome celebration alloy wheels, Heated seats, Memory Lumber and mirrors, Heated rear window, Electric hood, Cruise control, Cream leather Tonneu to match leather trim. This vehicle has well and truly been cherished over the years by it's previous owners.

Please call 01435 863800, South East.

1995, £32,500. XJS Convertible 6.0 LHD in the popular and stunning flamenco red with full Tan leather trim, matching tan hood and contrasting cream piping, features include, diamond cut, spun and polished 20 spoke jaguar alloys, air conditioning, cruise control, twin airbags, electric mirrors, memory lumber, electric seats, Colour coded headlamp surrounds, colour coded grill. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

Auction. 1982, 77100 miles, Land Rover / Series 2 88" 4 CYL / 4 x 4 / Blue / Petrol / Manual / 2286cc / 77100 miles. One local owner from new. Please create an account online to be able to bid on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

JAGUAR XJS

MAZDA MX5

1989, 173700 miles, Auction.

Mercedes / 300 CE Auto / Coupe / Blue / Petrol / Auto / 2962cc / 173700 miles.

Executors sale, current owner since 2006. Always garaged and fastidiously maintained. More photos to come soon.

Please call 01233506266, South East.

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MERCEDES-BENZ 320

113052

MERCEDES-BENZ 200

1997, 86000 miles, £1,350. 1.6 Monza, MoT December 2022, good, water tight soft top with colour coded hard top. Oresentable car which is ready to enjoy. New project forces sale. Please call 07811 097694, Wales.

2007, 54056 miles, £6,999. 200 SLK Kompressor FSH, high spec, beautiful metallic blue / cream leather, alloys, retractable hard top, MOT and Serviced in Jan 2022, superb condition. Please call 07595 218406, South West.

1999, 76000 miles, £16,995.

320SL Millennium Edition. Finished in Mercedes Silver with black hide Panoramic hard top and black hood.

Being a limited edition it has a very high spec which includes special alloy wheels, heated seats etc, Comes with wind deflector. Comes with all original books, stamped service book with 13 service stamps. The current mileage is 76,000. Lovely high spec car. Please call 01485 541526, East of England.

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112832

113084

112773

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

130000 miles, POA. Land Rover Defender 90, 300tdi, very good condition, chassis and bulkhead all sound. Service history, swing out, spare wheel, carrier light bar, new MOT till end of February 2023. Everything works as it should no work needed, ready to go. Please call 07504001577 , South East.

112991

113030

112831

112995

LANCIA FULVIA

2002, 58000 miles, POA. Maserati 420 spyder red in excellent condition will come new M.O.T. A head turning car rare in red . Please call 01273566105, South East.

112912

LOTUS ELAN

1986, £14,950. XJS 5.3 V12 cabriolet automatic. Great colour combination, Black with matching hood and cream leather. Beautiful condition car with 85,000 miles and a massive, in depth history file service to confirm. Please call 01435 863800, South East.

1970, £28,850. 2000 Coupe.

Stunning Pininfarina coachworks in Lancia Blue with deep red leather interior. A rare 2nd Series Flavia ad the first variant with the larger 2 litre engine and power steering as standard. This original UK, RHD car has only covered running in miles since very comprehensive restoration works have been completed, invoices available for inspection. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

1972, £39,995. S4 SE. in Sprint colours. Registered 17.05.1972. 5 previous owners. 150 bhp Vegantune Engine, Dellorto carbs, Electronic Ign, Galvanised uprated chassis, Nickel plated tube steel front suspension arms, Servo Brakes, Aeroquip brake hoses, 14 Leather covered steering wheel etc Recent work includes 4 brand new tyres, full polybush kit. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

112992

112810

112970

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MERCEDES-BENZ C240 CLASSIC

MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS

1999, 86000 miles, £3,000.

Retirement sale, owned 16 years, private 1960 number plate, 3 nos 3 letters. MoT March 22. No rust. Part history. Please call 01924 490893, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112792

MERCEDES-BENZ 350

96680 miles, Auction. Mercedes / 350 SL / Convertible / Red / Petrol / Auto / 3499cc / 96680 miles Very early R107 SL, current owner since '05, three previous keepers. Original service book and manual. MOT certificates back to 1977. Supplied new by Robinson's Autostar of Norwich in Feb 1972. The car has resided locally since the mid 70's Guide price: from £14,000 to £15,000. Create an account and bid online on the Hobbs Parker website.

More photos on the Website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

1995, 88307 miles, £3,250. M Mercedes Benz e220 Coupe Auto, 88k miles with comprehensive service history, MOT until September 2022 with no advisories, never bumped, no dings or dings, perfect panel gaps etc, no wear inside, lovely car. Please call 07368944362, North West.

MG TC

MG MGA

1947, 374 miles, £22,995. MG TC finished in gloss black with a period red leather interior. The car is in super condition throughout having come from a fastidious long term owner who has lavished much care and attention to maintain its current condition. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T)

1961, 55000 miles, £22,995. On offer is this delightful MGA Coupe 1600 MKII, a very rare and desirable specification. It is an original UK right hand drive car and comes with a Heritage certificate that confirms that it retains its original colour scheme of Old English White with red leather trim, disc wheels and a heater. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T)

112755

MG MGB

112758

MG MGF

112937

MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS

112894

MERCEDES-BENZ 280

1968, £24,995. This is a rare MGB V8 Roadster built using a new Heritage shell using new or reconditioned parts.

With a displacement of 4.6 litres, the performance is blistering whilst being accompanied by an amazing soundtrack. There is extensive build data with the car and receipts going back decades. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T) 112756

1994, 136734 miles, Auction.

Mercedes / C280 Sport Auto / Saloon / Silver / Petrol / Auto / 2799cc / 136734 miles. Two previous keepers. Supplied new by Bradshaw Webb Chelsea LTD and then sold by them again as a used car in 1996 invoice included for £26,295. Guide price: from £800 to £1,200. Please create an account online to be able to bid on the Hobbs Parker website. More photos on the website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

1996, 140000 miles, £2,850. P Mercedes Benz SL320 Auto, 140k with incredible history, family owned from new, last month I spent £1050 on new fuel pump and pipes, new discs and pads all around, new power steering pipe, full service, drives perfect, lovely interior no rips or excessive wear, needs some cosmetic work to the body but nothing major, new soft top 6 years ago, hard top included (currently inoperable) will not take much to get her back to perfect condition, bargain price. Please call 07368944362, North West.

