On October 4th, 2000, after 41 years, Rover decided to cease production of the Mini and following this and in celebration of their famous little car, Rover released the 'Mini Classic' range (before the introduction of the BMW Minis). The pick of this range was arguably the Mini Cooper Sport. These were more luxurious cars, with full leather trim, an alloy dash panel, 'Sport Pack' wheel arches and 13'' alloy wheels.Right at the end of the Classic range production run, a separate batch of 500 cars were assembled and they were entitled "Cooper Sport 500". They were only ever made in the Sport Pack version and were offered in four colours, Solar Red, Tahiti Blue, British Racing Green and Anthracite, all with distinctive Platinum Silver roofs. These 500 cars came with a unique dash plaque that is mounted within the glove-box and reads: 'This Mini is one of the last 500 built to the original Sir Alec Issigonis design'. There is an active Cooper Sport 500 Register ensuring that these charismatic little cars are already very collectable.This, right-hand drive, Cooper Sport 500 is confirmed as No.465 /500 and is finished in Tahiti Blue with a Platinum Silver roof and stripes. The latest of six owners, our vendor has owned the car for three years and the odometer is currently reading 32,500 miles. During his ownership, we understand that he only used the car in dry weather and has recently had the brakes overhauled and the paintwork refreshed.Accompanying the car are multiple invoices and past MOTs, the 'Last 500' Certificate, correspondence with the Cooper Sport 500 register, the original 'Gift Pack', the factory build card, and the assembly audit sheet. Offered at 'No Reserve' this is an exciting and rare opportunity to acquire one of the last examples of Sir Alec Issigonis' world-changing design.

When the DS was unveiled at the 1955 Paris Salon, there were gasps of amazement all round-and rightly so. Looking like something that had just arrived from outer space, the DS was revolutionary in every sense, and suddenly Citroen's Traction Avant looked decidedly 'old hat'. In the first 15 minutes of the show, 743 orders were taken, and sales for that first day totaled 12,000.It pushed the boundaries in the 'ride versus handling' compromise equation beyond what was thought possible in a motor vehicle. The DS was the first mass-produced car with front disc brakes that were mounted inboard on either side of the differential and was effectively a mid-engined, front-wheel drive, car. It also featured 'hydropneumatic' suspension, which included an automatic leveling system, variable ground clearance, power steering, and a semi-automatic transmission.Over its twenty years of currency, the DS appeared in a variety of body shapes with a number of different engines and transmissions, and in 1957 it was decided to produce a simplified version known as the ID19 (in French ID is pronounced "Idée"- idea). This was essentially a DS19 but without the hydraulic steering, brakes or gearbox, while the engine had a lower output and the interior was a little less luxurious.The ID was replaced by the D Spécial and D Super in 1970, but these retained the lower specification and position in the range. The D Super was soon made available with the 2175cc engine and a five-speed gearbox and named the 'D Super-5'.This, right-hand drive, D Super 5 has been enjoyed by its two owners since 1972 and the second one has known the car from new, as the first owner was his neighbour. The Citroen was used as everyday transport until 1983, at which point it was taken off the road and put into dry storage. The second owner became the car's custodian in the mid-1990s, leaving it in storage until it was decided to reinstate the car and get it back on the road. Over the last 10 years 'LTN583L' has enjoyed a comprehensive, professional restoration and during the car's preparation, they were pleased to discover that it was in particularly good condition structurally. All that was required was a replacement rear o/s wing, both front doors, sills, and the rear boot panel, and these were fitted before the car was professionally finished in sparkling white. The original engine was rebuilt, a new clutch was fitted and the original gearbox was serviced and continues to function well. The all-important, hydraulic system was also refreshed and apparently is working perfectly. The original interior trim is tidy and undamaged, including the carpets, however, the headlining has been replaced and new seat covers fitted. The whole project has resulted in the vehicle presenting very nicely today and will reward closer inspection. According to the DVLA, this D Super 5 is one of five 1972 registered cars on the road and there are less than 20 on the road altogether, including LHD cars, making this a rare motor car.This is a super example of an amazing design, and with all the hard work undertaken, this French 'spaceship' requires nothing else other than to be driven and enjoyed. Amusez-vous bien!

The iconic Chevrolet Corvette (named after a small, maneuverable warship) has now been in production for over seven generations with enormous pedigree and style. The first model was a convertible penned by designer Harley Earl and was introduced in 1953 at the GM Motorama as a concept show car. The C2 Corvette which followed was produced between 1963 and 1967 and it is perhaps this car that is most entrenched in American automotive history with its dramatic styling, deeply scalloped side panels and evocative 'Stingray' model name. The C3 arrived in 1968 and also carried the Stingray moniker although it closely followed the design of the 'Mako Shark II' concept car. The new C3 displayed a number of innovative features including vacuum operation of the headlights, a shield to conceal the wipers when not in use, and 7inch wheels as standard. The chassis, fully independent suspension and disc brakes were carried over from the C2 and the car was offered with a choice of engine size and 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearboxes. This 1974, left-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is indicating 75,000 miles and lived under the warm sun in Omaha, USA with its previous lady owner for around 20 years prior to arriving on these shores early this year. Imported to the UK by our vendor, all UK taxes have been paid, and the Corvette has been registered with the DVLA to obtain the registration ' CDM 952M’. The car is fitted with a strong 350 cubic inch V8 and optioned with the 4-speed manual gearbox, electric windows, tilt steering wheel, hard top, and air conditioning. If you look at the paint charts, you’ll see that GM called this particular shade (code 68) “Dark Brown” which is not very imaginative but if you think 'Metallic Chocolate' that's probably more like it. The (code 416) Light Saddle leather trim is also correct for this particular car and the interior is generally in good shape with some light patination on the seats. Described by the vendor as a ‘’Standard, largely original car with no modifications’’ this Corvette presents very well. It has 75,000 miles indicated and has a current MOT valid until late April 2018. A change in direction for our vendor has meant that this wonderful Chevy now has to find a new home. Don't miss the opportunity to 'woofle' down the High Street of your home town in this sparkling curvaceous number with the sound of the 5.7-litre V8 echoing off the surrounding buildings. Attractively priced, this car offers superb value today.

Porsche 924 chassis No. 9248.105546 was used from new by AFN Ltd to compete in the 1978 Porsche 924 Championship. AFN were the driving force behind the 924 Championship in an attempt to demonstrate the 924's sporting qualities. Their car was registered as "AFN 18" and was driven by Nick Faure using race number 18. It finished 4th in the series. AFN had one car at the start of the season, for Nick Faure, but later there were two when Win Percy also drove for them. Win Percy finished 5th in the Championship and Nick Faure was 8th. Thanks to the combined results of those two cars, at the end AFN was 4th in the Martini trophy for entrants.Win Percy drove AFN 18 when Nick Faure was on holiday and clearly got on with it and more importantly the AFN folk. So they prepared a car for him to compete for the rest of the season, in car number 20.The championship lasted only one year so the car was used in just a few races in 1979, in one of which Tony Dron drove it in the AFN Porsche Trophy race at Castle Combe in May 1979, finishing 3rd overall behind two 911s, and 1st in class. According to Motoring News and Autosport, he gave the second-placed 911 Carrera a really hard time (the 924 was well balanced and handled well, thus compensating for its modest power). It's probable that he drove AFN 18 in this race, and Hugh Leventon, a subsequent owner, believes that to be the case.In June 1979 AFN 18 was used along with a 'Q' car from Gordon Lamb Porsche to attack the British speed and endurance records. The long circuit at Snetterton was used as this was the only venue at the time to allow night-time running. The car, driven by Tony Dron, Andy Rouse, and Win Percy, covered over 2,000 kilometres in 24 hours at an average speed of 77.31mph, in the process winning The Commander's Cup from Ford."From Chain Drive to Turbocharger - the AFN Story" by Denis Jenkinson features the car on page 190 where he shows a picture of the Commander's Cup, Andy Rouse, Win Percy and Tony Dron, the car and Commander Heseltine himself. That car was still registered AFN 18. It was then put to rest in AFN's workshop for the next 12 years, appearing only on a few occasions to take part in events such as the Beaujolais Run.In 1992 it was bought by Alan Sawyer (and re-registered as BLF 96S) to compete in the new 924 Championship, being driven by Alan Sawyer and Richard Lloyd. It also raced in all rounds of the '93 and '94 Hankook 924 Championship, driven by Hugh Leventon who took second place in the Championship.In late 1996, the car reappeared as a hill-climb car, running in the Porsche Club Autofarm Speed Championship in the hands of George Niblett and David Strange. It was later owned and run by David Strange alone, who came 3rd overall and 2nd in class in the 1998 Championship and 4th overall and 2nd in class in 1999.In 1998, the car was restored to its original AFN livery in recognition of its continuous motorsport history. In addition to being featured in Dennis Jenkinson's history of AFN "From chain drive to turbocharger", it also appears in Michael Cotton's book "A Collector's Guide, Porsche 924 and 944", "Porsche, A History of Excellence" by Mike McCarthy, and in Jonathan Woods' book "Porsche the Legend".It has been laid up (SORNed) since 2001, although it was briefly recommissioned in 2013 and again - with a new MOT - in October 2017. It still has the original engine today and the odometer reads 19,733 miles, which is believed to be correct. The vast majority of those miles have clearly been on track and today it is a unique part of Porsche history.

At the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7. Sporting a Cosworth designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. Changes included chassis and braking upgrades, to cope with the increased performance and Ian Callum enlarged the grill, added fog lamps and re-styled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004.Throughout production of the DB7 V12 Vantage, a number of limited edition models were released, one being the 'Keswick', produced for the Lancaster Group who have two Aston Martin dealerships. Only 10 cars were made in total, 5 Coupé, and 5 Volante models. The specification included; Ferrari Nero Daytona Black coachwork, upper and lower mesh grilles, lower interior and seats in Charcoal hide with DB7 logo embossed in seats, smoke headlining, white-faced instruments, 19" wheels, black brake calipers, and metallic finishes in the cabin to replace wood veneers.This particular UK right-hand drive 'Keswick' was supplied new to its first owner, a Mr. R.Whiffin, by Lancaster Sevenoaks on 5th May 2003. The car is finished in the bespoke 'Keswick' colour combination of Nero Daytona Metallic with a charcoal interior and black mohair hood and has a Touchtronic transmission. The service records show 9 stamps in total, all but one being from Aston Martin main dealers, with the last service being carried out at Aston Martin Chichester on 18th August '17 for which there is a £2,953 bill included in the file.Now showing a mere 20,622 miles on the odometer the Aston is supplied with its UK V5c, driver's manuals, and service records and is MOT tested until 20th August 2018. V12 DB7s are undoubtedly special motor cars, but this very rare, one of only 5, Keswick Volante is really special and represents a great opportunity to own a well-cared for modern classic which ticks all the boxes for any serious car collector.

There are those cars that try ever so slightly too hard to achieve a sense of presence and there are some cars that have a natural sense of absence, ones where you forget their launch, demise, and general existence. Then there is the Aston Martin DBS, a prime example of a car that effortlessly dominates. Some knowledgeable Aston enthusiasts rattle on about the William Towns design in its later ‘Oscar India’ incarnation but over time I suspect that the original double-headlight DBS of 1967 – 1972 may well win the style-stakes, and not just because of its starring roles in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service or The Persuaders! There is something elegantly formidable about this particular Aston Martin and its coachwork is so timeless in appearance, that it is near impossible to believe that the DBS is 50 years old this year. When the car made its debut at the 1967 Paris Motor Show, its profile seemed to be in the tradition of previous DB cars but its sheer size – it is six inches wider than the DB6 - gave visitors an impression of effortless power. Some traditionalists regarded the four headlamps as further evidence of Britain going to the dogs, along with the introduction of Radio One and the Sgt. Pepper LP, and muttered that everyone involved in the project merited a damned good thrashing. However, other motorists saw the latest Aston Martin as the ideal blend of tradition and modernity; here was a motor car that would plough through lesser traffic, leaving pretenders to its grand touring crown in its wake. Fitting neatly into that mould is this 1969 DBS6 finished in Champagne Gold with a boardroom Black interior and chrome wire wheels. Initially registered on 11th April 1969, the car left the factory finished in White bur during its restoration in 2005 it was painted the colour you see it today. Aston Martin DBs are the exception to the rule that a colour change devalues the car and the reason that so many have one, two or even three changes is because it's comparatively easy. The engine bay, floor pan, and boot are finished in black at the factory so it's possible to completely paint the car to a totally professional standard without taking out the engine, brakes, wiring, dashboard, headlining etc. This is a usable, three owner car, which is working well and drives well, although it could benefit from further cosmetic improvement which will take the car to its true potential. This particular car has twin headlights and a manual gearbox, both very desirable, and has covered just over 71,000 miles. The engine bay is in good condition and on inspection of the chassis, the previous restorer has done an excellent job. A full service and overhaul of the front suspension have recently been carried out. Like most Astons there is a history file so large you could fly a hang-glider off it and it contains squillions of invoices, photographic evidence of a complete engine rebuild. restoration details, MOTs etc illustrating the many thousands of pounds spent over the years. The car was driven back from the continent not long ago and ran very well with no issues, holding excellent oil pressure. We have five DBS examples for sale today and within that context, we feel this car is sensibly guided to allow for some cosmetic improvements in a dynamic market.

The 550 Maranello is a front-engined, 5.5-litre, V12 grand tourer, the spiritual successor to the 365 GTB Daytona, and was offered with a manual gearbox only. Produced between 1996 and 2002, it is now regarded as the last of the normally aspirated manual cars that also had the traditional V12 Grand Tourer engine.This particular UK supplied 550 Maranello was first registered in 1997 and finished in Argento Nurburgring with Bordeaux full leather upholstery, Bordeaux lower dashboard, a Nero upper dashboard, and a Nero leather headlining.Options selected when new included chrome exhaust tailpipes, Scuderia wing shields, red brake calipers, and Ferrari embossed headrests. Significantly this car has only been serviced by Ferrari main agents throughout its 56,000-mile history, with the last service taking place in August 2017. Cars of this ilk with full main dealer history that have been used regularly are rare and generally drive better than their low mileage cousins! Within the industry, legend has it that "A busy Ferrari is a happy Ferrari" and today's guide for this lovely 550 makes a good case to buy, drive and enjoy whilst in the full knowledge the rarity of it will always protect residual value.

Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7 in 1999. Sporting a Cosworth designed, 5.9 litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its 6-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance, and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps, and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared.This automatic 'Touchtronic' DB7 Vantage was first registered on the 7th November 2000 and is presented in one of the most attractive and arguably the best colour combinations of Mendip Blue and Parchment hide. Bought by our vendor in 2015 to join his Aston collection that includes a pre-Oscar India V8 and a V8 Volante EFI, the car has had little use apart from occasional visits to AMOC Concours events, the latest of which was at the new Aston Martin facility launch in St. Athan, Wales in 2017. During this event, the car achieved second place in the DB7 section scoring 10/10 for original specification and 5/5 for originality and patina.The car has been serviced at the following intervals:06/11/2000 Aston Martin Derby at 56 miles29/11/2000 Aston Martin Derby at 883 miles13/08/2003 Aston Martin Sevenoaks at 9,840 miles01/10/2009 The Workshop at 11,500 miles17/08/2015 Aston Martin Cheltenham 12,561 miles31/05/2017 Aston Works, Newport Pagnell at 13,869 milesThe DB7 is offered to auction with an MOT until May 2018 and it should be noted that recent MOT records show no advisories, no doubt as a result of light usage (only 3,000 miles in ten years) and regular, quality maintenance. The odometer currently reads 14,200 miles supported entirely by its history. Our conscientious vendor also requested for all twelve spark plugs and the coil packs to be replaced during the last service.It's a pleasure to offer such a special DB7 Vantage. Concours winning looks, a fabulous interior, eminently driveable, and all at a guide price that wouldn't buy a replacement gearbox for some of its European cousins.

