• Supplied by Henlys of Ashford and registered on the 31/01/1978 as a Henlys Jubilee model

• The red, white and blue union flag livery was applied at the dealership

• Original owner for 30 years and only five owners in total. 76,000 miles from new with supporting documentation

• Comprehensive history. Every service detailed, matching job cards, old MOTs and tax discs

• Recent minor restoration works undertaken to bring up to a super standard. Fitted with Cooper 'S' wheels

• Distinctive and rare little car for extroverts and being offered at No Reserve is sure to find a home

This stunning little offering was supplied by British Leyland dealer Henlys of Ashford in Kent and on the New Vehicle Order Form from Henlys dated 05/01/78 that's in the file, it states colour as “JUBILEE” referring to the Red, White and Blue graphics applied by the dealer. The Mini was first registered on the 31/01/1978 and was the pride and joy of its first owner for the next 30 years out of 41 with just five custodians in total.

Henlys, one of BL’s major franchised dealership chains, had been building a reputation in the late 70s for creating individual Minis and that side of the business developed well, culminating in them buying Wood & Pickett the country’s best-known builder of bespoke Minis in 1986. Unfortunately there are no records available confirming the number of Jubilee Minis that they completed, however, anecdotally it was very few. 

This Mini has a comprehensive history file with the original Bill of Sale, old MOTs, finance and insurance information, SORN records and dozens of invoices detailing every service with matching job cards backing up its 76,000 miles. Remarkably, someone has carefully compiled an exact timeline listing every single thing that has happened to the car in its life. It starts with the original deposit receipts and ends with the most recent MOT in February 2019 at 75,518 miles when a new battery and spark plugs were fitted. It appears that quite recently it spent a number of years sitting quietly in the corner of Stephen James BMW showroom and was SORN’d at that time but has now been fully returned to the road.

The bodywork is described as very smart with naturally a few age related marks but in general, the little car looks fabulous and presents really well. Inside it has been treated to a new set of carpets and the original vinyl seats in Regal Blue have been deep cleaned showing a small amount of patina but the cabin is generally good and oozes the 1970s. Mechanically the Mini is spot-on, driving very well with the little ‘A-series pulling’ hard, according to our vendor, and is free from rattles, noises and leaks. 

Fitted with Cooper 'S' wheels by the Huddersfield Mini Spares Centre this car is most certainly a unique package and coupled with its excellent provenance and being offered at 'No Reserve', is sure to find a new home when it returns to Birmingham for our sale.

• The second-generation Bronco is the rarest of all production models, only built between 1978 and 1979

• Sporting a 5.7-litre Cleveland V8 350ci mated to a two and four-wheel drive train and manual gearbox

• First registered in the UK on 20/04/1978 to Ford UK until 1991 and used at the Dunton Technical Centre 

• Subsequently registered to Ford New Holland until 1998 before being bought by ex-Ford employees

• Four seats with a removable hard-top, the last Bronco to feature one. Showing a warranted 33,750 miles

• Lightly restored by previous and current owners and presented to auction in fine fettle

• Detailed history file bursting with old MOTs, manuals, brochures and paperwork relating to Ford UK’s ownership

Ford's Bronco, introduced in 1966, changed little over succeeding years. It didn't need to. Rugged, practical and simple, the Bronco served a particular purpose and did it exceedingly well. Based on a separate frame, the Bronco's body changed with the times, gradually evolving from a Jeep equivalent into a family hauler, but always with practicality winning out over style and ostentation. For the 1978 model year, the second-generation Bronco was introduced to better compete with the Dodge Ramcharger, Jeep Cherokee and our own Range Rover, the Bronco entered the full-size SUV segment. Originally intended for a 1974 launch, the second-generation Bronco, named 'Project Shorthorn' during its development, was postponed to 1978 in response to fuel economy concerns related to the 1973 fuel crisis; the second-generation Bronco was released for sale after development in 1978 with a limited production run of just one year until 1979 due to the 1980 launch of the third generation Bronco.

Perhaps it was understandable that Ford UK wanted to stay within the family when it required a competent 4x4 with driver comforts, such as air conditioning, that the Range Rover of the time did not offer. Sporting a 5.7-ltr V8 Cleveland 350 engine mated to a two and four-wheel drive train and manual gearbox. The 1978 model Bronco had four seats with a removable hard-top and was the last Bronco to feature one. 

This Bronco was shipped across the Atlantic and registered to Ford UK at their Dunton Technical Centre in Essex on the 20/04/1978. There are reams of detailed paperwork relating to the time at Dunton until 1991 when the Bronco was registered to Ford New Holland Ltd. in nearby Basildon. Further paperwork covers the seven-year period until 1998 when it was sold to an ex-employee and it's now in the ownership of our vendor, a passionate collector of American cars. In her own words our vendor had to buy the Bronco when it came available:

“My mother and I used to work at the Ford Motor Company in Dunton. The signatures in the documentation are of men who were colleagues of my mum and they worked in research and design in her department under her boss, my mum was the secretary.”

Light restoration works were started by the penultimate owner and finished by our vendor and it is presented to auction in fine fettle with new part-leather seats and a re-spray in period silver. The detailed history file is bursting with old MOTs warranting the 33,750 miles, workshop manuals, invoices, original brochures and paperwork relating to Ford UK’s ownership. The Bronco was dry stored between 1996 and 2019 when the latest MOT was issued without advisories, expiring in May 2020. The private registration SOI 979 is also generously included. This is a unique opportunity to buy the rarest of all Broncos which combines retro-good looks, a special Ford provenance, and is one of the few American cars to be registered brand new in the UK.

• 27,815 miles from new and in simply exceptional condition

• Finished in silver this is a superb example of the 113bhp, 1.6-litre facelift car

• UK-supplied. First registered on 13/09/1989. Original order form and bill of sale present

• A comprehensive history with 22 MOTs warranting the mileage of 27,815 miles

• Nine recorded services between 1,192 miles and 27,810 miles 

• Lightly refreshed in February 2013 (£3,711). Most recent service was in October 2019

• Supplied with its original service book, supporting invoices and MOT (30/08/2020)

In many people's eyes, the Peugeot 205 was the definitive Eighties hatchback and the most perfect, practical design for a small car ever. Launched in 1983, it was a brilliant rival to the Renault 5 and the Ford Fiesta with its ‘wheel at each corner' design and weighing only 875kg. No wonder it won What Cars magazine Car of the Year in 1983 and was declared Car of the Decade by CAR Magazine in 1990. The 1.6-litre GTi was blessed with brilliant handling and a revvy and eager 105bhp engine, and even today is the benchmark by which modern performance hatchbacks are judged.

Supplied new by Grove of Rugby and first registered on 13/09/1989, this 1.6GTi is in exceptional condition having only covered 27,815 miles from new with a comprehensive service history. 

The first service was at 1,192 miles in 1989 and a further eight are recorded, with supporting invoices in the file. The original service book shows eight stamps in total and has been diligently stamped up to 31/10/2019 and in addition, there are 22 MOT certificates present from 1992 till 2019, supporting the indicated mileage.

We understand that between 2009 and 2013 the car was in dry storage and prior to being returned to the road was prepared by Peugeot Specialists Limited in October 2012 when £1,109 was spent, which included the timing kit, inlet manifold gasket, starter motor, battery, water pump, alternator belt, reversing light switch, hand brake cable, brake shoes, wheel cylinder, stainless steel inner wing pipe, Peugeot oil filter, sump gasket, engine oil and brake fluid. In February 2013 a further £3,711 was spent including paint and details of this are in the file with a photographic record and are duplicated on the accompanying USB.

The most recent service was carried out in October 2019 and the MOT is valid until 30th August 2020. The car is supplied with a bulging history file which in addition to the service records, contains 22 MOT certificates, sheaves of invoices, USB pen drive stick, spare key on its original supplying dealer key fob, original order form and Grove Peugeot invoice.

Low mileage 205 GTis are hard to come by, as most have now been modified, making this an extra special opportunity for the next owner.

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1971 280SE 3.5-litre V8 Coupe in excellent order 

• Only four owners from new. The first was Marie McDonald McLaughlin Gibb (Lulu)

• With its previous owner for 38 years and cared for by two marque specialists throughout this period 

• Recent paint refresh and work to the fuel system, new fuel tank and Michelin XWX tyres 

• A very usable example of a timeless classic with the cachet of sixties icon ownership  

The 3.5-litre version of the 280SE typifies the resurgence of larger-engined Mercedes-Benz models that began in the late 1960's and early 1970s, when the progressive easing of fiscal constraints, which had dissuaded customers from buying cars with large capacity engines, encouraged the German manufacturer to offer bigger, more potent power units. Thus, the ultra-luxurious 280SE Coupé/Cabriolet and 300SEL saloon were the models chosen by Mercedes-Benz to launch its magnificent new 3.5-litre V8 engine in 1969. An over-square design featuring a cast-iron block and aluminium alloy cylinder heads, each equipped with a single overhead camshaft, this all-new, state-of-the-art power unit produced 200bhp courtesy of Bosch electronic fuel injection and transistorised ignition. Thus equipped, the Coupe/Cabriolet was good for 125mph with 60mph whispering by in 9.5 seconds, a substantial improvement on the six-cylinder version's figures.   Although the equivalent SEL Saloon used the 'New Generation' bodyshell, the Coupé and Cabriolet kept the elegant coachwork that had debuted back in 1959 on the 220SE and, as befitted top-of-the-range luxury models came equipped with automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows and stereo radio as standard. Significantly, the 280SE 3.5 was to be the final model to feature this long-established and much-admired body style, and today these last-of-the-line classics are highly sought after by discerning Mercedes-Benz collectors, particularly as only 245 were built in right-hand drive. The most prestigious of the 280SE Coupé and Cabriolet variants is the 3.5-litre V8 model made for just two years from 1969 to 1971, the majority of these in left-hand drive.  

Offered here is a beautifully original, UK supplied, right-hand drive 1971 280SE Coupe delivered new to Highgate London in August 1971 to a Marie McDonald McLaughlin Gibb better known by her stage name Lulu and the then-wife of Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. She is internationally identified with hits such as 'Shout', 'To Sir with Love', and Eurovision success with 'Boom Bang-a-Bang'. She also sang the title song to the James Bond movie ''The Man with the Golden Gun''. A pop icon for decades and now a leading light in the world of fashion, she was awarded an OBE in 2000 by the Queen and is now known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns OBE. She kept this Coupe for approximately three years with the second owner, an Arabian businessman domiciled in London, selling it to its third owner, who cherished and enjoyed ownership of this significant Mercedes for nearly thirty-eight years. At the time, around Christmas 1981, whilst living in the fashionable West End he noticed the Coupe advertised in the Sunday Times by the ebullient motor trader John Lewis of Heathman's Row/ Kings Road Chelsea.

Whilst with its previous owner, a renowned collector of all things Mercedes, the 280SE was maintained to an excellent standard and just two respected marque specialists cared for it throughout his thirty-eight-year ownership. Initially, service work was carried out by Schmitt Automobiles in St John's Wood. After a trip to Germany to have the Behr air conditioning fitted, as per factory installations, Die Autoschmiede undertook a restoration of the underside including both sills and then attended to the steering, ensuring this elegant coupe drives faultlessly today It's still fitted with the original sunroof and with its Becker Mexico radio cassette player and we imagine that Mrs Marie Gibb would frequently have popped in a 'Saturday Night Fever' cassette to listen to her husband Maurice and his brothers. Lightly used over the last few years, the Mercedes benefitted from a paint refresh in 2017 and, last year had work to the fuel system, a new fuel tank, and a new set of, period-correct, Michelin XWX tyres.

Sold by the previous owner through Silverstone Auctions in 2018, this Mercedes has formed part of the current owner’s significant private

• Supplied by Jackson's Mercedes-Benz of Jersey in right-hand drive, with 'Petrol Blue' coachwork

• Registered in the UK in 2002 and now showing a warranted 44,830 miles 

• Has been part of a private collection held at our vendor's ancestral home, Rode Hall

• The substantial history file includes the original bill of sale, handbooks and invoices and previous MOTs

• Now firmly considered a modern classic, the SEC has a road presence and build quality matched by few.