112898

112938

MG MGA

1967, 99000 miles, £18,995. On top, the panel fit is excellent and the deep British Racing Green paint has a lovely gloss, the hood remains snug and watertight and overall the impression remains of a beautifully restored car. On the move, it drives very well, we have just reconditioned the gearbox and fitted a new clutch to ensure many years of trouble free motoring. Sat on desirable wire wheels, the car also has overdrive making it the ideal specification for an owner who wants to get out and use the car. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T)

MG MGB

1971, £13,995. Roadster. /D. Beautifully restored flame red.

New unleaded engine and clutch 1000 miles ago. Superb history.

Thousands spent. Invoices MOT tax exempt. Please call 01732 469439, South East.

112833

MG TD

112762

MG MGB GT 2001, 29000 miles, £4,495. A lovely example of the popular MGF and a desirable late specification car in a stunning colour adding up to tempting buy and exceptional value.

Showing under 30,000 recorded miles (unwarranted) the car is in excellent condition throughout and offers the traditional MG value but in a more modern package with a roomy interior, power steering and remote central locking to mention a few. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T) 112760

1960, 55000 miles, £28,995.

Progressively developed over the past few years, on offer is this lovely MGA Coupe finished in Works livery. The current owner has spent a small fortune getting the car to this extremely high standard. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T)

MG MGB

MG MGB GT

1972, 72000 miles, £12,995.

On offer is this stunning MGB GT finished in beautiful Flame red with black trim. The car has been extensively restored over the past five years and now presents extremely well with an entirely standard appearance inside and out including refurbished 'Rostyle' wheels. A Heritage certificate accompanies the paperwork that goes with the car along with a spare set of original keys. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T)

1953, 999 miles, £14,500.

1953 MGTD Special. Fast road or competition T Type Special, rebuilt from the chassis up 15 years ago.

A regular competitor in the MGCC Speed Championship. Past Southern Series winner with several class records. Lowered and lightened polished alloy bodied car with fully gas flowed and balanced 1500cc engine, close ratio gearbox, LSD, Avon CR6ZZ. Spares available.

Please call 07531709151, East of England.

112884

MG METRO

112763

MG MGB

112757

1975, 71210 miles, £24,950.

Already a genuine low mileage MGB GT V8 in lovely original condition, our car is fresh from a meticulous body and paintwork refresh that has resulted in what must be one of the rarest examples now in stunning condition, being the 22nd car off the line, this is one of the first batch of the 735 rubber bumper GT V8's made, of which only 30 were ordered in this colour. Having been meticulously maintained by previous owners (with a work history file of over 37 years) the car drives superbly with a wonderful soundtrack and excellent roadholding. Finding cars of this quality and condition is rare these days and as ever, the driving experience of the GT with V8 performance and Webasto sun roof is thoroughly rewarding!. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T) 112761

1974, £14,995. On offer is this striking MGB Roadster finished in Alfa 'giallo' (yellow) in excellent condition. The fastidious owner has prepared the car to an exceptional standard and as a result it is on the button and ready to go. Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T) 112764

MG MGB GT

1987, 24000 miles, £9,500. MG Metro 1300. Huge service history.

5 Owners. Light restoration a few years back, this car is almost as new surely not many left like this – a time warp of a car. Come and have a look! Several pictures and info vailable. Please call 07718898099, South West.

112953

MG MGA

1975, 20000 miles, £18,995. A rare opportunity for the most discerning collector to own a piece of MG motoring history. Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T)

1957, POA. MGA Coupe, LHD, for restoration, dismantled, UK registered.

Please call 01763262263, East of England. (T)

112771

112961

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MG MGA

1957, 3900 miles, £32,995. 1500 in Glacier Blue with black trim.

Weather Equipment. Steel wheels.

Originally a North American Export, shipping out 18 September 1957.

Returned to the UK in 1991 and then restored by Batheaston Artefactors.

Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T) 112969

MG MGA

MG MGB

MG MGB

1971, £16,950. MGB Roadster, 1971, chrome bumpers, overdrive, chrome wire wheels, older late 90’s comprehensive bare shell ‘Rotisserie’ restoration by renowned MG Specialists AJ Restorations of Dorset with invoices exceeding £18k back then!, Tartan Red coachwork still in good condition. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

1967, £14,950. Chrome bumpers, overdrive, chrome wire wheels, older restored example having been supplied by renowned MG specialists ‘Falla Classics’ of Bournemouth back in the mid 90’s, Tartan Red coachwork still presenting extremely well. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T) 112981

MG MGB

MG MIDGET

1962, £8,450. Rare GAN1 model still on front drum brakes, one family owner last 20 years with history back to 1984, 60k miles unsubstantiated but could be genuine with known ownership over last 36 years. Please call 01707 876089, East of England.

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MORGAN ROADSTER

MORGAN 4/4

2009, £44,995. V6 3.0. Aston Martin Chiltern green with biscuit leather trim. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

1996, £25,495. 4/4 Lowline. Black leather piped red, lowline body, wire wheels, front spot-lights, mesh grille, front and rear bumpers, luggage rack with sidescreen carrier, Librands door check straps, walnut dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel and organ pedal accelerator.

Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

112745

MORGAN PLUS 4

112748

MORGAN 4/4

112985

MORGAN 3 WHEELER

112978

MG MGB

1958, £24,950. MGA Roadster. older restored example from warm climate country circa late 90’s, Blue coachwork, good condition Black interior trim, weather equipment including original style Black vinyl hood, a pair of original aluminium side screens and black tonneau cover, chrome boot rack, clean engine compartment housing standard 1500 engine, good working 4 speed gearbox and quiet rear axle, conversion to front brake discs and wire wheels, electronic ignition, drives nicely. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

1970, £15,950. Older rebuild on a new Heritage Shell circa 2004, last owner 20 years, overdrive, chrome wire wheels, British Racing Green coachwork still in nice condition, excellent Autumn Leaf cloth seats, walnut dashboard, wood rim steering wheel, Black double duck hood, clean engine compartment, drives nicely. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

1974, £13,950. Chrome bumpers, overdrive, wire wheels, supplied to previous custodians by ‘Grundy Mack’ Classic Cars of Huddersfield, comprehensive body and mechanical restoration by ‘Entune MG and Classic Car Specialists’ of Manchester in early 2000’s. Please call 01707 876089, East of England.