After Sir David Brown's departure, DBS production continued under new owners Company Developments, the car being re-styled with a two-headlamp front end but mechanically remaining much as before. The 4-litre, six-cylinder model was re-named ‘Vantage’, a departure from accepted practice, as the term had hitherto been used to denote the high-performance engine option. To further confuse matters, all but two Vantages (‘6067’ and ‘6068’) had the 'SVC' Vantage high-performance engine. A mere 70 of these six-cylinder Vantages were produced between May 1972 and July 1973. This right-hand drive example is one of these rare cars and was fitted from new with the Borg-Warner automatic transmission option. First owned by Richard Ellis of Cornhill, London EC3 and registered ‘TGO 309M’, the car comes with a substantial history file containing copies of all previous owner registration documents, a number of older MOT Certificates, numerous service invoices, and the car's Heritage Certificate. Whilst in the ownership (from 1980 to 1986) of one Richard Bass of London EC1 it was registered ‘RBA 55’, then subsequently ‘DBY 217M’, ‘BOO 4’ and (presently) ‘DBY 453M’. Accompanying documentation records a speedometer change in June 1995 at 104,410 miles and there is a mileage record in the file between March 1980 and May 1996. The odometer currently reads 42,395 miles. Service bills on file indicate regular maintenance carried out by recognised specialists such as RS Williams, Ian Mason, Promech Automotive, Goodwood Green, and Aston Service Dorset. We understand that the engine was rebuilt in 2007 and the gearbox in 2011. It was retrimmed in 1989, carpets included, at a cost of £4,300 and the details are in the file. ‘DBY 453M’ possesses the desirable attributes of 72-spoke chromed wire wheels and a factory-fitted Webasto sunroof and was finished from new in Dubonnet Rosso with a tan leather interior, the latter featuring a period 8-track radio/cassette stereo system. It has been SORN'd for the past few years but, as you can see from the photographs, remains in excellent order, and will come to auction with its Swansea V5 and a fresh MOT. As one of only seventy made and built for one year only, this is the one to have, and this particular car was even rarer in Dubonnet with a sunroof and, at number 53, was one of the last few six-cylinder DBS Astons ever made.

Conceived as replacements for the ageing Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn and Bentley R-Type, the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type were introduced early in 1955. The duo sported sleeker bodywork on a new box-section separate chassis incorporating improved brakes and suspension, the latter featuring electrically controlled damping. Enlargement to 4,887cc and the adoption of a six-port cylinder head boosted the traditionally undisclosed power output of the dependable inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine, which for the first time was identical in specification in its Rolls and Bentley forms. A sophisticated, four-speed, automatic transmission was now standard equipment, with manual transmission a Bentley-only option up to 1957. Fast - 100mph-plus - relatively economical and cheaper to maintain than the succeeding V8-engined versions, the classically elegant S1 is arguably the most user-friendly of all post-war Bentleys.This delightful S1 was delivered to the merchant bank Singer & Friedlander on the 29th January 1958 by the supplying dealer Orford & Son of London. As detailed in the copy build sheets the car was finished in Sable over Sand with a beige interior, an absolutely classic colour combination which still looks stylish today. After a period in the United States, the largest market for Bentley saloons at the time with even right-hand drive examples finding willing buyers, the car returned to British shores on the 14th May 2008 after spending some time in Ireland.Our vendor purchased the car from a fellow Bentley Driver's Club member on the 16th September 2014 after an extensive search for the best example he could find and added it to his stable of other classics. This stately S1 has enjoyed regular use and maintenance, frequently used for trips to the Goodwood Revival in Sussex from our vendor's home in Lincolnshire, and this year undertook a grand tour of Scotland. The odometer shows some 24,000 miles, a figure which given this car's many years abroad we are unable to warrant, however, the MOT records show some 5,500 gentle miles have been enjoyed over the last two years. The car has recently been fitted with five new radial tyres, a full stainless-steel exhaust system, electronic ignition and, prior to this year's Goodwood Revival, it had an oil change, new oil filter, and the brakes adjusted. To quote our vendor "XUH does not smoke and uses very little oil, and when compared to my Jaguars, it does not use any."The chrome is generally in good order and the radiator grille has recently been re-chromed by Castle Chrome. The interior is classic fifties' Bentley, with lightly patinated veneers and a new set of cosy 'Easirider' lambskin rugs lavishly grace the footwells. Although exempt, the car will be presented to auction with a fresh MOT and looking its best.These beautifully profiled saloons were an absolute statement in period and today, with looks that are both timeless and contemporary, can still turn a few heads.

The 'Gran Fondo' resistance races in Italy during the 1950s were synonymous with passion, hard work, and excitement. In these races, riders spent days on end on their bikes, crossing all of Italy and the most famous races were the "Milano - Taranto" and the "Motogiro d'Italia". The Motogiro is remembered as the most fascinating and adventurous two-wheeled race, however, the adventure ended in 1957, when all motorcycle races on public roads were abolished in the aftermath of the terrible Mille Miglia accident.This is a 1959 Gilera 'Giubileo 98'. The engine although looking like a 2-stroke is, in fact, a 4-stroke. It does run and will only need slight attention to return it to its former glory. The tank is gorgeous, with a flared shape, oozing style in that familiar Italian way, as well as little unusual design touches like the rear lights. A lot of attention has been focused on sourcing original parts and chroming and refurbing as much of the original bike as possible. It is complete with UK V5 logbook. It would look great as a piece of art or to be used and enjoyed in the spirit of the 1950s.......better still enter the MotoGiro 2018.

In 1959 Triumph's pre-unit 500cc engine made way for the new unit construction 5TA. The bore and stroke became 69x65.5mm making the new engine a short stroke. The brakes were full-width hubs and the frame was revised with a single top frame rail below the fuel tank. This alteration meant that the fuel tank acted as a stressed member. The most noticeable difference was the large, valanced front mudguard and totally enclosed 'Bathtub' rear panelling and, like all Triumphs that were designed by Edward Turner, they had tremendous style and smooth modern lines. This example has been in a private collection since 1996, owned by a capable engineer and used regularly up until 12 months ago. It has many sensible modifications such as the electronic ignition system and an Amal concentric carburetor and has completed many trips over to the Isle of Man. The bike is presented in its original colour of Amaranth Red that was only in use for 1959 before moving to Ruby Red. The engine and frame numbers match and it is complete with its UK V5 and lots of previous MOTs. This Triumph is a very usable classic that simply takes you back to the 50s/60s and sounds amazing!

Jan Thiel, Martin Mijwaart, and Paul Lodewijkx! are a talented group of Dutchmen who created a racer, with no funding, working out of a wooden shed, and eventually outran the worlds best!The team won many races and among its riders were names such as Paul Lodewijkx, Aalt Toersen and Theo Timmer who rode for them between 1967 and 1973 and gained wins in nine Grand Prix in the 50cc class.This Jamathi is a competitive 50cc race bike with a high spec engine including rotary disc inlet and special cylinder and head. The engine base is a Minarelli P6 but much modified with very few components left untouched producing a remarkable 18bhp from a 50cc motor and the bike will shame many 125s and 250s. The bike has spent several years in a private collection but could well be a contender in the current 'Classic 50 Racing Club' championship events. The vendor has a large spares package that includes a spare engine and many useful racing set-up parts. These will be offered for sale separately to the successful bidder.

As very successful motocross riders in the 1950s, brothers Derek and Don Rickman turned their passion into an exceptional business in 1959 with the Mk1 Metisse. The success brought by, both their riding skills and their motorcycle designs, gained their business an enviable reputation through the decades that followed.In 1962, the legendary Mk3 was first raced and provided the catalyst for Metisse's legendary innovative design and engineering excellence. Wins were racked up in Moto Cross des Nations, 250 and 500 cc Grand Prix races, along with countless national events.Through the 70s, Metisse's reputation was boosted in the USA by its record of successfully competing in Desert Racing and was championed by the likes of Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins. Their exporting success was acknowledged by the Queen's Award to Industry in 1974.c.1967 Rickman Metisse 'Petite' Starmaker 250cc Scrambles Bike. The frame is a new build built purely to win and fitted with the best parts eligible for pre-68 scrambles. The front forks are progressive and are limited in travel as per ACU rules. The rear shocks are Reigers, incredibly difficult and expensive to obtain but worth every bit as they damp well at speed and again limited to 4 inches as per regulations. The engine was introduced early in 1963 and had a capacity of 250cc and 100 bhp per litre. The 'Starmaker' was designed as a 'scrambler' that would be competitive at International level. It runs and operates well and it's very torquey, pulling from low down fitted with the close ratio gearbox. The bike has competed in two scrambles since the rebuild and is strong and prepared for its next event.

Built alongside and sharing many of the iconic styling features of the legendary 300SL Roadster, the Mercedes 190 SL combined superb build quality with understated styling and a not insignificant, 104 BHP from the 1.9-litre four stroke engine. An instant hit, the three-pronged star sparkled among the gloom of post-war austerity. The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes Benz's reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Its hugely successful production ran to 25,881 cars from 1955 until 1963, mainly in left-hand drive form, with most going to the North American market. Understandably few were made in right-hand drive and according to records, the total number of cars consigned for the British right-hand drive market stood at 562, with only 53 of these arriving here in 1962. XKW 323 has the distinction of being one those ultra-rare right-hand drive cars, no doubt taken out for a top-down spin upon first registration on the 18th. May 1962. This beautiful little roadster is finished in, what we believe, is the factory correct 050 paint code, and the red interior was retrimmed in red leather, again a period correct colour combination, some ten years ago. With just four former keepers, two of whom were garages, XKW 323 was exported to Dublin in 2004 to be enjoyed by its previous owner. Remarkably, for a car that is over fifty-five years old, the history file contains the original UK buff log book, data card, original 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL brochure, and MOTs dating back to 1981, with two sets of keys working on each lock. Subject to a bare metal respray and restoration before purchase by the previous owner and kept in a heated, ventilated garage. These included re-chroming of the bumpers, a deep clean of the leather, and a full respray in white. This respray wasn't necessary because of any surface rust issues, but merely vapour bubbles caused by a heavy old blanket that resisted the urge to dry out fully in the garage. Bought by our vendor from us in 2015, the car was to be subject to substantial works to the brakes, suspension and the correction of some under-body corrosion. The hard top, the bane of any 190 SL owner, had seen better days by 2015 and it too was fully restored. Although this consignor cannot envisage anyone driving this car in weather that would necessitate a fitted hard top, our vendor has enjoyed many jaunts with the hard-top attached. The car is supplied with a mohair hood in black, as seen in the photographs. The invoices and receipts in the file amount to some £20,000, with the major works conducted by restorers Cotswold Classics Cars Ltd and Thornley Kellham of Cirencester. The car was part of our vendor's eclectic private collection some of which he purchased from Silverstone Auctions over the past few years. A new house build has necessitated a trimming of the collection to ensure enough garage space. Still on its original Solex carbs, the Mercedes is presented to auction with the largely original components behaving as they should. Offered to auction with a fresh MOT, the odometer shows some 93,500 miles, remarkable for such a good driver's car of this vintage. It must be noted that the Mercedes 190 SL and its successor the Pagoda have enjoyed enormous growth in values in recent times, and this rare UK supplied right-hand drive example must be of serious consideration.

The sleeping giant has awoken. The six-cylinder DBS, for so long undervalued in the Aston marketplace, is finally commanding the sort of interest – and the sort of prices – that it arguably should have done for years. The DBS’s classic credentials are impeccable: it’s a 100 percent thoroughbred Aston, from its hand-formed aluminium bodywork to its 4-litre Tadek Marek straight-six; it was handbuilt at Newport Pagnell by the same chaps who built DBs 4, 5 and 6; and it's as rare as any of them. There’s not quite unanimity about the exact number, but the total built was only around 800 in a production run that began in September 1967 and lasted until April 1972. One thing the DBS didn’t do was replace the DB6, even if that was David Brown’s original intention; the two were produced in parallel until the last DB6 rolled out of the Works in January 1971. So think of the DBS as the smoother-riding, more spacious, more cosseting, grown-up alter ego to the DB6. It certainly had more than one eye on the American market, with its wider track, muscle-car stance and the options of power steering, air-conditioning, and an automatic gearbox. But to view it as a boulevard cruiser is to sell it very short. Under the skin, DBS and DB6 are extremely closely related, though you’d never guess at a glance. Englishman William Towns’ design was starkly different to the Touring-bodied DBs. In fact, visually, the only things carried over were the signature air vents in the front wings, while the front aspect included a modern take on what had become the traditional Aston grille, much shallower and squarer-edged than before and further distinguished by four, equal-sized quartz-halogen headlamps. It was never any secret that the DBS was intended to be powered by an all-new V8. Tadek Marek had been working on one since as early as 1963, and it had been testing extensively since 1966, but – not to put too fine a point on it – the damn thing kept breaking, so a late decision was made to launch with the DB6’s straight-six. Built in 1971, one of only 49 built that year and one of 317 right-hand drive cars with automatic transmissions in total, this car was delivered to the dealer, Arnold G Wilson, on 30th April and first registered on 1st July 1971. It was purchased by the current keeper on 12th November 2013 from a friend who, in turn, purchased the car in 2003. During the owner's tenure, the car was re-painted in Olive Green with many parts replaced including boot springs, new radiator, new alternator belts, re-chroming and alloy polishing of parts where required, new vacuum and heater valves, new exterior door handles, refreshing of the tan hide interior, new tyres fitted all round including the spare and fully serviced including the replacement of air, fuel and oil filters. The owner gives credit to the previous owner who was a master technician and automatic transmission specialist and who maintained the car with no expense spared. CUM 266J retains its original 'matching numbers' engine and is supplied with a Heritage Trust Certificate and MOT test certificates since 1997. The current indicated mileage is just short of 84, 000 and the Aston will have a fresh MOT at the time of sale. Only in the last ten years have original DBSs started to become sought-after and only in the last five have their values rocketed with the very best now commanding up to £200,000. Quite a lot of money but, given the crazy prices of its older (and admittedly rarer) siblings, it's no more than the car deserves. There are, naturally, advocates of the V8 but the car works beautifully with the straight-six. There's so much character and that very English drawl as the six digs in and pulls hard is the perfect soundtrack for a very English car.

