• Rare and sought-after chrome bumper car, one of only 2,591

• Supplied new on 04/07/1974 finished in Tundra Green with an Autumn Leaf interior

• Fitted from new with Overdrive, seat belts, V8 mud flaps, alloy wheels and Avon Turbosteels

• Hardly used by its first owner and sold in 1987 with just 1,087 miles

• The next three owners also used it lightly. Current warranted mileage now 4,425

• Would benefit from some engine bay detailing which would not spoil its originality

• V5c, MOT history, original production card, owner’s manual and two sets of keys

After ten years in production and ten years of both the press and public crying out for the MGB to be given the power its more than capable chassis deserved, in 1973 (some years after engineers such as Ken Costello had proved it did fit) British Leyland eventually succumbed and dropped their ‘in house’ Buick-derived aluminium Rover V8 engine into the bay that could have been designed for it. In an instant, power leapt from a respectable 98bhp to a very healthy 137. With a comparatively low compression ratio, the V8 was in a totally unstressed state of tune and with a negligible weight increase over the iron block and head ‘B-Series’ unit (the B GT V8 weighed in at a negligible 7lbs more than its 4 pot sibling and a massive 228 lbs less than the car it directly replaced, the MG C), the rest of the car could mercifully remain pretty much as it was. Even the twin SU carburettors were utilised although treated to a redesigned inlet manifold and ‘lobster claw’ air cleaner arrangement to avoid the cost of a bespoke bonnet. This was crucially important to BL who were still smarting from the engineering and production nightmare that was the MGC which required redesigned suspension and yet was still perceived to be an inferior driving machine to the car that spawned it.  

This remarkably original MGB GT V8 was built in June 1974 and dispatched on the 4th July 1974 by MG dealer Kennings Limited. It was factory finished in Tundra Green with an Autumn Leaf interior and was originally ordered with Overdrive, stereo, auto seat belts, heater, V8 mud flaps, and Dunlop cast-alloy wheels fitted with a set of Avon ‘Turbosteels’ all of which the car retains to this date. It’s presented for sale today with a warranted mileage of just 4,425!

Very low mileage cars nearly always have a tale to tell and PTP 542N (originally SAJ 683N) is no exception. Several months into the first owner's tenure and with just 1,078 miles on the odometer, the V8’s unique Dunlop composite steel/alloy wheels were stolen. The owner evidently took this event very badly as, following their replacement, the MG was moved to a garage on his estate and, sadly, never driven again. With his passing in early 1987, the estate and indeed the MG were sold at auction, the mileage recorded still at just 1,078 and still sitting happily on its replacement wheels. The car was purchased by Alexandra Motors of Portsmouth, who presumably prepared it for sale after those years in the garage and subsequently sold it in July 1987 to its second custodian, a Mr Ponton of Hampshire. During Mr Ponton's ownership, the MG was used sparingly increasing the odometer reading to just 3,932 miles. In April 2011, the decision was made to sell and the car passed onto its third owner Mr Foat of Bognor Regis. Some three years later he, in turn, decided to move the MG on and, in May 2014 at just 4,059 miles, it was purchased by its most recent owner who has a penchant for totally original, low mileage classics and added to his collection storing it correctly and using it only occasionally.

All the usual paperwork is in the car’s history file including the V5c logbook, copies of previous logbooks, the current MOT, previous MOT's, DVLA MOT history, old tax discs, DVLC correspondence, insurance valuations, various invoices, the original production card which is exceptionally rare, the V8 Owner’s Manual and two sets of keys.

Although in lovely original condition, a little fettling and detailing to the engine bay would bring the car to the next level and, given that top examples of this model are now making substantially more than the estimate suggested here, this low-mileage, well-historied, four-owner V8 should amply reward the remedial tidying-up now required. What a great find!