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MG MGB

MORGAN PLUS 4

112743

112749

MORGAN PLUS 4

MORGAN PLUS 8

MG MGB

1967, £12,950. Last owner 25 years, non-overdrive, chrome bumper, wire wheels, nice condition Red coachwork, Black leather interior trim, walnut facia and door cappings, wood rim steering wheel, drives very nicely. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

112975

112746

2020, £46,950. Sports orange with charcoal leather with quilted orange stitching. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

1937, £35,995. Series 1. New body and wings, chassis, re-cored radiator and fresh chrome work, Standard Special 1267cc engine, stove enamelled wheels, has had a ground up rebuild. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

112982

112979

MG MGB

2016, 3594 miles, £45,995.

Porsche midnight blue with Yarwood black leather interior. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

2019, £49,995. 110th Anniversary edition. Rolls Royce Rhapsody Blue with Yarwood Brooklands Jaguar blue trim. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

2005, £34,950. Indigo blue with heron grey piped blue interior.

Stainless steel wire wheels, Sports seats - folding and reclining, twin running-board strips, badge bar, walnut dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel, mohair hood cover and stainless steel luggage rack with sidescreen carrier. Please call 01279 725725, South East. (T)

1970, £65,000. Moss Box Race car. Rover V8. New HTP papers.

FIA specification. Totally rebuilt by Bruce Stapleton, well known racer and retired Morgan dealer, to an exceptional standard in the early 2000’s. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

112744

112747

112806

112983

MG MGB

1963, £20,995. Chrome bumpers, non-overdrive, older 90’s restored Mk1 pull door handle model in Tartan Red with bespoke Ivory leather interior trim complimented with walnut facia and Mota-Lita wood rim steering wheel, good condition Red vinyl weather equipment. Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

1971, £14,995. Wire wheels, overdrive, older restored example, still structurally sound that has had comprehensive coachwork carried out by renowned MG specialists ‘Tim Kelly’ of Cornwall in 2006, delightful Leyland White coachwork, Black leather interior trim, MotaLita steering wheel, clean engine compartment, small history file with Tim Kelly invoices, old mot’s etc.

Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

1966, £11,950. Last owner 20 years, chrome bumpers, overdrive, wire wheels, older restored example with good structure having been supplied by renowned specialists ‘Cunliffes Classics’ of Blackpool.

Please call 01707 876089, East of England. (T)

112977

112980

112984

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AGREED VALUE SPECIALIST CAR INSURANCE WITH YOU IN MIND

MORGAN 4/4

2018, £49,500. Black with red leather interior. Silver painted wire wheels, folding and reclining sports seats, black PVC weather equipment including tonneau, black painted dash, sunvisors, elasticated door pockets, radio CD, stainless mesh grille. One owner, full service history, 6,500 miles only. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T) 112807

MORGAN PLUS 4

MORGAN 4/4

MORRIS MINOR

1999, 19500 miles, £28,500.

Connaught green with stone leather and matching stone weather equipment. Chrome wire wheels.

Walnut dashboard and wood rim Moto Lita steering wheel, sports seats, mesh grille, round door mirrors, stainless luggage rack. 2 owners, Full service history. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

1962, £14,500. Old English White with Red leather interior, roof, and hoodbag. 948cc. Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T) 113022

1955, £19,500. A Concours Winner, with only 3 owners from new.

Original Maroon leather interior.

Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T)

MORGAN PLUS 4

1953, £35,000. Flat Rad. LHD. Supplied new to Fergus Motor Imports in New York, the car was imported back to the UK complete but in need of restoration. Acquired by a lifelong Morgan owner and enthusiast; the car has been renovated to a very high standard, retaining the original chassis, gearbox and back axle. The original engine, a standard Vanguard 2088cc has been replaced by a later 2138cc TR4 version as fitted to 1960’s Morgan +4s, which significantly improves performance, making the car very suitable for long distance touring. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

NISSAN SILVIA

113018

MORRIS MINOR

112812

MORRIS MINOR

1976, £23,995. An incredibly rare S10 Silvia, possibly the only one in Europe! Lovely fresh paintwork that presents very well, our Silvia has two great things going for it – no rust, and all of the utterly impossible to source interior and exterior trim is present and in good condition, down to the delicate centre caps on the wheels. Please call 07711645465, South East. (T)

1997, 16052 miles, Auction.

Rover / 100 Knightsbridge SE / Hatchback 5 Door / Mauve / Petrol / Manual / 1120cc / 16052 miles.

Two previous keepers, full service including cambelt, waterpump and new tyres in January 2020.Guide Price: from £3,000 to £3,500. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website.Viewing from the 28th March. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T) 113060

ROVER 2600

113023

ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD

1984, £8,995. a-reg, lots of history, handbooks, mot. stunning. Please call 07895 675851, South West.

112698

ROVER 75 1954, £26,500. Flat Rad 4 seater 2.0 Vanguard. Green with black interior.

Recently rebuilt gearbox. Drives wonderfully - a lovely example and very useable. Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T) 112813

1955, £18,500. Empire green with green leather interior and Tan mohair hood and hood-bag. 48,000 miles from new with 3 owners. Never welded. Much history. Stunning original example. Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T)

OTHER

113019

MORGAN 4/4

MORRIS MINOR

1983, 1000 miles, £7,000.

One previous owner, owned 20 years,1970s interior in black, 70s instriments in primer, all parts to finish minus engine and box. Please call 07742522371, South West.

113031

MORGAN PLUS 8

PORSCHE 911

112809

1968, 98400 miles, £9,250.

Due to a business venture, Little Cappuccino has to go. She is in excellent condition with no rust whatsoever, probably due to spending her early years in sunnier climates, with only 3 previous owners, rebuilt original 998cc engine with unleaded cylinder head, so she can run on unleaded petrol, original sprung leather seats with more leg room than a mini, MOT and tax free, however, she past her MOT test last week with no advisories, only eighty pounds to insure, very reliable and a real conversation starter wherever you go. Please call 07437420562, North West.

