UK-delivered RHD model; recent four-year restoration.

UK-delivered RHD model; recent four-year restoration.

• UK/RHD example; believed to have covered just 53,000 miles
• Extensive history file including original buff log-book, many old MOTs and numerous invoices 
• Subject to a recent bare-metal, fully documented four year £35,000 restoration
• Very genuine and drives superbly; presents well in expertly finished white paintwork
• Superb interior. New chrome wires with 'Pencil' whitewalls
• Smooth changing automatic gearbox which perfectly suits the lusty 5.3 V12 engine

One of just 421 worldwide and showing 26,700 miles.

One of just 421 worldwide and showing 26,700 miles.

• Manufactured on the 12/12/91, resplendent in Mason Black, matching hood and tan interior
• Just 421 Bentley variants were produced compared to 4,458 Corniche convertibles of the same period
• Ordered in right-hand drive for the Japanese market, sold to the second owner in California in 2005
• Registered in the UK on the 02/06/05 and modified to UK-specification by Bentley Birmingham
• Bought by our vendor from Silverstone Auctions in 2013 and maintained by HR Owen Bentley
• Rarely offered to the market, this car represents hand-built British craftsmanship at its finest with 26,700 miles.

When Rolls-Royce launched the two-door version of the Silver Shadow and Bentley T1 in 1966, the international jet set began to clamour for attention at the dealerships. With waiting lists measured in years, these hugely desirable vehicles began to change hands at significant premiums over list price and one can imagine the hushed negotiations over the green baize of the gaming tables at Crockfords, Palm Beach and Aspinalls. Rolls-Royce envisioned a time when owners would like to drive their own cars and the Corniche continued to be developed with this in mind and even had a rev counter fitted as standard. Both the fixed head coupé and drop head by Mulliner Park Ward wafted to 60mph in 9.8 seconds, powered by the whisper-quiet 6.75-litre V8 engine and it is widely regarded that the success of the Corniche saved Rolls-Royce, and indeed Bentley, for future generations.

The Bentley Continental Series 3 was introduced in 1989 and manufactured in very limited numbers until 1993. The equivalent Rolls-Royce at the time was the Corniche III and both cars featured the same chassis, body and 6750cc V8 engine. Just 421 Bentley variants were produced compared to 4,458 Corniche convertibles of the same period.

All Series 3 cars featured colour-coded bumpers, new design alloy wheels, an advanced suspension system, airbags, MK Motronic fuel injection, an updated dashboard and improved seats. The driving experience is infinitely more refined than that of previous generations and the instruments and gear selector are straight out of the Turbo R. 

Purchased from Silverstone Auctions in 2013 by a regular and valued customer, this car was first registered on 12/02/91 and supplied to the right-hand drive market in Japan. It was finished in the very smart combination of Mason Black with tan leather seats and a black hood. It was then sold to its second owner who imported the car to California where the car was to reside with very little usage until 2005. At the time of purchase by our previous vendor during 2005 in California, the car had covered just 21,000 miles from new and in 2013 the mileage had only increased to 23,350 being the third car in the family and benefitting from high days and holiday use only.

When the car was imported to the UK in 2005 it was sent to Bentley Birmingham for all necessary work to convert it to UK specification, including the right-hand drive headlight re-conversion and a full service. It was maintained by the previous owner’s local garage in Chadwick End, Solihull and covered just over 2,000 miles in that period. Upon purchase by our vendor in 2013, the car was dispatched to Bentley Cardiff for a service and in their letter dated 05/04/13 they state “excellent and original condition” which strongly implies the car’s mileage and condition to be collaborative. Subsequent works by HR Owen of Cheltenham included general maintenance and servicing, the most recent in August 2018 at 26,366 miles. To date, maintenance bills amount to some £5,500 and the car is in exceptionally good condition. Rarely do these cars come to market unmolested and this lovely example awaits a summer of stylish touring.

One of the World's most famous post-war motorcycles, superbly restored.

One of the World's most famous post-war motorcycles, superbly restored.

• The Vincent Black Shadow Series 'C'. Simply a legend
• At some point in its life, this bike was fitted with 1949 1000cc HRD engine to full Black Shadow spec
• Superbly restored by Marque Guru, Andrew Kenningley of Southport using original parts
• Over 500 hours went into the restoration by Vincent Motorcycles (Certificate and invoice to show)
• Totally restored; frame & suspension, cycle parts, paintwork, engine, transmission & gearbox, and electrical equipment
• Kept by our vendor in his lounge. Started regularly but never used on the road. Will need 'running-in'
• This is a rare and valuable motorcycle in top form and we welcome any inspection

Right-hand drive and only 700 miles from new.

Right-hand drive and only 700 miles from new.

• Finished in Le Mans Blue with a Smoke Grey interior, right-hand drive and showing just over 700 miles from new
• Discovered by our vendor in a private collection in Malaysia in 2015. Offered on a NOVA with UK taxes paid
• £25,000 spent with Don Law in 2015 including a 24-month service and replacement fuel tank
• A set of newly developed, model-specific, Pirelli tyres will be fitted by Jaguar Classic Works prior to the sale 
• With 0-60mph acceleration in a brutal 3.5 seconds, the XJ220 was indisputably the fastest road car on the planet

With 0-60mph acceleration in a brutal 3.5 seconds, the XJ220 was indisputably the fastest road car on the planet at that time and, thanks to racing developed inboard wishbone suspension and huge ventilated disc brakes with four-piston callipers, it held the road beautifully and stopped equally as well. Production of the car began the following year in a purpose-built factory at Bloxham in Oxfordshire with the first cars delivered in July to, amongst other well-known names, Elton John, Baron Hamer of Alford and the Sultan of Brunei. On the circuits, the Jaguar also proved highly effective. In the competition version, the XJ220C, another sports car ace, Win Percy, took victory on the car's race debut in the BRDC National Sports GT Challenge. In the 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours John Nielsen, David Brabham and David Coulthard finished first in the GT class, though only for their XJ220C to be subsequently disqualified over a spurious technical infringement.

Finished in Le Mans Blue with a Smoke Grey interior this amazing, right-hand drive, XJ220 is showing just over 700 miles from new. Discovered by our vendor within an amazing private collection in Malaysia, ‘220645’ was then bought back to these shores and sent to model expert, Don Law, in December 2015. £25,000 was lavished on the car at this point, including a 24-month service, and replacement of the fuel tank etc. and there are invoices in the history file detailing the work carried out. Prior to the sale, the car will be fitted with a set of model-specific Pirelli tyres, uniquely developed by the manufacturer for the car by the 220 specialist team at its Classic Works facility.