• US personal export car built in left-hand drive during February 1960 and shipped to J.M.Rice in New York

• Returned to the UK and joined the ranks of those lucky Jaguars transformed by the legendary 'JD Classics'

• Indigo Blue with light grey leather, Burr walnut, dark blue mohair hood and tonneau, chrome wire wheels

• Optioned with just about every JD Sports upgrade that was available at the time

• 5-speed gearbox, sports suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion, limited-slip differential,

• Aluminium radiator, cooling fan upgrade, handmade exhaust,  wiring loom, and alternator electrics 

• Pleasurable long-distance tourer with inertia-reel belts, Kenwood sound system and iPod dock

• Just totally ‘wows’ with its road and touring competence and will reward its new owner for years to come

A car-starved Britain, still trundling around in perpendicular, pre-war hangover motors glimpsed the future in October 1948 with the launch of the Jaguar XK120 at the Earls Court Motor Show. Production commenced in 1949 in Coventry, and the XK's swoopy shape and stylish occupants would become a common sight on British roads over the next fifteen years with the car's international appeal and competition successes triggering the beginning of a hugely positive period for the company. The XK150 appeared in May 1957, replacing the 140, and was the final incarnation of the XK series being initially available in Fixed Head Coupe (FHC) and Drop Head Coupe (DHC) versions with the svelte Roadster (OTS-Open Two-Seat) following in 1958. 

A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from its earlier siblings with a significantly higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider. Larger wrap-around bumpers were fitted, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140, and powerful, servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes all round were a welcome addition. However, the 150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the XK140, sharing the same 3.4-litre DOHC Jaguar straight-six until, in 1960, Jaguar increased the engine size to 3.8 litres providing the later cars with a class-leading 220 bhp.  

Offered here is a stunning example of a JD Classics XK150 3.8 DHC, produced when they were at the absolute top of their game and assembled by world-class technicians. In addition to the full JD Classics restoration, it was optioned with just about every JD Sports upgrade that was available at the time. The specification includes the JD Sport five-speed gearbox, sports suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, sixteen-inch by six-inch wide wire wheels, uprated wiring loom, alternator electrics, handmade exhaust, aluminium radiator and cooling fan upgrade, a limited-slip differential and upgraded wiper system.

Make no mistake, this is the best driving XK150 anywhere and is nicely settled-in having covered just six thousand miles from the initial build. It just totally ‘wows’ with its road and touring competence and will undoubtedly continue to reward its new owner for years to come as a direct result of the world-class level of engineering competence invested in this car’s build. We understand that this remarkable XK represents an investment of around a quarter of a million pounds and would not doubt that for a minute.

The car’s Heritage Certificate states the date of manufacture as February 1960 and informs us that it was a left-hand drive, personal export car originally registered 3860 DU for its first owner Mr J.M. Rice and delivered through Jaguar Cars, New York, USA before returning to the UK during January 2002.

Now finished in Indigo Blue with a light grey leather interior lifted by a Burr walnut dash and capping’s, topped by a dark blue mohair hood, cover and tonneau and sitting, all square, on sparkling chrome wire wheels. It's been fitted with a Kenwood sound system with a Genesis amplifier and an iPod carrier, and inertia-reel seat belts make this beautiful DHC XK150 a genuine long-distance driving proposition.

If you are seriously interested, this ultimate XK could be available for a test drive pre-auction. We cannot eulogise enough about the quality and driving experience and the standard of JD Sport products that certainly raised the whole restoration bar at the time.

• A beautiful, right-hand drive, SP311 1600 Fairlady, imported in 2011 by a highly regarded Nissan race team principal

• Road-legal and rebuilt with the potential for competition use. FIA roll cage, engine fully rebuilt and race-tuned

• Potential access to events such as Goodwood with supporting JAF/FIA homologation papers and a letter from NISMO confirming build date pre-May 1965

• Similar spec Fairladys were raced in the USA by the likes of Peter Brock and Steve McQueen    

This example was imported into the UK in 2011 by a private collector who is the team principal of a highly regarded UK-based Nissan racing team who have built and raced numerous successful cars over the last two decades in International Touring Cars, Dakar Rally, Rally Raid and GT racing. The decision was taken to have the car totally stripped and rebuilt from the ground up to be road legal but with competition in mind. All components were removed, the shell stripped and repainted by Normandale of Daventry and the engine was rebuilt and race-tuned by Nissan engine specialists, International Engine Services in Essex. The complete car was then re-assembled by the in-house team of specialist race engineers including an FIA roll cage and custom side-exit sports exhaust. Since the build was completed, the car has taken part in the Kop Hill Climb, and just one sprint race at Goodwood and remains in fine shape and on-the-button. Finished in gleaming white with a smart red soft top, the little Datsun presents very well as you might expect having so recently been professionally rebuilt, and we understand that it performs as well as it looks and turns heads at any event or on the journey there and back.