ROVER 100

113000

112808

1986, £32,500. Plus 8 Race Car. Built to Class B (now J) Morgan Challenge Regulations. This well known, reliable car has been driven

by Andy Green for the last 20 years in over 200 races. She is a front running car with many class wins, lap records and twice Class B Championship winner. Last raced at VSCC Spring Start 2019 Silverstone Nat (class record) lap time 1-04-78.

Spa Summer Classic 2015 lap time 2-53 Class B winner. Completely rebuilt on new chassis in 2010.

Please call 01189 831200, South East. (T)

RILEY ELF MKIII

2017, £36,995. In Citroen Dark Red with Yarwood Ivory Leather interior.

Only1 Owner from new with less than 9k miles covered. Fitted with a Ford 1.6 litre Sigma engine. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands.

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1954, £19,500. Morris Minor ex GPO rubber-winged van. 4 owners from new, with loads of history. Extremely rare. Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T)

112965

113020

MORRIS MINOR

MORRIS MINOR

1958, 35000 miles, £69,995.

Finished in its original and unmolested Sage Green over Smoke Green with Green Hide, lamb's wool rugs to the rear as specified on the build sheets with the car. One family owned from 1959 to 2020. The Silver Cloud was kept in their company's dry warehouse parked up for 30 years before being recommissioned for a family wedding in 1997, after the wedding the car went back into storage. The interior is original and in superb condition all in keeping with the mileage of 35,000. Comes with all its original tools, jack etc.

Please call 01485 541526, East of England. (T) 112766

ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE

1957, £25,000. Frilford Grey with maroon leather interior and maroon mohair hood. 1098cc. Nut and bolt restoration. Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T)

1961, £16,500. Smoke grey with blue leather interior and a dark blue hood and hood-bag. 62,000 miles with 6 owners. Please call 01227 720306, South East. (T)

1996, 18700 miles, £125,000.

Porsche 911 Carrera (993) 1996 road/race car, N reg., 3.6 lt twin turbo, 6 speed gearbox, turbos recently rebuilt and fuel lines replaced. Engine 500 bhp (approx.)

Brembo race brakes (road units also supplied). Gt 2 wide body kit fitted with 8x10x18" BBS alloys. Welded custom cage, fire eater system, air jack system (as per Brit car). Variety of race springs available. Competed in AEMC and ASEMC sprint championships and DOMC North Sports Saloon Championship and recently on display at the Porsche Colchester showroom. Please call 07897602113, East of England.

113017

113021

112858

2003, 83000 miles, £1,595. racing car Green immaculate condition.

Low Millage , work always done on car. Manual , all original as when left factory. No issues Garaged , Mot till July. First to see and drive will buy. Stunning car.

Please call 07716 949723, South East.

112708

ROVER 75 2006, £2,000. Estate. Silver.

Excellent condition, one owner, new MoT. Please call 07855 381414, North West.

112796

SAAB 900I

1981, 53000 miles, £79,950. This Corniche II FHC is a 5000 series model finished in Athenian Blue with Magnolia hide, Dark Blue top roll ,dark Blue lambs wool over rugs, rear seat belts, N/S door mirror and factory alloy wheels with white wall Avon tyres. Just had a Hydraulic service, this must be the finest example available. Please call 01737 844999, South East.

1990, £12,995. Lovely rust-free condition throughout as the car has been waxoyled from new, the paint is glossy and free of dents and scratches bar a couple of small stone chips and the interior is in lovely condition with no rips or tears. Under the bonnet and in the boot are very clean. Please call 07711645465, South East. (T)

112826

112997

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CHOICE OF REPAIRER SPECIALIST CAR INSURANCE WITH YOU IN MIND SAAB 9000

1998, 131800 miles, Auction.

Saab / 9000 CSE Anniversary Auto / Hatchback 5 Door / Scarab Green / Petrol / Auto / 1985cc / 131800 miles. Two owners from new, current owner since 2002. Further details to follow.Guide price: from £1,500 to £1,700. Please create an account and bid on the Hobbs Parker website. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T) 112895

TRIUMPH TR6

TRIUMPH TR5

1971, £28,500. Original UK CP series car with overdrive. A full body off chassis restoration was completed in the early 1990s and was still picking up winners medals at the TR Register International weekend in 2000. Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands. (T)

1968, £51,995. Large history file with heritage certificate, lots of previous MOT’s, parts, and workshop invoices. Great body and chassis with good gaps, full bare metal exterior re-spray in 2016. Tidy trim with mohair hood, Moto-lita steering wheel, original style dash.

Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T)

113004

113008

TRIUMPH TR6

TRIUMPH TR6

113010

1970, £28,500. The car has just had a body off chassis restoration completed and has covered less than 20 miles since. The car is supplied with hard and soft tops.

Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands. (T) 113005

TRIUMPH TR4

1962, £48,500. Stunning TR4 with modifications too numerous to mention. If you were to modernise a TR4 to make it both useable and reliable this is the way to do it.

Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands. (T) 113002

TRIUMPH TR3A

1977, £22,995. Original UK fuel injected car with overdrive. Current owner since 1977! Excellent detailed history file with under 86,000 recorded miles. Restored in 1984 with many new panels plus a stage 2 head. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T) 113015

TRIUMPH TR6

STANDARD 10

1937, 19860 miles, £5,500.

Modified flying 10 it’s running on MGB engine and overdrive gearbox and both axles on wires . Runs but needs paint and-interior sorting.

Lovely little car once sorted . Has it’s original number on v5 and old buff log book. Please call 07474376961, South West.

TRIUMPH TR6

TRIUMPH TR3A

1960, 44485 miles, £28,000.

Ex U.S car which has just been converted to Right Hand Drive and Steering Rack by TR Bitz. The body is in excellent condition with no rust as is the chassis. The engine is strong with good oil pressure, mechanically everything is in good working order. The car is currently going through the process of U.K. registration with the DVLA. Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands.

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1969, £14,995. Signal red TR6 ex American cc with overdrive.