As you can imagine with such little use, the history file is modest but does contain the aforementioned Don Law invoices along with Malaysian export documents. Offered on a NOVA with UK taxes paid, this is a landmark model in Jaguar’s illustrious history, and to date, the XJ220 is still the company’s fastest-ever production car. As such, it remains highly collectable, being sought after by Jaguar aficionados and supercar collectors alike. Offered at a very competitive estimate considering that it's right-hand drive and nominal mileage, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the most significant supercars of its era. 

Exclusive limited edition Jaguar with unique driver-focused upgrades.

Exclusive limited edition Jaguar with unique driver-focused upgrades.

• Number 6 of 30 XKR limited-edition Stratstone models, showing 46,800 miles and presenting beautifully
• Exclusive spec including 20'' alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension, sports exhaust, enhanced body-styling
• The last 30 Jaguars to be produced at the spiritual home of Jaguar cars at Browns Lane, Coventry
• Freshly serviced. Full and complete service record documented, just two previous keepers

To mark the end of the XKR’s production and the end of production from the world famous spiritual home of Jaguar cars at Browns Lane, Coventry, the final 30 cars from the production line were purchased by Stratstone Mayfair and upgraded in collaboration with Jaguar to an exclusive driver-focused high specification. The 30 cars were split between 16 Coupes and 14 Convertibles and the upgrades included 20’’ OZ split-rim alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension, a sports exhaust and enhanced body styling. Exclusive badging leaves no doubt that this model is a limited-edition special and the build number can be found in the door shuts on the kick-plates. Signifying the end of an era, these highly desirable limited-edition Jaguars will always be sought after by Jaguar enthusiasts and collectors alike. 

This example, #6 of 30, was first registered on 28/06/06, as one of the unique ‘Stratstone Editions’ and its specification includes; satellite navigation, 20" OZ alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, rear park distance control, Xenon headlights with power wash function, electric front seating with driver memory, Jaguar/Alpine sound package, Jaguar steel pedal set, Remote central locking with alarm, rain & light packs, Jaguar trip computer, variable heated front seating, cruise control, six-disc multi-change CD system, black fabric electric convertible roof, red ‘R’ brake calipers, electric window & mirror packs, and a black leather multi-function steering wheel.

On test this example performed without fault, the 400bhp available from the supercharged V8 transfers its power through the smooth automatic transmission without fuss and offers an exciting yet sophisticated driving experience, something Jaguar have always got ‘just right’. Clearly, this example has always been well looked after and the service history is complete with a visit for servicing on time annually throughout the lifespan of the car.  The Stratstone's overall condition is excellent and belies its indicated 47,000 miles. The metallic silver paintwork retains a deep and even shine, the black leather interior shows very little signs of wear, the alloys were recently professionally refurbished so look fabulous and the black hood is also superb. The history file contains the original book pack with its stamped up service book, up-to-date and older MOTs and a number of supporting invoices. 

The XKR is an enormously competent performance car to begin with, and Stratstone has certainly added a little extra cachet.  

Fully and sympathetically restored.

Fully and sympathetically restored.

• Matching numbers with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate
• Ex-California dry state car now converted to European specification
• Comprehensive but sympathetic restoration in the UK 
• Recently benefitted from over £20,000 of expenditure
• Superbly painted in its original Signal Red. New mohair hood. Restored frame
• Top end overhaul. New suspension, brakes and exhaust

Limited edition model, fully restored, with TWR body-kit.

Limited edition model, fully restored, with TWR body-kit.

• To commemorate Jaguar's success at Le Mans in 1988 & 1990
• Each of the 280 examples produced had special features and were individually numbered
• Production number 223 of 280; fully restoration to an exacting standard
• High-Efficiency (HE) engine as fitted to this car gives better economy, plus a power hike to 295bhp
• Just 63,000 miles, vendor-owned for the last 10 years
• Regency Red paintwork with TWR body-kit fitted from new 

A superbly restored and delightfully presented little Triumph.

A superbly restored and delightfully presented little Triumph.

• Excellent bodywork with specially-made light alloy panels. Finished in Lemon Yellow
• Fabulous interior in Bottle Green with bespoke TR bucket seats and a wood rim wheel
• Matching soft top and tonneau. Chrome wire wheels. The engine bay is Concours-standard
• Lightened and balanced, Nitrided crank, steel rods, special pistons, and a big-valve gas-flowed head
• Only 2,400 miles since the restoration. Maintained by JD Classics. On the button and simply irresistible

Long famed for their rugged reliability and idiosyncratic good looks, the 'sidescreen' TRs have attracted a fanatical following over the years. The final evolution of the Triumph TR2/TR3 sportscar line (save for the American market TR3B), the TR3A was introduced in September 1957. Great fun to drive, its tough boxed section chassis featured independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a leaf sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes (the first British production car to have front disc brakes as standard). Fitted with a 1991cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing some 104bhp and 117lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 110mph. A great sales success on both sides of the Atlantic, the model provided a rather more visceral alternative to its MG and Jaguar competition.

Offered here is a beautiful TR3A from a private collection that has been restored to an exceptional level with sensible upgrades to enhance the driving experience of this classic late-fifties roadster. The Triumph was acquired by JD Classics in 2006 and offered to Kurt Englehorn who bought it and continued to have it maintained by the JD workshop. The history file contains communications at the selling point and some substantial invoices detailing maintenance and attention keeping the car absolutely 'on the button'.

The restoration has been performed to a very high standard including specially made alloy panels which, in addition to offering greater panel accuracy and exacting shut lines, results in a lighter bodyshell. The engine has been built to a rally specification which included a lightened and balanced, Nitrided crankshaft, steel connecting rods, special pistons and a gas-flowed head with bigger valves. The gearbox has close ratios and is fitted with overdrive. It seems this pretty roadster left the factory finished in red but is now finished in a delightful shade of Lemon Yellow complemented by a superb interior in Bottle Green with very smart TR-bespoke bucket seats and a matching soft-top. The colour may have changed but pleasingly it retains its Coventry registration commensurate to its Canley factory heritage. Although not requiring an MOT the certificate is still valid until June 2019 and the car has covered approximately 2,400 miles since its expensive restoration. The weather equipment consists of the hood and tonneau but no side screens and there is a spare key.