There were only a handful of sporting but spacious coupes on offer to the affluent driver of a certain age during the 1980s. Demanding luxury and power the major car manufacturers of Europe vied for their attention of the successful plutocrat who wanted an understated but sporting coupe as a daily driver. The natural choice for reliability, power and build quality was obviously the Mercedes-Benz SEC. Based on the W126 S-Class saloon, the SEC was immensely popular despite its huge price tag. According to this 500 SEC’s original Bill of Sale the first owner paid £32,860.21 in 1986 when the average house price was £38,000 and the average today now stands at £214,000. 

It is perhaps without surprise that Mr Bugden, the first owner of this magnificent car resided in the tax-friendly island of Jersey. Supplied by the island’s Mercedes-Benz main dealer, Jackson’s Motor Garage Ltd., on the 2nd June 1986 in Petrol Blue with a “cream beige leather” interior. The original order form, supplied, listed the optional extra of rear head restraints at a cost of £82.11.  

As an eminently driveable luxury car, the natural home for the SEC was the motorway which Jersey obviously lacks and it was registered in the UK mainland in 2002 with the low mileage expected of an island that is forty-five square miles in total. The car joined our vendor’s collection of older Mercedes at his ancestral home Rode Hall, Cheshire in 2016 and has travelled some 1,000 miles since, bringing the total mileage to some 44,830 miles. 

The car is presented to auction in superb order and the history file includes the aforementioned Bill of Sale, original service book, previous MOTs and reams of receipts. An oil and filter service was carried out by marque specialists Nick Webster of Cheshire in February 2019. The car is only offered to auction because our vendor prefers older Mercedes-Benz, deeming this thirty-three-year-old car too modern, and this, therefore, presents an excellent opportunity for the next owner.

• Built in 2013 by the Evanta Motor Company, owned at the time by Ant Anstead from Wheeler Dealers

• Superbly finished in Aston Martin Racing Green and the correct duck egg colour for the frame

• Jaguar 4.2 high compression engine (£14,000), 203.4bhp and 291lbs ft

• Getrag 5-speed gearbox De-Dion rear suspension, coil-over front wishbones, disc brakes all round, 4-pot Girling front calipers  

• A very special motorcar with interesting provenance offering exclusive and seriously cool motoring

Designed and built by Aston Martin in the late 1950s, the DBR1 and DBR2 were legendary sports racing cars built primarily for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other high profile sports car races of the period in both Europe and the USA. They were particularly successful in the hands of both Innes Ireland, who won the Daily Express Trophy at Silverstone and Sir Stirling Moss who finished second at Spa but went on to win both the British Empire Trophy at Oulton Park and the Sussex Trophy at Goodwood. Across the Atlantic, the car won at Lime Rock and Marlborough in the hands of George Constantine, before Carol Shelby and Roy Salvadori sealed the car's legendary status by winning Le Mans outright in 1959. They were regarded as stunning looking and highly evocative of the era and today no-one truly knows the value of an original DBR1 or DBR2. In 2012, DBR1/2 'XSK 497' was reputedly sold for £20million and it is likely today that they are amongst the world's most valuable racing cars. 

So this particular car, which was built in 2013 by the highly respected Evanta Motor Company, owned at the time by car designer and presenter of 'Wheeler Dealers', Ant Anstead, is an exciting and rare opportunity. The original owner of this car took over 150 photographs of the real car and considered 15 different Pantones before selecting the closest colour to Aston Martin Racing Green and the correct 'duck egg' colour for the frame. The car is fitted with de-Dion rear suspension and coil-over front wishbones, along with disc brakes all round, 4-pot Girling front calipers and 2-pot rears. The 16' wire wheels are shod with reproduction period Michelin tyres and the car is now powered by a Jaguar 4.2 high-compression engine. The gearbox is a Getrag 5-speed which now has to handle 203.4bhp and 291lbs ft of torque, according to the dyno sheet in the car's history file. 

Silverstone Auctions sold this car in May 2014 to a known enthusiast and collector who enjoyed it immensely, but wanted a better power plant than the original second hand 3.8 and so bought a special new 4.2 high-compression engine which was built, fitted and set-up at a cost in excess of £14,000.  In February 2016 we were privileged enough to sell this car again to the current owner, who is a high profile celebrity petrol-head. Under his dutiful ownership, he has commissioned some recent expenditure to meet his exacting standards. The rev counter was replaced along with the steering wheel quick release boss, sealing washers on rear oil pipe feed, cam cover gaskets, and the exhaust manifold gaskets. Furthermore, the throttle pedal was re-engineered and new throttle cables fitted at the same time, the ignition timing was checked and finally, the carburettors were balanced and reset. This is a very special motor car with unique provenance and offers exclusive and 'seriously cool' motoring.    

• In June 1989 the limited edition was unveiled to commemorate the cars' 30th Anniversary

• Available in Cherry Red or black with coachlines and badge featuring a 1959-1989 crest

• This car is Cherry Red with a part-leather black and red interior

• Still unregistered and with delivery mileage only (24 miles)

• Supplied with the original book pack, original Bill of Sale and two sets of keys

Launched in June 1989, the limited-edition Mini 30 celebrated the car's 30th birthday and was based around the Mini Mayfair fitted with the 998cc engine. It was offered in Cherry Red (COG-BLVC843) or Black (PMA-BLVC90) and was fitted with Chrome bumpers and grille, a dedicated decal set, a security coded stereo and a set of  Minilite-style alloy wheels. The black and red half-leather interior was common to both car colours.  3,000 cars were destined for the UK market, 2000 in red and 1000 in black.  A nice touch was the gift of a leather-bound copy of Rob Golding's book 'Mini', not that generous when you consider the list price at the time was a whopping £5,599.

The car offered today is finished in Cherry Red and is currently not UK registered, so in essence, is a brand new car that has covered just 24 delivery miles. Supplied with the car is the original Bill of Sale from J.J. Balmforth (1950) Ltd of Ormskirk Lancs,  to the tune of £6,095.00. The car is described ' in as new condition' as one would expect and comes with its original book pack and two sets of keys. Certainly one for the collector.            

• A very special WRX STi created in memory of English rally hero, Richard Burns

• Only available in Obsidian Black Pearl and limited to 320 examples

• 320PS at 6000rpm and 450Nm at 3700rpm. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds/0-100 in 12.2 seconds

• Bespoke 18' alloys in Dark Anthracite. Prodrive suspension/Bilsteins/Eibach springs

• STI 6-speed quick shift. Bespoke bodywork, trim and 'RB' badging

• Poignantly, this example was first registered to Robert Reid, Richard Burns' co-driver

• Brilliant as new condition having covered only 1,400 miles

• Spare spoiler signed by many Motorsport champions and personalities

The late Richard Burns was born in Reading on 17/01/1971 and became one of Britain's leading rally drivers, securing the World Championship in 2001 and scoring a total of ten world championship victories in his short career. A switch to Subaru machinery driving the WRC Impreza in 1999 meant he was finally in a position to challenge for the title, eventually finishing second, however, the following year he became the first Englishman to lead the WRC with wins in Portugal, Kenya and Argentina, but was beaten to the title by Marcus Gronholm despite winning the final round of the championship, the Rally of Great Britain. In 2001 he finally secured the world crown, despite starting the season poorly with just three points from his first four rounds. Second places in Argentina, Cyprus and Finland, helped move him up the standings but what would become his final WRC victory in New Zealand forced him into real title contention and a third-place on home soil in the Network Q Rally of Great Britain, was enough to secure him the championship.

In 2007, Subaru UK importers IM Group produced a limited-edition Impreza in memory of Richard Burns called the RB320 with the 320 referring to the output in bhp and also the production run. Only available in Obsidian Black Pearl it was an STI with the Prodrive engine tuning package and a bespoke chassis set-up with Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and a lower ride height. Externally it could be identified by a stainless steel mesh grille, a new front lip spoiler, STI sill plates and the car sat on bespoke 18' alloys in Dark Anthracite.

Fittingly. the first owner of Chassis 171 (N10 GPN) was Robert Reid (Richard Burns co-driver) and our vendor is the car's second owner. It has only covered 1,400 miles and is in a commensurate condition having been cherished as a tribute to the much-missed RB.  KT Green the Leeds-based Subaru specialists have carried out the car's only service. With the car is a new spoiler that has been signed by  Carlos Sainz, Malcolm Wilson, David Richards, Petter Solberg,Stig Blomqvist, Ove Anderson, Hannu Mikkola, Colin McRae, Robert Reid, Matt Wilson, Chris Atkinson, Bjorn Waldegaard, Michelle Mouton, Marko Martin, Martin Rowe, Mark Higgins, Guy Wilks and Paddy Hopkirk. Also signed by Formula luminaries, Lewis Hamilton, Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, John Surtees, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Jochen Mass. Completing the list is Carl Fogarty, Stuart Graham, Lord March, Alex Burns and Andy Green.

Presenting in brand new condition this remarkable Subaru is a must for any enthusiast or collector. 

• Imported from California on the 15/12/2005 by California Classic Imports

• Based on a 1972 Plymouth Satellite with a 440 7.2-litre V8 engine mated to a 727 automatic transmission

• Offered by our vendor, a passionate collector of American cars, who has owned the car twice

• Professionally painted in Synergy Green by their own commercial body shop with a re-trimmed interior

• The interior has many factory options such as a rally dashboard, bucket seats and slapstick console shifter

• Showing 86,500 miles and often displayed at car shows, this “Road Runner” recreation is a rare car on British roads

It wasn’t until the late 1960's, with a line of cars that won NASCAR races, that the Plymouth brand became synonymous with American muscle cars. Slotting between the Satellite and the Belvedere, the Road Runner was introduced in 1968 as a light, fast, sparingly optioned model.  A $50,000 payment to Warner Brothers gave Plymouth the right to brand the car with the eponymous bird from the Looney Tunes cartoons which, hopefully, the Wile E Coyote’s of the world in their Mustangs and Camaros would never be able to catch.   

The range expanded to a 440 cubic inch V8 by the early 70s leading to a dramatic restyling in 1971 that featured more rounded ‘fuselage’ styling. There was more focus on ride and handling thanks to a shorter overall length combined with a longer wheelbase, staggered rear leaf springs and a beefier rear roll bar. Plymouth’s increasing interest in motor racing as a means to promote sales took the form of the works-supported Hemi-powered ’71 Road Runner that took Richard Petty to multiple NASCAR victories at the Daytona 500 and Winston Cup Championship. During the 1970s and ‘80s, few production Road Runners survived the combination of cowboy boots, a 440 Hemi, and NASCAR and Budweiser inspired demonstrations of skill so consequently are rare today.  

Despite the success of the Road Runner and it’s near mythological status, few replicas of the model have been 'retro-modded' for today’s burgeoning market. When California Classic Imports brought this car to these shores in 2005 it was swiftly snapped up with its 440 7.2-litre V8 engine mated to a 727 automatic transmission. Our vendor, a passionate collector of American muscle cars, bought the car in 2010 when it joined his collection. Collecting and showing classic cars is a great hobby (we would say that!) but owning a business that specialises in commercial re-spraying of cars is a perfect combination of the two. So, in 2010, our vendor chose to utilise his very own spray booth to re-paint the car in Synergy Green, an updated Chevrolet colour that suits the car well. 

They also treated the car to a re-trim of the interior, complemented by the factory options of a rally dashboard, bucket seats and ‘slapstick’ console shifter. The car was then treated to a mean set of 17' and 18' American Racing ‘Torque-Thrust’ alloys. Our vendor, and his equally passionate wife, proudly displayed the car at numerous shows over the years, exhibiting not just the car but advertising their business’ skill at painting. In January 2017 a family friend finally persuaded them to sell but, such was their affection for the car, that they bought it back in September 2017. Regretfully offered to auction to fund a building project, the car is presented for sale with some 86,500 miles on the odometer and a history file that includes invoices, old MOTs and two toy versions of Wile E. Coyote and his arch nemesis, Road Runner. 

• A very attractive, right-hand drive 190SL in a great colour combination with a factory hardtop

• Powered by a 1,897cc overhead-camshaft four-cylinder

• Fully restored to a very high standard

• Finished in a lovely shade of metallic mid-blue with a brilliant red leather interior

• Excellent dash with restored instruments, correct Bakelite steering wheel and its original push-button radio

• The odometer reads 50,068 miles (not warranted) and we understand the car has had a recent brake overhaul

The 190SL was introduced in 1955, the year Mercedes-Benz swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR, and the graceful new two-door convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR, the 300SL, whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price did nothing to deter purchasers and by 1963, when production ceased, over 25,000 had found homes.