Running on twin SU carburetors with KandN air filters. 4 former keepers, imported into the UK in 1996, M.O.T and parts history. Ideal car to take to the next level, inspection welcome to appreciate this TR6. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T)

1993, £16,995. Ignition system is running pertronix electronic system, engine fitted with high torque starter motor, extractor manifold and sports exhaust system. 4 new Dunlop sport tyres (195/65/15) and tracking check/adjust. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T)

TRIUMPH STAG

TRIUMPH TR3A

1960, £24,995. A unique example of these cherished British Classic Roadsters which has benefited from extensive restoration work in 1984 and in 2001/2. The result of these works is a car which is preserved beautifully is almost every aspect.

Please call 01189 884774, South East. (T) 112765

£27,995. Here we have a very low miles Triumph Stag in Tahiti blue.

An amazing original Stag that needs to be seen in great condition comes with a new Mohair hood, 67,000 miles from new with only 4 former keepers and the last one since 2002.

Registered on a T Reg being one of the last made. Please call 01564 824 414, West Midlands.

112753

TRIUMPH STAG

113016

TRIUMPH STAG

TRIUMPH TR5

1967, £79,995. This historically important TR was built on Aug. 29th 1967 – Build Sheet #8151. Originally incorporated into Triumph’s Press Fleet for evaluation and promotional use. Specification includes Disc Wheels, Overdrive and Heater as well as several unique attributes to the TR5 such as ; Single stand alone accelerator. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

113009

112973

TRIUMPH TR250

TVR CHIMAERA

1968, £31,995. Body off restored with many desirable improvements.

RHD converted with overdrive.

Converted to twin SU’s (by the current owner - who was an SU technician) the car runs and drives superbly. Improvements include electronic ignition, telescopic rear shocks, stainless exhaust, anti roll bar, an electric fan and wind deflector. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T)

£17,995. Here we have an older restoration Stag that has within the last 5 years had £25,000 plus spent with new Recon engine suspension, wheels, tyres, etc. Great looking Stag in a dark blue. Please call 01564 824 414, West Midlands.

£25,995. Here we have a very nice Auto Stag in Carmine red with stunning leather interior. A very nice older restoration Stag done in great condition. Please call 01564 824 414, West Midlands.

1997, 48307 miles, £17,995. 4.0 Litre. Only 4 owners from new.

Less than 50k miles covered. In BMW Boston Metallic Green with cream seats and green carpets.

Green Hood. Last owner had it for 16 years. Please call 01636 812700, East Midlands. (T)

112752

112754

112967

113012

TRIUMPH TR6

113006

1957, 44485 miles, £39,500.

Triumph TR3 originally registered in Northern Ireland. The car was found in a barn and offered to TR Bitz for sale. We purchased the car and then sold it to a customer who has built many TRâ s over the years (all with our help and support). He then started a full body off chassis restoration which has just recently been completed and the car has covered only 225 miles since completion. Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands. (T)

TRIUMPH TR3

1960, 72000 miles, £25,500.

Manual, sports, petrol. Please call 01925 756000, West Midlands. (T)

1970, £25,995. Original RHD 150bhp UK car with overdrive.

Current owner 11 years and the subject of a full body off chassis restoration to a very high standard.

Jet black with black and red interior.

Exceptional panel fit. Please call 01487842168, East of England. (T)

113003

113007

113014

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JAGUAR XF

JAGUAR XF

1998, 70000 miles, £7,000. 3.0L 24v automatic estate. Silver with tinted windows, grey leather and Alcontara interior. 7 seats with AC and cruise control. VGC and well maintained. 12 months MOT. Please call 01258 863786, South West.

112890

MODERNS CHEVROLET MATIZ

2009, 65200 miles, £1,200. In everyday use, everything works perfectly. Tyres still 80 percent.

Spotless interior. Slight panel damage. First person to drive it will buy it. Please call 07833907984, Scotland.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2013, 71500 miles, £15,495.

Jaguar XFS Portfolio. One owner, 2013 275 BHP 3.0 litre diesel Porfolio in indigo blue pearlescent with full ivory soft grain hide interior – Absolutely stunning condition!

Covered just 71,500 miles, full up to date Jaguar service history and original sales brochures featuring this exact model. It comes with a very high level of factory options and two sets of 20” alloy wheels and tyres summer (Hydra) and winter (Senta) sets all in excellent condition. This car has been cherished by myself from new and has been meticulously cared for. Next MOT and service due 26 March 2023. Reason for selling is that I have retired and hardly use it now as I have two other classic sports cars and a motorcycle. Please call 07977562376, South West.

113024

JAGUAR XKR

2013, £12,995. Stunning XF Full Service History. 2 Previous Owners.

Please call 01492 870150, Wales.

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2018, £8,995. RK68XZD, 2018, Blue, 28,239 miles, Petrol, Manual.

Please call 01344 249524, South East.

112751

112819

JAGUAR XJ

VAUXHALL CORSA

2003, £1,495. MK4 GT TDi 1900cc.

6-speed, diesel, 03 plate, full black leather heated seats, 6 service stamps, two remote keys, VW radio CD. Please call 07793 059069, South West.

112729

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

2003, 109000 miles, £3,250.

Lovely XJ 3.0L sport. Ours for 6 years. Previously used as a wedding car, so very little use, (1500mls between MOT’s).

Silver/Black leather sport interior. Bodywork and interior in great shape. Sat Nav, elec windows/heated memory seats/ electric headrests. In car phone which works. Service history/book pack/ 2 keys plus valet key. MOT until October 22 - minor advisories which have been attended to.

Reluctant sale just not getting( time to use her. Any inspection. Please call 07958697329, East of England.

2017, 47456 miles, £4,895.

Vauxhall Corsa 17 plate. 1.4 petrol.

Low mileage but will rise as still in use. Cat S has been repaired to a high standard. Excellent runner.

Please call 07961056235, Yorkshire and the Humber.

113083

VAUXHALL ASTRA

1954, £150. Austin Somerset Engine and gear box. 1200cc B series Austin engine removed from a rotten Somerset. Gearbox removed from same car. Buy together or separately. Collect in person from Norwich. Cash on collection, no PayPal. Please call 07799957700, East of England.

2018, 98586 miles, £15,695. This vw caddy maxi life comes with abundance of features including being a wav vehicle and an excellent family car including isofix seats in the rear for young children. The two piece ramp at the rear provides easy accessing and exiting with a wheelchair user and once on board this vehicle provides a very smooth ride. Please call 07491075383, West Midlands.