Stylish, fast and well engineered, the 635CSi enjoyed a production run lasting into the 1990s, being periodically updated in line with its sister models. The 6-Series Coupé debuted in 1976 and was mechanically similar to the 7-Series saloons, although introduced before them. Karmann-styled, like the preceding 3.0CS/CSi, the newcomer was similarly well-specified, featuring all-independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted steering as standard. The brainchild of BMW's Motorsport department, the M635CSi version 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 1984 RHD M635 CSi (chassis No. WBAEE320X00760004), according to the BMW M Register, was the ' fourth UK-specification example ever produced' with the first 3 being built one month earlier for evaluation and subsequently sent to the crusher, making this 'quite possibly the oldest UK M635 in the world.' The car was finished on October the 12th 1984 and the build sheet carries the generic '940' option code which means that it was initially built with 'special equipment' or for a special purpose. It is believed that it came to the UK as an early demonstration and promotion/press vehicle.Interestingly, in correspondence with a previous owner, the Registrar also mentions that Sable Brown Metallic is an extremely rare colour on any M635, particularly UK cars with only two having been recorded in total, this being one.This is a very attractive example of BM's 'Hot Ship' from the mid-eighties and looks to be in fabulous condition. We understand it has only covered 57,000 miles and has been well maintained, and it appears that retaining the M6's originality has been a bit of a mission. The 'first ' of anything is always a bit special, and we would suggest that its lucky next owner will have lots to feel pleased about.

Some cars just get better looking with age and the R107 SL-Series Mercedes-Benz is definitely amongst them. Overshadowed for a long time by its graceful ‘Pagoda' predecessor, it's now becoming better appreciated for what it is - a beautifully built sports roadster that is totally dependable. To this day, no car door closes with a more reassuring ‘thunk' than a Mercedes SL, and everything about the car suggests solid engineering. Fast, comfortable and discreetly understated, the SL has a matchless ability to munch up the miles for year after year without ever seeming to falter. No wonder it stayed in production, fundamentally unaltered, from 1971 until 1989, the longest production run of any Mercedes car ever. Although the 280 was the baby of the SL range, it boasted an excellent blend of performance and economy. Far more economical to run than its V8 siblings, its smooth straight-six fuel injected engine produced 182bhp and 176lb/ft of torque, enough to top 125mph and reach 60mph from standstill in just under 10 seconds. This delightful, right-hand drive, 1985 R107 280SL was supplied new by Puttocks of Guildford and was first registered on the 1st of August 1985 to a Mr. Bernard Cocks who, up until very recently, was the only owner and long-term keeper. It's finished in lovely Champagne Gold Metallic with Cream check cloth and vinyl seats, Cream carpets, original Mohair Soft Top, Body-coloured Hard Top, electric windows, passenger door mirror, original Blaupunkt radio cassette with two speakers, electric aerial, central locking, power steering, front fog lamps, four-speed automatic transmission, and the 2.8-litre S6 Fi (unleaded) engine. It has now covered only 34,446 miles from new and comes with a full and comprehensive Service History fully stamped by Mercedes. Mr. Cocks was patently totally fastidious as the very large Owner's File contains simply everything. All its original books and manuals, the V5, MOT Certificates to date, a selection of old Tax Discs, Mercedes-Benz Club membership cards, original service book stamped throughout, the original Sales Brochure, owner's hand-written notes, an HPI, and a full complement of invoices. The condition of the paintwork and bodywork is truly exceptional as is the interior of the car, inside the boot and the engine bay. The MOT is valid until late June 2018 and the car is ready to drive away. The term “one long-term owner” tends to be used to indicate that a vehicle has been lovingly looked after all its days, which is not always the case, however, with this sparkling Gold 280SL, it's demonstrably true.

The 993 was the final generation of air-cooled 911s, and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It is also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche.Twenty years on, it still looks modern - a truly timeless design. The 993 was launched in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new. The bodywork was altogether more curvaceous, with a number of new panels and the overall look was much smoother and more integrated. Importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models. The biggest change under the skin was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise, and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the 'Weissach effect'), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking, and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system.Presented here is a right-hand drive 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 2 Cabriolet with a Tiptronic gearbox supplied by Jebsen Motors of Hong Kong, who are main Porsche agents. Finished in the beautiful colour combination of Guards Red with a full Black leather interior, this car was supplied on 8th August 1995 to its first owner. The car was ordered with many factory- fitted individual accessories including Air Conditioning, wooden steering wheel/gear selector and handbrake lever, 18-inch alloy wheels, electric seats, tinted front screen, lumbar support, onboard computer and Tiptronic buttons on the steering wheel.The history file includes invoices dating back to 2003 and a raft of MOT certificates confirming its mileage. Maintenance duties have been undertaken by main dealers and Porsche Specialists. It's supplied with the original book pack containing the driver's manuals and service book, the spare key, the UK V5c, and an MOT until 23rd August 2018. The Porsche is currently stored professionally and is now showing 41,900 miles on the odometer. Please note documents support a speedo change from KM to MPH at 21,481KM when the car first entered the UK and therefore the total mileage covered is 55,500. This 911 has clearly been pampered all of its life and now provides an excellent opportunity to join the happy band of convertible 993 owners.

Realm Engineering of Honeybourne in Worcestershire has built up a fine reputation over almost four decades for its "RAM" recreations. In particular their Jaguar D-types, which benefitted from considerable design input by Reynard Racing into the chassis, resulting in greater strength and ultimately better road-holding. After a three-hour stint behind the wheel of a Realm D-Type, Sir Jack Brabham commented: "That's a damn sight better than the original!" Richard Noble has one of his own, and Sir Stirling Moss OBE said: "You guys have done an excellent job here, you should be proud." Jaguar Quarterly magazine described the car as "impressive" with handling "beyond question" and "a whole bucketload of fun".This, 'Long-Nose' example, of Jaguar's legendary Le Mans-winning D-Type features glass fibre bodywork and was built in South Africa by Darryl Simpson, from a kit supplied by LR Roadsters between 1988-90. The attention to detail is remarkable. Our vendor purchased this 'RAM' in 2001 whilst racing in South Africa after being impressed with its build quality and then brought it back to the UK that year, where it has resided in his significant collection ever since. Having only covered around 1,000 miles in his ownership, and reportedly just over 5,000 miles in total since it was built, this car has clearly enjoyed the love and attention it deserves. It's finished in 'Ecurie Ecosse' Scottish Racing Blue and wears twin white nose stripes similar to the 1956 works D-Type (XKD 603) driven to second place at Le Mans in 1957 by Ron Flockhart and John Lawrence. Our vendor recently sent the car to one of the countries foremost historic restoration companies, 'CKL Developments' in Hastings, who rebuilt the 4.5-litre Ron Beatty/ Forward Engineering 300/330bhp engine earlier this year.Supplied with a 1968 identity on its UK V5C, a history file with pictures of the build, I.D. documents, and various invoices, this very special RAM 'Long Nose' is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner and elegantly pays homage to one of the greatest British sports cars of all time.

**Car now has 12 months MOT** For the 1989 model year the S2 variant of the Porsche 944 was a much-upgraded version, replacing both the standard and ‘S’ spec 944s. A new aluminium cylinder block employing Formula One technology allowed a capacity increase to 3.0-litres, making this the largest production 4-cylinder engine of its time. Power was up 21bhp on the 944 S, and torque took an even bigger jump. Externally the S2 adopted the lower-drag nose and tail panels from the Turbo, which along with a taller final drive ratio helped a manual-geared car to hit almost 150 mph and achieve a 0-60 mph time of 6.0 seconds. The Turbo’s braking system was also adopted and Series 90 16-inch cast alloy wheels were standard equipment. Production of the S2, and in fact the 944 as a mainstream model, ended in 1991, giving way to the 968. The car presented here is a last-of-the-line, right-hand drive C16 (UK-supplied) 1990 944 S2 Coupé. It was delivered new through ‘Merlin Porsche’ of Cardiff on the 7th March 1991 and looks particularly striking in the rare combination of Turquoise Blue Metallic (E6E6) and Marine Blue with Linen leather upholstery. This car has obviously been well-maintained and presents, both mechanically and cosmetically, in superb condition - winning the ‘Porsche Silverstone’ Concours event in 2016. Its overall condition belies the current mileage of 89,000 (verifiable) miles, which is supported by an original and fully stamped-up service booklet (showing 15 stamps from Porsche and marque specialists, with the last major service, including belts, just 780 miles ago), plus an impressive history file including many MOT certificates and a wealth of invoices. Small details like two sets of keys, factory/dealer stickers still in place and a complete Porsche tool-roll help support its dutiful ownership. The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the '911 explosion' and front-engined Porsches are having the Renaissance they richly deserve. This is simply a lovely genuine example of one of the most coveted front-engined models and, competitively guided, opens the door into a very exclusive club.

The Bentley Azure was introduced in 1995 and was based on the platform of the company's Continental 'R' Coupé which had been launched in 1991. The Azure often surprised with its substantial size, intended to convey both a sense of presence and allow for the comfortable seating of four adult passengers. Power came from Bentley's stalwart 6.75-litre V8, featuring a single inter-cooled turbocharger producing in the region of 380bhp, mated to a General Motors-sourced, four-speed automatic gearbox enabling the Azure to glide up to 60mph in an impressive 6.1 seconds. Owing to the limited space at Bentley's Crewe factory, the Azure was assembled and finished by Pininfarina, significantly adding to the vehicle's production costs. The selling price varied as equipment could be significantly different from one to the next depending on personal preferences, however, the price list started at just over £200,000 when new. We are proud to offer this striking 1997 Bentley Azure in the most stylish colour combination of Brooklands Green Metallic with a matching green hood and a fabulous Magnolia and Forest Green leather interior with a Burr Walnut dashboard and door cappings. Having had just three keepers from new and covered only 20,400 miles with 11 service stamps in its service book it has been well maintained throughout its life and looks as you would expect from such a low mileage example and even the engine bay looks almost showroom fresh. The luxurious power hood is a feat of engineering in itself and operates seamlessly. Naturally, the Bentley's service records are comprehensive and are as follows; 08.10.1997 @ 1,175 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls Royce19.05.1998 @ 2,223 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls Royce18.11.1998 @ 5,142 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls Royce05.06.2000 @ 6,399 miles Stratton Bentley & Rolls Royce16.06.2006 @ 8,004 miles Bentley Manchester04.08.2009 @ 8,231 miles Bentley ManchesterNo date @ 9,781 miles Automotive 200029.04.2013 @ 12,373 miles Bentley Leicester29.01.2014 @ 12,922 miles Silver Lady Services03.02.2015 @ 15,895 miles Rennsport UK04.03.2016 @ 17,836 miles Rennsport UKThe private registration number 'MJW 4C' will remain with the car and it will have a fresh MOT at the time of sale. This Bentley Azure offers a remarkable driving experience for a relatively modest outlay compared to its price when new or the current offering from Crewe and makes an occasion of every journey. We welcome any inspection of this elegant motor car.

For 1972, all Porsche 911 variants received the 2.4-litre engine, with the 911 ‘S’ representing the pinnacle of Porsche's sports car programme of the time, bettered only in performance terms by the 2.7RS. Today, a 1973 model represents the last year of lightweight cars before the advent of impact bumpers, and for many purists, the '2.4' is the last 'old-school' 911 and therefore all the more collectable. The 1973 'S' was fitted with the final development of the free-revving 2.4-litre, type 911/53 engine producing 190bhp, resulting in 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 144 mph. It also benefited from a revision to the suspension pick-up points and of Koni dampers, plus the transmission was enhanced with the addition of the new 908 race car-derived 915 gearbox, which was stronger and offered an improved gear change. The 'aero' package was improved by fitting a front valance spoiler which reduced front-end lift. Coupled with Porsche's total domination of the World Sportscar Championship and Steve McQueen's endorsement in the film, 'Le Mans', they could do no wrong with the now iconic 1973 911 S and its derivatives. 'In these cars, we see the fruits of all the development effort to produce an unmatched high-performance sports car. The classic mainstream production 911 is a 2.4.' - Peter Morgan, 'Original Porsche 911'. The car presented here is a 1973 (F-series) 911 S 2.4 Targa, an extremely rare right-hand drive, C16 (UK-market) delivered example. There was a total of only 925 Targa ‘S’ cars built in 1973 (the only year that RHD pre-impact Targas were built) with conceivably just 73 RHD examples for the whole worldwide market, with less than 50 of these coming to the UK, now with only possibly 10-12 cars remaining here - making it feasibly one of the rarest early 911s of them all. This car was delivered new through ‘Falcon Works of Middlesex’ (Porsche Cars GB Ltd.) on the 26th April 1973 and has a wonderfully traceable ownership history right up until the present day. It is a matching-numbers example (confirmed by inspection and research), having both chassis and engine numbers that fit perfectly into the prescribed range for its year and type. Giving, even more, reassurance, the car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file which documents its provenance, ownership, and restoration (including copies of its original 1973 sales invoice and order forms, period photos, letters from previous owners, numerous MOT certificates and invoices, restoration images etc.). This detailed history file would support that the indicated mileage of 90,000 may well be wholly correct. Our vendor bought the car in 2006 and commissioned a ground-up restoration of it with respected Porsche specialists ‘Export 56’, costing approximately £40,000. This restoration benefited from diligent ownership over the years, which included some significant work done in 1985/86. Every known owner of the car has been traced and contacted, with the previous one having it 30 years - you only keep a car this long if it's particularly good! The car now wears its original registration number of ‘PMC 680L’ and is in the correct colour of Metallic Silver (925), as it left the factory. Our marque-enthusiast vendor further utilised the skills of another specialist ‘Gantspeed Engineering Ltd.’ for both work to the suspension and, then in 2009, for a thorough engine and brake overhaul. This healthy and restored example is ready to be used and enjoyed to the full and would make a worthy addition to any collection. The 2.4 ‘S’ is regarded as one of finest and most coveted 911 models ever, and having the chance to buy such a rare matching numbers RHD example, is certainly not to be missed.

** Please Note : This car was used in a BBC trailer for the original TV series Only Fools and Horses in 2002 and not the episode. ** This Reliant Regal 3-wheeler was used in the trailer to the original TV series Only Fools and Horses in 2002. 'BWC 94F' can clearly be seen in the trailer to the episode of "If they could only see us now" where the car was driven in Monaco-no less, by Del and Rodney. It also features extensively in the Only Fools and Horses "Hookie Street" book. Letters in the history file to the then owner, John Mansfield, from the BBC also confirm its use by them. The car, acquired from a Bonhams auction in 2008, has a reconditioned engine, a full synchromesh gearbox, a remote control key start (which can be operated from up to 50 metres away), a DVD player and cassette radio, a smoke machine which emits smoke from the exhaust when a valve is opened on the dashboard, a 'Tiger Skin' print interior, rubber mats with 'Del Boy' on the drivers side and 'Rodney' on the passenger side, inflatable dolls fitted which show up in the back window(!), a suitcase on the roof, and air horns. Disregarding its TV provenance, it's probably that most reliable example of this 'marque' that you will find and has even participated in the London to Brighton rally in 2001 and 2004! With 71,778 miles recorded, an MOT until 9th June 2018, and even an original owners handbook, what's not to like Rodney?! Cushtie, you know it makes sense!