This smart 190SL was built during December 1958 in right-hand drive and was destined for Australia. We understand it was fully restored to a very high standard by NW Neale around 15 years ago. Our vendor has owned the car for 10 years using it occasionally and has covered around 2,000 miles in that period during which it has been serviced and maintained by a local specialist and Mercedes Scotland who displayed it in their showroom for 6 months.

The car presents superbly in a lovely shade of metallic mid-blue with a brilliant red leather interior. The cabin is excellent with just the right level of patination and the dashboard has been sympathetically restored with good chrome, clear instruments, the correct Bakelite steering wheel and its original 'Highway Hi-Fi' push-button radio. The odometer indicates just over 50,000 miles but naturally, this can't be warranted. The engine bay is virtually in showroom condition, the wheel trims appear unmarked and the car is supplied with a factory hardtop.

This lovely, right-hand drive 190SL is in tip-top condition and sensibly guided considering its quality.

• The ex-Works 1955 Le Mans 24-hours TR2 driven by Leslie Brooke and Mortimer Morris-Goodall to 19 th  position overall

• Purchased by the late King Hussein of Jordan at Le Mans in full ‘race trim’

• An incredibly well-documented history file including countless invoices, period magazines, expired modern-day FIA papers and reams of photographs

• From 47-years of private ownership by the same family and campaigned by them in many endurance rallies

• An historically important motor car with potential entry to Blue Riband historic motorsport events such as the Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, Mille Miglia and many more

The Geneva Motor Show of March 1953 saw the launch of the all-new Triumph TR2 sports car, developed from the one and only TR1 with the experimental chassis number X505. The new model was soon in great demand due to its performance, reliability, availability and low price. It competed well against the contemporary rivals of the period and it soon became successful in competition winning accolades including the team prize in the Alpine Rally at their first outing and 27th overall in the Mille Miglia beating many Ferraris.

For many sports car manufacturers at the time, endurance racing not only served as a great marketing tool, but also a test-bed for new and innovative parts and engineering technologies. In 1954, a TR2 was privately entered in the ‘24 Heures du Mans’ by Mr Edgar Wadsworth and, sharing the driving with Mr John Brown, the pair finished a creditable 15th in the gruelling event completing a total of 214 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe.

The following year Standard-Triumph Ltd decided to enter a ‘Works’ team of three cars to compete at the 24-hours, all finished in British Racing Green with wire wheels and carrying consecutive registrations ‘PKV 374’, ‘PKV 375’ and ‘PKV 376’. We are incredibly proud to be offering one of these team cars, ‘PKV 374’ for sale. For a long time, 374 was the sole survivor of the Works team and as a result is one of the most historic TR cars in existence.

The Team cars were not exactly standard customer cars at the time, as they were fitted with uprated experimental front disc brakes, long range fuel tanks and high-port cylinder heads, effectively making them prototypes, however, it wasn’t long before these modifications became standard fitment on customer cars. 374 and 375 were fitted with Girling disc brakes at the front and 11” Alfin drums at the rear, whilst PKV 376 utilised a four-wheel Dunlop brake setup. Each car was piloted by just two-drivers, perhaps unthinkable in modern-day endurance racing when three and four are the norm. PKV 374 (car.no 68) was driven by Leslie Brooke and Mortimer Morris-Goodall, PKV 375 (car no. 29) by Ken Richardson and Bert Hadley, and PKV 376 by Bob Dickson and the talented Ninian Sanderson, who was subsequently to win the race overall in 1956.

The 1955 event would prove to be one that would long remain in the memories of all those that witnessed the devastating accident when, at 6.26pm, the Mercedes-Benz 300SLR of Pierre Levegh struck the left-side of Lance Macklin’s Austin Healey 100S ‘NOJ 393’ and the rapidly disintegrating Mercedes ploughed into the main stand killing 84 people and injuring a further 400. However, the organisers made the decision to continue with the race and, at the time of the accident, ‘PKV 374’ had been running well and, according to the late-June issue of Autosport, “Leslie Brooke was easily the fastest of the MG and TR2 drivers, and for many laps averaged over 90 mph.”

Frustratingly for Brooke, at around 7 pm on the Saturday evening, he overcooked it exiting the famous Tertre Rouge corner and ran aground embedding the car into the sandbank. As the marshals were not permi

• Dating from June 1970, this baby Fiat proved hard to resist for the car's previous owner

• With the possibility of an extended return trip to the UK in mind, she commissioned its restoration in Italy

• When finished, she drove her new 'baby' back and the trip was all she had hoped it would be

• Lovely restoration in Mediterranean White with a red and white interior and a red sunroof

• Great attention to detail. Tidy engine bay. Correct upholstery and switchgear. Bespoke luggage rack

• Ostensibly, restoring a 500 should be easy but, to reach this standard, it's best done in Italy by a passionate craftsman

The Fiat 500 was produced by Fiat S.p.A (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) between 1957 and 1975 and was designed by Dante Giacosa. Despite its diminutive size, the '500' proved to be an enormously practical and popular vehicle throughout Europe and captured the hearts and minds of the public until production ended in 1975. Launched as the Nuova (new) 500 in July 1957 it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car. Measuring only 3 metres long, and originally powered by a 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term 'small car' and is now considered to be one of the first 'city cars'. 

Offered here is a beautifully and authentically restored Fiat 500 with the standard evocative back story. If ever a car attracted the compulsive buyer these pretty little Italian icons do. Whilst holidaying in Italy the previous owner to our vendor noticed the car for sale and in good condition. The possibility of an extended Continental road trip back to the UK began to intrigue her and in no time at all the decision was made to have it fully restored in Italy. Dreams do come true and after a few months the car was ready, she flew to Italy, collected her newly restored 'baby' and pottered back across Europe staying with friends along the way with the Fiat behaving perfectly all the way back.

This left-hand drive 500 is finished in Bianco with a red sunroof and the interior appears to be totally period accurate in red and white with an uncluttered dashboard with period instruments and switchgear. It's been fitted with a little luggage rack which looks absolutely perfect. The pictures were taken before the car was UK registered (now EKH 956K) but we understand it remains in the same lovely condition. 

• Supplied new to a Mr W. Hird through Links Garage in Derbyshire in August 1989

• Finished in Tornado Red with a grey/red interior and riding on sports steel wheels

• Multiple Concours winner including top honours at the Stanford Hall Concours d’Elegance

• Three former keepers and now showing just 27,000 miles – supplied with a UK V5c and an MOT until 2020

• The original VW document wallet contains manuals, instructions pamphlets and dealer literature

• In short, this special Golf may well be the best Volkswagen in the UK

The Mk 2 Golf GTi was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983, and like its predecessor, the car was well received by the press, with What Car? Magazine awarding it with Car Of The Year 1985.

This particular VW Golf GTi Mk2 8V was supplied new to a Mr William Hird, on 15th August 1989 via Links Garage, Derbyshire. Finished in Tornado Red with grey and red the car is in immaculate condition throughout. The cabin features its original carpets, mats, steering wheel and gearknob, along with the toolkit and the VW first aid kit which is still in its original cellophane wrapping.

Serviced by the supplying dealer whilst in Mr Hird’s ownership, a neighbour had always known about the car, and it wasn’t until 2010 that Mr Green was able to persuade Mr Hird to sell his beloved GTi. It was then that the car started its journey of Concours events and VW shows.

Its third owner, a Mr Chris Burt, was a seasoned VW Concours entrant and purchased this already beautiful car with the aim of taking it to the incredible level we see today. Numerous awards and Concours trophies later, the Golf's show career culminated in taking first place honours at the Stanford Hall Concours d’Elegance in 2019 – considered to be the best in the country for Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches. The original VW grey bookpack is complete and contains all the appropriate manuals, service book and dealer literature. Two full history files containing letters, masses of invoices and old MOTs dating back to 1992 corroborate the currently indicated mileage of 27,000.

Supplied with a UK V5 and an MOT until 1st June 2020, this is, without doubt, the finest example of the VW marque Silverstone Auctions have ever offered and we invite you to come and marvel yourself at this celebrated Concours champion.

• One of 600 Defender 90 TD 'Adventure' run-out editions, finished in Corris Grey

• Additional underbody protection, chunky Goodrich tyres, a roof rack and a snorkel

• Fabulous luxurious interior in Ebony and Pimento Windsor leather and lots of unique features

• Mechanically traditional. Uprated 148bhp, 2,198cc 4-cylinder diesel, six-speed manual gearbox and 4WD

• Supplied new in February 2016 to our vendor by Ripon Land Rover. Only 490 miles from new

An icon for over 68 years, production of Land Rover's Defender ceased in January 2016 with more than two million models made since the original Series 1 arrived in 1948. The Adventure was produced as one of three run-out special editions to say goodbye to this quintessentially British off-roader. Of the three limited editions (the Adventure, the Heritage and the Autobiography) the Adventure was aimed at customers who relish the great outdoors and embraced the Defenders' go anywhere, do anything attitude. It was fitted with additional underbody protection and chunky-treaded BF Goodrich tyres to boost the Defender's already class-leading all-terrain capability along with a Roof Rack and Snorkel. All 90 SW variants featured a power upgrade from 120 bhp to 148 bhp and production was limited to 600 in the UK.

Some of the Adventure’s other unique features include the seven-inch LED Projector Headlamps and Gloss Black split-spoke alloys. The interior is equally special with 'Premium' seats clothed in Windsor Leather, perforated leather inserts with contrast stitching, a leather-trimmed gear knob and handbrake lever, and bespoke Bright Aluminium interior trim. High-quality Windsor leather also features on the passenger fascia and instrument panel and Ebony headlining and tailored carpet mats complete the look.

Offered here in Corris Grey with an Ebony/Pimento interior is a Defender 90 Adventure TD, one of those final 600. It’s powered by the traditional  2,198cc four-cylinder diesel engine, with a six-speed manual gearbox and naturally, four-wheel drive. 148bhp at 3,500rpm/295lb ft at 2,000rpm may not be landmark numbers but, realistically, this car is more about style. It was supplied new by Ripon Land Rover to our vendor in February 2016 making it only one owner and, having covered just 490 miles, is about as near to new as you could hope for.

Equally at home in town as it is in the country, this timeless design may just endure a little longer than its successor, and fully-optioned, farewell models will almost certainly continue to attract interest in the market.

• Roaring Forties are generally regarded as the best builders of GT40 replicas in the world

• Finished in Imperial Blue with silver stripes, first registered in mid-May 2008

• Just two private owners and 2,500 miles. Impressive specification. Right-hand drive

• Space frame chassis panelled with Aluminium, 5.6-litre V8 with 450 bhp

• All in all, probably the best engineered and most attractive GT40 recreation we have ever seen

“The whole purpose of a replica is to recreate, to the finest possible degree, the shape and specification of the original vehicle. All too often, the designers get the first part right but are forced to compromise on the details of the specifications for the sake of convenience and cost.” We make no apologies for quoting directly from the Roaring Forties-Australia website as their philosophy of putting engineering excellence at the top of the list is probably why they are generally regarded as the best builders of GT40 replicas in the world. Over the years, around three dozen firms have set up in business hoping to recreate the iconic GT40 and some, like GTD Engineering, did an excellent job, however, worldwide, 'Roaring Forties' cars are held in the utmost respect. They have always insisted on supplying every last nut, bolt and washer to ensure absolute quality and do not supply 'kit-cars' but a superb piece of automotive engineering that is available for self-assembly

This fabulous, aluminium-panelled, 5.6-litre, Roaring Forties GT40 is finished in Ford Imperial Blue with Silver stripes and was first registered on 16th May 2008.  It has only had two owners and has covered just 2,500 miles. Since the initial build, it has been developed by Wealden Engineering and Taylor Automotive (both GT40 specialists on replicas and original cars) and is now a practical road car (with nice gear change – not always the case with GT40s) and a great track car. It's accompanied by 3 ring-binders containing complete build details including the spaceframe, shell, gearbox, engine, wiring, pedal box etc., a Dyno sheet, and tuning and set-up details. Nicely carpeted with decent air-conditioning, this amazing car is in immaculate condition and presents superbly. All in all, probably the best engineered and most attractive GT40 recreation we have ever seen. 