Arrow-straight directional stability is not a term normally applied to fifties sports cars but we understand that the engineering integrity that is evident in this car's fastidious restoration has resulted in a modern feel and a much more satisfying driving experience. This lovely TR is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner and it's 'picture-perfect' looks will certainly impress at events, however, it's probably the pleasure of conducting this little Summer-yellow roadster down a country lane on a warm afternoon that will endear the most.

This stunning Corniche is totally original and almost untouched. 

This stunning Corniche is totally original and almost untouched. 

• Finished in Regency Bronze with fine lines in cream and trimmed with Magnolia Connolly hide
• The carpets were specified in Honey Gold with matching lambswool over rugs
• Three previous owners and 29,000 miles. Fastidiously looked after since it left Crewe in 1974
• The history folder is extensive, with every service invoice from day one neatly filed
• All of the handbooks, warranty card, build sheets, toolkit and jack are present 
• Totally original and untouched in every respect. Remarkable 

Rolls-Royce's final coachbuilt models were entrusted to the company's in-house coachbuilder, Mulliner Park Ward. These two-door cars were hand built in the best traditions of British coachbuilding, using only materials of the finest quality, including Wilton carpeting, Connolly hides and burr walnut veneers, a necessarily lengthy process that took all of 20 weeks for the saloon and slightly longer for the more complex convertible. This painstaking attention to detail resulted in a price some 50% higher than the standard Silver Shadows. Nevertheless, demand for these more glamorous alternatives to the much more numerous Silver Shadow was strong right from the start, a state of affairs that resulted in them being given their own model name - 'Corniche' - in March 1971.

The well-tried aluminium V8 engine was adopted, displacing 6,750cc, driving through a Turbo Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic gearbox. For the Corniche variant, power output was enhanced by about 10%, providing greater torque and giving the car a top speed in the order of 118mph with sports car beating acceleration to match. The independent coil spring suspension provided the smoothest of rides, complemented by a hydraulic self-levelling system in the rear.

Chassis DRH17461 was ordered new by a Mr GW.P of Alnwick on 29/08/73 in the striking combination of Regency Bronze with fine lines in cream and trimmed with Magnolia Connolly hide. The carpets were specified in Honey Gold with matching lambswool over-rugs and a fire extinguisher was requested to be fitted to the passenger footwell. Mr P took delivery of his new Corniche on 16/05/74 through JRJ Mansbridge Rolls-Royce of Lincoln and registered it on his personal plate, GWP1. The Corniche remained in Mr P's family until 11/07/07 at which point it had only covered 19,000 miles. Mr N.S of Southend on Sea became the second owner and kept the car for three years until he passed it onto its most recent owner, a Mr A.W of Knightsbridge on 13/02/10.

The car's service records indicate that over the years servicing was taken care of by JRJ Mansbridge, Mann Egerton, P&A Wood and most recently by The Chelsea Workshop. We understand from our vendor that the car will be serviced by a Rolls-Royce specialist prior to the sale. The current indicated mileage is 29,000. The history folder is extensive, with every service invoice from day one neatly filed. Also present in the file are several old MOTs and correspondence between Mr P and the factory. All of the handbooks, warranty card, build sheets, toolkit and jack are present. Everything works perfectly right down to the original eight-track cassette player.

This stunning Corniche is totally original and untouched in every respect having been fastidiously looked after since it left Crewe in 1974. It's never been painted, Connollised, retrimmed or messed about with in any way shape or form and remains in the most incredible preserved condition. 

Fully restored by marque specialist Red Triangle.

Fully restored by marque specialist Red Triangle.

• Built in 1934 with coachwork by Vanden Plas and sporting the larger 25 SP engine
• Fully restored by renowned marque specialists Red Triangle between 1989 and 1992
• The hood, side screens, tonneau and carpets were renewed using the original patterns 
• Mechanically the 25 SP engine produces some 118bhp and is fitted with a modern oil filter
• Subtle upgrades also include Kenlowe fan, electronic ignition and integrated turning signals

Alvis's image changed forever with the introduction of the Speed 20 in January 1932. The model transformed the company from a small concern with shaky finances to a fashionable, successful upper-crust marque with a full order book. By putting an expanded version of its six-cylinder engine into a new chassis, Alvis created a dashing, low-slung sports car with excellent performance. As the years went by and updates came thick and fast, the model evolved into a gentleman's express clothed with larger, more luxurious open tourer, drop head coupe, two and four-door saloon, and even Sedanca bodies. Today these are all much sought after, not only for their looks and engineering but for their user-friendliness, as all but the earliest Speed 20s have a central gear change, synchromesh gears, independent front suspension and enough power to mix easily with modern traffic. Almost every year brought a new version; the Speed 20 SA in 1932, the SB with independent front suspension and synchromesh in 1934, the SC with 2762cc and 25mm added to the wheelbase in 1935 and the SD with a wider scuttle in 1936.

This delightful Alvis SP20 was built in 1934 and clothed with rather 'sporty' bodywork by one of the finest coachbuilders of the era, Vanden Plas. According to a charming magazine article in Classic & Sports Car in 2012, the writer, James Page, found the car for sale with Red Triangle at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the article details the cars impact on him. His father, at the age of 18, bought ‘BGW 603’ in 1965 for £20, having to borrow fifty per cent, a tenner, from a friend to complete the purchase. It was his father who upgraded the car’s power with an engine from an SP25. The car was sold in 1985 to fund a new business and in 1989 the marque specialists at Red Triangle undertook a three-year restoration that eventually cost some £40,000 at 1993 prices (full details in the cars history file).

The restoration works were extensive and included new aluminium wings with wing guards for stone protection, and culminated with a full respray back to black. Mechanical attention included a few modern upgrades such as electronic ignition, a Kenlowe fan and a modern oil filter. The hood, tonneau, side screens and carpets were re-trimmed to original patterns. Once finished the car was extensively campaigned and graced the lawns of Europe’s premier car shows. Presenting today in exceptional condition, this Alvis has a fascinating history file and is ready for its next custodian.

A Hong Kong-delivered, Series 1 project - one owner for 36 years.

A Hong Kong-delivered, Series 1 project - one owner for 36 years.