Introduced in 1979 to celebrate 50 years of MG production at Abingdon, the Limited Edition (LE) models were the last built there before the factory's closure in October 1980. Finished in Bronze Metallic (Roadster) or Pewter Metallic (GT), the duo sported chin spoilers and Triumph Stag-type alloy wheels, with wires an option on the Roadster. A total of 1,000 cars was completed, the split being 480/520, Roadster/GT. Two were purchased by the BL Heritage Collection and the remaining 998 sold through the UK dealer network.This particular car was supplied by P.J.Evans (Dudley) in March 1981 to Allsop Brothers of Smalley, Derbyshire. With an eye to the future, the car was immediately put into storage and never used. Despite changing hands twice, whilst being acquired by a Mr. David Mairs in 2008 and by our vendor in 2014, it continued its sheltered life in storage. Never used on the public road, this is a rare car with known provenance from new and surely a great long-term investment opportunity.

This car is a unique MGB GT and was supplied by Kennings Ltd in Derby, however, it's difficult to know exactly when, as no records exist of the date of purchase as the vehicle was never registered when new, although the MG Owner's Club records suggest a build date of 1980. The correct printed form, which was supplied with the car when new, is still present meaning that this MGB can technically still be registered and carries the correct type approval etc. It even has the original driver's handbook present. The MGB GT has always been a good-looking car and this example in gleaming Black with 'Rostyle' wheels and period Orange 'deckchair' upholstery reminds you of the reasons why you simply had to have one at the time. It's obviously not new, but it is new, with not a single nut, bolt, or grommet having been changed from the moment it left the factory.Unique, in the proper sense of the word and, as we often say, "Find another one".

This is a remarkable Ford Mustang 289 'Notchback' Auto that has covered just 14,500 miles from new, and drives like it too!Finished in Silver Blue with a two-tone Blue interior, the car was specified with the following options from new:289 V8 AutomaticDeluxe seat belts front and rearPower steeringAir conditioningWire wheel coversPurchased by an elderly lady on 14th July 1966, the Mustang was her pride and joy and she insisted on 'her' car being looked after by main dealers only, until her sad passing in 1969 whereupon her husband then stored the car until 1975. Early service records in the comprehensive history file confirm these events and even the original rear window sticker, owners manual, and warranty card are still present.The next owner was an MCCA judge who knew a 'proper' car when he saw one and stored his new purchase in a purpose-built climate controlled storage facility until 2004 with the car only emerging briefly for shows and Concours events. At this point, it was sold to its next keeper, also an American Mustang enthusiast, who enjoyed the car up until 2015 covering just a further few thousand miles. When this cossetted Mustang arrived in the UK in 2015, it had covered just over 14,000 miles.Today the odometer indicates some 14,500 miles and the car comes with lots of original paperwork, letters from the original owners, the owner's handbook, and significant bills, receipts and paperwork. It starts and drives really well, and looks and presents as a very original car should. Most definitely not to be considered as "just another 289 Notchback", this unmolested car is very special, possibly even unique in Europe, and is a classic example of 'preservation over restoration'.

This car, owned by ultra successful businessman and star of "Dragons Den" - Mr. Theo Paphitis, is a stunning Austin-Healey 3000 MkI rally replica that was restored during 2013/14 and bought by him at the Goodwood Revival Sale in September 2014.It retains much of the 1960 'Works' spec, including the triple SU carburettors on an engine built by Richard Parker Race Engines Ltd. which incorporates a Stage 1 gas-flowed cylinder head; bronze valve guides and unleaded inserts, a tubular exhaust manifold, a rally high lift camshaft, a 9.7:1 compression ratio, forged pistons, a high capacity oil pump, an harmonic crankshaft damper, and an alloy sump for better cooling and enhanced cylinder block stiffness.All this has created an engine giving 185BHP which is connected to a rebuilt and highly specified gearbox and differential. Jig built, the chassis has been fully seam-welded, fully strengthened and bare-metal resprayed, whilst the chassis box sections have also been wax protected.The running gear includes a new improved steering box, uprated competition front disc and rear drum brakes, uprated competition shock absorbers, heavy-duty front stub axles and adjustable telescopic rear shock absorbers with Vredestein tyres sitting on 72-spoke, painted wire wheels.Inside there has been no expense spared either with a black crackle-painted dashboard, new instruments, a long, direct-action gear lever, and finally a 'Works" spec hard top with ventilation scoop. The wiring is all new as are various key electrical components, the front wings feature factory vents, there is a twin-spares boot lid, and a custom made stainless steel side-exit exhaust.All in all a truly stunning car in outstanding condition that is ideal for fast road use, tours or road rallying.

The 1973 Porsche 911 is considered by most knowledgeable Porsche enthusiasts to be the single best 911 of all time. This is high praise when you consider the large number of 911 models that have been built over the 50+ years since the model's introduction. The Carrera RS (Renn Sport) is still to this day the benchmark 911, the beautiful lines only being matched by the sheer delight of driving it, with its positive steering, exhilarating sound and linear performance. Built before the American "impact bumper" era and the oil/fuel crisis, the RS had a purity of purpose that was not compromised by outside factors. For this reason, the Porsche RS Replica market has grown enormously and demand is far outstripping the supply of quality machines.Long before the likes of Magnus Walker was on the Porsche scene, there was a group of like-minded enthusiasts in America who were leading the way with 'hot-rod' Porsche 911s. The club was founded in the late nineties by Cris Huergas who had subtly modified his '69 911S. The car attracted the attention of Freeman Thomas who, together with Chris founded R-Gruppe, a club that in turn inspired countless 911 enthusiasts to adopt similar modifications as set out in the factory's Sports Purpose Manual. The R-Gruppe was born, and with it an exclusive invitation-only membership to one of the most elite Porsche clubs in the world.This original 'F-Series' Porsche 911T was built in 1973 and supplied new to the United States in left-hand drive. Finished in Tangerine Orange (paint code #2323) with black leatherette, the car originally came with optional equipment such as Koni shock absorbers, a rear spoiler, and tinted glass all round. After a handful of owners in the US, it was decided by long-term owner Tom Wilkinson in Oregon to create something special and that is precisely what he did. Respected Porsche specialist Jeff Gamroth of Rothsport, Oregon was commissioned to build a free-revving, lightened and balanced 2.7-litre engine based on genuine 1974 7R crankcases. The build spec included 10thou overbored crankcases, reconditioned conrods, new phosphorus bronze valve guides, 36mm throttle bodies, an upgraded oil pump, and a fuel pump to RS-specification. This engine was then married to a 917 transmission with a Quaife LSD and Wevo short-shifter.Bilstein HD dampers front and rear, ARB torsion bars and disc brakes all-round ensure this stunning 911 handles and stops as well as it goes. After being carefully reassembled with weight saving a priority, the car was placed on 911R Fuchs alloys wheels. Open the driver's door and you are greeted with a genuine RS steering wheel, a 10k tachometer and a sharp, functional interior. The glove box has a discreet cigar lighter attachment for modern MP3 players and sat-nav systems. The quality of the paint and doors shuts will impress the moment you lay eyes on this Tangerine wonder.Imported to the UK in April 2013, the car has since been enjoyed by our vendor on European roads trips but is now being reluctantly offered for sale. Supplied with a UK V5c and a MOT until 12th September 2018, a car of this quality would cost a considerable sum of money to build, let alone the cost of the engine build, and hence this car offers an exceptional opportunity to purchase what some might consider the ultimate 'sleeper' 911.

One lady owner from new' is a well-used expression that has pervaded the motor trade for decades and refers to the mythical situation where suddenly a car becomes available that has covered very few miles, is in wonderful condition, and has only been lightly used and kept warm and dry by its one lady owner. A rare occurrence, never really happens you might think, but, it's not a myth, it does happen, and this E-Type is the perfect example.According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this left-hand drive, Series 2 Jaguar E-Type OTS was originally finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with a Black interior - the colour scheme it pleasingly wears today. Manufactured on 22nd August 1968, it was dispatched to Herrington Motors of Montgomery, New York State and purchased by its first and only private keeper, a Miss Sarah J Hammer. The car was indeed used lightly for the first 17 years covering only 45,000 miles until, in 1985, a long-term illness prevented Miss Hammer from driving her beloved E-Type and it was put into storage. There it was to remain for the next 29 years until its inevitable sale. There is a letter with the car from Miss Hammer in late August 2015 confirming her sole ownership and the mileage of 45,063 at that point.Prior to its return to the UK the car was subject to a mechanical overhaul by Klaus Motors of New York. On its arrival here it was treated to a full service with fresh fluids and fitted with a new brake servo, brake and clutch master cylinders, a stainless steel exhaust, five new period-correct Dunlop tyres, and a new hood and carpets by Aldridge Trimmers.A matching chassis and engine numbers example, the car is accompanied by the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices, handbooks, original wallet with service book, and the original jack and hammer in their bag. The original advisory sticker is still on the speedo and 70's service stickers have been left in place on the B-post. There is also a NOVA document confirming all taxes paid and a current MOT with 'no advisories'.This is indeed a rare opportunity. A 'one lady owner from new' low mileage, Primrose E-Type with perfect provenance and a chance to become its second keeper. Form an orderly queue.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the first iteration of the SL-Class grand tourer and the fastest production car of its day. Introduced in 1954 as a two-seat coupé with distinctive gull-wing doors, it was later offered as an open roadster. Hugely successful in Europe and across the pond, coupé and roadster production topped out at 3,258 cars. Its successor, the 190 SL, combined superb build quality with understated styling and a not insignificant 104bhp from the 1.9-litre four stroke engine. The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz's reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Unsurprisingly most of the 26,000 units were sold to the North American market and just some 562 were made in right-hand drive. According to the records within the history file, it appears this delightful 190 SL was first registered in the UK on the 1st December 1960 to its first of four former keepers. The car was then sold to a Mr. A. Hodson of Walsall in September 1981. A new adventure for the car was to start when a Mr. Y. Voniatis of London bought it on the 3rd of January 1992. It appears that Mr. Voniatis took the car to Cyprus, one of the few other right-hand drive countries, and kept it there until his return to British shores. Our vendor bought the car on the 1st July 2016 and commissioned Premium Classic Cars to undertake a restoration. This restoration, a photographic record of which is included in the file, included attention to corrosion, electrics, a new radiator, a top end rebuild of the engine, fuel pump and a myriad of other jobs, all of which are invoiced and receipted in the file. Once the mechanical work was complete, attention was then focused on the rest of the car and it was professionally painted in Mercedes Silver, the interior was fully retrimmed in red leather, and a new hood was fitted. A recent addition to the car was the fitting of power steering, making this great little sports car a doddle to manoeuvre around town. It is rare to see one UK right-hand drive at auction, let alone two, and we are pleased to be offering two examples in good order, in a choice of white or silver. KVS 245 is presented to auction with an odometer reading of some 24,000 miles, a reading we cannot warrant but is fairly irrelevant in a car of this age that has been superbly restored. In addition to the history there will be the car's current MOT valid until April 2018.

**Please note estimate has been reduced on this lot** Undoubtedly, the F4 was the motorcycle that launched the resurrection of MV Agusta in 1998. Once described as 'Viewed from any angle it is possibly the most beautiful motorcycle ever produced', it was created by designer Massimo Tamburini (the Michelangelo of the Motorcycle) at CRC (Cagiva Research Centre), following his work on the Ducati 916.The first series-produced F4 1000, the F4 1000 S, was released in 2005 and arrived accompanied by 166-horsepower. The engine is a liquid cooled inline-four cylinder, four-stroke with two overhead camshafts (DOHC), 16 radial valves, electronic multipoint injection, induction discharge electronic ignition, displacing 998cc, and was derived from the 1990 -1992 Ferrari Formula One power unit. F4 owners do tend to wax lyrical and our vendor, the MV's second owner is no exception. He tells us that "The combination of a howling, race-bred engine, God-given handling, and heart-aching beauty, results in one of the most desirable two-wheeled creations of all time. On the open road, nothing short of a six-figure supercar or the Red Arrows will even come close. It'll hit 184 miles an hour in the time it takes to read this paragraph. With the MV Agusta F41000S' beefy 50mm Marzocchi forks, fully adjustable Sachs shock and brilliant six-piston Nissin brakes, the F4 tracks as true a line as any train. It will lean for Italy, with only the rider's ability the limiting factor".With only 261 recorded miles, this showroom fresh example must be one of the most collectible examples of the marque currently available, especially in this stunning blue and silver colour combination with its star motif wheels. Both the bike's owners have found the performance, riding position and race handling of this ultimate track missile too much for their advancing years, however, this has created an excellent opportunity for the serious collector or a rider who can exploit its true potential.

The Ariel Red Hunter was the name used for a range of Ariel single-cylinder motorcycles that were designed by the firm's chief designer Val Page in 1932 around an overhead-valve single-cylinder engine that he had developed some six years earlier.The legendary Edward Turner developed the design further with added chrome and it became a popular touring bike. Handling was improved by the addition of rear suspension and telescopic forks and it gained an alloy cylinder head from the 1950s.This 350cc example hails from 1954 which is the first year of the rear suspension and just prior to the valanced mudguards and headlamp hood etc of the 1955 models. It has a simple, classic look and is built to a very high standard. The balance is evident in the centre-stand that works effortlessly with no struggling. The paint is a deep Maroon with chrome detailing and the fuel tank has fluted chrome and gold lines. The engine runs and starts easily. The bike is presented with all the original details from new and has a current V5.

The Cardellino was a small single-cylinder, 2-stroke motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi from 1954 until 1962. Two-strokes did not feature in the Moto Guzzi range until after WW2 when the extraordinarily successful Motoleggera 65 put a whole generation of Italians on two wheels. A larger version of this air-cooled rotary-valve single - the 98cc Zigolo - first appeared at the Milan Show in 1953 alongside the Cardellino, which was a development of the original Motoleggera, retaining the 64cc engine of its predecessor while benefiting from a new, stronger frame. Early in 1956, the Cardellino was updated with a telescopic fork and full-width alloy hubs and later that same year a 73cc version was announced. Further developed and enlarged (to 83cc) the Cardellino remained in production until 1965. Like most Italian lightweights, the Cardellino was light-years in advance of its British contemporaries, being reliable, comfortable and endowed with excellent road holding and handling despite rather crude suspension.The Cardellino 75, with the 73cc engine such as the one offered today, was produced in 1959. This Cardellino is very original with a stylish weathered patina befitting its years. The bike runs and selects all gears and with slight attention could be made into a very rideable classic, perfect for Italian events such as the Moto Giro or Milano Taranto. Offered for sale with UK V5C registration.Charming, affordable and so much style even today....We love the little Cardellino!

Announced in 1988, the Ducati Super Sport used a Pantah-based 904cc air-cooled 90° V-twin, two-valve "Desmodue" engine with crankcases derived from the 851 motor. It was mounted in a tubular trellis frame. This Ducati 750 Super Sport has covered just 10,000 miles from new and is clean and honest with all the original paint in exceptionally good order. The bike runs and rides fantastically and will not disappoint. It comes complete with previous MOTs and many bills as well as some original booklets and both sets of keys. Over the last few years, the bike has been lightly used and often kept in pride of place in the vendor's study which, if you have one, will seem completely natural.