Details of the car are as follows:-  

CHASSIS Etc. Space frame chassis panelled with aluminium, some of which is anodised silver, e.g. in the engine compartment. The suspension is as per the original layout, with a mixture of Rose joints and Polybush mountings, giving a good compromise between comfort and race track precision and efficiency and also enabling a wide range of adjustment. Shock absorbers are 'Pro-Shock adjustable. Wheels are knock-on, pin drive, aluminium BRM replica 17 inch.  17-inch wheels were chosen rather than the original 15 inch as that size provides for a greater choice of tyres with the appropriate speed rating, i.e. 180+ mph.  The tyres currently fitted are Michelin Pilot Sport. Brakes are AP Racing with 6-pot callipers on the front and 4-pot on the rear and are currently fitted with Ferodo /DS2500 pads.  The handbrake has cable operated Brembo callipers. All hydraulic lines are braided stainless steel type. Instrumentation is by Smiths and replicates that in the original car. Switches are Lucas as per the original car. The radiator is aluminium and large capacity. No overheating problems have ever been experienced with the car.

ENGINE The engine was built to order by Real Steel from all new parts except for the block and gives approximately 450 bhp. When first built, it had a Holley carb and gave 443 bhp on their dyno. Since then it has been fitted with Electronic Fuel Injection with eight 48mm throttle bodies, all controlled by a Motec ECU. Full documentation on the engine, including a list of all parts used in its build, is available on request. A summary of the engine details follows:- The block is an early 1970s small-block Ford which has been machined as necessary. The age of the block is significant under UK regulations as it means that the exhaust system does not require Cats and the only emissions test at MOT time is for visible smoke. The engine has been ‘stroked’ to a capacity of 347 cubic inches (approx. 5,600cc) from the original size of 302ci (5.0). This gives increased power and, in particular, increased torque. The heads are Dart PR01. The crank is a forged steel eagl

• The earliest and purest version of the refined, well-engineered, long-lived Coupe

• Matching numbers, manual gearbox and retains the original Lucas Fuel Injection. One of only 383

• Delightfully presented in its original colours of Celeste Chiaro with white leather and polished Borranis

• Subject to a bare metal, nut and bolt restoration in 2013

• Specialist service with a fuel injection rebuild in March 2019

• Full history and provenance from new

• Supplied with original Italian registration, owner's handbook, workshop manual, various service and parts invoices, restoration photos, recent service invoices, an MOT (February 2020) and its UK V5c

With the 3500 GT nearing the end of its successful run, Maserati entrusted to Pietro Frua the task of designing a new two-seater coupé, based on the Tipo 109 chassis. So was born the Mistral, the first in a series of classic Maseratis to be given the name of a legendary wind and the last model from the Casa del Tridente to be equipped with a straight six-cylinder engine before Maserati moved on to V8 engines for their production cars.

Frua's new creation originally named the 'Due Posti' (two seats), was first shown in a preview at the Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile di Torino in November 1963 before entering production in 1964 which continued until 1970. Seven years of production in a world where fabulous new designs from established Carozziere appear almost annually was proof of the beauty and originality of Pietro Frua's original design. It was at the suggestion of Col. Simone, the French Maserati Concessionaire, that the Due Posti should be renamed 'Mistral'-'a sleek and streamlined phenomenon that takes your breath away when it first arrives, wraps itself around you and whisks you who knows where', altogether more appropriate and certainly better than 'Two Seats'.

The engine was a direct descendent of the 6-cylinder unit mounted in the Tipo 350S sports racer and boasted a close relationship with the engine that powered Maserati's Tipo 250F Grand Prix car. Mistral engines evolved throughout their production life from 3,500cc to 3,700cc and finally 4,000cc. In total, just 828 Mistral Coupés were manufactured.

AM109 466 was manufactured on September 16th 1965 for European delivery (not USA) and is one of the earliest and purest examples of the model, retaining its original 3.7-litre engine, five-speed ZF manual gearbox, and most importantly, its original Lucas fuel-injection system (most Mistrals having sacrificed originality for Weber carburation). It remains finished in its original factory colours of Celeste Chiaro with White leather.

It was first registered on September 23rd 1965 to Signor Giovanni Carlo Bronsini who lived within a short drive of the car’s birthplace and in July 1969 he sold it to Signor Camillo Bondiolo, who subsequently passed it on, in August 1971, to Signor Luigi Tambellini. Some eighteen years later, in January 1989, the Maserati was purchased by Mr Edward Victory of Gibraltar who was eventually persuaded to sell it by the knowledgeable and charismatic English collector Tom Walduck in 2013. Detail of the car’s ownership is well-documented in the ‘Identificazione e Caratteristiche Dell’Autoveicolo’ issued by the Automobile Club D’Italia and in the history file.

Tom Walduck was a well-known and much-respected English collector of significant cars, all of which were impeccably maintained and used in tours and rallies such as the Tour Auto and Modena Cento Ore. For over three decades his collection was maintained by a full-time highly-qualified mechanic, wholly-dedicated to the maintenance of these rare and valuable motor cars. Once in his ownership, the Mistral underwent a complete ‘nut and bolt’ restoration and repaint from a bare metal shell (supporting photographs in the History File), which included the rebuild of every mechanical component including the engine, gearbox, differential, brakes, suspension and fuel injection system.

In early 2019 the car was entrusted to the Project Workshop in Bicester for a thorough post-restoration service, an important and necessary step that most owners of newly-restored cars tend to forget. As part of this post-restoration service and check-up, the fuel injection system was serviced and recalibrated by the leading Lucas injec

• Delivered new on the 11/10/1996 by H.R. Owen, London to the first of four previous owners

• One of just 315 right-hand drive manual Spiders and finished in Rossa Corsa with Nero leather

• Patently well cared for, the car has been serviced 22 times and the cambelt changed seven times

• Serviced and MOT’d in August 2019 by JCT600 Ferrari at a cost of £3,000 with two new front tyres

• Showing some 33,000 miles. Presented to auction with two keys, service book, reams of invoices and its leather tool kit

The Ferrari F355 Spider captured the imagination of the prosperous driving enthusiast of the 1990s and some 3,714 were delivered to the global market and, of these, just 315 were right-hand drive with a manual gearbox. This right-hand drive, manual Spider was delivered in Rosso Corsa with a Nero leather interior by H.R. Owen, London on October the 11th to the first of four previous owners.

The current owner, our vendor, bought the car in June last year. A lifelong Porsche enthusiast he had always wanted a Ferrari and the car joined a substantial stable. With business commitments keeping him busy, the “Cavallino Rampante” has only been sparingly exercised, covering less than a hundred miles. As a discerning enthusiast and keen to pass the car on in fine fettle, our vendor has recently serviced the car and shod the front with two new tyres, adding to the impeccable maintenance record kept by previous custodians:11/10/1996 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Pre-Delivery Inspection11/12/1996 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Initial Service08/02/1998 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service at 3,210 miles16/03/1999 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service and cambelt at 5,008 miles22/03/2000 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service at 7,301 miles15/02/2002 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service and cambelt at 10,022 miles28/01/2003 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service at 11,267 miles17/12/2003 H.R. Owen Ferrari, London – Service at 12,413 miles20/02/2005 Rossa Corsa, London – Service at 13,838 miles25/07/2005 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service and cambelt at 15,434 miles10/08/2005 JCT600 Ferrari, Leeds – Service at 15,953 miles08/02/2006 JCT600 Ferrari, Leeds – Service at 17,476 miles09/06/2006 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service and new clutch at 18,942 miles04/10/2007 Griffin Sportscars, Loughborough – Service and cambelt at 23,327 miles06/04/2009 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service at 24,123 miles10/09/2010 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service at 25,264 miles13/02/2011 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service and cambelt at 25,279 miles30/05/2013 Nick Cartwright, Matlock – Service at 27,466 miles27/03/2014 GT Cars, Chester – Cambelt and geometry at 29,262 miles28/10/2015 GT Cars, Chester – Service at 30,142 miles19/12/2016 GT Cars, Chester – Service at 32,416 miles08/11/2017 Project Three Automotive, Manchester – Cambelt at 32,416 miles29/08/2019 JCT600 Ferrari, Leeds – Service at 32,900 miles

Presented to auction in classic colours with two keys, leather toolkit and a superb maintenance history detailed within the history file, this Spider is a cut above the rest and ready to be enjoyed.

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, Mk1 Tiger beautifully restored with excellent attention to detail by Sherwood Restorations

• Refinished in the 'jaw-droppingly' beautiful colour combination of gleaming Gunmetal with a Mulberry leather interior and matching factory hardtop

• Superbly detailed including the brightwork, chrome, new ‘Minilite’ wheels and a Moto-Lita steering wheel

• Extensive history folder, a photographic record of the restoration, original logbooks and MOTs

• Tigers are becoming increasingly sought after and it would be hard to find a more desirable example

The West Coast Sales Manager of Rootes American Motors Inc., Ian Garrad, realised that the Sunbeam Alpine's image was that of a touring car rather than a sports car and he set about changing its image using the Shelby Cobra as a guide. Sunbeam asked Carroll Shelby to produce one functional prototype and this was fabricated by Shelby employee George Boskoff and sent to England for evaluation. The Tiger was born. After carrying out doing extensive engineering studies, the Rootes Group sub-contracted development and production to Jensen, located in West Bromwich and eventually, production of the Tiger totalled 7,085 cars. The Shelby prototype has survived, along with a number of other historically significant Tigers including Lister Le Mans racers.

First registered on 13th October 1965, this UK-supplied Mk1 Tiger was originally registered in Dorset to MD Marchants Ltd. Our vendor purchased the car towards the end of 2017 and, after a thorough inspection, the decision was taken to commence a full restoration. Their reputation for high-quality workmanship suggested that Sherwood Restorations would be the best people for the job and consequently they were commissioned to carry out an extensive schedule of work to return deserving Tigere to its best. This work included taking the body back to bare metal, making any necessary repairs, painstakingly preparing the car for paint and after spraying, rebuilding the Tiger from the ground up. It's now finished in a fabulous shade of 'Gunmetal', with a new interior finished in Mulberry leather, matching factory hard-top, new dashboard, new fabricated ‘Air Scoop’ bonnet (original restored and included), new windscreen, all chrome components refinished and a thorough engine overhaul including a new aluminium radiator. The final result is simply magnificent, the colours chosen really suit the profile of the car and we understand that the Tiger performs as well as it looks.

Accompanying the Sunbeam is an extensive history folder dating back to the 1970's with a complete photographic account of the restoration process including supporting invoices totalling over £50,000. The file also contains the original logbooks, old MOTs, a current V5c and other period documents.  

Tigers are becoming increasingly popular and are notoriously tricky to find in good order, making this a great opportunity to own a fully restored example of a fabulous sixties classic that took the British sports car market by storm when it first arrived. With all the hard work and big bills addressed, just turn the key, enjoy the soundtrack and, if values follow the trend of other Anglo-American sports cars this could turn out to be a rather smart investment.

• Graphite Grey with black leather and only 4,904 miles on the odometer (converted)

• Serviced according to mileage so the only stamp is at 4,045km in June 1997

• Imported into the UK by the current owner in September 2017. NOVA has been issued and all taxes paid

• Just been recommissioned with an invoice from Steve Redfearn Motor company for over £3,000

• Freshly MOT’d and UK registration will be completed before the sale

From an established lineage of beautiful Mercedes-Benz SLs, the R129 range was introduced in 1989 and continued the company's tradition of fast and reliable 'grand touring' convertibles. Joining the range in 1992 the 600SL (changed to the SL600 later that year) was naturally the flagship and featured the company's ultra-smooth, 6.0-litre V12 engine that generated an impressive 389bhp. The 600SL was a fuss-free, fully equipped, luxury sports car that was more expensive, and considerably quicker than the Ferrari 348 of the day.

Finished in Graphite Grey with an all-black interior, this right-hand-drive SL was formerly the property of the Sultan of Brunei Royal Family. The V12 has certainly not been overworked during the last 27 years with an odometer reading of 4,904miles (converted from km on import) and it has been serviced according to mileage with just one stamp in the book at  4,045km in June 1997. The Mercedes was imported into the UK by the current owner in September 2017, a NOVA was issued and all taxes paid. The car has just been recommissioned by the Steve Redfearn Motor Company and there is an invoice with the car for over £3,000 relating to this work.  The MOT is valid until 18/10/2020 and UK registration will be completed before the sale.

The 600SL is a rare car that encapsulates pure Mercedes-Benz V12 engineering from the nineties. With its Royal connections and a mileage that any collector would be drawn to, this classic SL may well be a shrewd investment.