• A Hong Kong-delivered, Series 1 Roadster project - one owner for 36 years and matching numbers
• Accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms original colour combination of Opalescent Gunmetal with dark blue interior and black hood
• Included is an impressive inventory of parts which has been photographed and documented in the car's history file
• A rare opportunity and an exciting project

According to the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this Series 1, 3.8-litre 'Roadster', chassis number 850858, was completed on the 12/03/64 and dispatched to Gilman and Co, in Hong Kong. It left the factory in Opalescent Gunmetal with a dark blue interior, black hood and was fitted with a manual gearbox.

Prior to our vendor, the car was owned by its former custodian for 36 years and on his return to the UK from Hong Kong in 1984, he bought his beloved E-Type back with him. There is a handwritten log of work carried out from 1981 to 1984 before he left Hong Kong along with photograph albums showing the inventory completed when the car was dismantled in 1984 prior to shipping The components were labelled and packed, with the exception of the engine, the clutch, gearbox, rear axle and front suspension which are still fitted to the car enabling it to be ‘rolled'.

On its arrival in the UK, ‘850858' was immediately put into dry storage with the intention of carrying out a restoration, but nothing ever happened until the car passed to our vendor last summer. His intention was also to return the E-Type to its former glory but, unfortunately, more pressing projects have forced a reluctant sale.

The aforementioned history file containing the detailed handwritten notes mentioned earlier is accompanied by various boxes containing an impressive inventory of parts which have mainly been photographed and documented. Included in the inventory are an unused stainless steel exhaust system, four unused chrome wire wheels, a hood assembly, seats etc. Other documentation includes The Government of Hong Kong Certificate of particulars of vehicles supplied under regulation 4, dated 03/01/17 and the HMRC NOVA document confirming that UK duties have been paid.

The odometer is reading 22,631, which considering the long-term storage and the size of Hong Kong could well be correct but can't be warranted. However, it is a matching-numbers, 3.8 Series 1 Roadster so, no matter what the mileage, this is an exciting and rare opportunity.

A real "Racing car for the road" just as Colin Chapman always intended.

A real "Racing car for the road" just as Colin Chapman always intended.

• Tolman Motorsport engine. 5-Speed ZF Gearbox
• Restoration by Specialist Paintwork
• Prestigious and continuous motorsport history. FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form, FIA Identity Card
• Eligible for Goodwood Revival, Tour Auto, Tour de France
• Independent suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all-aluminium engine, and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - makes for a great driver's car. 

The Lotus Elite, when first launched in 1958, put Colin Chapman and Lotus cars very firmly on the map. It utilised a 'monocoque construction' which meant there was no separate chassis and the body was 'load bearing', and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been attempted in glass-fibre. When combined with the independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - it made for a great drivers car. So much so, that by production end in 1963 over one thousand had been produced and Lotus was now a credible British sports car manufacturer.

The elite on offer here was originally invoiced and exported new to Yngve Nystrom in Sweden on 16/03/61 in Stage III tune as Nystrom had recently become the Lotus dealer in Sweden and set up a team of Elites for the 1961 Swedish GT Championship. This was not his own car but sold to A B Motale Bilstrum in May 1961 and is understood to have raced in the Championship in the early 1960s.

The engine number is different from than that referred to in Lotus records which may be explained as a clerical error or, more likely, the fact that Elites became eligible for the 1150 cc class in the Swedish GT Championship in the early 1960s by taking advantage of regulations that permitted the fitting of new cylinder liners that reduced capacity to 1140cc. 

The car appears to have been first road-registered (L25406) from 1966 until at least 1971. In the summer of 1989, the car was shipped to Neil Twyman Engineering in England and bought for rallying by the present owners that December. The body was stripped, re-gel coated and painted by Alan Rigarlsford's Specialised Paintwork Ltd who had more than 50-years’ experience of fibreglass restoration, specifically of Lotuses, since working for Mike Spence’s Lotus dealership in Maidenhead in the 1960s. The engine and ZF gearbox were rebuilt by Doug Lawson (ex-McLaren). All Elite replacement parts, modifications and advice were sourced from Tony Bates, the leading Elite expert at the time.

Upon completion, it was UK registered in March 1990 and competed in several UK-based rallies during the year, including the RAC Britannia Rally and the Belgian Historic Rally. In the winter of 1990/91, the engine and gearbox were stripped, checked and re-assembled with replacement parts as necessary in preparation for the FIA European Historic Rally Championship – an exclusively tarmac stage rally championship - and other overseas events in 1991. Participation subsequently became less frequent, so much so that the car was eventually put into dry storage in the late 1990s, remaining there until 2011 when it was readied for road use, covering less than 100 miles a year until 2019 when the decision was taken to prepare the car for sale.

A lovely 'Open Two Seater' at a sensible guide price.

A lovely 'Open Two Seater' at a sensible guide price.

• Finished in Old English White with a red leather interior on chrome wire wheels
• Originally a US car - imported to the UK in 1997, lightly restored and converted to right-hand drive
• The previous owner kept the car for 20 years and in that time covered a mere 4,000 miles
• Supplied with a UK V5c, previous MOT Certificates and old invoices

The first roadsters, hand built with aluminium bodies on ash frames mounted on modified Jaguar Mark V chassis, were constructed between late 1948 and early 1950. In order to meet the unexpected demand beginning with the late 1950s cars, all bodyshells were now formed in pressed steel, although they retained aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid. 

With an alloy cylinder head, hemispherical combustion chambers, inclined valves and twin SU carburettors, the dual overhead cam 3.4-litre straight-six was comparatively advanced for its time and produced 160bhp. Development of the model continued with the introduction of the Special Equipment, or SE, in 1951 which boasted an extra 20bhp, bringing it up to 180bhp, and the styling enjoyed a few subtle changes. 

The "120" in its name referred to its 120mph top speed which made the XK120 the world's fastest standard production car at the time of its introduction. Success in motor racing secured the car's future and today, Jaguar XKs, and especially 120s, remain sought after with the Roadsters, in particular, carrying a premium over the Drophead and Fixed Head Coupés. 

This particular XK120 was originally supplied in left-hand drive to the US but returned to the UK in 1997 when it was lightly restored and at the same time converted to right-hand drive. Finished in Old English White with a red leather interior, it's been upgraded with disc brakes, making it more useable on modern roads. Supplied with a UK V5c, some previous MOT Certificates and old invoices, this lovely 120 has been with the previous owner for 20 years and in that time has only covered 4,000 miles. At an attractive estimate, DSJ 534 offers an excellent entry into the wonderful world of Jaguar XK ownership.