The owner’s file contains a letter from NISMO (the in-house tuning, motorsports and performance division of Nissan) confirming a build date pre-May 1965, JAF/FIA Homologation papers, the current V5c, old MOT's, owners handbook, import documents and various invoices. Also accompanying the car is the original cast manifold that would be required for a current FIA HTP application.

Rarely seen on British roads, and an even rarer sight on British racing circuits, this cool Japanese sportster, with some slight modifications could bag you a place on the grid at some very prestigious events, or perhaps just enjoy it as it is. Often described as a Japanese copy of the MGB but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In point of fact, the Datsun pre-dated the introduction of the MGB by several months, and any styling similarities are coincidental, a great conversation starter at any classic car meeting, hill climb or sprint event.

• The final incarnation of the iconic E-Type with subtle upgrades for modern driving

• Previously owned since 2009, four previous keepers and just 42,000 miles on the odometer

• Restored during previous ownership in 2012 with a bare metal respray in its original colour

• Upgrades include a new 5-speed manual box (original retained), performance brakes, Kenlowe fans

• Recent works include attention to the water pump, steering rack and carburettors at a cost of some £7,000

• The Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms matching numbers and colours

From 1961, the E-Type evolved and improved with every iteration from the original Series 1 Coupés and Roadsters, through the Series 2 cars of the late 1960's, until finally, the 5.3-litre V12 Series 3 arrived in 1971 but was only available as a convertible or a '2+2'. The Series 3 was built on a slightly longer wheelbase with appropriate chassis modifications and larger, more effective brakes in the hope of coping with the turbine smooth, 272bhp delivered by the V12.  The grille was enlarged and the beautiful lines were enhanced with flared wheel arches. It now had the ride quality that could match any of its GT rivals, and with power steering and the, newly optional air-conditioning, it possessed the civility and approachability that would make it attractive to a slightly more reticent customer base.

First delivered to a Mr F. Hicks of Headington, Oxford on the 06/05/1971, this delightful Series 3 was supplied by Eyles & Coxeter of Oxford in Regency Red with a Beige leather interior, the combination it wears today. Bought by our previous vendor, the car’s fourth owner, on the 15/09/2009, the Jaguar was to benefit from a sympathetic restoration conducted by Yorkshire Restorations of Baildon. This included a bare metal respray in the factory issued Regency Red, re-chroming, new flywheel, and a full engine rebuild including honing the cylinders. A new five-speed manual gearbox was crafted from a single ingot of aluminium and the ratios were matched to the rear differential, the original gearbox is included in the sale. This work was done by Uryk Dmyterko of E-Type Fabs as was the fitting of performance front brakes. The interior was kept original and the engine bay is a testament to the quality of the work carried out by Yorkshire Restorations. Further upgrades to assist modern driving included the fitting of twin Kenlowe fans and sundry other works.

The history file includes a sheaf of receipts and invoices for the work, and the Jaguar Heritage Certificate confirms the matching numbers. The original parts, replaced as part of the car's upgrade, will be supplied with the car conferring matching numbers status. Since the purchase by our vendor, a passionate collector of XK150 and XJ220 Jaguars, the E-Type has benefitted from works to the water pump, steering rack, the fitting of SU carburettors, and an ignition unit by Creed & Shore Motorworks of Shropshire at a cost of some £7,000. Supplied to auction with current Swansea V5c and MOT.