• Twin Cam rally car built and supplied new by Ford's Boreham Motorsport factory

• Specified by first owner to road rally specification incorporating genuine Ford Works Motorsport equipment

• Significant items in the specification, engine, suspension, seats, rollover hoop, dashboard and instruments appear to be authentic 'works' components

• Retained by first owner for initial ten years, subsequently off the road since 1984

• Superb bare shell restoration in 2012 by Kerry Sealey, the registrar of the Mk1 RS Owners Club

• Fitted with a works-style Siamese 1,800cc block Twin Cam, converted to 'big wing' wet sump. Steel crankshaft, steel con rods, forged pistons, lightweight flywheel, steel cam followers, cam sprockets. Twin 45DCOEs

• Brand new Quaife-supplied 2000E box. Long first, straight-cut gears and a competition paddle clutch

 The Twin Cam owed much of its ancestry to the Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Cortinas sharing many mechanical components and, although its creation appears a logical step, the road to full production was quite tortuous. Near the end of 1966, some very early, hand-built standard Escorts were being track tested at Boreham when they were spotted by Henry Taylor (Ford's Competitions Manager) and his Chief Mechanic Bill Meade who, apparently concluded that the light and nimble Escort, if fitted with a Twin Cam, could well turn out to be a winning rally car. What happened next was essentially a race against time and Ford's higher authority. Henry Taylor knew he wanted a car that was faster and lighter than the Lotus Cortina but that it would be a nightmare to follow all the company procedures to introduce a performance Escort in the time frame they had available. So in early 1967, after some hasty planning, Taylor and Ford's Public Relations Officer, Walter Hayes managed to convince the Board of Directors that their concept would work and they, reluctantly, agreed that a few prototypes could be built.All the tooling for production of the new Escort had already been ‘frozen’ and there was no time to develop any more, so a standard production Escort shell was all the Twin Cam developers could use. This led to a number of problems not least of which was getting the engine to fit in the first place. The wide Lotus DOHC cylinder head with its twin side-draught Weber carburettors fouled the offside inner wing, so offset engine mountings were used to push the nose of the engine towards the nearside of the car. The rear carburettor also fouled the brake master cylinder, so this was relocated inside the front bulkhead along with the clutch master cylinder. There was also insufficient space to locate both the battery and the brake servo in the engine bay so the battery was relegated to the nearside of the boot well (as per the Mk1 Lotus Cortina) and the remote brake servo was then mounted where any standard Escort's battery would be. Moving the battery to the boot meant that the spare wheel was bolted flat to the boot floor instead of being housed in the standard Escort's upright position. The '2000E' gearbox and its bell housing (borrowed from the Ford Corsair) were made to fit by literally adjusting the transmission tunnel with a few hefty blows from a lump hammer and the rear axle from the Lotus Cortina was transplanted completely including the latter's radius arms to allow positive axle location. In short, by the end of a very busy weekend, the mechanics at Boreham had solved all the major problems. Now their manager had to work on Ford's production staff to convince them to build the Twin Cam alongside Halewood's main Escort production line. The authorities at Halewood eventually agreed to produce Twin Cam bodyshells (known as Type 49) at their factory and essentially the Type 49 shell was a strengthened and slightly modified Escort GT (Type 4) shell. At a strategic point on the production line, the modified Type 49 shells were whisked off to a side workshop where dedicated staff turned them into Twin Cams. The all-important Lotus engines were shipped in from the Lotus plant at Hethel in Norfolk. 

To ensure that the Twin Cam was available to 'Works' and other works-supported rally teams as soon as possible, the first 25 models were assembled at Boreham in early 1968. Mainstream production then transferred to Halewood during Spring 1968, with the car's official launch price

• One of only 268 Mk1s built in right-hand drive with the desirable Vantage specification

• Originally finished in Fiesta Red and supplied to Eton Motor Group on 15/04/1966 as their dealer demonstrator

• Well presented history in four volumes. Valuations, MOTs, and literally hundreds of invoices

• Hundreds of thousands of pounds invested over the years in engine rebuilds, resprays and restorations

• Fully documented bare shell restoration in 2014 by Classic and Sports Cars Essex

• Now superbly finished in Pacific Blue with Royal Blue carpets and tan leather

• Continuing maintenance and attention (£16,000 2015/2016) and now as good as it’s ever been

According to its Heritage Certificate, this delightful Aston Martin DB6 (#DB6/2613/R) was completed by the factory on 18/03/1966, finished in Fiesta Red with a Black leather interior. It was factory-fitted with “Vantage engine, Chrome Wheels, Heated rear window, Three-ear hub-caps, Powered aerial, Fiamm horns, and Avon Turbospeed GT tyres'. On 15/04/1966 it was despatched to HR Owen Ltd for onward delivery to the Eton Motor Group of Slough who had ordered the car as their demonstrator. The original ‘Green’ logbook records the first registered owner as a John Winter Jackson who hailed from Scunthorpe and signed the logbook on 24/01/1967.

There simply is not space here to attempt to document the next 50 odd years of 2613’s exciting life but there are acres of history contained in four, immaculately presented ‘History Files’ which we imagine will take at least an hour to read. We would respectfully suggest that any seriously interested parties go through that process as there is a lot to take in.

The car has been enjoyed by a number of keepers, all of whom appear to have been prepared to invest in this Mk1 Vantage judging by the file. It has had three changes of colour, at least two full restorations, half a dozen partial restorations, several engine rebuilds and lots of mechanical attention with the files neatly displaying hundreds of invoices totalling several hundred thousand pounds. It’s worth noting here that DB Astons are much easier than other marques to fully respray as the engine bay, floorpan and boot area are painted black from the start and there is no need to remove the engine, suspension, headlining and trim unless you really want to. Interestingly, DB Astons are one of the few cars that are not affected financially by a colour change, provided the work is carried out to a very high standard.

The two dozen old MOT Certificates in the file make interesting reading and suggest that the speedometer head has been changed a couple of times or maybe the odometer was zeroed, presumably to coincide with major restorations. eg. this selection of MOTs will illustrate the point; 20/08/1970 at 45,841miles, 18/05/1977 @ 89,650, 11/07/1981 @ 13,253 (possibly round the clock), 9/07/2002 at 21,285, 30/08/2003 at 2,367, 11/08/2017 @ 19,292 miles. The car spent approximately ten years in Germany ('92-2002) with one owner who, judging by the number of invoices in his name in the file, was incredibly fastidious. The engine appears to have been rebuilt twice and during the first of these was fitted with Cosworth pistons, Carillo rods and the crank was lightened, balanced and nitrided, however, whether that remains the case, we know not.

An invoice from Newlands Motors dated 09/07/2013 (£15,794) for a gearbox overhaul and various mechanical works includes the fitting of Power Steering with the 'Power steering kit' listed at £2,750.

However, a substantial amount of this historical information is academic as the only thing that really matters is the condition of this splendid Aston today. In mid-2014, Classic & Sports Car Essex were entrusted with a further restoration of #2613. The car was Olive Green at this point and its owner fancied a colour change to Pacific Blue. It was hand stripped back to bare aluminium, both door skins were replaced, all the panels were freshly aligned as were the bumpers, the engine bay was fully stripped, primed and painted black, the whole body was etch-primed and the car was painted with a number of coats of the chosen colour. A new headlining and new carpets were hand-cut and fitted and sundry other works were carried out including matching seat belts, a Kenlowe fan, stainless steel exh

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 34,500 miles indicated, full Porsche service record with recent major service 800 miles ago

• Presenting beautifully with fully detailed Meteor Grey paintwork and black Alacantara sports seats

• Porsche carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon bucket seats, PCM 3 (touchscreen), Bose sound system, GT2 RS Styling

• 523 hp at 6,500 rpm, 502ft.lb of torque at 2,200 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds

• Offered from seven years private ownership with a detailed history file, full rev-report, long MOT and a clean HPI Certificate (private registration not included)

The prospect of combining the most powerful turbo engine in their range at the time, with a manual gearbox and mounting them in a 2-wheel drive lightweight 911 was the inspiration for the, rather special, Porsche 911 GT2. At the same time, Porsche upgrades and modifies the suspension, brakes and engine output whilst lightening and removing interior components to create the ultimate driver's version of the car at that time. This recipé has been used with the 993, 996 and 997 versions of their iconic 911 model. This car is the 997 GT2 version of the Porsche 911, introduced in 2008 and produced until 2012. The engine uses twin variable geometry water-cooled turbochargers producing a serious 523bhp and 500 lbs foot of torque, resulting in a maximum speed in excess of 210mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.6 seconds!

First registered on 20 September 2008, this UK-supplied C16 (997) GT2 had been tastefully ordered in Meteor Grey with Black Alacantara carbon-backed sports seats. On offer from 7 years of private ownership, our vendor, who is a Porsche enthusiast, describes this example as 'excellent with a full Porsche service record'. The car also benefits from some tasteful RS styling upgrades, a Bose sound system and PCM 3 with touchscreen. Accompanying the car is the original book pack with service book stamped up-to-date, old MOT certificates, spare keys, clean HPI report and a full ‘Rev Report’.

With the GT2 RS becoming increasingly unobtainable and with a price tag to match, this car neatly fills the gap as a useable and sensible alternative to a GT2 RS and, at our guide, is possibly one of the most affordable GT2s available on the open market.

• The final evolution of the game-changing Sierra Cosworth

• Original, unmodified and unmolested, a rare survivor in this sort of condition

• Comprehensive history. Owned and shown by numerous RSOC members

• Offered from the collection of a true marque enthusiast 

The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show as a means of homologating the Sierra for 'Group A' Touring Car racing. These regulations dictated that a minimum of 5,000 were built and sold and eventually Ford complied with 5,545 finding homes. Based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2.0-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. The RS Cosworth used a 204bhp 2.0-litre DOHC engine with a Garret T3 turbocharger and inter-cooler enabling it to reach 62mph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. In 1986, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a blue-collar hero able to humble true sports cars.

In 1988 Ford launched the Sapphire Cosworth, which was a little more discreet than previous Sierra Cosworths and, as the name suggests, it was based on the four-door Sapphire saloon which also utilised the existing 1993cc Cosworth twin-cam turbo.

In January 1990, the third generation Sierra RS Cosworth was launched, this time with four-wheel drive. As early as 1987, Mike Moreton and Ford Motorsport had been talking about a four-wheel-drive Sierra RS Cosworth that could give Ford a competitive edge in the World Rally Championship, however, Ford Motorsport's desire for a 3-door 'Motorsport Special' equivalent to the original Sierra RS Cosworth was not embraced. The more discreet 4-door version was considered to have better marketing potential and it was therefore decided that the new car should be a natural development of the second generation, to be launched in conjunction with the facelift scheduled for the entire Sierra line in 1990.

The car presented here is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 and is in super original, unmolested condition. A well-known example within the RS Owners Club, having had numerous members as previous owners, the car still wears all its original panels and is refreshingly in standard spec. Accompanied by a comprehensive history, this car has always been well cared for and belies its mileage of 108,000 miles (still just 4,000 miles a year!), with enthusiasts knowing that if these cars are well maintained, they are comfortable with higher mileages, and often better for it than some low-mileage unused examples. A great way into the word of RS ownership.

• UK-registered, right-hand drive, beautifully finished to a very high standard, a very cool usable classic

• Full body-off refurbishment, painted in its original colours, complete engine overhaul and described as on-the-button

• Smooth 4.2-litre straight-six, seven seats (three up front and four in the rear) all refinished in factory-correct black leatherette

• Totally at home rounding sheep in the Highlands or parked with the rose-gold Bentleys in Knightsbridge

The FJ40 was in production from 1960 to 1984, and all the way up to 2001 in Brazil. It was Toyota’s best-selling model in the United States between 1961 and 1965, an easy accomplishment seeing as it was the only new Toyota sold in the U.S. during those years. The ‘F’ in FJ refers to the Type F engine and the J stands for Jeep, meaning the more generic WWII-borne use of that term and not the brand Jeep currently owned by Fiat Chrysler. The ‘40’ refers to the displacement of the inline-six engine and the “Land Cruiser” name was conceived in 1954 by Toyota technical director Hanji Umehara who said: “I had to come up with a name for our car that would not sound less dignified than those of our competitors. That is why I decided to call it ‘Land Cruiser,’” in The Story of Land Cruiser from a 1985 Toyko 4 x 4 Magazine.