A well-restored thoroughbred British Classic.....

A well-restored thoroughbred British Classic.....

•  A beautiful and desirable chrome bumper MGB finished in Flame Red with a black interior
•  Restored tastefully by our vendor and finished in 2017 - little mileage covered since
•  The history file contains the V5, invoices and photographs of the restoration
•  Riding on steel wheels, this stunning ‘B' stands out from the crowd

Launched in September 1962, the new 1798cc MGB Roadster caused a sensation when it first appeared. The B had a shorter wheelbase than the MGA which it replaced and an altogether more squat appearance which produced a sports car which was immediately attractive to the eye - and many decades later it has remained a timeless design. As the first monocoque MG sports car, it was also a wonderful example of neat packaging - even with the shorter length, it was a spacious car giving more legroom, wider seats and cockpit width. It also had luggage space in both the boot and behind the seats and an engine bay which, unlike the MGA, provided extraordinary access. With the upright grille, the generous space in front of the radiator anticipated the arrival of larger future engine options. In those early days, many features we think of as standard today were extras - such as a fresh-air heater, oil cooler, front anti-roll bar and even a folding hood! There was a choice of wheels with 14-inch steel disc ‘bolt-ons' or optional wire wheels. In Britain, the basic price of an MGB was £950 with tax which compared very favourably with the Sunbeam Alpine at £695, the Triumph TR4 at £750 and the Austin Healey 3000 MkII at £865. Today the MGB is still seen as perhaps the most practical classic sports car you can buy with its perennial good looks, driver appeal and ease of maintenance for the enthusiast.

This particular right-hand drive MGB roadster was first registered in the UK on 01/08/68. Much of its history is unknown, until 2013 when our vendor acquired the car as a project for restoration. The car was dismantled completely and all paint stripped off. The restoration was to include; a bare metal respray, a fully detailed engine bay, engine overhaul, new brakes and suspension all round, new steering rack, new seat covers, carpets, tonneau cover, new tyres and re-chroming of brightwork where necessary. The history file contains many pictures and invoices from the restorative works and our vendor finally completed the car in 2017. 

Now looking stunning in Tartan Red, and having been rarely used since the work was completed, this 3-previous owner MGB is now ready to find a home and be enjoyed. Riding on steel wheels certainly sets it apart from other MGB’s and you’d be very proud to own this example. 

This DB5 featured on the August 2013 Royal Mail postage stamp issue.

This DB5 featured on the August 2013 Royal Mail postage stamp issue.

• The actual car featured on the August 2013 Royal Mail postage stamp issue
• Presented in Silver Birch with wonderful original Red Connolly hide and factory headrests.
• Impressive restoration. Full engine rebuild by Aston Engineering in 2013
• Right-hand drive, 3995cc, five-speed manual, standard disc brakes, chrome wire wheels, impressive history file
• One of the finest examples of the most famous ‘James Bond' Aston Martins

Aston Martin's post-war evolution took a major step forward with the launch of the DB4 in 1958. Classically proportioned, the beautiful, Touring-designed, body established an instantly recognisable look that would stand the marque in good stead until 1970. The engine was still an all-alloy, twin-overhead-camshaft, six but the old W O Bentley-supervised 3.0-litre unit had been superseded by a new design from the pen of Tadek Marek. The new 3,670cc straight-six developed 240bhp at 5,500rpm and the David Brown gearbox was an all-new, four-speed all-synchromesh design.

Five distinct 'Series' were built as the DB4 gradually metamorphosed into the DB5 which was introduced in July 1963. The new "5" boasted an enlarged 4.0-litre engine which had seen service initially powering the four-door Lagonda Rapide of 1961 and, having proven itself reliable, was subtly modified to suit the sporting aspirations of Aston's new 'flagship'. Equipped with three SU carburettors, the '400' engine produced 282bhp at 5,500rpm and was mated to a four-speed/overdrive gearbox, a 'proper' ZF five-speed unit becoming standard later. 

The DB5's distinctive cowled headlamps had first appeared on the DB4GT and the newcomer was the same size as the lengthened, Series 'V' DB4. Outwardly there was little to distinguish the DB5 from the last of the DB4s apart from twin fuel filler caps, although these had already appeared on some of the earlier cars. Beneath the skin, however, there were numerous improvements including alternator electrics, Girling disc brakes instead of Dunlops, Sundym glass, electric windows and an oil pressure gauge as standard equipment. 

This very special, right-hand drive, DB5 was supplied through the Eton Motor Group on the 29.11.65 finished in in Silver Birch with a red interior, the colour combination it wears today. Studying the impressive history file it is clear ‘2249/R’ has had a fascinating history having been owned by a number of 'larger-than-life' Aston enthusiasts and looked after by some of the best in the business. 

After spending time in Germany during the 1980s and most of the 1990s (there are numerous items of correspondence on file from previous German owners including registration documents) the DB5 returned to the UK in 1997 and was sold by Desmond Smail to a Mr Colin Stone in 1998. Mr Stone is a very well respected businessman, perhaps best known as the former MD of Guinness and Burger King UK. He owned ‘2249/R’ for the next 14 years and used the services of respected marque specialists, DLS Smail, to look after the car whilst in his ownership. At the time of his purchase, the DB5 was finished in Dark Blue and the decision was taken to return it to its original Silver Birch. The car's extensive history file contains details of this colour change and there are a host of invoices and much correspondence on file documenting all the expenditure that has been lavished on this car over the years. 

After 14 years of ownership, Des Smail sold the car, on behalf of Mr Stone to a Mr David Irving who owned the car until late 2013. Whilst in his tenure, Aston Engineering were commissioned to carry out a full engine rebuild to 4.2-litre, lead-free specification. The decision was taken at the time to use a replacement engine block, however, Mr Irving wisely retained the original (the story of this continues later on). 

2013 was a busy year for ‘LBH 651C’ as, after its engine rebuild, Des Smail, on behalf of the owner, organised for this actual car to be featured by the Royal Mail on a special edition of postage stamps produced to celebrate “The best in British car manufacturing”. In the aforementioned history file is an official set of this limited edition ‘British Auto Legends’ stamps that were issued to celebrate the  “The tales of human endeavour, boundary-pushing innovation and design artistry in the British Motor industry”. 