Photographic record of the car's earlier restoration can be seen by clicking on this link: http://yorkshirerestorations.co.uk/JEV12.htm

• A 1990-spec example registered on the 09/11/1989, supplied new by Lindsay Cars Ltd., an RS main dealer in Lisburn, NI 

• An immaculate example in very original unrestored condition, with all original panels and an untouched shell 

• The engine bay is virtually to show standard whilst the interior is almost completely unmarked

• The car has never been modified from new and remains completely standard

• Recent full service (including cam-belt and tensioner), and a brake and suspension overhaul, plus the fitment of a replica original exhaust

• With early supplying dealer Ford service history and many previous MOT certificates to warrant the mileage of just 29,000 miles

Based on the success of the previous model, the S2 Escort RS Turbo (produced between 1986-1990) was more suited to the road, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a 'homologation special'. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1600cc fuel-injected CVH engine taken from the S1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch and improved KE Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The S2 car produced an impressive 132bhp at 5750 rpm, with maximum torque of 133 lb/ft produced at 2750 rpm, giving it ample performance with a top speed of 125 mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds.

The car presented here is a 1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 (‘90 spec) first registered on the 09/11/1989 and supplied new by Lindsay cars Ltd., an RS dealer in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. It's covered a mere 29,000 miles with early supplying dealer Ford service history and many previous MOT Certificates to verify the mileage.

It is an immaculate example in very original un-restored condition, complete with all original panels, perfect panels gaps and is ‘straight as a dye’ down the sides. Close inspection shows it has never had a welding torch near it and the shell/underside are in simply lovely untouched condition. The car has never been modified from new and remains completely standard. The interior is virtually unmarked, whilst the alloy wheels have never been refurbished and are still wearing their four original Goodyear NCT50 tyres. The spare alloy and original tyre are unused, whilst the luggage compartment looks like brand new. The original Ford exhaust has just been replaced due to age, with a bespoke replica of the original fitted, and the brakes have just been overhauled. The engine bay has recently received a deep clean and is virtually show standard, still retaining the original grey Ford HT leads! The car has had a recent full service, including cambelt and tensioner.

It was imported by the current owner in 2017 from Southern Ireland with the registration 89LK4607, whilst the previous Northern Ireland registration was HDZ 2288. The car is now fully UK registered with an appropriate registration number allocated.

The current owner is an avid Ford collector and the car is only being sold due to him buying another rare Ford. This car is ready to show or to be driven on high days and holidays. One of the best available and a must for the Ford collector.

(the first image listed is not of the actual car offered for sale and is a library image used with thanks)

• Sold new by Maranello Sales Ltd. for £176,000 in Ferrari Forest Green with a Crema interior

• First registered on the 08/08/1996 to Mr Bernie Ecclestone, who reportedly used the car as his daily driver

• The last production Ferrari to feature pop-up headlights and the 456's classic lines have aged well

• Showing just 24,500 miles. Well maintained with service history from main dealers and specialists

• Presented to auction with book packs, reams of receipts, tool rolls and UK V5c

The name '456' refers to the fact that each cylinder displaces 456 cubic centimetres and this was the last Ferrari to use this naming convention. Despite its supercar performance, 436bhp, 0-60mph in 5.2 secs, and a top speed of 188mph, the 456 has a relatively unstressed engine which has proven to be a very reliable unit. Developed during the Schumacher era, the 456's construction was ground-breaking featuring composite and aluminium bodywork, cutting-edge body to chassis mating technology, along with four-wheel electronically adjustable suspension, resulting in a super lightweight 1,690 kg. Its looks are smooth and understated, and distinctive external features include a small grille with fog lights on the outside, bonnet-mounted air scoops (removed on the 456M), a motorised undercarriage spoiler that begins its deployment above 65 mph, and pop-up headlights, making this the last Ferrari to do so. The model was warmly received by press and enthusiasts alike, and although not produced in large numbers was always gently in demand by 'silver-haired' Ferrari owners before the 456M was eventually replaced in 2004 by the 612 Scaglietti.