The Ferrari F360 was built as a two-seater sports car by Ferrari from 1999 to 2005. The new model had an entirely new all-aluminium space frame chassis which was 40% stiffer than the previous model and 28% lighter. Fitted with a 3.6Ltr V8 engine, coupled to a 6 speed gearbox, the Challenge Stradale model is a low production track day focused car - from the outset, the engineers designed the car with a 20% track day use and 80% road use in mind. The engine generated 426BHP at 8500RPM which gave it a top speed of 190mph, and other improvements included more responsive throttle software, enhanced steering wheel feedback, and a reduction in weight by as much as 95KG. The Challenge Stradale also got Brembo carbon ceramic brakes as standard, shaving 16KG of the curb weight, improved handling, and eliminated brake fade.We are pleased to offer this left-hand drive, 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale finished in Argento Nurburgring Metallic with red/black seats, red painted calipers, radio, full harnesses, full Alcantara dashboard and a two-tone leather steering wheel. We believe the car was supplied new through Tamsen Ferrari Hamberg, Germany, before being exported to Japan. Whilst there, the Japanese service records show it was serviced at 493 km, 2,508km, 2,685km, 4,232 km, 4,562km, 5,241km, 5,339 and finally at 7,943 km where it was serviced at the Ferrari Main Dealer in Tokyo, Rosso Scuderia KK.Our vendor regretted selling his previous Challenge Stradale so much that he bought and imported this car to the UK in 2015 when it had covered 9,883 km. It was immediately sent to marque specialist QV London, where it had a full cam-belt service(9,874), replacement tensioner bearings, new filters, new gearbox and engine oil, and a new front undertray generating an invoice of £2,926. At the end of 2016, the car was sent to respected Ferrari specialist, Simon Furlonger, where an annual service was carried out (10,657km) with a host of other work which included fitting the correct wheels bolts, replacement right-hand side exhaust, replacement correct Stradale grille light panel, replacement radio with correct Ferrari Becker radio/cd, and a new rear undertray. All of these items were replaced with Ferrari parts and engendering another invoice of over £12,000.Supplied with a UK V5c, its tools, book pack, and an MOT until 9th January 2018, this stunning Challenge Stradale is now showing a mere 10,895 km. These amazing cars are often cited by Ferrarista's as one of the most focused and enjoyable driving experiences ever offered by the Italian marque.

There may be newer-looking Range Rovers around these days but that isn't to say that the original first generation version, with its familiar boxy shape, doesn't still have its supporters. The original Spencer King designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industry's proudest success stories, and when it went out of production at the end of 1995, it still looked as fresh and forward-thinking as it did back in 1970 when one was chosen to be exhibited in the Louvre as an example of modern sculpture.We are delighted to offer this, two owner, 1995 Range Rover Vogue 'Soft Dash' finished in Niagara Grey Metallic with grey hide and one of the last of the line of the Classic shape. The vehicle was purchased new as a present by the children of Mr. D. Greening in March 1995 who kept the car until 2011 when it was purchased by its only other keeper Mr. Hopkins, making this lovely Range Rover a verified two owner car.To say that the car has been cherished would be an understatement as the condition is exceptional. Mr. Greening had the Range Rover serviced by TH White of Swindon until the factory warranty expired and the next services were carried out by his own garage, FH Greening & Sons in Tewkesbury, along with every MOT test until 2011. After sixteen joyful years of motoring, he sold the car with approximately 50,000 miles on the odometer.The next owner Mr. Hopkins had the car looked after by a local specialist in Dorset and along with regular servicing, he ensured that certain modifications were carried out to a high standard, mainly to the suspension and electrics. A full retrim was undertaken by renowned Range Rover interior specialist Nationwide Trim of Redditch and, all in all, during his ownership some £10,000 was spent keeping the Range Rover in the remarkable condition in which you find it today With winter approaching, this venerable Range Rover offers the practicality and luxury of its modern successors at a marginal percentile of new list prices and is offered to auction with an MOT until November 2018 and some 69,000 miles indicated. It is difficult in today's market to find a good usable Range Rover and with prices ever increasing for Concours examples, this Classic Vogue with its low ownership and caring history represents a rare opportunity.

Porsche's intended replacement for the 911 had an all-alloy V8 which was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, and the galvanised body featured aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers which was pretty radical for its time. The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy but dull family hatchbacks.Critics immediately recognised the advances that the 928 had made over the 911, and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time. It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long-distance 'Grand Touring' car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution, and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted. We are delighted to offer this rare C16-UK supplied 928 Series 4 originally supplied by AFN Porsche in Guildford and first registered on 5th February 1993. Finished in bright Cobalt Blue Metallic with contrasting Linen interior, a rare specification for a Series 4 in 1993.The 928 sits beautifully with excellent lines and shape and its 16-inch alloy wheels sport a new set of matching Toyo Proxes T1-R rubber. Upon close inspection, the wonderful Cobalt Blue paintwork is in excellent condition and shows very few imperfections throughout. The panels are straight and true and are free from dents. As expected from a car that is twenty-four years old there is a light dusting of age-related stone chips. Moving inside the light leather interior shows little signs wear and retains a soft supple and spongy texture with minimal signs of wear to the vulnerable areas. Present are the original deep pile over mats and these are beautifully presented with a fresh feel. Supplied with a comprehensive service record stamped by Official Porsche Centres and Porsche specialists. Included in the history file are a sheaf of previous service invoices, previous MOT certificates, the original service book, and original handbook. The toolkit remains in good condition and the car is offered to auction with a fresh MOT.To conclude, therefore, it is rare to offer such a sharp example of a C16 UK supplied car that presents so beautifully with an impeccable service record with the perfect driver's mileage of some 77,000 miles.

The 911 3.2 Carrera, produced from 1984 to 1989 is regarded by many as one of the highlights in the evolution of the 911 thanks to the unmistakable classic looks and raw driver appeal. The 3.2 Carrera Sport was similar in appearance to the previous SC model 911 but was, in fact, a substantial improvement over its predecessor with bigger brakes, an 80% revised flat-six engine and of course the much more approachable 5-speed Getrag, G50 gearbox. The 911 3.2 had a redesigned engine inlet and exhaust system, along with the fitment of a service-free Digital Engine Management ignition system (DME), in conjunction with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel metering. This resulted in a significant increase in engine performance and a reduction in fuel consumption, through better engine efficiency and fuel cut-off when coasting. With a capacity of 3.2-litres, and a high compression ratio of 10.3:1, the air-cooled 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine produces an output of 230 bhp, at 5,900 rpm. Maximum torque is 284 Nm at 4,800 rpm, and the maximum speed, limited by electronic fuel cut-out, is 152 mph. Acceleration to 60 mph was achieved in under 6 seconds.Our beautifully presented car is the increasingly desirable Sport Targa model originally supplied by WALDRON Porsche Canterbury and finished in Guards Red with Linen Leather piped in Red. According to its comprehensive history file, it has been meticulously cared for until 2003 at 45,302 miles (12 Stamps), and since then it has covered 3,500 miles in 14 years with a number of those years sitting in a controlled storage environment.Our car is complete with original Books, Certificate of Authenticity, Current V5, and a fresh MOT.This is a delightful 911 in a classic colour and represents fantastic value.

Introduced to an astonished public in 1993, the handsome new DB7 was Aston Martin's first six-cylinder model since production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Styled by Ian Callum, its lines were evocative of earlier Aston Martin models and elements of the DB4/5/6 could be seen if you looked carefully. Arguably, one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the '7' was more approachable than the leviathans that had immediately preceded it. Well received, it attracted new customers worldwide, with the traditional layout of the curvaceous two door coupé body, robust six-cylinder engine and a 'proper' interior. Power was supplied by an all-alloy, double overhead camshaft, supercharged, 24-valve, in-line six-cylinder engine which produced 335bhp at 5750rpm. In the same way that the beautiful little Sixties' Lotus Elan morphed, over the years, into the be-winged Esprit Turbo, the DB7 was the first in the line of modern Astons that have become more dramatic with each new model, however, we feel that the simple purity of line of the DB7, will ultimately define the breedWe are very pleased to be able to offer this very special and important Volante presented in British Racing Green with a stunning Chancellor Red Leather interior, having covered just 55,500 miles.Originally supplied new to the Sultan of Brunei, this car has been extremely well looked after having been part of, possibly, the worlds largest car collection when it was new, and is beautifully presented with a huge history file and comes, no doubt, with a story or two.From long-term ownership since 2005, with a glamorous Royal history prior to that, and in this classically British and very stylish colour combination, this truly must be a future modern classic. The car has been freshly serviced by a respected local Aston Martin Specialist.SERVICE HISTORYFrom New stored in very famous car collection.30.08.2002 - 821 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd05.09.2003 - 7,697 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd09.04.2004 - 14,386 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd01.11.2004 - 20,798 miles - Aston Martin Works Service19.05.2005 - 23,220 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd17.05.2006 - 26,885 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd10.01.2007 - 31,921 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd27.09.2007 - 36,492 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd21.12.2007 - 39,553 miles - Hunt & Keal Ltd10.03.2012 - 52,383 miles - Chelsea Motor Company04.07.2013 - 52,623 miles- Chelsea Motor Company15.07.2014 - 53,052 miles - Chelsea Motor Company16.07.2015 - 53,319 miles - Chelsea Motor Company05.07.2017 - 55,532 miles - Four Ashes Garage - Aston Martin SpecialistsMOT HISTORY18.10.2005 - 23,220 miles04.01.2007 - 31,921 miles12.012.2007 - 39,553 miles10.03.2009 - 48,920 miles20.07.2010 - 50,664 miles20.10.2011 - 52,339 miles10.07.2013 - 52,623 miles15.07.2014 - 53,052 miles25.07.2015 - 53,319 miles27.07.2016 - 54,629 miles01.06.2017 - 55,711 milesDB7s are the quintessential British Sports Cars of the late nineties. Their values plateaued for a while, however, that is no longer the case with really good cars catching up and surpassing early DB9s. Don't miss the boat.

Built by Lotus in 2000 as the ultimate track-day car, the 340R is a special edition based on the Lotus Elise and uses the Elise's bonded aluminium mid-engined chassis, basic running gear, and the 1.8litre Rover 'K' Series in its 177bhp form. Performance was exceptional with 0-60mph in just over 4 seconds and 100mph arriving in 10.7 seconds. Just 340 were built sharing the same silver and black colour scheme and all were sold before manufacture. Despite looking like a dedicated track day special, a role at which it excels, it's fully road legal and delivers a level of ride comfort totally unexpected in such a performance-focused car.This local Midlands car was supplied new to its one and only owner, a valued Silverstone Auctions client, in 2000 and has covered just 7,200 miles since. It was fitted from new with the 190 BHP factory engine conversion and upgrade but is otherwise in totally original factory specification.Not many of these cars remain here in the UK as a lot were raced and damaged or shipped abroad, so this is a very rare opportunity to be able to buy one today, particularly at this competitive guide. It has been totally cared for from new by the same owner and serviced by Lotus main agents and Paul Matty Sportscars on a very regular basis. It comes to the Sale with a fresh MOT, a UK V5C and is ready to use on road or track. Superb fun!

With their competitors slow to react after WW2, Cadillac seized the initiative. Introduced in 1948, the marque's aeronautically inspired 'tail-fin' motif was the work of Harley Earl-trained stylist Franklin Q. Hershey. An immediate trendsetter, it was joined some twelve months later by an all-new overhead valve V8 engine. Engineered by Ed Cole, Jack Gordon and Harry Barr, this 331 cu in (5.4 litre) unit was smaller, more powerful and almost 200lbs lighter than its predecessor. Boasting wedge-shaped combustion chambers, 'slipper' pistons and hydraulic valve lifters, it developed 160bhp in standard tune and soon found favour among the competition fraternity. The 1949 model year Cadillacs were underpinned by a surprisingly competent modular chassis design, a massive cross-braced affair equipped with independent front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and potent drum brakes.Externally, the '49 cars featured an extended bonnet line with the Goddess 'hood ornament' moved forward, a new grille that wrapped on to the wings and around to the wheel openings, and new chrome trim, giving the car a longer, lower, wider stance. Inside, a fully revamped interior boasted a new instrument panel, door mouldings, trim, and stylish materials.Praise for the 1949 Cadillac was literally universal, with Britain's 'The Motor' magazine declaring that "the car offers astonishing value for money. It has performance which few makes can rival, and even fewer surpass, a general silence of running, which many will consider unbeaten, and an ease of driving." Motor Trend was more succinct; it simply named the 1949 Cadillac its very first "Car of the Year".Easily the most desirable body style among Cadillac's 'Series 61' lineup was the Club Coupé (occasionally known as the 'Sedanette'). This sleek fastback is beautifully represented by the car offered here, which was first registered in California on 01/07/1949 and no doubt had many adventures over the decades before being committed to an extensive renovation, respray and re-chrome in California between 2004 and 2006. Acquired by a German collector in 2006, it was used by him in Germany for a couple of years before being sold here in the UK and registered on 31/07/2008. Its next owner was a Canadian who was UK based and who enjoyed this somewhat dramatic piece of Americana until 2010 when he planned to auction the car prior to his return to Canada. Unfortunately, on the way to the auction venue, the water pump seized and the engine threw a connecting rod. It was then stored in a dry barn for five years before being acquired by its current owner, our vendor. He immediately commissioned a careful and meticulous rebuild of the engine, water pump and other ancillaries and the 'Caddy' is now in regular use as part of his collection of interesting classics. During the engine rebuild it was noted that there was a factory tag on the block indicating that very early in the car's life the original engine had been replaced with a Series 62 unit (Stock no.0151 Powerpack). The replacement engine is 496262151 which is a 1949 build so the exchange must have happened within months of the car being new. Series 61 and 62 engines are identical.411 XUN presents really well in a Deep Metallic Royal Blue with an amazing, period interior in Grey-striped cloth. The nicely patinated 'Bakelite' steering wheel, push-button radio, and extravagant white-wall tyres, all shout about the American post-war dream, as do the unashamed 'Dagmar Bumpers' and fledgling tail fins - Detroit Designers without any budget constraints.This five-seat, 1949, Series 61 Club Coupé will turn heads and will be economical to service, repair and insure. With Forties and Fifties Americana currently becoming the most dominant influence in modern fashion and design, this beautiful '49 Caddy represents an amazing opportunity.