112804

112828

JAGUAR XKR

VANS VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE

2003, 111.500 miles, £3,250.

Ford Mondeo st220 saloon 2003, 111,000 miles £3,250, excellent condition. Every optional extra including electric sunroof, electric folding mirrors, touch screen sat nav, welcome lights on mirrors, parking sensors.

Collins performance stage 1 remap including full miltek exhaust and KandN panel filter. Lots of history and receipts. Magnum grey. New mot. Please call 07502 439413, Wales.

2004, 102000 miles, Auction.

Jaguar / XKR 4.2 Auto / Coupe / Silver (Cat S) / Petrol / Auto / 4196cc / 102000 miles. Four previous keepers, subject to an insurance claim in 2018 when the elderly owner caught the side of his garage whilst manoeuvring, all repaired now. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website. Viewing from the 28th March. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

2005, 113000 miles, £999.99.

Ford fiesta zetec 1.4. 12 months Mot, 5 doors, Alloy wheels, radio.

Clutch, gears, engine all good. Clean bodywork. Drives faultlessly. First to see will buy no silly offers. Please call 07432 092444, East Midlands.

2005, £16,000. Aluminum XK with heated seats and steering wheel.

Service History. Please call 01492 870150, Wales. (T)

2003, 4693 miles, £40,000. A Truly Fine Example Of A Jaguar XKR Supercharger With Only 4,693 Miles Garage Stored Since New Under A Quilted Cover Never Been Out In Wet Conditions Minimal Distance Travelled For Servicing And MOT Presented in British Racing Green Metallic paint with the ivory leather sports seating with matching tonneau cover., 20" Bronze Finished Detroit R Performance Alloy Wheels Unmarked On Branded Tyres, Dual Zone Climate Control, Leather and Walnut Bound Multi-Functional Steering Wheel, Electric Front Seats With Driver Memory Settings, Variable Heated Front Seats, Jaguar/ Alpine Sound Package, Bright Silver Front Mesh Grille, Rear Distance Park Control, XKR Exterior Body Detailing, Xenon Headlights With Auto Setting And Power Wash Function, Electric Steering Wheel Adjust, Cruise Control. Please call 07792308897, Wales.

112849

112750

112959

113077

PARTS AUSTIN SOMERSET ENGINE

112882

FORD MONDEO

KIA PICANTO

113054

JAGUAR XK

FORD FIESTA

2009, 149000 miles, £1,595.

Vauxhall Astra SXI CDTI 3 door Manual Diesel. 3 Owners MOT TILL AUG.Professionally lowered. Air bags , stereo Cd aux radio. Clean inside and out, great looker, lovely car. Please call 07962385740, North West.

112695

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2000, 57000 miles, £8,250. 12 months Mot. Petrol 2.5 LTR. Been in storage many years. Interior like new. Many new parts, new steering rack. Battery front, rear pads, discs, handbrake cables, injectors, tailgate etc. Please call 0770787680, North West.

113048

VOLKSWAGEN BAY CAMPERVAN

113080

BEDFORD J TYPE ROOF LINING

£90. New black roof lining, may fit A and D types. Can send for a price.

Please call 07749 586757, South East.

112835

BENTLEY BENTAYGA SPARE WHEEL AND ACCESSORY KIT

£650. NEVER USED BENTLEY BENTAYGA SPARE WHEEL AND ACCESSORY KIT. NEVER USED OR FITTED. CONDITION NEW. VREDESTEIN TYRE. 195/65 20/108P. BUYER TO COLLECT. PAYMENT ON COLLECTION. PROTECTIVE BAG FOR SPACE SAVER WHEEL. Please call 07962385740, North West.

112696

CITROËN 2CV SPECIAL FRONT BUMPER

2000, 90000 miles, Auction.

Volkswagen / Golf Cabriolet SE / Convertible / Silver / Petrol / Manual / 1595cc / 90000 miles. Two previous keepers, current owner since 2006, new hood and tonneau cover. Guide Price: from £1,800 to £1,900. Many more photos on the Hobbs Parker website. To bid online please create an account on the Hobbs Parker website. Viewing from the 28th March. Please call 01233506266, South East. (T)

1972, 38000 miles, £13,500. 1972 Tin Top Bay window Danbury conversion camper. 1700cc twin carb engine.

New carburettors fitted and rolling road tuned. Great reliable van. Please call 07508030993, Ireland.

1985, £20. 2CV Special steel front bumper in beige grey (gris roue). Very solid. Minor rust spots appearing at seams treated with rust cure solution so would benefit cosmetically from an easy re-paint with a rattle can (black bumper tape bought from ECAS also included if required). Over riders, brackets and small rubber bung fitments not included. Collection only (West London). Please call 07795 121845, Greater London.

113056

112690

113038

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CONTACT US TODAY SPECIALIST CAR INSURANCE WITH YOU IN MIND CITROËN 2CV / AMI ENGINE MOUNTS (PAIR, UNUSED)

1997, £14. Pair of unused engine mounts for Citroen 2CV / Ami, sourced from ECAS 2CV Parts. Still in box, now surplus to requirements. Fit 2CV / Ami except 2CV4 (435cc) 1970 onwards and pre-1956 2CV. Price is for pair, excluding postage. Please call 07795 121845, Greater London.

MERCEDES-BENZ PAGODA SL SPARES POA. Grille barrel, star assy, rear lamps, fuel gauge, hardtop mouldings, hardtop, indicator switches, air louvre grille, tonneau cover, various mouldings, headlamps and lenses, grille assy. Please call 01773 835462, West Midlands.

WHEELS AND TYRES

KIRKSTAL REAR AXLE

SET OF 4 PIRELLIE P7 TYRES

1987, £100. 1987. Five 13" mac.

Alloy wheels, 4 bolts. Tyres one year old, 350 miles, spare unused. Alloy Centre, caps included. Please call 01775711070, East of England.

113055

CLASSIC WHEEL TRIMS

112799

1972, £200. Kirkstal rear axle from 1970s Akinson Borderer, in good order. Please call 07813 011970, East of England.

MINI COOPER SUMP GUARD

112908

HINGES

112861

FORD CORTINA DOORS

Cortina 1600E Series 1 doors, fantastic condition, NO ROT, I have more pictures. £400.00 no offers, cash on collection from South Herts.