The beautiful 456 GTA offered for sale here has lived a very pampered life. Sold new by Maranello Sales Ltd, for the grand sum of £176,000, this car is one of very few in the stunning combination of Ferrari Forest Green with a Crema interior. The first owner was none other than Mr Bernie Ecclestone, who reportedly used the car as his daily driver. The original service booklet details a full main dealer and specialist service history. Very few 456s remain in superb order and the condition of the bodywork and interior would suggest that this car is the exception to that rule and totally commensurate with a mileage of just under 24,000.

The car is accompanied by Ferrari handbooks, an MOT test certificate (July 2020), the UK V5C registration certificate and a spare set of keys. A competent Grand Tourer, this fantastic car offers V12 Ferrari performance and style for less than a modern family saloon.

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive car, one of only 12 we believe. Delivery miles (5) only

• Finished in a distinctive Circuito Grey matte paint with 'NRING' badges, carbon fibre roof, side skirts and mirror caps

• Carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco carbon fibre seats and interior trim and a Mopar-branded gear lever

• Top speed of 191mph and 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, helping propel the car to its record-setting saloon lap time at the Nürburgring late last year of 7 minutes 32 seconds

• Rarity always has its followers and we suspect that these limited-edition Alfas will remain sought-after

Seven minutes 32 seconds. The time it took this incredible saloon car to navigate the world’s most notorious circuit, Nürburgring Nordschleife. That time broke the current saloon car record giving Alfa instant bragging rights amongst manufacturers of high-performance saloons and the subsequent International publicity attached to the limited-edition Nurburgring Giulia rendered it an instant cult-car. With no small input from their Marketing Department, Alfa decided to build 108 examples to correspond with the number of years Alfa Romeo has been making cars so it was always going to be a rare car, even rarer in right-hand drive with only 12 earmarked for the UK.

Over the standard road car, the Nürburgring edition boasted a plethora of upgrades and extras, justifying the original retail price of £82,000. It is powered by Alfa Romeo’s famous 510hp 2.9-litre 6 V 90°-cylinder Bi-Turbo engine which, thanks to the extensive use of aluminium and carbon fibre, is remarkably light and retardation is courtesy of bespoke carbon-ceramic brake discs.

Styling was naturally very important in the creation of this limited-edition car. Designed to please the true enthusiast, and as Alfa Romeo claim “inspired by the category record set on the legendary German track”, continuing that it is “destined to become a true collector item”. Motorsport cues abound with extensive amounts of carbon fibre on the bonnet, sunroof, rear spoiler, side skirts, front V-grille, and mirror caps.

The Giulia Nürburgring edition is equipped with all the innovative Alfa Romeo infotainment systems, from 3D Navigator maps, an 8.8” display, Harman Kardon sound theatre and Apple CarPlay for syncing with mobile phones.

This car has covered less than 5 delivery miles and is finished in a distinctive Circuito Grey matte paint with NRING badges and sports bright red calipers peeking out from Clover-Leaf alloys finished in eggshell black. It was purchased from Alfa Romeo UK and has been kept with them by the vendor ever since. It, therefore, comes with everything it was originally supplied with, from the scale model of the car, the gloves and race suit, to the book packs and manuals.

A superb opportunity here, to own what is set to become one of Alfa Romeo's historic cars.

• Destined for North America during April 1964, returning to our shores in May 1991

• Finished in solid black with red (Ambla) leather interior and a matching red Mohair hood

• Fully restored a few years ago to a superb standard, currently de-bumpered but supplied with the originals

• Supplied with a detailed history file including receipts and old MOTs

• Accompanying the car is a Heritage Trust Certificate detailing the cars original specification

The 3000 Mk III was launched in October 1963 and remained in production until the end of 1967 when production of Austin-Healeys ceased. Classified as the BJ8, the new model was the most powerful and luxurious of the big Healeys, with a walnut-veneered dash, wind-up windows, and a 150bhp engine, giving a top speed of 121 mph.  Improvements to the engine included a new camshaft, valve springs, and twin SU 2' HD8 carburettors, together with a new design of exhaust system.  Servo-assisted brakes were now fitted as standard. The original phase I BJ8 model featured much slimmer bodywork with smaller, single front sidelights and smaller rear lights versus the larger items on the later ‘Phase II' cars, but pioneered the same engine, wind-up windows, easy-up ‘pram-style hood' and a walnut dash. Out of a total of 17,712 Mk IIIs (phase I and II) just 1,302 phase I cars were produced with over 90% due for export.