‘’Some people rove the land, some people cruise it, no wrong way to go as far as I’m concerned’’.

Delivered new to Bali, Indonesia, this 1978 model year FJ40 would enjoy the kind climate until being imported into the UK. Here it received a full body-off refurbishment, however, pleasingly retaining some of its originality. The body was removed and re-finished in original pale green paint (Bermuda Green), the chassis and running gear were dismantled, checked and reassembled and the engine was also broken down with all components replaced if necessary and rebuilt. The interior trim was refinished in the original factory black leatherette. The entire project was then reassembled and the result, as you can see, is just beautiful. Some of the original features have been preserved including the rocker cover in the engine compartment and the 4x4 instructions on the dashboard, which retain a lovely patina.

These are charismatic vehicles and remain popular amongst collectors and this is an excellent opportunity with the cost of restoration to this standard being considerably in excess of the very sensible guide suggested here.

In our vendor's words;

'This is a very useable classic, it would work as perfectly on a croft in Scotland rounding up sheep as it would parked next to the rose-gold Bentleys of Knightsbridge, showing a classless presence in whatever surroundings'.

•  Made from carbon fibre reinforced polymer and weighs just 795kg

•  Two-seat, limited production. 800cc diesel-powered, plug-in hybrid

•  Super-aerodynamic. Only needs 8bhp to achieve a steady 62mph and 313mpg

•  One of only 200 built worldwide, one owner and less than 80 miles from new

•  Left-hand drive. Finished in Oryx White Pearl with black cloth and red-centre Alcantara interior

Revealed at the Qatar Motor Show in 2011, the VW XL1 not only looks amazingly futuristic but also features a whole raft of pioneering construction and drivetrain technology. Power comes from a meagre 800cc TDi two-cylinder, common-rail diesel engine which develops just 48bhp. It's linked to an electric motor producing a further 27bhp, resulting in a far more respectable 75bhp when working together. Bearing in mind the kerb weight is just 795kg, that's adequate to scoot it along quite nicely, we presume, as you click your way through the 7-speed DSG gearbox.  It will happily run on the electric motor alone with zero emissions and, in this mode, has a range of 50km (31 miles) which should be more than enough to get you to your local supermarket for the weekly shop. 

The XL1's suitably streamlined body is equally innovative. It's made from Volkswagen's patented carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) which is constructed using a process called resin transfer moulding (RTM). Elsewhere, magnesium wheels, ceramic brake discs and the use of aluminium for the dampers, steering and brake callipers help shave off that all-important weight. In fact, just 23.2% of the car is made out of either steel or iron. Meanwhile, friction optimised wheel bearings and driveshafts, as well as special low-rolling-resistance Michelin tyres, contribute to the low energy consumption and this technologically advanced masterpiece became a reality at VW's Osnabrück factory.  

Fundamentally, the XL1 is a two-seater with gullwing doors and shrouded rear wheels being the key design features helping to keep the drag coefficient to a minimum. That's not to mention the natty use of small cameras (e-mirrors) instead of traditional wing mirrors to tell the driver what's going on outside. Remember Audi being boastful of its ground-breaking 100 model's 0.30 drag coefficient back in the early 1980s? Well, the VW XL1 virtually halves that with its figure of 0.186, making it the world's most aerodynamic road-going production car to date. 

Having covered just 79 miles, the example we have on offer is, you could say, in ‘as new’ condition, and has been serviced annually regardless of mileage. The Oryx White Pearl paintwork is flawless as are the red-centred, black Alcantara seats and ceramic black interior finishes. Single ownership from new, and the car will be offered with a Crystal laser-cut 3D model, production artwork, all books, manuals, charging station and a fitted car cover. A super addition to any car collection or you can enjoy turning heads whilst achieving 300+MPG on the commute to work. 

• XOX 772/#13172 was completed on 12/03/1959 and first registered on 07/04/1959

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

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

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

• This is not a replica or an upgrade. It's the return of XOX 772 to its showroom-fresh best 

• Supplied with its UK V5c, Heritage Certificate, current MOT, buff logbook, and full details of the restoration

The Austin Healey Sprite was conceived during the early months of 1956 at a meeting between Austin's Leonard Lord and Donald Healey, to fill a gap in the market left by the demise of the MG TD and TF Midgets, which had been replaced by the larger MGA. The go-ahead was given for Donald Healey to design a small, inexpensive and fun sports car capable of filling the gap in the existing market. The target was to produce a sports car for the price of a Morris Minor - around £600.  Primary responsibility for the project lay with Geoffrey Healey, son of Donald, with the chassis designed by Barry Bilbie and the body styled by Gerry Coker, the designer of the Austin Healey 100. The design had to be simple and inexpensive to produce - and this was certainly achieved with the new 'Sprite' which, with its cheeky looks and smiley face, rapidly became known as the 'Frog Eye'. 

A home-market, right-hand drive car, XOX 772 was completed on 12/03/1959 with Chassis Number #13172 and was first registered on 07/04/1959. It has remained in the UK all its life and still carries its original registration number.

The car was purchased as a stalled restoration project from a Frog Eye Sprite enthusiast in Cornwall, by its current vendor, Memory Lane Classics, who are building an excellent reputation as restorers of these distinctive little cars, and XOX has been through their complete restoration program. The list is far too long to mention here but it is fully documented within the history file.

Briefly, the body shell was stripped back to bare metal, panels replaced as needed with new UK-supplied items, and then seam-welded to form invisible repairs. The entire shell was powder-coated to ensure a rust-free future, and then the whole of the car, including the underside and inner panels was re-painted in its original colour of Iris Blue.

The mechanical works have been extensive with a total of 1,882 parts replaced. The complete drive chain, engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential, and back axle have been re-engineered to better than original condition. The front suspension and steering mechanism have been replaced and all brake parts have been renewed. The electrical system has been upgraded to negative earth, including an alternator cleverly disguised to look like a dynamo, and electronic ignition and all new electric components have been fitted. In addition, the fuel system has been updated including a new fuel tank, fuel lines, electric petrol pump and inline filter and the carburettors professionally rebuilt.

The original chrome has been re-plated to better than original specification and the interior now looks fabulous with new blue seats, new blue carpets, new trim, and a new wood-rim steering wheel and gear knob. The dashboard has been recovered and all the gauges restored and re-calibrated. The hood frame has been stripped and powder-coated and a new blue hood and tonneau cover complete the restoration. The car will be supplied with its UK V5c, MOT (16/06/2020) and Heritage Certificates, several old original buff and green logbooks and a comprehensive list of all parts used in the restoration.

Memory Lane Classics hope to become renowned as the world’s best restorers of Frogeyes and are already becoming known for their fastidious attention to detail. Until recently it was possible to acquire a GRP-bodied Sprite replica with various upgrades but that's not what's on offer here. This is a fully restored (effectively new), period-correct Frog Eye Sprite with a build quality and standard of finish that would be beyond the dreams of the engineers at Abingdon way back in 1959.

• The most famous of all Mustangs is known as 'Eleanor', the Shelby GT500 that starred in the 1974 B-film 'Gone in Sixty Seconds', which was remade in 2000 with Nicholas Cage starring as the car-stealing central character

• A superbly well-engineered example fully converted in the US at great expense in 2016, sold via the highly regarded specialist dealership Art & Speed of Tennessee, having now covered just 1,500 miles 

• Based on a 1967 390GT, a special car in itself 

• Impressive specification including a 390ci V8, Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and full coil-over suspension

• UK-registered since December 2016, wearing and retaining the registration '60 5ECS'

• Offered from a private collection of special cars that are fastidiously cared for 

The 'Movies' have brought us a number of famous Ford Mustangs, however, the only one with a name is 'Eleanor', the Shelby GT500 that starred in the 1974 B-film 'Gone in Sixty Seconds', which was remade in 2000 with Nicholas Cage starring as the car-stealing central character. Such is the continuing level of interest in this type of car that production of a GT500E has resumed in America with the late Carroll Shelby's blessing, using recycled original Mustang bodyshells. Needless to say, the film created a new wave of interest in the Mustang, with a number of enthusiasts fitting the latest modifications and performance products into original Mustang fastback bodies.

Using a 1967 390GT as the starting point, the car offered here is a painstaking recreation of the famous Shelby Mustang ‘Eleanor’ GT 500 made famous in the modern remake of the film. Unlike other GT500 Eleanor builds, this example was hand-built in the US in 2016 from an original 1967 Mustang Fastback.

Powered by a well-developed 390ci V8 engine fitted with a Holley carburettor 10569 and attached to a modern Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox, this car really means business. Keeping the power in check is a front-end sway bar with coil-over shocks, 4-link rear suspension and a rear Panhard Rod, plus powerful brakes. The bodywork is finished in the correct Pepper Grey paint with metallic black stripes and the interior is replicated to a very high standard, using premium products (Procar rally seats, AutoMeter gauges, a Grant steering wheel, Flaming River tilt steering column) to be both highly functional whilst also getting the aesthetic details spot-on, with all the looks and feel of ‘Eleanor’. The full specification is available upon request.

The car has been UK-registered since December 2016, having covered just 1,500 miles since the conversion, and now wears (and will retain) the evocative registration '60 5ECS'

Offered from a private collection of very special cars that are fastidiously cared for and stored, no expense has been spared in sourcing the very best components, with incredible attention to detail, to create one of the finest 'Eleanor' Mustangs we have offered.

• One of the most iconic and coveted of all British sports cars

• A matching-numbers, UK-supplied, manual gearbox car in simply superb condition  

• Meticulously restored by marque specialists Goldsmith & Young Ltd just over 2,000 miles ago

• Now resplendent in beautiful California Sage Green paintwork with a Biscuit leather interior

• On offer from a private collection of fastidiously maintained and correctly stored classics  

• An exceptional example from Aston's finest hour

Not merely the best-known model produced by Aston Martin, the DB5 saloon (as the factory called it for tax purposes) is generally regarded as one of the most famous cars ever built by any marque. Introduced at the 1963 Earls Court Motor Show, the DB5 was an obvious extension of the DB4, featuring similar Touring-designed coachwork and an enlarged 4-litre update of Tadek Marek’s race-engineered aluminium engine.

With 170 improvements over the preceding model, the DB5 was undoubtedly a superior driver’s car, and the company landed one of history’s most famous marketing coups when the DB5 was chosen as 'superspy' James Bond’s transport for the 1965 film Goldfinger. With a modest production of 1,021 examples built through 1965, the DB5 has evolved into the marque’s most timeless classic, appealing to dedicated enthusiasts and casual observers alike.

The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and is in simply exceptional condition, being one of the best examples of its type we have ever offered for sale. Originally supplied through HWM on  4/06/1965 to its first owner, a Mr Cecil Lewis Esq of Harley House, Marylebone Road, in London, the original build sheet (copy in history file) confirms that the car was supplied new in Sera Blue coachwork, with Blue Hide. Early factory records indicate the car was driven regularly with the mileage recorded at 7,444 miles during a visit in July 1966 and by October 1969 that had increased to 20,348.

The car was used and maintained regularly throughout the majority of its life, before being entrusted in 2008 to marque specialists, Goldsmith & Young Ltd. of Wiltshire, for a comprehensive, fully-documented body-off, nut and bolt restoration. The quality of the project speaks for itself, with all works being completed in early 2011, and the Aston is now resplendent in, arguably the most beautiful of all Aston colours, California Sage. The original engine was fully rebuilt to 4.2-litre unleaded specification and returned to a triple SU carburettor set-up (previously it had been converted to Vantage specification with Weber carburettors). The suspension was uprated, with a thicker anti-roll bar and a telescopic rear shock-absorber conversion, whilst an aluminium radiator was also fitted. Since the restoration, the car has only covered just over 2,000 miles and is being sold from a private collection of similar quality examples, where they are professionally maintained and stored. Our vendor has recently commissioned various works to the car, including a new Borg & Beck clutch, a modified flywheel, a specialist coating on the manifolds and returning the cam covers to their original finish.

This beautifully presented and well-documented, matching-numbers DB5 has been professionally restored to a very high standard and is ready for immediate use by its next fortunate owner.