Having been admired by everyone who had 'licked a stamp', LBH 651C was sold in late 2013 to the former Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter, Chris Evans, who is a passionate...

A highly desirable, two-owner Cooper S Mk.lll in Teal Blue.

A highly desirable, two-owner Cooper S Mk.lll in Teal Blue.

• One of just over 1,500 Cooper S Mk.lll models produced
• Finished in Teal Blue with a Snowberry White roof and bespoke black interior
• Refurbished in the early 2000s and now showing just 76,000 miles on the odometer
• Supplied with a UK V5c and its original owner's manual

The first Mini Cooper was launched in July 1961 and is still revered today as the second most important car in history after the Ford Model T. It had been developed by the designer of the original Mini, Sir Alec Issigonis, with racing driver and engineer, John Cooper who in 1959 had driven a prototype Mini to the Italian Grand Prix and had been greatly impressed by the car. It was initially produced with a 997cc version of the BMC A series engine and fitted with twin SU carburettors, a revised cylinder head and an improved exhaust system. The car was also fitted with a close ratio gearbox, a higher axle ratio than the standard Mini and front disc brakes. These Coopers were easily distinguishable from the standard models by the different front grille, two-tone paintwork, and on the Mk.I, two-tone upholstery. All Coopers were fitted with a 100mph speedometer as opposed to the 90mph units on standard cars. The Mini Cooper and Cooper 'S' were successful as rally cars, famously winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967, under the stewardship of famous drivers such as the legendary Paddy Hopkirk, Rauno Aaltonen and Timo Mäkinen. The original Mk l was followed by the Mk ll in 1967 which itself was superceded by the Mklll in 1969.

Offered here is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S that was purchased new by Flight Lieutenant Bernard Hughes, an ex-Wellington Bomber Pilot. A company called Wood and Pickett were enjoying success offering bespoke interiors for Minis and Mr Hughes duly employed their services to fit a new black interior with reclining seats. The car was used as Mr Hughes daily driver until 1990 when ill health forced him to store the car, and it wasn't until 2003 that he reluctantly sold it to his local garage. The car was then the recipient of much refurbishment work which included a replacement bodyshell, new subframes, heater matrix, brakes, new clutch, radiator and wheels and tyres. There are receipts in the file documenting the Minis total rejuvenation at this time.

Finished in beautiful Teal Blue and having had just two former keepers, this stunning Cooper S Mk.lll has been driven to the Spa Classic and Goodwood Revival in 2017 and is supplied with a V5c and a host of invoices. Rarely do Cooper S Mk.llls come to market, and we are pleased to offer this lovely example.

Superb C-Type Jaguar recreation by the best in the business.

Superb C-Type Jaguar recreation by the best in the business.

• Constructed during 2004-2005 by expert craftsmen, Proteus founder and C-Type guru, Jim Marland
• Totally authentic and period correct in British Racing Green with a Stratos Silver and Suede Green interior
• Engine rebuild by HRG Sandbach Ltd, bespoke exhaust by Aubrey Finburgh, alloy rims by Turrino 
• Correctly-shaped bucket seats covered in Suede Green leather and fitted with Willans 4-point harnesses 
• TLE 730 is a period-correct registration. Recognised as a 'Jaguar Sports' on the V5c

Jim Marland, founder of Proteus Engineering and creator of perhaps the most highly regarded C-Type recreations during the Eighties, was commissioned in 2004 by a prominent Manchester businessman to help with the reconstruction of this glorious Jaguar C-Type. Based on a 1956 Jaguar saloon, the car had already been converted to an Autec C-Type replica during the mid-1970s, and although sound, was not to the required standards of its new owner, Mr Rosson.

Indeed, much credit must go to Rosson for the part he played since the correspondence between both gentlemen during the subsequent 18-month build is quite enlightening, with Rosson exhibiting many hallmarks of a competent engineer himself.  The resulting car is quite likely the very best C-Type Jaguar recreation we've ever had the privilege to offer, and we question if better exists at all.  The fact that this car was completed more than 13 years ago almost beggars belief.  

The tubular spaceframe chassis and hand-crafted aluminium body will please even the most discerning buyer as much today as it, almost certainly, did at the time. As well as being a vision in sheet metal, the car drives sweetly with that sonorous 3.8-litre Jaguar straight-six perfectly matched to the four-speed Jaguar box now sensibly fitted with overdrive. Light in weight and genuinely powerful, the car possesses an almost frightening turn of speed given the modest period comforts of the cabin and the traditionally exposed driving position. We also love that it's the collaborative efforts of Jim Marland's valuable contacts, tried and tested over many years, which saw HRG Sandbach Ltd recruited for a full engine rebuild (£9,000), Classic Auto's Aubrey Finburgh for a complete and bespoke exhaust system (£1,500), and Turrino Wire Wheels to supply period-correct alloy-rimmed polished silver wheels (£3,700). All these and many more have lent their skills and knowledge to help create the detail-rich car Rosson set out to achieve.

The exacting standards and marque knowledge of the build team have been applied to every aspect of the car such as the front grille, the door hinges, the switchgear, the seats, and the tonneau fastenings, traditionally where lesser builders will cut a few corners. Nothing has been left to chance. Quite honestly, the only question that remains is quite how, after all this time, the car has still only travelled a nominal 1,500 miles or so since being constructed!

Another pleasing aspect is that with the original donor being a 1956 Jaguar, our car wears a period-correct registration, and is listed on the V5c as a 'Jaguar Sports' with a 3781cc engine, ruling out the possibility of the dreaded 'Q' plate or even an age-related alternative.

It has been commented before that, with modifications to the gearbox and suspension, it's not inconceivable that this car could be granted FIA papers, further enhancing its potential value. It would be remiss of us not to share this information, but quite why one might choose to risk such a beautifully presented classic in the fraught world of historic racing rather misses the magic of this evocative recreation. If you don't believe us, by all means, come and see for yourself.

A beautifully restored and matching numbers Series 1 4.2 Coupé.

A beautifully restored and matching numbers Series 1 4.2 Coupé.