ABM 295B was indeed one of those originally sent over to the United States and was shipped on 28/04/1964 returning in May 1991. Cars imported from the US seldom have much in the way of history, which is certainly the case here, but there is an excellent history file with the car now detailing its life in the UK.

The car underwent a thorough restoration and was finished some years ago but still presents extremely well and you would be forgiven for thinking it was restored much more recently such is the quality of the workmanship. Finished in Solid Black with a Red Ambla interior and a striking Red mohair hood this 'Big Healey' has great presence on the open road and offers a superb soundtrack from the big straight-six.

The history file contains the Heritage Certificate detailing the cars original specification and many receipts and old MOTs dating back to 1991 suggesting that the car has been maintained to a high standard. The current custodian favours the sporty de-bumpered look, however, the bumpers and their irons (which are in very good condition) do come with the car should any potential owner wish to return the car back to its original specification.

Carefully restored and well maintained, this is a lovely example of these addictive classics from the mid-sixties and a marvellous opportunity to tick that ‘Big-Healey’ box.

• NSV 288/#45288 was completed on 19/08/1960 and first registered in September 1960

• Fully restored by Memory Lane Classics, rapidly becoming the country's leading Frog Eye experts

• Stripped to a bare shell, seam-welded, powder-coated and superbly finished in Primrose Yellow

• No aspect of the car, no matter how small, was missed. A total of 1,882 parts were replaced

• This is not a replica or an upgrade. It's the return of NSV 288 to its showroom-fresh best 

• Supplied with its UK V5c, Heritage Certificate, MOT (24/07/2020), buff logbook, and full details of the restoration

The Oxford Dictionary's definition of Spritely is - 'Like a Sprite, lively, nimble, full of energy'- a description that rather neatly fits our brightly-hued little Austin Healey.

A home-market, right-hand drive car, NSV 288 was assembled on chassis number# 45288 and was completed on 19/08/1960. It has spent its whole life in the UK, still sporting its original registration number and was found languishing in a garage in Hampshire, where it had been hidden for the previous seven years, by our vendor, Memory Lane Classics, who are building an excellent reputation as restorers of Frog Eye Sprites. The Sprite was finished in Leaf Green but upon examination, the quality of the repairs was such that it was decided that a full restoration was appropriate.

The body shell was stripped back to bare metal, panels replaced as needed with new, UK-supplied items and seam-welded to form invisible repairs. The entire shell was powder-coated to ensure a rust-free future. Primrose Yellow was the chosen colour and the little car has been superbly finished in this delightful, summer-fresh hue.

Mechanically, no expense was spared with a total of 1,882 parts replaced. The complete drive chain, engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential, and back axle were re-engineered to better than original condition, all brake parts were renewed, the front suspension and steering mechanism has been replaced, and the fuel system was updated with a new tank, fuel lines, electric petrol pump and inline filter. The SU carburettors were stripped and professionally rebuilt before being refitted and carefully set-up.

The original chrome has been re-plated to better than factory specification and the interior looks showroom-fresh with new black leather seats, new black floor and boot carpets, new trim, and a new wood-rim steering wheel and gear knob. The classic Sprite dashboard has been recovered and all the gauges restored and re-calibrated.

The hood frame was stripped and powder-coated and a new black hood and tonneau cover completed the restoration. Obviously, the full list of parts used during this fastidious restoration is too long to cover here but they are fully documented within the history file along with the car's UK V5c, Heritage Certificate and current MOT which is valid until 24/07/2020.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully restored, period-correct, Frog Eye Sprite. The build quality and finish is outstanding and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

• This very special Range Rover is the work of Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd. 

• Originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri, and reputedly cost around £135,000

• Finished in Rolls-Royce Mason Black over black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishment

• In June 2000, L23 PWT enjoyed its own 15 minutes of fame when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file)

• Subsequently passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008

• Since returning to the UK, the vehicle has been re-registered on its original registration L23 PWT and has been looked after by Range Rover specialists Bishop's Heritage 

The 1994 stretched limousine Range Rover offered here is the work of one of the best-known conversion companies of the time ‘Townley Cross Country Vehicles Ltd.’, who were responsible for converting several hundred examples, many of them tailored to the specific requirements of wealthy Middle Eastern clients.

Based on an end-of-the-line, 'soft-dash' 1994 Range Rover Classic LSE, a desirable model in its own right, it took nine months to build and was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri. At a reputed cost of around £135,000, Townley stretched the chassis and body by 40?, incorporating two additional fixed Range Rover doors in the centre and a roof raised by 8?. They also installed a laminated sunroof together with darkened windows and a one-piece opening tailgate. Interior features include a full electric centre division with glass panel; three rear seats (two electrically operated); full air conditioning; stereo/CD player and two remote control 8? television monitors with a VHS recorder.

The exterior was painted in Rolls-Royce Mason Black and the interior trimmed in black-piped Oxblood Connolly hide with Wilton carpeting and Burr Walnut embellishments.

In June 2000, ‘L23 PWT’ enjoyed its own ’15 minutes of fame’ when it was used to ferry World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson around Glasgow when he fought at Hampden Park (press cuttings on file). At that time, it was reported that the car had covered 10,000 miles from new and was being offered for sale by the Glasgow Car Company. The vehicle passed to an owner in Denmark in January 2008, but since returning to the UK, it has returned to its original registration ‘L23 PWT’ and been looked after by Range Rover experts ‘Bishop’s Heritage’.

Properly engineered by a renowned specialist and in pristine condition, having covered just an indicated 16,800 miles, this striking vehicle would be ideal for corporate ventures, promotional events or taking your extended family out to lunch.

• Rare and desirable manual gearbox M-Sport (286bhp). Two former keepers and 126,500 miles

• First registered to BMW GB and with its first owner for 29 years

• Really lovely colour combination of Cosmos Blue with a classic blue houndstooth interior

• Fully maintained by BMW main dealer, Murketts of Cambridge up to 113,000 miles

• Excellent bodywork after recent attention. Wings and sills removed, restored and refitted

• Mechanically and electrically refreshed by BMW specialists Retro Engineering of Redditch in 2018

• Original owner’s handbook, service book, many invoices, old MOTs and a current MOT (13/06/2020)

The brainchild of BMW's Motorsport department, the M635CSi version of the E24 6-Series arrived in 1984. Its engine was a development of the M1 supercar's 3.5-litre, 24-valve six-cylinder unit producing 286bhp, the increased power necessitating chassis improvements which included altered weight distribution, revised suspension, bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential. There was also a close-ratio five-speed gearbox (or four-speed multi-mode auto) and a more luxurious interior, while outwardly this ultimate 6-Series model was readily distinguishable by virtue of its 'M Technic' body kit. Performance was emphatically in the supercar league, the M635CSi being capable of reaching 62mph in around 6 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 155mph. 

This fabulous, matching numbers, manual gearbox, M88-powered 'Sharknose' is on offer from a private collection of desirable classic BMWs and is presented in the rare colour combination of Cosmos Blue with a blue houndstooth interior. Our vendor is only the second recorded owner after GB UK, the first having owned it for 29 years (during which time it was exclusively serviced by the supplying BMW main dealer, Murketts of Cambridge, the last entry being at 113,000 miles). The car is accompanied by an extensive history file which includes the original owner’s handbook and service book in its original wallet. There are also many invoices, old MOT test certificates and the car's current MOT (13/06/2020). After purchasing the BMW in 2016, our vendor attended to some areas of the bodywork that he felt needed bringing up to the standard of the rest of the car so the wings and sills were removed, restored and refitted (photos on file). In 2018, the car received a mechanical and electrical refresh by BMW marque specialists Retro Engineering of Redditch and everything is now in good order, with an engine bay that also presents well. 

The BMW M635CSi exudes an incomparable dynamism and is becoming increasingly sought-after. Fewer than 6,000 were built, and even fewer in right-hand drive. In this rare colour and this lovely condition, we anticipate that this desirable example will attract many admirers.