The idea for a short-screen 'speedster' concept came to life at Goodwood two years ago as a way of celebrating Jaguar's seven Le Mans wins and the achievements of the Ecurie Ecosse racing team responsible for two of them, and of showing just how far the F-Type model could be pushed to make something harder edged. This is the most powerful road Jaguar yet, hand-built at the company's Special Vehicle Operations division and fitted with all the top-end running gear: eight-speed Quickshift transmission, electronic differential, carbon-ceramic brakes, unique-tune adaptive dampers and its own special settings for engine management and chassis stability control.The Project 7 also has unique springs and anti-roll bars, the most prominent feature being front springs that are a stonking 80 percent stiffer, to cope with the potential force generated by the brakes and withstand turn-in loads at high speed on the soft standard Continental Force tyres. Engineers also moved the Sport and standard suspension settings further apart, to provide good options for short and long-distance use.The Project 7 starts as a standard V8 drophead, with its 5.0-litre supercharged engine modified to produce 575PS (25bhp more than an F-Type R Coupé) plus 516lb ft of torque (15lb ft more). Proportionally speaking, these aren't huge increases, but they're delivered via unique throttle maps that let you feel the extra energy from around 2500rpm.Throw in the effect of a 45kg weight reduction (an abbreviated, get-you-home hood saves 35kg and the seats have race-bred carbon fibre shells) and you get best-yet F-Type straight-line acceleration: a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.8sec. The top speed is electronically limited to 186mph (300km/h), as with other F-Types. With the exhaust butterflies open (there's a special console switch), the car emits a superb growl-bark that turns into a magnificent crackle on the overrun. It's the one thing that makes you want to slow down.SVO engineers also rebalanced and improved the car's rear-biased aerodynamic downforce by fitting side skirts and a large front splitter, while slightly reducing the effectiveness (and drag) of the boot lid wing. The timeless design and state-of-the-art technologies, F-TYPE Project 7 truly is the very best of both worlds.To quote from the pre-release marketing;'With only eighty right-hand drive ever to be produced of this contemporary classic Jaguar, making the F-TYPE Project 7 a once in a lifetime opportunity to own the very best of Jaguar and a landmark in their history.'The specification includes:Historic racing D-Type style with exclusive classic rear Aero HaunchLightweight all-aluminium body with racing-inspired front bumper with splitter 20' Alloy Wheels8 Speed Automatic Transmission Carbon Ceramic Braking System with Brake assist Electric Power steeringUnique race-inspired F-TYPE seats in Premium LeatherHeated Leather Tilt and Telescope Steering WheelBespoke manual 'Bimini' hood Dusk Sensing Xenon Lights Navigation, DVD Player, USB Connection, and Meridian Premium SpeakersParking SensorsUnique 'Project 7' badgingOur vendor was one of those lucky people who attended the Goodwood launch, placed an expression of interest, and was told that the waiting list would be worked through after the event. Having thought about it that evening, and being a remarkably generous individual, he decided that he would order a second car for his wife. So, in the fullness of time, both cars arrived at their chosen dealer, Williams in Manchester, and they took delivery with this car then registered on 02/03/2016.His wife has now decided that as she has never used her Project car the time has come to let it go. The car is appropriately registered PR07 TWO (the plate will stay with the car) and in addition to the standard spec is finished in Glacier White with Heritage Decals, is fitted with four-point harnesses, a Jaguar battery charger in the boot, and is on standard wheels and road tyres. The odometer currently indicates just 12 delivery miles.The car will be accompanied by all its manuals and launch documents, a highly-polished Speedform model of the car and a bespoke 'Project 7' car cover.We welcome any inspection of this landmark Jaguar and gently remind you that it's only a few weeks until Christmas.

The Series III was the final incarnation of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. Launched in 1971, it was fitted with a silky smooth 5.3-litre, V12 engine and was offered as a 2+2 Coupé or an open-top Roadster. Boasting a longer wheelbase, larger and better brakes, and power steering, all as standard, it was a great swansong for one of the 20th Century's greatest cars. Success in the American market was dependent, to a great extent, on the car being fitted with an automatic gearbox, and by far the vast majority were so equipped, making Series III V12s fitted with a manual gearbox very rare.According to the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate, this manual roadster was dispatched to Ernest W. Hatfield of Sheffield for the car's first owner Trafford Thermoplastics Ltd on the 13th March 1974. It was one of the last 150 right-hand drive, E-Type Roadsters and left the factory finished in Jaguar Dark Blue with a Russet Red interior, and black hood, colours it still wears today. To this consignor's eye, the car appears to still have its original interior and the 'mouse fur' brushed nylon carpeting shows a little wear in the usual places. Recent works to the interior by the vendor includes attending to the foam in the headrests with new inserts. The original radio is included in the sale, and we are informed the CD changer offers a good balance between music and the V12 burble.Bought by our vendor on the 3rd May 2003 after an exhaustive search, this matching numbers example is now showing a shade under 50,000 miles. Offered to auction to fund a new business project following retirement, the car, although not Concours is the next best thing - the perfect driver's car. After a recent trip to Le Mans, a new alternator and fuel pump were fitted, and the car's history file shows regular maintenance. Included with the sale is a photographic record, bound in an album, of the bare metal re-spray that took place in the early 1990s under the previous owner's custodianship. Our vendor has never driven the E-Type in the wet, so the few tiny tears at the edge of the soft top have never bothered him, especially when hidden by the tonneau.The MOT is valid until April 2018 and this car offers the lucky new buyer an opportunity to cosmetically fettle over the dark winter months. To conclude, a good, matching numbers, manual roadster in great factory colours is a rare sight on the UK roads, and with some careful detailing this final version of the wonderful E-Type will no doubt offer many more years of top-down motoring.

This is a superb original UK, right-hand drive, 3.4-litre, Mondial 'T' Cabriolet supplied new to its first owner by HR Owen on the 19th of January, 1990. One thousand and ten Mondial T Cabriolets were built altogether with only 51 in right-hand drive and 26 manuals, making this example very rare indeed.The odometer currently indicates 14,400 miles, which our vendor believes to be accurate, but the service record sadly has been lost so we are unable to substantiate this, however, there is a lot of additional history with the car. There are consecutive MOT Certificates from February 2008 when the mileage was 11,072 and the car has covered an average of around 500 miles a year since then, so it should be possible to take a view. The expression "no expense spared" appears to be appropriate, with over £25,000 lavished on the car since 2015. In May 2015 it was sent to QV London Ltd. in Windsor and apart from a full service and cambelt change, it looks as though they were asked to deal with every single thing the car needed. They obviously went through the car thoroughly as the invoice for just short of £7,000 suggests. When QV had sorted the Ferrari mechanically, a move to Thames Valley Repairs in Maidenhead was on the agenda and there, over the following months, a further £12,000 was spent on the car's coachwork including a quality respray. The original Crema interior trim has been restored and the windscreen was replaced at this point (£3,000). Since then the expenditure has continued with a new factory roof being fitted and the front lower valance and sill plates replaced and painted. All the invoices for the above are available for your inspection. This must be one of the lowest mileage and best-presented Mondials around, and fully serviced, restored and just MOT'd, this cracking cabriolet is ready for action. With values of these comfortable and approachable Ferraris hardening over recent years, this may be an excellent chance to enjoy top-down Ferrari motoring on a sensible budget.

Introduced in May 1961, the Jaguar E-type 3.8 FHC was a sensation with classic good looks and performance unrivaled at the price. Often heralded as the most beautiful car of all time Jaguar, not surprisingly, made no significant changes until the introduction of the 4.2 engine in October 1964. Additionally, they incorporated an all-synchromesh gearbox, increased legroom and better torque from the new capacity engine. This resulted in the best driving E-type and now a Grand Tourer to match the best being produced by its rivals. The E-type still continued to hammer the opposition on pricing.A Jaguar Heritage certificate show this particular Series I 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe was supplied new on 4th April 1968 in left-hand drive by Jaguar Cars New York to a Captain P.J. Ognibene. Much of the history of the car is largely unknown, but we believe the car was imported to the UK in 2014 when a restoration was commenced with a previous owner. At this time it was converted to right-hand drive and registered in October 2016 with the DVLA issuing 'EFX 337C' as its registration. Since then the car has undergone further improvements with a full body respray in Black and a full interior retrim by respected specialists Aldridge Trimmers. Other modifications have included the fitting of triple Weber carburetors, a tubular stainless-steel exhaust manifold, an uprated aluminium radiator with thermostatic control, a new steering rack, new hoses, belts, doors-handles, lights, engine mounts, water pump and a new sump. There are bills in the history file for parts alone totalling over £6,000.This makes this rejuvenated E-type a very useable classic with some small tweaks to aid everyday driving. Supplied with a UK V5c, this smart Series 1 FHC represents an opportunity to sample the delights of E-Type motoring.

When Porsche introduced the 996 in 1998, it heralded a big departure from the timeless 911 concept, for not only was it radically different to its predecessor, but for the first time a Porsche 911 was water cooled. Stringent emissions/noise regulations, a higher expectation for refinement and a high-performance, 4-valves per cylinder engine made the switch necessary. Other major changes include a completely new platform topped with a sleeker body, a more raked windscreen, and a redesigned interior. The new car was far more practical too, with more space for touring, a roomier cabin and a structure that was 45% stiffer, yet despite all of this, the 996 was 50kg lighter than the outgoing model. In response to customer demand, the four-wheel drive Carrera 4S was introduced in 2003 fitted as standard with many options including a wider body with turbo-style wheels, lowered suspension, and a sports exhaust coupled to the 3.6ltr engine which developed 320bhp @6800rpm and 273lb/ft torque. Aided by the inclusion of 'VarioCam Plus' which improved power delivery through the range, the car was capable of 0-60 in 5 seconds and a top speed of 174mph. This lovely, manual gearbox, Carrera 4S bears the desirable Porsche 'C16' Code meaning that it was destined from 'Day 1' for the UK market and has been equipped accordingly. It was ordered in Cobalt Blue with Grey leather interior and was distributed through the Porsche Centre Exeter to a Mr. S. Wells. MOT records show that under his care the car travelled some 21,000 miles before ownership was transferred to a Mr. P. Hall on the 30th January 2009 who barely used the car, travelling some 3,000 miles before selling the car to his friend, our vendor Mr. P. Roberts on the 10th March 2014. The car joined Mr. Roberts' small Porsche collection and has just flown through the MOT at 33,876 miles. The car has only been serviced by Official Porsche Centres, at the following intervals: 02/03/2005 Porsche Centre Exeter at 13,374 miles 03/02/2007 Porsche Centre Exeter at 20,180 miles 16/03/2010 Porsche Centre Cardiff at 23,628 miles 19/02/2015 Porsche Centre Cardiff at 30,737 miles Good low mileage examples of the eminently useable C4S are hard to find and this example is presented to auction with a history file that includes the original bill of sale, handbooks, invoices, SORN notices, and every previous MOT certificate. This is a superb 996 and we welcome any inspection.

The La Buire motor car was built in Lyons by an established engineering company: Chantiers de la Buire whose first venture into powered transport, in the late 1890s, was as a manufacturer of steam engines and vehicles, which were followed by an electric car in the early 1900s. The first La Buire powered by an internal combustion engine appeared in 1904, and the following year a new company - Société des Automobiles La Buire - was formed to manage the motor manufacturing side of the business. La Buire built a range of four-cylinder cars including a 13.6-litre Leviathan, one of which was driven in UK hill climbs by Joseph Higginson.La Buire's UK importer was Hollingdrake of Stockport, Cheshire. Hollingdrake made their own bodies up to circa 1924 before subcontracting the work to close neighbours, G. W. Smith, and this car carries Hollingdrake's plaque on the body. Peter Price sold the car to the previous owner, Bob Danaher, following whose death it was purchased as an unrestored project by Kingsley Curtis (photographs on file).Restoration commenced around 2007, the bodywork renovation being undertaken by Nick Paravani with woodwork by David Friswell and mechanical refurbishment by Peter Barber-Lomax (invoices on file).This rare and incredibly charming motorcar is eligible for VSCC (Vintage Sports Car Club) events and spent 14 years with its previous keeper. Most recently the car has undergone a huge amount of work to ensure its running properly, and to present it in the condition you see today. Further restorative work may be required on the interior, but it'd make a great project for the winter.

Sporting elegant coachwork designed and built by Pininfarina, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was a huge success and continued virtually unchanged in 1.6-litre Giulia guise when the latter joined the line-up in 1962. Launched at the Monza Autodrome on 27th June that year, the Giulia range was the work of a design team headed by one of the greatest of Italian automobile engineers, Dr.Orazio Satta Puliga, who had been responsible for all the post-war Alfa Romeos. The capacity increase from 1,300 to 1,600cc boosted the maximum power of Alfa's classic twin-cam four from 80 to 92bhp and the car's top speed to 109mph. Reliability was likewise enhanced and the larger engine was noticeably smoother and less fussy. A five-speed gearbox was standard on the Giulia 1600 Spider, which remained in production until 1966.This fabulous and rare, left-hand drive, Giulia Spider was registered in 1964 in Florence, where it remained for most of its life. '373009' was restored in 2003 and then sold to a Sig.Cremascoli of Milan, an Alfa collector, who kept the car until 2015 when it was supplied to the current owner by Daniele Turrisi.The car has been well maintained and sparingly used under current ownership and is reported to drive very well. Indeed, the Alfa was a recent crowd-pleaser in the classic car parade laps at the Ignition Festival of Motoring in Glasgow in 2016 and 2017. Earlier this year it had a light respray in its original Rosso Alfa to address a crackle mark on the boot lid and to restore it to one shade of red as some panels had faded more than others in the Italian sunshine. Supplied with its original logbook showing many stamps throughout the years and a rare and highly-prized factory hardtop finished in Rosso, this little Spider is in excellent condition outside, inside and underneath and will reward any inspection. It is simply a lovely example that's ready to be used and enjoyed by its next owner. Imagine it's a balmy, late July, Sunday evening in central Rome and you pull up in this sparkling Alfa right outside the Doney Café on the Via Veneto, hoping to enjoy some of Maria Foglieni's famous Cantuccini Biscotti and a glass of Vin Santo. The Alfa ticks and pings as it cools and the yellow street lights are reflected in its gleaming Rosso coachwork, much to the delight of the laughing and chattering 'beautiful people' as they pass on the way up the Via Vittorio making the most of the last hours of their Roman weekend. Well, the Café is still there and the Alfa will soon be here!

**In period and thought to be in the 1980's the engine was upgraded to a M535 3.5 12v fuel injected engine as was common practice. ** The BMW 3.0 CSL - Coupé Sport Lightweight - was a special version of the six-cylinder BMW E9 pillarless coupé produced in lighter gauge steel with aluminium doors/bonnet/boot lid and chrome arch extensions to accommodate wider alloy wheels. Introduced in May 1972, 1000 were built to homologate the BMW Coupé for the Group 2 European Touring Car Championship where the E9 CS Coupés had suffered from a weight handicap against the dominant Ford Capris. BMW UK took 500 in RHD with most of the standard CS's luxury equipment refitted. Mechanically these cars were almost identical to the fuel-injected CSi (which meant 200bhp and 140mph plus) but to take it into the over 3-litre class the engines were bored out slightly to 3003cc. Equipped with all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes and responsive steering, it was wonderfully balanced. Very expensive when new (several hundred pounds more than a 911 RS 2.7), CSLs are now the most highly coveted BMWs of the nineteen seventies with a fabulous competition record.First registered in April 1973, this right-hand drive CSL has been the subject of a two-year restoration between 2013 and 2015 following a period of storage from 2008. Works undertaken include: bead blasting of the body with any repairs being carried out using BMW panels, rustproofing of the body using Dinitrol, a comprehensive engine overhaul by Corry Engineering, retrimming of the interior using new Scheel seat materials and new carpets, overhaul of the braking system including brake boosters, calipers and master cylinder, new brake and fuel lines, all new Bilstein suspension including bushes and powder coating, refurbishment of the original 14 x 7 wheels, retrimming of the steering wheel in hand-stitched leather and refurbishment of the interior wood trim. Painted in Polaris Silver with the correct 'Motorsport. Stripes, and complemented by a Black interior with Scheel seats, the looks of the car are further enhanced by a 'Batmobile' aero package including front spoiler, lightweight rear bumper, rear window hoop and rear spoiler mounted to the steel boot lid (a correct modification due to the spoiler's weight being found to distort the aluminium boot lids). Currently displaying an unwarranted 27,916 miles on its odometer, MCY 35L is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, dating certificate letter from BMW, a list of owners from new, together with invoices and receipts for the restoration work. Purchased by our vendor a couple of years ago he tells us 'When I bought the car it was about 90% finished so I spent another £4k sorting it and have just spent £1,500 for a check over and new M O T. It is now perfect.'These head-turning coupés are now about as rare as a sympathetic plumber and will continue to have a ready market, probably forever.