• A UK, RHD matching numbers, manual, 2+2 that has been meticulously restored
• No expense spared, bare-metal restoration by specialist Robin Lackford during 2009/10
• Sold by us in 2016 and cossetted in a significant private collection since 
• 68,000 miles indicated, which is believed genuine but cannot be warranted
• Superb opportunity to acquire an expertly restored, potential Concours-winning 2+2

The Jaguar E-type is an icon of British automotive history, and it isn't difficult to see why. Sensational looks, the ability to reach close to 150mph and all for half the price of an Aston or a Ferrari at the time. Jaguar's sports car was an instant sensation as its curvaceous good looks - equally good in roadster or fixed-head forms - were clearly related to the Le Mans-winning D-types of the 1950s, sculpted by aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer.

Jaguar continued to develop the E-type throughout its life. The first major results of this program of improvements became obvious in 1964 when the newly enlarged 4.2-litre XK engine was installed and, although maximum power remained unchanged at 265bhp, torque was usefully increased, improving driveability. Other improvements included the arrival of a fully synchronised Moss gearbox and twin SU petrol pumps. A Lucas alternator was adopted along with negative-earth electrics, a pre-engaged starter was designed and a lockheed vacuum servo replaced the Kelsey Haynes unit originally fitted. The seats were redesigned, being plusher and pleated, whilst an all-black instrument panel replaced the original aluminium one. A 2+2 version of the Coupé was added in 1966 and this was some nine inches longer with marginally different roof angles.

This is a UK, RHD matching numbers, manual, 2+2 that has been meticulously restored by classic car specialist Robin Lackford in 2009 to 2010. The restoration was thorough and no expense spared with the car taken back to bare metal, thoroughly prepared and superbly resprayed in its original Jaguar Cream. During the restoration, we are informed Jaguar Heritage were consulted on a regular basis to make sure the car was as close to factory specification as possible. Clearly, this input has been effective as ‘LDF 131E' looks spot-on and would reward close inspection. This is unquestionably a Concours standard restoration. The odometer is showing 68,000 miles, which is believed genuine but cannot be warranted.

Since the restoration was finished in late 2010, the car's previous owner enjoyed, loved, and cherished his E-Type and used it as a good classic should be. We were pleased to sell the car for him in 2016 and it was purchased by a regular customer of ours who immediately placed it in his significant collection where it has been enjoying the benefits of dry storage and used only on dry days as is evident if you have a look underneath. Our customer is in the enviable position of being able to rotate and refresh his collection every few years and we are pleased to be able to offer this immaculate Jaguar on his behalf.

Cream is a rare colour for an E-type these days and it really does suit the longer car's slightly different lines. This is a superb opportunity to acquire an incredibly pretty and expertly restored, potential Concours winning 2+2 E-Type Coupé.

A stunning Mk2 3.8 with the desirable manual gearbox and overdrive.

A stunning Mk2 3.8 with the desirable manual gearbox and overdrive.

• Very desirable, right-hand drive, 3.8-litre manual car with overdrive
• Recipient of a body and interior restoration in the early 2000s 
• Supplied with a host of invoices, UK V5c and photo album
• This is a beautiful car in Metallic Burgundy with a stunning tan leather interior

Rarely do cars given a facelift look as good as the models they are intended to replace, but with the Mk2, Jaguar put paid to that particular theory. William Lyons, whilst not a trained draughtsman, was a bit more hands-on than most men in his position when it came to the final design of his beloved Jaguars. At one point the team in the drawing office developing the later XJS, were left 'twiddling their thumbs' until Sir William was happy with the rear-end and it wasn't until Stan Keyworth managed to scrounge a Ferrari Dino 246GT and dropped it up to the Lyons family home on Gibbet Hill that the matter was resolved. The car was parked outside the bay window of the breakfast room for Sir William to stare at and 'Hey Presto' the back of the XJS came into being (have a look at a Dino and an early XJS). And so it was with the Mk2, which was altogether a more modern and stylish car with a brighter interior and more balanced looks that most of us still admire. The 3.4 and 3.8 were the super-saloons of their day with the 3.8 being the fastest saloon in the world at the time. The Jaguar Mk2 saloon was voted 'Car of the Year' when launched in 1959 and would form the mainstay of Jaguar's saloon production until 1967. 

Offered here is a right-hand drive Jaguar Mk2 3.8 with a manual gearbox and overdrive, the most sought-after combination, first registered in the UK on 07/04/60. In 2000, it was the recipient of a comprehensive body and trim restoration, the result of which still looks superb. There are invoices in the file for parts alone from XK Engineering totalling more £7,500, while the works were carried out by Somerset-based company, Auto Refinishers who agreed £12,000 to complete the refurbishment.

The car is finished in Metallic Burgundy whilst the interior has been beautifully trimmed in tan leather. The veneered dashboard and door cappings are finished to a high standard adding to the general ambience of the cabin and making it a very nice place to be. The shut lines look good overall and the car sits on wire wheels. The fact it still looks as smart as it does after being restored some 17 years ago is a testament to the high standards of workmanship at the time.

Supplied with a UK V5c, an album of photos from the refurbishment work and a host of invoices, this Mk2 3.8 is presented in excellent condition throughout and is showing no signs of being an older restoration. With the prices of E-types continuing to amaze, these Mk2 3.8s are becoming more and more desirable.

An exciting restoration project.

An exciting restoration project.

• Sold originally through Wadham, Southampton in 'British Racing Green' with a Suede Green interior
• A rare and interesting project, matching numbers and right-hand drive
• Discovered in Denmark by the current owner and brought back to the UK with all taxes paid
• 3.4-litre 'six' embodying the best of period design, boasting twin overhead camshafts running in an aluminium-alloy cylinder head, seven main bearings, and a respectable output of 160bhp

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. The '120' referred to the car's top speed which, at the time, made it the fastest production car in the world. The flowing lines of the body shell were pressed from sheet steel and the doors, bonnet and boot were formed from lighter aluminium and hand-finished. The 120s were powered by a 3,400cc Jaguar dual overhead cam (the basis of all their engines for the next 25 years) with an alloy cylinder head and twin side draft SU carburettors giving 160bhp. All XKs had independent torsion bar front suspension, semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, recirculating ball steering and 12" drum brakes all round. 

This, right-hand drive, matching numbers, XK120 FHC was despatched on the 12/01/54 to its first owner, a Mr Pillon in Southampton and was finished in British Racing Green with a Suede Green interior. Discovered by our vendor in Denmark, '669111' returned to these shores recently in order to be restored. Other pressing commitments mean that this lovely XK120 is available for someone else to return it to its former glory.