Please call 07860 246900, East of England.

£150. Original Cooper S sump guard. Never used. Please call 01217050849, West Midlands.

113062

MINI COOPER ROLL CAGE

1950S-1960S COMMERCIAL CAB WINDSCREENS POA. Various sizes, flat glass and curved, in chromed frames. Albion, ERF, Vulcan, Foden, etc. Old stock as new. Reasonable prices. Please call 01943 461248, Yorkshire and the Humber.

FORD CORTINA FRONT DOOR

112701

FORD CORTINA DOORS

FORD GHIA X PARTS £230. Granada MK IV Ghia X NOS dynamo boxed, driving lights and brackets, prop support and donut, throttle cable, bonnet, trip computer, two head lamp glass, lots of switches and relays. Please call 01752 892962, South West.

112976

112860

TOOLS

TOYOTA MAYSTAR STEREO ADAPTOR LEAD WITH ISO PLUG (PX687)

112911

GEARBOXES

VARIOUS PARTS £150. Cooper S three point roll cage. Never fitted. Please call 01217050849, West Midlands.

112707

£15-£85. New Vauxhall Victor VX/490 water pump, £15. 1 3/4 su carb, £40. Set 1275 Morris Marina conrods, £70. MG Midget rear axle casing, £85. Please call 01435 866331, South East.

112802

112703

POA. Hinges with idents cast into the three of them, both fixing plate sizes of No1 and 3 is 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 and 4 x 2 3/4. No2 is 5 3/4 x 1 1/2 and 4 x 2 3/4. Please call 01636822042, East Midlands.

2011, £1,250. Two 11.5inchx19 and two 8x19 genuine porsche turbo alloys taken off my mint very low miles carrera4s these wheels have never been damaged or refurbished and have no corrosion whatsoever.

Centre caps come with the wheels but would recommend replacement.

Please call 07967024311, South East.

112786

MINI 10" MAMBA ALLOYS

£175. Four Cortina MK2 Series 2 doors with cards and glass. Fronts ok, rears need TLC. More pics on request.

Cash on collection. Please call 07860 246900, East of England.

£125. The 4 tyres are Pirellie P7 155/55/17’’. Please call 07432217100, North East.

Wolseley and other. 1960 -1970s classics. Please call 01234213871, East of England.

112706

112700

£85. Ford Cortina MK 2 Series One N/S Front door, in very good condition apart from a very small hole, complete with glass, rubber and handle. I have pictures. Please call 07860 246900, East of England.

PORSCHE 997 CARRERRA TURBO PANAMERA WHEELS

STANDARD VANGUARD PHASE I/II £150. Mini Mamba alloy wheels.

Need tidy up, good 165-70-10 tyres, new centre caps. Wheel locks and nuts inc. Buyer collects. Please call 07805 126835, Yorkshire and the Humber.

POA;3 of 90 degree reduction worm drive gear boxes. To be collected. Please call 01482814139, North East.

112929

LISTER PETROL TANK

£380. Radiator rebuilt by Lincs Rads to high standard. Collection or carriage at cost. Please call 07960 476648, East Midlands.

£750. POA. Air tools - £120.

Sheetmetal tools from £10 to £90 each or the lot £750. Spanners - £80 the lot. Please call 01179 793350, South West.

112993

PEUGEOT 405 STYLE PARTS 1997, Parts from scrapped car.

Not crashed. Body front panel assembly with fans. Complete and undamaged. For a full list of parts call and it will be posted. Please call 02086 937592, Greater London.

112889

112798

NUMBER PLATE.

PORSCHE 911 WINTER WHEELS AND TYRES

112726

MORRIS MINOR SPARES

112791

1985, £6. TOYOTA / LEXUS / DAIHATSU Car Stereo electrical harness adaptor lead with ISO Plug (MAYSTAR part PX687). Unused, so untested. Sold complete, as pictured. Please see photos for compatible vehicle models/years (some from 1985 on). Please call 07795 121845, Greater London.

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VAUXHALL AND BEDFORD CA VAN PARTS £Various. Rear axle, £80. Gearbox, £60. Carbs or doors, £150 pair.

Steering box, shaft, £50. Steering rods set, £80. Vauxhal Velox 1956 doors, £25 each. Wings £50 each.

Grille, £50. Other bits also. Please call 07923 099041, North West.

2016, £400. Set of winter wheels and tyres for Porsche 911 model 991 gen2. 20 inch Porsche Carrera wheels. Perfect condition. Please call +442392257389, South East.

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£50. 19 inch x 9 inch Dia. In wooden craole. Lister script still visible.

Please call 01743884568, West Midlands.

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VOLVO V70 GEARBOX 1998, £60. Manual gearbox. Please call 07809244870, North West.

FORD 105E ANGLIA PARTS £400. Two rear wings, one bonnet, five wheels, engine and gearbox.

Price is for the lot. Please call 07973 763448, South East.

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JAGUAR XJ6/12 SERIES 1 2 3 XJ40 WHEELS

Garage clear out of Morris Minor spares, Bonnets, seats (Front and rear), windscreens, Doors for 2and4 door cars with chrome surrounds, prop shafts.

Will sell as a job lot . Please call 07933643496, South West.

POA. 00 7311 - private number plate. Oscar Oscar 7311. A rare double 0'7 plate. Open to offers over £20k. Please call 01423888014, Yorkshire and the Humber.

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DAVID BROWN GEARBOX

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MORRIS MARINA PARTS 1995, £650. Four compomotive 7jx15 wheels. Ferrari replica type wheels.

5bolts fit jaguar rover any kit cars with jaguar axles. Complete with spinners.

Absolutely in pristine as new condition.

Please call 07967024311, South East.

£25-£70. MK1 doors, bonnet £30 each. Windscreen, £25. Wheels, gearbox, axle, £70 each. Grille, £30.

Radiator, £40. F hubs complete and brakes and B plate, £60. Other bits.

Please call 07923 099041, North West.

£80. David Brown six speed gearbox 6/500 in working order. Please call 07813 011970, East of England.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1958, £10. Commer Cob Drivers, Instruction manual. Please call 07534342021, Yorkshire and the Humber.