Wonderfully politically incorrect, the Dodge Viper was launched in January 1992. A pure American muscle car, it was conceived by Bob Lutz, Tom Gale, Francois Castaing, and Carroll Shelby. Built around a tubular steel backbone chassis equipped with all-round double-wishbone independent suspension, vented disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering, it did without ABS or a traction control system. Extensively reworked by Lamborghini (another Chrysler subsidiary at the time), its 8-litre, V10 former truck engine gained a new aluminium block and cylinder heads. Early cars were quoted as developing some 400bhp and 465lbft of torque, although these numbers would rise over time (the 2000 car featured here produces just north of 450bhp) and the efforts of all these horses were corralled through a beefy six-speed Borg Warner T-56 manual gearbox. Clad in lightweight resin transfer moulded glass fibre body panels, the Targa-roofed RT/10 boasted a 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 165mph. Only just out of production, the Viper has long since attracted a cult following which will only continue to gather pace.This 2000, left-hand drive, Dodge Viper Roadster 8-litre, SRT10 is a Generation 2 model and is one of only 840 produced. It's finished in its original factory colour, the evocatively named Steel Grey Metallic with Viper Stripes, and a smart two-tone interior. In addition to the convertible soft-top, there is a colour-coded hard top (hard to find now as they were a £6,000 option at the time) and rear exhaust outlets were originally specified. The cars original equipment level is too long to list here but it includes an uprated stereo system with iPod and Bluetooth connection, Cat 1 alarm system, and a battery conditioner.Enjoyed by two previous owners in the UK, the odometer currently indicates 15,514 miles and the car has been fully serviced including all transmission fluids in preparation for sale. The current owner has owned the vehicle for three years and maintained it to a high standard with a specialist (Falcon Performance UK Ltd.) based in Teeside. There are no outstanding issues and we understand the car runs faultlessly. It was recently fitted with two new rear tyres and a new battery and will be accompanied by 12 months MOT and both sets of keys. There is a fair amount of history with the Dodge including a Carfax vehicle history report showing two California owners and its USA service records (it left Los Angeles at an indicated 7,571 miles), the History File, and a very helpful build-spec document.You may ask yourself if you really need 8-litres of V10, nearly 500horse power, tarmac-shredding lumps of torque, and only two seats, and realistically, you probably don't, but then again, they are going up in value and you are only young twice!

When launched to an eager public in 1961, the new E-Type Jaguar was available in either Open Two Seater (OTS) or two-seat Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) formats, the latter having a useful opening rear door giving access to the ample luggage compartment. By the mid-1960s, the high demand for the car prompted Jaguar to offer a third option, for the driver with a young family, in the form of a 2+2 Coupé. By adding nine inches to the wheelbase and two inches in height, it was then possible to fit a rear seat capable of seating children or even two adults in tolerable comfort. With the 2+2's increased length and additional rear seats came greater headroom, more luggage space, improved heating/ventilation and optional automatic transmission. This 1966 Series 1, is by far the prettiest of all E-Types, with the enclosed headlights, pre-US specification front and rear light assemblies, a smaller grille, and chromed winged wheel nuts. Series 1, 2+2 cars are relatively rare having been built between March 1966 and July 1967 with only 974 right-hand drive examples leaving Browns Lane. Our vendor understands that this is an original matching numbers car (the Chassis and Engine numbers indicate a late Summer, 1966 build) and is fitted with the desirable manual gearbox. The car is in superb mechanical order and has been enjoyed by just three owners during the last half-century. It's accompanied by some history in the owner's file including a quantity of older MOT Certificates. The indicated mileage is just 13,985, which is unwarranted, but our vendor believes to be correct, and certainly, the MOT from 1981 states a mileage of just over 6,000 and we know the car has been lightly used since.It was first registered to a Mr. Norfolk in September 1966, before being sold in 1981 to the Walters family in the West Midlands, where it remained until our vendor acquired it approximately 18 months ago.The car presents as mostly original, with the door cards and carpets appearing to be the only things to have been replaced. The subject of a full respray some years ago in its original colour of Jaguar Dark Blue, it looks fairly smart but would benefit from some fresh paint to bring it back to its absolute best externally. Our vendor had purchased this lovely old Series 1 with this in mind but has now acquired another car that is going to take up all his time. Right-hand drive, Series 1, 2+2s are few and far between, particularly manual gearbox cars, and JJN 465D comes to market at a realistic guide to allow for some recommissioning to return this elegant Jaguar to its finest.

**Note - Recently MOT'd car failed due to incorrect colour of indicator lenses** The introduction of the Cougar finally gave Mercury its own "pony car". Slotted between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, the Cougar was the performance hot-ship and eventually the flagship for the Mercury range for several decades. Engine choices ranged from the 200 hp (149 kW) 289 cu in (4.7 L) two-barrel V8 to the 335 hp (250 kW) 390 cu in (6.4 L) four-barrel V8. The Cougar was 'Motor Trend' magazine's car of the year for 1967 and was a sales success from its introduction helping the Lincoln-Mercury Division's 1967 sales figures substantially. The 1967 Cougar, with the internal code T-7, went on sale September 30, 1966.It was based on the 1967 refreshed first-generation Mustang but with a 3-in-longer wheelbase and new sheet metal. A full-width divided grille with hidden headlamps and vertical bars defined the front fascia and at the rear, a similar treatment hid the tail lights with vertically slatted grillework. The 1968 model year included a 210hp 302ci (4.9 L) two-barrel V8 along with a further three new engines on the option : the 230hp 302ci (4.9 L), four-barrel V8; the 335hp 428ci, and the 390hp 427ci. This 1968 car is finished in its original colours of Madras Blue with a Light Aqua Décor interior and has the Dan Gurney Special option pack.. Imported to the UK by our vendor in 2014 from Texas, the car has been well maintained and was subject to a significant overhaul in 2014/2015. This overhaul included a strip down and complete repaint in its original Madras Blue. A new Edelbrock carburetor and 4-barrel inlet manifold were fitted, as were new suspension bushes, new brake cylinders and brake shoes. The fuel lines were also replaced and a stainless steel exhaust system fitted to enhance the rorty V8's sound and performance. The car has a good history file with a Marti Report, a wealth of invoices showing the care and detail that has gone into it, and as a nice touch, it still has it original sales brochures, original owner warranty card and handbook including 3 service stamps from 1968, 1969 and 1970. A classic 1960's pony car in a great colour combination with a good history file and a Marti Report to back it up. Given the amount of expenditure this car has seen over recent years combined with its excellent condition, superb performance, and stunning looks, it's surely a viable alternative to the ubiquitous Mustang.

During the 911 Carrera 3.2 production era, all the non-Turbo variants - Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet - were designated "911 Carrera" and offered in standard or Sports Spec. All 911s of this period were powered by the familiar air-cooled, horizontally opposed, flat-6 Boxer engine of 3164cc producing 231BHP and 284 Nm of torque, and these cars were fitted with the all-important G50 5-speed gearbox as standard.Here we have a stunning UK 911 Carrera Targa (1986 model year) with the G50 transmission that was supplied new by Motortune Porsche and has only covered 69,000 miles from new.3.2 Targa Carreras are now regarded as the very essence of the 1980s and this car is finished in the classic period colour combination of Guards Red with black leather upholstery, piped in red. It has relatively low mileage for the year and has been very well maintained with 18 service stamps in the book and a fantastic history file which includes all previous invoices, MOTs etc.This is quality Porsche offering the best of both worlds, great fun to drive and enjoy whilst still being a sensible investment and a wise choice. After all - what's to consider? - It's a Guards Red 1980's 911 Carrera!!

BMW produced this magnificent shooting brake Coupé between 1998 and 2002 in relatively low numbers, particularly in right-hand drive with just 821 ever produced. UK cars were fitted with the S50B32 engine and gearbox straight from the M3 and this outstanding 321 BHP engine provided more than lively performance and the car has gradually taken on a cult status since production finished.Supplied on 16th July 1999 through Robert Stern BMW of Evesham, it's finished in Arctic Silver with black leather. The service history is excellent with all 12 stamps in the original service book confirming main dealer maintenance status throughout the car's 40,000 miles. The original hand pack is present as are both keys as well as a comprehensive history file with all maintenance bills and receipts, as well as a period dealer brochure and factory price list. These distinctive little BMW's are both rare and desirable and this car is an excellent example offered in superb order throughout.

When the 964 was first brought to market, Porsche was keen to emphasise that, although it was patently still a 911, it was in fact 85% different from the outgoing model. The design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes, most significant of which was the availability of four-wheel drive. The displacement was now up to 3600cc, producing 250bhp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard, and the torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. Careful attention to the aerodynamics reduced the drag coefficient down to 0.32, and with virtually zero lift, stability and road holding at high speed were greatly improved. A new feature was the retractable spoiler which automatically extended at 50 mph and in addition to seriously increasing downforce, also doubled the volume of cooling air fed into the engine compartment. Revised instrumentation featured a large set of warning lights that were tied into the car's central warning system adding to Porsche's reputation for reliability. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph. Finished in Grand Prix White with a Dark Blue interior, this pretty, rear-wheel drive 964 C2 Cabriolet comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming its UK origins and specification. The car's huge history file also contains receipts for recent work including new brakes, some attention to the heating system, and a major overhaul, and amongst the documentation is an MOT Certificate valid until February 2018 and showing no advisories. The current indicated mileage is just over 98,500.Thousands of pounds have been spent on this car over the years and it certainly shows. Whilst all 964 cabriolets, indeed all convertible Porsches, offer lots of driver enjoyment with the top down, the sweet and precise five-speed manual gearbox and the advances in chassis and suspension design that came with the 964, significantly add to the experience. When you look at cars all day, as we do at Silverstone, occasionally you spot one that just looks 'right', and this gleaming white, 964 Cabriolet certainly fits into that category.

The BMW 325i was a massively important car for BMW - and it remains an enduring success today. The E30 generation cemented BMW as the market leader in the medium-sized saloon sector, and although it looked little different from its predecessor, thanks to understated styling by Claus Luthe, it was far more convincingly engineered and far better to drive. The upper models in the range, with their straight-six power, rear wheel drive and perfectly judged steering, were the ones to have.The 320i and - even more so - the 323i/325i were a real driver's delight and the E12′s propensity to oversteer when it wanted to, had been tamed considerably in the E30. The manual 325i Sport was the best of the lot and with that wailing engine, controllable rear-biased handling, and all-round quality this was 'the' sports saloon to beat.This 325i Motorsport Cabriolet is 1 of just 250 right-hand drive limited editions made by BMW in 1989. Finished in Nogaro Silver with Grey leather, it was delivered new by Evans Halshaw in Buckinghamshire and the car is accompanied by a significant service history which includes every major bill from that point. Servicing has been carried out by the supplying dealer, Cooper of Thames Ditton, and Dick Lovett with the service book being diligently stamped on each occasion and there are many previous MoT certificates that substantiate the indicated mileage of 89,097.Our vendor purchased the BMW through us in March and added it to his extensive collection, however, with this Summer's poor weather and other commitments his cars were not being used, although they are all carefully maintained, and the decision was taken to reduce the collection.Supplied with an MoT Certificate until September 2018, the car is reported to be running and driving very well. The electric roof mechanism is functioning as it should and the manual gearbox is a joy to operate. This must be one of the rarest E30s available and is presented in totally standard and unmolested condition. Spring is not far away and this classic convertible would make an ideal companion.

When Porsche launched the 996 version of their 911 GT2 in 2000, the car swiftly gained cult status as one of the most focused and fastest Porsche production cars ever manufactured. With the reported 462bhp produced from its twin-turbo flat six engine being transferred to the road through the rear wheels only (the Turbo model had four-wheel drive), performance was electrifying with 60mph being achieved from rest in just under 4 seconds and a top speed of about 198mph.The comprehensive history file with this rather special GT2 Club Sport contains both the handwritten order form and the sales invoice form AFN Porsche on London's Park Lane. They state that the options chosen when new were special paint, carbon package, leather console, carbon rear console, leather sport steering wheel and leather steering column casing, front floor mats, leather interior light, carbon door entrance panels, aluminium dials, carbon gearshift and handbrake, top-tint windscreen, centre console, Becker radio/CD, Club Sport package, leather bucket seats, coloured wheel centres, passenger six-point harness, and security glass covering. The total of the two-page invoice was a generous £131,710.Ordered by a businessman and gentleman racer who raced a modern 911 GT2-R and, despite having his own workshop to maintain his racing car, he entrusted the supplying dealer's Reading workshops to maintain the car for the first four annual services, and Porsche Hatfield for the 2006 and 2007 services. Thereafter he had the car maintained in his own workshop and transferred the registration into the name of his racing team in March 2013. As well as the aforementioned invoices, the history file also contains numerous maintenance invoices, many expired MOT certificates, and the handbook pack. The car has been serviced at the following intervals:22/07/2002 Porsche Centre, Reading at 13,104 miles21/11/2003 Porsche Centre, Reading at 21,749 miles11/11/2004 Porsche Centre, Reading at 26,229 miles15/11/2006 Porsche Centre Hatfield at 31,772 miles25/10/2007 Porsche Centre Hatfield at 38,727 miles and Brake Fluid Change16/11/2010 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd. at 50,047 miles29/03/2012 GT Marques Porsche Maintainers, High Wycombe at 53,118 miles and Brake Fluid Change04/09/2012 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd. at 53,975 miles18/11/2004 Rupert Lewin Racing Ltd at 55,297 miles13/02/2015 Hendon Way Motors, London at 55,358 miles28/09/2016 Hendon Way Motors, London at 55,628 miles and Brake Fluid ChangeIt was bought by our vendor on the 8th December 2016 to join his small collection of Ferrari and Mercedes, however, his expanding restaurant business has dictated that the car is little used. Indeed it has only travelled some 705 miles since September 2016 and at the time of consignment was reading 56,500. With only a reported 129 GT2 models imported by Porsche into the UK when new of which apparently only 16 were to Club Sport specification this two-owner car has a super provenance.