• In 2002 Ferrari introduced the 575M Maranello, as an evolution of the highly regarded 550 which revived the legacy of the front-engined V12 Ferrari GT car

• The 575M Maranello had a host of updates to make an incredible car even more potent

• The increased displacement of 5748cc produced more power and torque, giving the 575M a top speed of 202 mph

• Fabulous, right-hand drive UK-supplied 575M F1 in Argento Silver with a dark blue hide interior

• On offer from a diligent privateer vendor who bought the car in 2002 from, and subsequently had it serviced by, one of the UK's foremost Ferrari specialists

In 1996, Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello in a bid to revive their fabled line of grand tourers, and the model quickly proved to be an overwhelming success. Six years later, in 2002, the 575M Maranello appeared bringing with it a host of healthy updates adding additional potency to an already incredible car. Increasing the displacement of the V-12 by 250 cubic centimetres to 5748cc, resulted in 508bhp and 434lb/ft of torque, 0-60 in 4.2 seconds and an advertised top speed of 202 mph.

The front end was slightly revised with newer headlights, a redesigned air intake and front spoiler, and the weight distribution was improved to 50/50. Two six-speed transmissions were available – a conventional manual gearbox and, for the first time on a Ferrari V12, Magneti Marelli’s semi-automatic (electro-hydraulic manual) ‘F1’ gearbox. Further mechanical improvements included bigger brakes and an adaptive suspension set-up (the four independent suspension units are also controlled by the gearbox, to minimise pitch throughout the 200-milliseconds gear shift time). Inside, the interior was modernised and refreshed with an updated dashboard, trim, and steering wheel.

The car presented here is a UK-supplied RHD 2002 Ferrari 575M, which was first registered on the 14th November 2002, finished in the sophisticated colour combination of Argento Silver with a dark blue hide interior. Our privateer vendor bought the car back in 2010, having been looking for the best 575 he could find, and ended the search at renowned Ferrari specialists DK Engineering. He subsequently returned the car to them regularly for servicing and maintenance as required. This very healthy example, with a conservative mileage for a GT car of just 43,000 miles, drives and performs as well as you’d expect, being fastidiously cared for and stored by its previous owners.

The 550 and 575 are considered modern-classics, occupying a unique space where old-world Ferrari V12s meets the new and, if anything, demand for these special Ferraris seems to be increasing.

• Very desirable, right-hand drive, 3.8-litre, manual car with overdrive

• Recipient of a body and interior restoration in the early 2000's 

• Supplied with a host of invoices, UK V5c and a photo album

• This is a beautiful car in metallic burgundy with a stunning tan leather interior  

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

Offered here is a right-hand drive Jaguar Mk2 3.8 with a manual gearbox and overdrive, the most sought-after combination, first registered in the UK on 07/04/60. In 2000, it was the recipient of a comprehensive body and trim restoration, the result of which still looks superb. There are invoices in the file for parts alone from XK Engineering totalling more than £7,500, while the works were carried out by Somerset-based company, Auto Refinishers who agreed £12,000 to complete the refurbishment. The car is finished in Metallic Burgundy whilst the interior has been beautifully trimmed in tan leather. The veneered dashboard and door cappings are finished to a high standard adding to the general ambience of the cabin and making it a very nice place to be. The shut lines look good overall and the car sits on wire wheels. The fact it still looks as smart as it does after being restored some 17 years ago is a testament to the high standards of workmanship at the time. Supplied with a UK V5c, an album of photos from the refurbishment work and a host of invoices, this Mk2 3.8 is presented in excellent condition throughout and is showing no signs of being an older restoration. With the prices of E-types continuing to amaze, these Mk2 3.8s are becoming more and more desirable.  

• The 928 GT with a top speed of around 170mph, was the Stuttgart firm’s fastest production car at the time

• This manual gearbox, matching numbers GT was delivered new to the UK in right-hand drive in 1990

• Finished in its original colours of Marine Blue with a Slate Grey leather interior as confirmed by the Porsche COA

• 87,478 miles supported by the comprehensive service history with 15 stamps in the original service book

• Fitted with a new cam belt and associated parts in July 2015 and only travelled some 5,000 miles since

• In a very stylish colour scheme and with great service history, this Stuggart Supercar seems very sensibly guided

1989 saw further development in the story of Porsche's 928 with the launch of the GT featuring a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 capable of a creamy 326bhp, but more importantly, the introduction of a 5-speed manual gearbox for those who wanted a more sporty driving experience. The GT also sported twin exhausts, uprated camshafts, and sports suspension - the ultimate 928 had arrived! 

This manual gearbox, matching numbers 1990 928 GT was delivered new to the UK in right-hand drive finished in a stunning shade of Marine Blue with a complementing Slate Grey leather interior as detailed in the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The service history is excellent with 15 stamps in the original service book and the records detail a new cam belt and associated parts in July 2015 only 5,000 miles ago. Stylishly presented, with just 87,478 recorded miles from new, and a detailed service history, this rare and desirable manual 928 GT is an excellent example of these superbly equipped, totally competent nineties supercars. 

Guided very sensibly at £25-30,000, this classic Stuttgart cruiser is sure to generate some good interest and represents very good value for money.

• The enduring Spencer King-designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industry's proudest success stories

• Powered by the venerable Rover ex-Buick V8, with chassis technology similar to Land Rovers

• Left-hand drive, V8 carburettor 3-door UK spec, one previous owner from new, unrestored and in outstanding original condition

• Interesting ownership story, much history, original bill of sale, 'Passport to Service' record and owners' handbook are present, along with an untouched tool-kit

• Considered to be one of the finest original 1970s Range Rovers in the world

The first-generation Range Rover (now coined Range Rover ‘Classic’) was produced between 1970 and 1996 and initially, only two-door models were built, followed by the four-door from 1980/81. Whilst certainly up-market compared to preceding Land Rover models, the early Range Rovers had fairly basic, utilitarian interiors with vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed down with a hose. Convenience features such as power-assisted steering, carpeted floors, air conditioning, cloth/leather seats and wooden interior trim became more common later on in the production run. Marketed as 'A Car for All Reasons', the Range Rover was more capable off-road than the Land Rover and was much more comfortable, whilst also offering a top speed of almost 100mph.

The car presented here is a left-hand drive, 1975 Range Rover (Suffix D) V8 Carburettor 3-door UK-spec example which, amazingly, has had just one previous owner from new. Exported to Tehran immediately after registration (personal export factory registration), ‘KVC 941P’ has spent much of its life in the Middle East. Her (British) owner worked and travelled around the area, and following a stint in Afghanistan, drove the vehicle back to the UK having covered only around 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Subsequently, it has been used sparingly whilst back on our roads and has covered a similar distance in the UK.

It's unusual to find an early Classic Range Rover with such a level of originality and whilst it certainly has enjoyed a fresh coat of striking Masai Red (red paint and strong sunlight are not good bedfellows), it hasn't been taken apart and rebuilt and retains all of its original panels with, we understand, no repairs or welding. New coil springs and shock absorbers have been fitted, the carburettors have been overhauled, every part checked for safety and usability, and recently the car was fully serviced with fresh fluids throughout. The robust and powerful 3.5-litre V8 engine holds excellent oil pressure, and the 4-speed LT95 gearbox is as smooth as ever one of these was. The air-conditioning, tow bar and radio cassette were fitted when new.

As you might expect from diligent single ownership, the car is supplied with the original Bill of Sale, 'Passport to Service' record , the owner's handbook, and a number of receipts along with an untouched toolkit.

Absolutely delightful, this car is undoubtedly one of the finest 1970s Range Rovers in the world and is ready for its second owner to cherish and enjoy.

• A UK-supplied, right-hand drive example of the remarkable M600 Carbon Sport

• Yamaha-sourced, 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 feeding 650bhp/604lb.ft through a 6-speed manual box

• Finished in polished Carbon with a Charcoal Grey interior and Carbon Sport details in red

• Only 11,500 miles with two owners and a full Noble Works service history from new

• This fabulous hand-built British sportscar is on offer from a private vendor

• Cherished registration number M60 OCS will remain with the car

• Great ride quality, superb drivability, 225mph potential and very competitively guided

Noble Automotive, based in Leicestershire, have been hand-building remarkable sports cars for many years with the emphasis on driver satisfaction. The company ethos hasn’t changed from the start as we can see from this extract from their latest brochure;  “We believe that many supercar manufacturers place too much emphasis on driver assistance, which, in our view, negates driver reward. Rather than rely on electronic assistance our back to basics approach concentrates on the more analogue qualities of design. By utilising a principle of pure engineering integrity from the chassis up we ensure that the driving experience is an honest reflection of the driver's skill, putting you, the driver, back in control.”

Introduced in early 2011 and still available today the, essentially bespoke, M600 was offered in three forms, the standard Coupe, the open-top Speedster and as we have here, the M600 Carbon Sport.

As with all previous Nobles, the M600 uses a mid-engined spaceframe chassis with double wishbones at each corner and coil-over dampers for its primary suspension. The spaceframe chassis is made from a combination of steel and aluminium and is, apparently, as strong and rigid as that of any rival. Using carbon fibre for all the key body parts, the production car weighs just 1250kg. The Carbon Sport is the only M600 model to be clothed with carbon fibre external panels and the effect is undoubtedly stunning

At the heart of the M600 is a twin-turbo 4.4-litre originally designed by Yamaha for use in Ford’s now-defunct Premier Automotive Group. It’s a traditional 32-valve, V8 set in a regular V design – not a flat-plane, 180-degree crank like those used in Ferrari’s V8 mid-engined models. In this instance, it has been comprehensively reworked by US engine specialist Motorkraft, who have added two Garrett turbos and a new Motec ECU to boost power to 662bhp at 6500rpm at 1.0bar of pressure, and 604lb/ft of torque at 6800rpm. The jaw-dropping numbers are 0-60 in 3 seconds, 0-120 in 8.9 seconds, and 0-200mph in 29.8seconds.

Dating from 2013, this M600CS is on offer from a private vendor and has covered just 11,500 miles. It looks simply amazing in polished Carbon with a Charcoal Grey interior and 'Carbon Sport' details in red in the cabin. The wheel rims, brake calipers, engine air intakes and cam covers are also finished in red adding to the visual drama. It has a full Noble service history as follows; 19/06/13 at 74 miles, 04/10/13 at 901 miles, 19/11/14 at 7,306 miles, and 28/06/16 at 10,108 miles. The appropriate registration number, M60 OCS, will remain with the car.

We have left the last word to Autocar magazine;

“Because in the end, it is its raw, brain-mangling performance that defines the M600. Not just in a straight line but also around corners, under brakes, during acceleration, everywhere and anywhere. What we are talking about is one of the fastest cars that has ever been built for use on the public road, in light of which £206,000 no longer seems quite so crazy.”

• Left-hand drive GTS Auto. Late production car initially owned by Porsche with every conceivable option ticked

• Stunning colour combination of black metallic paint and 'ox-blood' red leather, superbly presented with 120,800km (75,061 miles)

• Complete and documented service history from new. First eight stamps in the service book at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen up to 78,266km

• Most recently an official Porsche '111-point' check passing with flying colours (scoring 100%)

This outstanding, left-hand drive GTS was first registered in Germany on 30th August 1995, specified with a substantial option list and initially owned by Porsche. Ordered with Metallic Black paintwork, a full 'ox-blood' leather interior and of course automatic transmission, perfectly suited to this fast, luxurious and comfortable GT. Ownership by Porsche would see this example visit the service department at the factory in Zuffenhausen at regular intervals in the first two years with 8 supporting stamps in the service book.  

The car was imported into the UK on 01/08/2002 by an airline pilot who kept it in special storage and enjoyed it occasionally on sunny days. Ownership subsequently passed to a Porsche enthusiast in October 2012 who took the decision to have the car fully inspected by a highly regarded 928 specialist who was given a clear brief to carry out any remedial works that were required and the resulting invoice (07/12/2012) can be found in the owner’s file. The scope of works included a full braking system overhaul, full service, all fluids changed, flex plate checked, new engine mounts, cambelt, water pump, distributor caps, rotor arms, and a transmission service followed by an extended road test.  

Our vendor, a knowledgeable 928 enthusiast and PCGB member, purchased the car on 16th October 2014 after a long period of searching for just the right 928. He was drawn to this example because of its comprehensive specification, exceptional condition and confidence-inspiring history file and had no intention of selling it, but a recently purchased ‘project car’ may require some extra funds.  