33,000 miles, one owner and a full service history. 

33,000 miles, one owner and a full service history. 

• Eight stamps in the service book tallying with the recorded mileage
• Cambelt change was undertaken at 30,642 miles in October 2015
• GT3 has similar performance to the V8 but with considerably lower running costs
• Metallic Lotus Racing Green over optional magnolia leather
• Benefitting from 1998 model-year refinements and factory-fitted air conditioning

The futuristic-looking Giorgetto Giugiaro-styled Lotus Esprit began production back in 1976 and was developed throughout its lifetime spawning more and more accomplished versions. Beginning with the S1 which had a starring role in the James Bond film, 'The Spy Who Loved Me', the S2 followed in 1978 including minor styling changes and a version sporting a turbocharger pumping out 210 bhp. The S3 saw a subtle remodelling of the bodywork and an increase in engine size and development of the turbo resulted in more torque being extracted. 1987 saw significant changes with Peter Stevens given the task of bringing the styling up to date with the introduction of the X180 S4. By 1989 the turbocharged 901S was producing 264 bhp with the introduction of an air-water-air intercooler and K-Jetronic multi-point fuel injection. In 1993 the final iteration of the long-lived Esprit was introduced (S4) with refreshed styling by Julian Thomson. A significant change took place with the addition of an all-new V8 engine in 1996. Running alongside was the turbocharged GT3, being the last Esprit produced with a four-cylinder engine, offering performance not far off the V8, with 243 bhp, a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds, and significant savings of both purchase price and running costs compared with its stablemate.

Registered on 27/02/98, this GT3, finished in Metallic Lotus Green, has only covered 33,000 miles. The interior is bright, smartly presented and airy with optional magnolia leather, factory-fitted air conditioning and shows little sign of ageing. The exterior is similarly well cared for with lustrous paintwork and unmarked alloy wheels.

The service record contains eight stamps documenting attention at the following intervals,

Village Garage (Aberdeen) Ltd. 1,443 miles, 6,856 miles, 11,080 miles, 14,118 miles   

Carden Motor Company, Aberdeen. 22,431 miles, 24,687 miles, 28,433 miles,

Murray Motor Company 30,642 miles (including cambelts)

The well cared for GT3 is presented with a history file containing a selection of MOTs and receipts. Kept in dry storage, alongside a small selection of other classic cars, our vendor finds more of his time is now spent abroad and is, therefore, thinning out his United Kingdom collection.

With Lotus Esprit V8 prices significantly higher, the rare GT3 would appear to be rather good value.

Remarkable reincarnation of Reid Railton's original 1937 Claremont DHC.

Remarkable reincarnation of Reid Railton's original 1937 Claremont DHC.

• One of only two. The brainchild of Williams Towns, designer of the DBS V8 and Wedge Lagonda
• Based on the running gear of the V12 XJS elegantly clothed in a streamlined aluminium body
• The distinctive bodywork was created by Park Sheet Metal and the minimalist lines are quite unlike any other car
• Finished in a light Metallic Blue and trimmed throughout in finest cream leather with polished walnut cappings
• ABS, cruise control, air con, automatic gearbox, heated electric seats, windows and a power hood
• Coming from a private collection, owned since 2006, 13,700 miles from new, regularly maintained and MOT'd

A rare and collectable performance car in fine order.

A rare and collectable performance car in fine order.

• One of 284 RHD Lotus Carltons produced. 377bhp with a superbly-balanced rear-drive chassis
• Imperial Green pearlescent paint retains a deep shine. Unmarked anthracite leather
• Original, unmodified, showing just 73,300 miles. Extensively documented service records
• Problem areas addressed, uprated timing chains and clutch, rear arches professionally repaired

An historically important car for the modern era.

An historically important car for the modern era.

• Chassis number One
• 17,100 miles, covering just 1,400 miles in the last 12 years
• As tested in period by Richard Hammond (See YouTube - Richard Hammond Exige)
• Very special, right-hand drive, Series I Exige fitted with 190 bhp Rover K-series
• The Series 1 Exige is not a common sight on UK roads, only around 100 exist today

Unique aluminium coachwork by the vendor's own company.

Unique aluminium coachwork by the vendor's own company.

• Created in 1937 with bespoke aluminium coachwork and fitted with a 3.5-litre 'Speed 25' engine
• Offered directly from the collection of Alan Wildin, founder of Alwil Bodies Ltd
• The unique aluminium body was painstakingly built to the design by Mr Wildin himself
• Completed in 1994 the conversion and restoration is detailed in an accompanying illustrated book
• Presenting very well today the car is regretfully offered for sale due to our vendor's advancing years.

The project began in the early 1990s, commencing with a strip down to the rolling chassis, which was then clothed in a drophead Coupé body of Alan's own design. Alan's criteria for the body included a lengthy bonnet, no visible spare wheel, wide doors, fold-flat windscreen, fold-flat convertible hood, full tonneau cover, no side windows, and front wings running continuously through to the rear wings via full-length running boards. It was intended that the overall design would be in keeping with that of the 1930s period, and one that Alvis would have approved of. 

To this end, the original bonnet was retained, whilst the aluminium alloy body (its panels welded together using oxyacetylene) was mounted on a framework of English Ash. One of Alan's aims was that the body should be free of any projections, and the incorporation of flashing indicators within the pre-war Lucas rear lights enabled him to avoid having to use semaphore trafficators. Few would deny that the overall result is most pleasing and a credit to its creator. 

On 27th April 1995, 'FEV 355' passed the MOT test, and the following day – taxed and insured – was taken out for its first shakedown run. Alan's observations are recorded in the aforementioned book: "All was well, the clutch operated, the gears were all there, the brakes proved adequate, the water temperature held at 76 degrees, the oil pressure read 40psi, the back axle made no strange noises, the body remained in place, and no doors fell off."

Since then, 'FEV' has been campaigned extensively by the Wildin family, attending Alvis Club and other events at venues including Brooklands and Prescott. Described by our private vendor as in 'generally excellent condition', this unique and most stylish soft-top Alvis is offered with sundry restoration bills, an old-style logbook, and a V5c registration certificate. Regretfully offered to auction due to advancing years and long term residence in Spain, our vendor is now offering the pride of his collection to the next custodian.