UPDATED TO DESCRIPTION - NUMBER PLATE NOT INCLUDED IN SALE - First launched at the 1973 Paris Auto Show, with production commencing in 1975, the Porsche 911 '930' Turbo was a genuine Supercar that came to define both the 1970s and 80s and was one of the fastest production cars available at that time. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS with its capacity increased to 3.0 Litres and, of course, turbocharged with technology gleaned from Porsche's 917/30 Can-Am programme. The bodywork came in for special treatment resulting in one of the most aggressive looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear "whale-tail" and the brakes were borrowed directly from the Porsche 917 race car. At the end of production in 1989, Porsche decided to mark the occasion by creating a very special Limited Edition 930 - the ultimate Turbo. A small number of the last assembly batch of standard 3.3-litre cars were taken off the line and sent to the 'Exclusive' team at Zuffenhausen to be finished by hand.With just 53 of these cars produced, one for each UK dealership in 1989, a host of bespoke options were offered including colour-coded wheels, top tinted windscreen, a choice of special colours for interior and exterior, rear quarter air intake ducts, electric sunroof, heated multi-adjust electric seats, and finally gold 'Turbo' lettering stitched behind the seats. Each car also featured a Gold Plaque on the centre console and a Gold gear knob top as recognition of the LE's place in Porsche 911 history. This 911 Turbo LE was supplied in Grand Prix White and the paintwork appears to have aged well. The interior is full black leather and is in beautiful condition, befitting a car that has done only 49,893 miles. The original service booklet shows some 18 stamps from various specialists including AFN Porsche, Porsche Rivervale, Porsche Strasse, and Porsche Cardiff. There are a large number of invoices and receipts in the car's history file for work carried out over the years and the indicated mileage of just under 50,000, whilst not warranted, seems to be supported by the MOT Certificates and the earlier service book. The car was initially supplied to Ian Corkhill Porsche in the Isle of Man but it wasn't long before it arrived in England at Glenvarigill Porsche with only 376 miles showing. The factory option sticker found under the bonnet and in the service book shows the option codes : (139) Heated Seats, (220) Limited Slip Differential, (XA4) Front spoiler, (XB7) Rear Air Ducts, (XE7)Front Oil Cooler, (XH1) 3 Spoke Steering Wheel, (XK5)Leather Gear Lever,( XN7) Leather handbrake.In 2015, the engine was removed by Porsche Centre Cardiff initially for general inspection, tappet adjustments, spark plugs, gaskets, and any other jobs deemed necessary while the engine was removed from the car and after passing its health check, it was refitted. The car will have a fresh MOT at the time of the sale.Overall, this rare 'LE' is in fabulous condition and we welcome any inspection. These last 53 'Limited Edition' cars are arguably the most collectable, and this car represents an opportunity to own a legendary Porsche Turbo but with a rarity factor that makes it even more special.NB; According to the HPI report, this car was the subject of an insurance total loss payment on the 5th of October 1995. This is believed to be because the vehicle was stolen and recovered, but HPI do not hold any records that far back in time and there was no classification system in place then.

The 500cc Clipper was a stripped for action, Scrambles, Cross Country and general purpose Sports Mount with that legendary BSA alloy engine, high compression piston, sports cam, and close ratio box. It was fitted with a high ground clearance exhaust, sports oil tank, two-gallon fuel tank, sports brakes, trials handlebars, and a single seat. There was no lighting equipment. The bikes were finished in Silver with chrome tank panels and mudguardsThis rare example is presented in very sharp condition having been subject to a long restoration. It subsequently sat in a private collection and will probably need very little to re-commission. The bike looks fantastic from every angle and is a classic period off-road machine.

Yamaha felt the need to get involved in the 'Trials' market so they approached European champion, Mick Andrews and in 1973, Mick signed to ride and develop a bike for Yamaha. During this time, he also designed the TY80 and TY175 models on which so many top riders had their first taste of trials riding. The TY range was first released in 1974 and continued to be developed until 1996.This Yamaha TY175 has been painstakingly rebuilt to a very high standard and has never seen mud since. The tyres still have the new rubber spikes attached and the bashguard hasn't yet ground any rocks. The bike has some sensible parts from Sammy Miller products otherwise is completely standard. The vendor had the bike in his hallway bringing back memories of the popular 1980s TV show 'Kickstart' when talented riders would attempt to ride around, over or under anything. Its now on offer and ready to show, learn on, or compete in the popular twin-shock trials championships available.

Introduced at the Geneva Salon in 1980, the Desande Caprice was the brainchild of Belgian designer Danny G. Vandezande (hence Desande). Inspired by Mercedes-Benz's 500K / 540K Roadsters, the newcomer was based around a separate chassis fitted with independent front suspension, disc/drum brakes, and power-assisted steering. Featuring a choice of Ford or Chevrolet V8 engines allied to an automatic transmission, the two-seater sported a wooden dashboard and door cappings, a luxurious leather interior, air-conditioning, and a snug fitting hood. Mr. Vandezande was of the opinion that England was the only place where "the skills to build a classic car conforming to modern standards were sufficiently available" so Grand Prix Metalcraft Ltd. of London were tasked with coachbuilding and fully trimming his new creation. A limited production run of 250 cars was initially envisaged although, how many Caprice Roadsters were actually built is unknown.This particular example has formed part of an extensive London-based private collection since 6th June 2002 and came to prominence when the Chelsea based, Middle Eastern Sheikh who owned the collection encountered some temporary financial difficulties and his cars were seized. However the car has clear title (by order of the High Court) and an HPI check reveals that (a) the Desande has had four former keepers and (b) it is not recorded on their stolen, finance, security watch or insurance write off databases. Accompanying invoices show that over the past fourteen years 'D19 AAA' has been treated to a refurbished radiator, new gearbox/back axle gaskets and replacement shock absorbers (2002), new fuse boxes (2005), refurbished Holley carburettor (2012), fresh starter motor / alternator / torsion bar rubbers / engine mounts (2013) and a brake system overhaul (2013). It was seemingly last serviced by The Chelsea Workshop at an unwarranted 8,247 miles in July 2013 (c.200 miles ago), Delightfully finished in Red over White with Red leather upholstery and a Tan hood, this eye-catching, Chevy-powered, retro pastiche Roadster will have a fresh MOT Certificate by the time of sale.This is not a kit car but a well-conceived, superbly engineered, well-finished, sports car and you are unlikely to see another.

Known internally as the 964, Porsche's new generation 911 debuted in 1989 and was available in two (Carrera 2) and four-wheel drive (Carrera 4) guises with its familiar silhouette clothing a radically revamped platform. Boasting a drag coefficient of just 0.32 thanks to its deeper bumpers, smoother sills and flatter floorpan, high-speed stability was maintained by a self-deploying rear spoiler which rose above 48mph. Powered by an extensively reworked 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six equipped with twin spark plugs per cylinder and a re-mapped Bosch Motronic fuel injection, the 964 claimed an impressive 250bhp and 229lbft of torque. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph.This lovely UK example, presented in Guards Red with light Linen leather has been well looked after - particularly as it's spent nearly half of its life in storage!For the first eight years, the car covered 49,002 miles and was serviced by a Porsche main agents as required. From 2000 until 2005 it was placed into storage whilst the owner worked abroad and in 2006 it was recommissioned with the odometer reading 50,942.From 2007 to 2008 the car covered a mere 4,177 miles and from 2011 to 2015 it was once again placed in storage. The car was then recommissioned in 2016 and in November of that year it had a full service which included a new clutch, flywheel, and alternator. Since April of this year, the owner has also had the paintwork refreshed and refurbished the leather upholstery. All this work is fully documented in the history file along with the service book and invoices to match the service stamps. This lovely example comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a current MoT test certificate which expires in October 2018. As this is the Targa version of this model, it offers the great flexibility of letting the Sun in, or enjoying the soundtrack from that potent 3.6-litre engine with the top firmly on.

The BMW M5 (E34), when first introduced, was the fastest four-door saloon in the world. Made available in both saloon and estate form for the first time - though only the former made it to the UK - the E34 M5 used an uprated version of the E28's straight-six engine, now measuring 3.5 litres in capacity and producing 311bhp. Towards the end of 1991, the engine was uprated to 3.8-litres, with power jumping to 342bhp at the same time. To date, it was the last M5 to be powered by a six-cylinder engine utilising the S38B36 engine which was first seen in the BMW M1.To commemorate the end of production of the right-hand drive, 6-cylinder engined M5, fifty 'Limited Edition' examples were built for the UK finished in Orinoco Metallic with bi-colour Petrol and Mint Extended Leather seating and with a slightly higher spec.including Electric Windows and Door Mirrors, Electrically Operated Front Sports Seating, M Double Spoke Alloy Wheels, M Body Styling, ABS, and Tinted Glass. Just 50 examples came to the UK and this is number 49/50 so is presumably the second from last off the production line and we believe one of only 35 examples built in this colour combination. It's a 3.8-litre (342bhp) car, fitted with a six-speed gearbox, and is right-hand drive. The car has covered 148,000 miles from new which is supported by a huge history file with lots of old receipts and invoices, some old MOTs, and all its original BMW books and service records. It will be supplied with a fresh MOT Certificate valid until October 2018 and the aforementioned history file. A rare opportunity to acquire one of these Orinoco special editions and one of the last cars built at the original Motorsport Division.

The question of how to tempt new customers into Porsche ownership has always been problematic. On the one hand, you're trying to uphold the reputation of the company as a purveyor of high-quality, high-performance sports cars while on the other, you're anxious not to alienate those potential customers whose budget won't stretch to a new 911. In 1964, Porsche had just such a problem with the sales of their new 911 proving a touch disappointing and continuing demand for the 356, which was scheduled to be phased out, necessitating that the production lines kept rolling. The solution seemed to be financial, and the decision was made to replace the 356 with a four-cylinder, more appropriately priced 911 and, as a result, the 912 (initially 902) was conceived. First available to European customers by June 1965 (initially with 1582 cc and 90bhp), the 912 soon became a market leader, particularly in the USA. This very special, right-hand drive 912 has been owned by our private vendor for some 20 years. He purchased the car on the 17th January 1997 from a Mr. David Long who had owned it from May 1973 and there were three previous owners before him, which are documented in the history file. Our vendor understands from the previous owner that he had raced the car during his ownership and it was fitted with fibreglass wings. Engine ‘742371’ was fitted to the car during that period but the original engine was part of the deal when our vendor purchased this 912. In 1997 ‘354915’ was subject to a bare metal body refurbishment by Hightone Restorations Ltd. Both front wings were replaced by genuine Porsche parts, a new windscreen was fitted, all exterior seals were replaced, all the brightwork was either re-chromed or replaced, and a new headlining and carpets were fitted. (All invoices are in the Owner's File). The car had light use after that averaging around 1,000 miles per year until 2009 when the engine that was residing in the car was showing signs of needing attention. It made sense to refit the original engine that he bought with the car but since it had been stored in his workshop since 1997, and he had no idea of its condition, the decision was taken to have the original engine rebuilt. The rebuild was entrusted to Andy Prill in 2009 and the vendor reports it was obvious on stripping the engine that it had done relatively few miles during its life. In fact, the original Mahle barrels and pistons were good enough to refit. It was also fitted with a 'Precision Matters' full flow oil adaptor. All invoices are in the aforementioned history file. The car is fitted with its original Fuchs 4.5J x15 wheels which have been off the car since the vendor purchased it and are now fitted with brand new Blockley 165 x15 tyres. The current mileage is just short of 88,000 and the car will have a valid MOT at the time of sale. This is a really lovely car and, apart from a couple of cylinders, has all the qualities of the early 911s that make them so sought after.

The Porsche (project no.) 968 made its debut in 1991 and was effectively, the last gasp for the long-lived 924 line. Originally mooted as the 944 S3, the new number was probably more a result of pressure from the marketing department, but it was right for recessionary Porsche wrestling with struggling sales. Visually, it was the biggest step forward since the launch of the original 944 in 1981, with only the doors, roof and tailgate being carried over from the 944. The new front-end with 928 style pop-up headlamps did bring a touch of modernity.The 968 was powered by an updated version of the 944's straight-four engine 3.0-litre, now with 237bhp. Changes to the 968's powertrain included the addition of Porsche's then-new 'Varioram' variable valve timing system, newly optimised induction and exhaust systems, a dual-mass flywheel, and updated engine management electronics. A new 6-speed gearbox replaced the 944's old 5-speed, and Porsche's dual-mode Tiptronic automatic became an available option. The Varioram system was first introduced on the 968 and would later become a feature of the much revered 993 air-cooled six-cylinder engine.The car presented here is a 1994 968 Cabriolet and is a C16 (UK-market), right-hand drive model with the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox. It is a very genuine car, in the particularly attractive colour combination of Cobalt Blue with a Grey leather interior and black fabric roof (with matching tonneau). It was delivered new through Merlin Porsche Centre of Nottingham and has a good service history with 18 stamps in its maintenance booklet. It was recently subject to a major service (including belts) just 3,000 miles ago and the odometer currently reads 110,500.The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the '911 explosion' and front-engined Porsches are having the Renaissance they so richly deserve. Spring is just around the corner and this Cabriolet is a lovely example in a super colour, with decent history and very sensibly guided.

In 1981 MG announced the final edition of the MGB Roadster - to be known as the LE.Only 1,000 were ever produced, all in metallic Pewter or Bronze, with a special "distinguished livery". Two were purchased by the BL Heritage Collection and the remaining 998 sold through the UK dealer network.The car presented here is the rarer LE 'Roadster', with supposedly 420 examples of the 998 built in this configuration. This highly original and unrestored example has covered just 39,000 miles, with its first owner keeping it for 16 years. Quite remarkably, it has covered less than 1,750 miles in the last 10 years (supported by numerous MOT certificates).Research done by our vendor shows that the chassis number (522773) of this car means it is was 228th from last ever MG B built (the last chassis number is 523001). The car is fitted with the rarer wire wheels, but the original distinctive alloy wheels, which are in unmarked condition, will come with it. Finding such a genuine and well-kept MG B is getting harder and this car would certainly make a great buy.

The Austin Healey 3000 has become one of the best-known British classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s following spectacular success in international rallying and circuit racing. A development of the Austin Healey 100-6, itself born of the four-cylinder 100, the 3000 was launched in March 1959 and was a significant improvement on the earlier cars featuring front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful (124bhp) 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine, enabling a top speed of approximately 120mph. There was also a choice of 2-seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles. The Mark II (BN7) was introduced in March 1961 with a higher performance camshaft and, initially, a trio of SU HS4 carburettors which turned out to be difficult to balance and were replaced with twin HS6s with the arrival of the BJ7 in January '62. Known as the 'Mark IIA', the BJ7 differed by having wind-up windows and a wrap-around windscreen and could be identified externally by a vertical barred front grill. A total of just over 6,000 BJ7s were built. This, left-hand drive, Healey 3000 (BJ7) was imported from the US in 2013 following a comprehensive restoration. The vendor reports the car was subject to a bare metal respray in the unusual and attractive colour combination of Mustard over Ivory and the seats and dashboard were reupholstered in Blacked piped in Yellow. This year, our vendor has fitted a new toughened alloy sump for better cooling, changed the engine oil, filter and gearbox oil, and fitted a new overdrive solenoid. Further work under his ownership includes repairing the overdrive kick down/ throttle linkage, fitting new oil seals in the back axle, new back hubs, new brakes, and persuading the handbrake to work. A new electric fuel pump and a new wiper rack and blades were also fitted resulting in this honest example currently being free of 'gremlins'. With its Moto-Lita steering wheel and sitting on chrome wires, the Healey presents really well. Offered at a most realistic level today, this lovely BJ7 has been the subject of significant expenditure in recent years and would make a fine touring companion. The cherished number, PO 5074, (recently valued at £2,000) will remain with the car.