• Dispatched on the 09/11/1949 to the supplying dealer North Road Garages Ltd., Grantham

• Remarkably the car has only two registered keepers and was restored for our vendor by Wandsworth

• Classically finished in Bronze Green to an exacting standard with new canvas tilt and seating

• Reconditioned gearbox, axles and transmission with new brakes, wiring loom and carburettor

• The side-valve engine has been re-bored to 2-litres. Presented to auction with its Heritage Certificate

• This early 'lights behind the grille' example is the collectors choice and few have been this well restored

In 1947, whilst holidaying at his North Wales farm, Rover's chief designer Maurice Wilks came up with a plan to produce a light agricultural utility vehicle in the style of the Willys Jeep. He would have no idea that his design would become an icon and launch a whole new industry sector. The original Land Rover was presented in Sage Green with a canvas roof and revolutionised rural transport. As an engineering marvel it can still outstrip its modern counterparts, and the Series I rightly belongs in the Motoring Hall of Fame. Hugely successful globally, dozens of improvements were made throughout the long production run. The holy grail for any Land Rover enthusiast is an early Series I, and there are a number of visual clues for an early car the most obvious of which are the lights behind the grille, no exterior door handles and a ‘side plate' engine.

Despatched on the 09/11/1949 to the supplying dealer North Road Garages in Grantham this Series 1 was sold to the first of just two owners. It has been extensively restored to a very high standard from a bare original chassis, re-built with sheradised (dry galvanised) nuts and bolts. The Wandsworth supplied body was bare metal re-sprayed in the original Deep Bronze Green with matching interior, new canvas hood and seats, reconditioned gearbox, axles and transmission, the list is exhaustive. The side valve petrol engine has been re-bored to 2-litres for more power and the car is presented to auction in very good order.

• 250 bhp '952' engine from the 'S' with a 5-speed transaxle manual gearbox

• Finished in Schwarz Metallic with a Linen leather interior in truly excellent condition

• Full Porsche and specialist service history, with numerous invoices verifying the recorded 82,300 miles, MOT'd until 18/09/2020

• Little use over the last ten years. Maintained by OPH Porsche to ensure its in excellent mechanical order

• Electric removable sunroof, with provision for storage in the boot. Original tool kit and air compressor

Following the international success of the 924, a more powerful Porsche-designed all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four, producing 163 bhp, was introduced in 1982 for the 944. Porsche engineers were able to produce a very smooth running four-cylinder engine by utilising two counter-rotating balance shafts running at twice engine speed. These carry eccentric weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the unbalanced secondary forces, making a four-cylinder engine feel as smooth as a six. Cosmetically, the bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), a fresh interior and upgrades to the braking and suspension systems. With greater visual presence and the performance to match, better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts, the 944 was a major step forward. A turbo version of the 944 was always on the cards, and it boosted the 2.5-litre engine by nearly 60bhp, whilst both the clutch and gearbox were uprated to suit. For 1988, a Turbo SE was offered with 250bhp thanks to a larger turbocharger, the transmission was again upgraded, and a limited-slip diff was fitted along with uprated brakes and Koni dampers. From 1989-1991 the 'SE' specification was adopted for the standard 944 Turbo making it somewhat of a sleeping giant.

Offered here is a lovely, last of the line (952 engine code) UK-supplied, Porsche 944 Turbo finished in Schwarz Metallic with a contrasting Linen leather interior in excellent condition. The service records in the car's comprehensive history file details maintenance by both Porsche main dealer and specialists, most recently by OPH Porsche, upholding this lovely 944 Turbo’s mechanical health. The tyres are all in very good condition and importantly the correct sizes and Porsche approved and the car's original tool kit and air compressor are where they are supposed to be. In addition to the Service Record, which corroborates the indicated mileage of 82,300, the owner's file contains the original manuals, older MOTs and a number of invoices.

Presented with a recent MOT Certificate (18/09/2020), this lovely example, competitively guided opens the door to the very exclusive club of Turbo Porsche ownership.

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