NISSAN CASTROL GTX POA. Two five litre tins, sealed oil.

Also five litre tin of Castrol antifreeze, sealed. Please call 01179 719944, South West.

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CITROËN DYANE 1985, 00000 miles, Citroen Acadiane genuine UK Owners Manual required from the 1980s.

Fair price paid for one in good condition. Please call 07795 121845, Greater London.

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AUTOMOBILE INSIGNIA BADGE

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VOLVO BOOK £125,000. Fully restored to great standard, ready for use. Please call 0146073734, South West.

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£85. Guy motor mascot . Printed original. Post free. Please call 02083997541, Greater London.

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FORD FIESTA

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MASSEY-FERGUSON TRACTORS MICHAEL WILLIAMS. HARDBACK WITH DUST COVER.128 UNMARKED WHITE PAGES.AS NEW CONDITION. Please call 07399 359072, South East.

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1995, £35. Volvo 960 car/est sales broacher, 1995. 40 pages. Excellent condition. Please call 02083 997541, South East.

POA; AA and more. Please call 01234213871, East of England.

£50. Desmo Speed Nymth Car Mascot. 1930s chrome. On marble base. Please call 02083997541, Greater London.

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£65. Automobile insignia badge, 1898 - 1907. Please call 02083 997541, South East.

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Wanted. MK1 or MK2. Prefer drivable but one needing restoration considered. Other Fords of this era considered. Please call 07538 696157, East Midlands.

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MG MIDGET Wanted. Must be a good runner, possibly needing a tidy. No rubbish.

Up to 60 miles from Burton-on-Trent.

Please call 01283337625, West Midlands.

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£150. Original desmo mascot 1930s/40s. Jockey horse over the jump, on wood base. Please call 07534 431198, South East.

POA. Wanted. A classic Mini Clubman Estate. No restoration projects or non runners, but don't mind a small amount of paintwork. Please call 07398 055295, North West.

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1938, £300. 1938. 1 member, 2 guests. No 675. No box. Please call 07780 123683, South East.

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PORSCHE 917 HOT WHEELS (REAL RIDERS, LIMITED EDITION)

ROVER P4 Wanted. Either runner or one needing light restoration and paperwork.

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SUZUKI JIMNY Wanted. 1990s' and 2000s' Suzuki Jimny literature and manufacturer brochures required. Also models.

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£20. 100 colour photographs of trains. Steam, Diesel, Shunters.

Great condition genuine photographs, all different. Please call 01744 637052, North West.

2010, Offers. Hot Wheels 'Real Riders' Limited Edition Porsche 917 (item H9215-0950), 1/64 scale.

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Wanted. 1500 or Morris Traveller.

Either runner or one needing light restoration. Will travel. Please call 07538 696157, East Midlands.

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BACK BOX Maurice wallows in automotive design nostalgia after recalling a clever Renault innovation Maurice Hardy Contributor t started when I saw a Renault Modus going round the roundabout at the cemetery close to home. “There’s a car with a superb idea that quickly died,” I said to myself. The Idea? The Boot Shute, a clever bootlid-sized hatch within the main tailgate so that stowage could be easily reached if there wasn’t room or need to open the tailgate. Why it didn’t catch on is beyond me.

Back in 2007, when I first road-tested the Modus, I headlined the piece: “Renault hatches a solution to an old problem”.

Clearly it must have been a problem that only I and a few others, one of them in the Renault design studio, had noticed or we’d still be having a boot shute today on our family hatchbacks. It was so much better for access than a lift-up rear window, if only because heavy items didn’t have to be raised so high.

Another good idea was the VW Polo Harlequin. Buyers specified the base colour for the main body and then production workers added doors and other panels such as the rear hatch, wings and bonnet, in whatever colour took their fancy. It was an early example of the more recently applied WYSIWYG acronym: What You See Is What You Get, because buyers signed the order and then waited to see what the wags at VW dished up. Few more than 100 found a home in Blighty. And when you look at the latest favourite colours analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, it’s not hard to see why.

When it comes down to it, British car buyers are not awfully bright, at least when making colour choices. Looking back to the start of the new millennium, silver ruled from 2000 to 2008, with black then taking over until 2012. White came to the fore from 2013 to 2016 before black had another year in the driving seat. Then grey arrived in 2018 and has remained at the

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top. As it started two years before Covid-19 reared its head, we can’t even blame the pandemic for turning our car colour choice to mediocre.

In fact, grey has oddly come to be seen as an indicator of some sort of classy performance model. It was the colour once derided as indicative of John Major, the Grey Man of politics, who was depicted in cartoons as some sort of parody Superman with his underpants outside his trousers.

I hope that doesn’t catch on for drivers of grey performance cars or we’ll all be in for a shock when they pull up at the unleaded pump.

It’s odd how cars are seen as some sort of indicator of manliness. What drives someone to want a Lamborghini Countach, glitzy Ferrari or other exotic, when if they only need a two-seater they could have a Mazda MX-5 and not worry about where to park it. In fact, coming back from our last trip to Scotland, a Countach passed us on the M6; apart from being surprisingly small, it also looked no more special than a ’70s kit car. At least with the latter, the pride of ownership came from actually building the thing rather than prancing into some overblown showroom and doling out

mountains of cash for a car that is more vulgar than anything else.

Don’t get me wrong, I like Italian performance cars. Show me a nice Alfa Romeo (I’m biased there because when using the phonetic alphabet, Alfa Romeo in the middle of my surname warms my heart) or Maserati, and I’ll drool… even though I drove my son to school in a Maserati Biturbo in the late ’80s and, as he swanked it past his friends, the engine died. He had to walk the rest of the way with them after they’d helped push the Maser to the side of the road!

Spoilers are another general no-no to me.

Putting a tea tray on the back of a Porsche 911 Turbo gave it all the visual appeal of a Lyons Corner House (hands up if you remember them). But the huge appendage on the back of the Ford Escort Cosworth served a purpose, even if it slowed the car down and the optional lip spoiler was better. As we headed away from Glasgow Airport on the launch drive 30 years ago, it was pointed out by the Ford PR men that the spray vortex created by the spoiler at speed masked the number plate from speed cameras. So, it really was a go-faster goody, even when it slowed the car down.

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