The history file accompanying this 928 GTS is substantial, with no less than 28 service stamps mostly backed by supporting invoices. The car recently made a visit to Porsche Centre Cambridge where it underwent a full ‘111-point’ inspection and was treated to fresh cambelts, water-pump, coolant, oil, filters, road test and a valet. Brake fluids and front pads have also recently been renewed. Porsche commented on a recent invoice that; “Technician has reported that this vehicle is one of the best examples seen”. The file also contains a current V5c, magazine features, correspondence between owners and Porsche, old MOTs and a recent Test Certificate with No Advisories which is valid to the first of October 2020. The original Porsche leather book pack containing the Owner’s Manual is also present as are the space-saver wheel, tool kit, accessories and even the Porsche First Aid Kit. 

Today the car presents and performs beautifully as you would expect having lived such a cossetted life. The paintwork retains a deep gloss, panel gaps are even and the interior is excellent and pleasingly original with areas that are known to crimple over time, such as the door cards, still presenting in fine order. This is a rare opportunity to own a legendary 928 GTS, one of the very last, home-market cars delivered, and that could be quite an astute purchase with the global left-hand drive market when the time comes to sell. 

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• A late production 'Highline' automatic gearbox car in Zinnober Red with a full black leather interior

• Supplied by Derek Woodman BMW to its single owner who registered the car in her company name before herself

• Serviced by the supplying dealer. Recent new TRX tyres and fresh MOT

• Now showing just 49,200 miles and supplied with its original service book, book pack and UK V5c

• Well maintained, immaculate examples of these charismatic coupes continue to gain strength in the market

The BMW E24 was the first 6-Series coupe produced by the German manufacturer and with its beautiful styling was incredibly well-received, soon becoming known as the 'Bavarian Ferrari'. Assembly of the 630CS and the 633CSi started in March 1976 at the Karmann works but production was soon moved in-house to BMW. In 1979 the 628CSI was introduced with fuel injection and marked the end of any carburetted cars in the range. However, it was not until 1982 that the 635CSI really came of age with an improved chassis, even sleeker styling and an improved cabin. The engine was now a smaller bored and longer stroked displacement of 3430cc. The flagship was the BMW Motorsport inspired M635, but the sporting pedigree for the BMW E24 had been established in the Seventies with BMW 635CSI touring cars being the mainstay of most European grids.

Offered here is a 1989 BMW 635 CSi finished in Zinnober Red with a full black leather interior and automatic gearbox. It had been ordered with the 'Highline' luxury option which included impact bumpers, ellipsoidal headlamps and a full leather interior. Supplied new by Derek Woodman Ltd of Blackpool to a single lady owner, it was first registered in her company name before she changed the ownership and registered the car to herself.

The service book is stamped and shows the car has been well-maintained and led a cossetted life – commensurate with the 49,200 miles that it has now covered. It has recently had new period-correct TRX tyres fitted and will arrive at the sale with an MOT. Supplied with its original book pack containing all the relevant literature and its UK V5c, low mileage 635s are becoming increasingly difficult to source, making this low-mileage Highline truly irresistible.

• UK-supplied with an automatic gearbox and first registered on the 16/06/1967

• In 2007 the car was bought by the owner of Aston Martin Edinburgh who restored it for his personal use

• Fully restored the car stands in exceptional condition with some 17,000 miles covered since

• The documented speedometer change listed the mileage prior at some 67,000 miles 

• The private registration number JBO 111D is generously included in the sale by our vendor 

• Offered from a private collection the car has an extensive history file with reams of invoices

The culmination of Aston Martin's long-running line of 'DB' six-cylinder sports saloons and thus considered by many to be the last 'real' Aston, the DB6 had been introduced in 1965, updating the DB5. Although recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958, the DB6 abandoned the Carrozzeria Touring-developed 'Superleggera' body structure of its predecessors in favour of a conventional steel fabrication while retaining the aluminium outer panels.

Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now 4' longer than before, resulting in an extensive restyle with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a 'Kamm tail' with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, as the DB6's overall length increased by only 2 inches.

The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification, complete with triple Webers. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time, there was optional power-assisted steering.

This delightful DB6 was first registered on the 16th June 1967 and is fitted with the Borg-Warner automatic transmission. The car was subject to a full restoration in 2007 by the owner at the time, John Martin of the Belmont Group of car dealerships (and Aston Martin Edinburgh) in Scotland. The colour was changed, as is common with DB Astons, from White to the far more fitting Silver Birch we see today. Mr Martin sold the car to a mutual friend of our vendor who had the opportunity to buy it himself in 2012. The car joined our vendor’s collection of modern Rolls and Bentley and has only been used on high days and holidays.

Presented to auction with a lovely history file and the car’s cherished registration number, JBO 111D, is also generously included in the sale.

• Very early, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, six-cylinder DBS with the 5-speed manual transmission

• Tastefully finished with Olive Green paintwork, Fawn Connolly leather seating and matching Woburn Sand carpets

• Comprehensive history folder including invoices for recent recommissioning, Heritage Trust Certificate and a 2017 insurance valuation for £175,000

• A lovely, matching numbers example recommissioned and performing well

Introduced at the October 1967 Motor Show, the DBS was the successor to the famed Aston Martin DB6, although the two ran concurrently for three years. Styled in-house by William Towns, the aluminium-bodied four-seater had a sharper, more Italian look than the curvaceous DB6, but still exuded road presence and looks mighty impressive even today. Longer, wider and more luxurious than the DB6, the DBS employed a platform chassis with independent suspension all round: wishbone and coil springs at the front, De Dion with Watts linkage at the rear. Autocar judged it superior to the preceding DB6 in many areas, offering four full-sized seats in addition to transformed handling and road holding courtesy of the new suspension and standardised power steering. Originally designed to accept an all-new V8 engine, this was not ready in time for the car's launch, so it was initially fitted with the legendary four-litre twin-cam DB6 engine producing 282bhp at 5,500rpm through triple SU carburettors. A total of just 787 DBS' rolled off the production line from 1967-1972. Although less well known as such than the earlier 'DB-Series’, the DBS is yet another 'James Bond' Aston Martin, having featured in the 1969 motion picture, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', starring George Lazenby as the eponymous secret agent.

First registered on 12 June 1968, this lovely home market, early Aston Martin DBS had been tastefully specified with Goodwood Green paintwork and contrasting Fawn Connolly leather interior. It was fitted with the standard 4-litre Six fuelled through triple SU HD8 carburettors and specified with the 5-speed ZF transmission. The Heritage Certificate included in the history folder lists optional extras including Motorola radio, Avon tyres, and Woburn Sand carpet. Our vendor is an Aston Martin enthusiast and informs us that this example remains 'numbers-matching' and wears an unusual factory fitted DBS badge on the rear. The owner prior to our vendor kept this car for 40 years and, after a period of dry storage, the decision was taken to recommission the car and refinish the exterior in AM Olive Green. The interior appears original and presents very well with a lovely patina.

Accompanying chassis number 40 is a history folder containing the current V5 Certificate, a copy of the original build sheet, its Heritage Certificate and an insurance valuation dated 2017 from a highly regarded marque specialist stating that “the car is in superb condition and should be insured for not less than £175,000”.

Only in the last ten years have original six-cylinder DBS’ started to become sought-after and they can now command substantial amounts. The early design was so much more pure of line and the 4-litre engine from the DB6 just says ‘Aston Martin’ in a way the V8 never really did. 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.

• Bought by a Mr Belcher on the 10/12/2002 to whom the car is still registered

• The ultra-rare long-wheelbase, just 328 were built compared to 7,111 standard Arnage

• Distinctive rear “Opera Window” used by Rolls-Royce and Bentley for long-wheelbase cars for decades

• Full service history by Bentley Glasgow from new, with the most recent carried out in February 2019

• The indicated 70,500 miles belies the condition of the interior which is in first-class condition

• Incredible value compared to its rivals and is in a ‘fresh’ colour scheme not often seen on cars of this era

According to Bentley Motors, the Arnage RL, launched in 2001, is the culmination of world-class coachbuilding that spans generations. It is a car that takes personalisation to a new level, where the vehicle is a canvas on which you can paint your vision. Its extended wheelbase translates into more interior space, offering 2 inches (50mm) more in the front and a remarkable 8 inches (200mm) in the rear. The RL retains the classic Arnage profile whilst offering even more palatial comfort for all on board but, make no mistake, this is not an ocean liner, this is a car to drive in the fine tradition of generations of sporting saloons fronted by the 'Flying B'.

The turbocharged 6.75-litre V8 engine, harnessed by a creamy smooth automatic gearbox, makes this an experience impossible to miss. The Arnage RL gave its owners the opportunity to realise virtually anything imaginable - all designed and handcrafted by the most skilled automotive artisans in the world. These are people who understand not only the heritage of Bentley, but also the pleasures of luxury in a contemporary world. From fashioners of burnished Walnut and fine hides to the audio experts who can turn the interior of a Bentley into a concert hall.

Just 328 orders for this very special motor car were accepted by the factory. This RL, featuring the very rare rear ‘Opera’ window, was delivered new to a Mr Belcher, who first registered it in his company name on the 10th December 2002 and later transferred the car into his own name, which it still displays today. Meticulously maintained by the supplying dealer Park’s Bentley of Hamilton, now rebranded Bentley Glasgow, the car has been serviced at the following intervals:

06/12/2002 Bentley Glasgow PDI at 57 miles

14/01/2003 Bentley Glasgow at 1,860 miles

19/08/2003 Bentley Glasgow at 14,012 miles

04/05/2004 Bentley Glasgow at 25,211 miles

18/02/2005 Bentley Glasgow at 33,697 miles

05/01/2006 Bentley Glasgow at 40,098 miles

05/01/2007 Bentley Glasgow at 51,359 miles

24/01/2008 Bentley Glasgow at 60,667 miles

12/09/2009 Bentley Glasgow at 68,420 miles

23/11/2010 Bentley Glasgow at 68,698 miles

10/06/2013 Bentley Glasgow at 68,761 miles

26/08/2014 Bentley Glasgow at 69,702 miles

20/09/2015 Bentley Glasgow at 70,189 miles

18/02/2019 Bentley Glasgow at 70,201 miles

Presented to auction with a history file that includes the original service book, reams of receipts and the V5C in the first owner’s name.

• Supplied new on 01/08/1986 through Derek Woodman BMW

• In Diamantschwarz Metallic over a black leather interior and fitted with M-Technic 1 Sport package

• Fully recommissioned recently including a service, new cambelt and MOT tested until June 2020

• Only one owner and showing 43,650 miles. Supplied with its original service book, manuals and UK V5c

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 E21′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.

Offered here is a stunning 1986 BMW 325i Sport MTech 1 finished in Diamantschwarz Metallic with a black leather interior and an automatic gearbox. Originally ordered by a Mrs Spears, the car was in fact first registered to the supplying dealer, Derek Woodman Ltd, as a demonstrator for the M.D to use! Returning from a 2 week holiday, Mrs Spears was annoyed to find out the car had been used whilst she was away, and it was then registered in her name on 1st August ’86.

This car has been the recent recipient of a full recommission to include a full service, new cambelt and an MOT which expires in June 2020. The original book pack and tools remain in situ and the original service book records multiple stamps for maintenance over the years from the supplying dealer.

Supplied with a great file and a UK V5c, rarely do E30 BMWs of this quality come to market and, with this car showing just 43,650 miles, we feel it really will live up to its slogan ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine.’

• Dating from mid-October 1961, this is one of the earliest production cars

• Owned by our vendor for 50 years and subject to a seven-year restoration

• Rebuilt around a 1961 Australian CKD bodyshell with some replacement panels

• Superbly painted in its original Tartan Red and Black by ‘Old Skool Minis’

• Fitted with its original 997cc engine, rebuilt, balanced and upgraded by SMMC

• Fully rewired with an Alternator concealed within the Lucas Dynamo case

• Upgrades include S gearbox, 7.5” Cooper S brakes with stainless flex pipes, RC40 exhaust

• Period correct red/grey Brocade trim, new carpets/door cards, heated screen

• Supplied with its current V5c, Green logbook, Heritage Certificate and restoration invoices

• Delightfully restored and upgraded early Cooper from long-term ownership

Anyone who has commenced, what they hope will be, a bit of a refurb or a quick tidy-up with some fresh paint of their classic car will recognise the point at which a partial restoration inevitably becomes a full one and this was certainly the case with 5392 LJ on offer here.

The car’s Heritage Certificate tells us that it’s an Austin Cooper built on 16/10/1961 (within months of the start of production) and finished in Tartan Red with a Black roof before being delivered to Imperial Motors in Bournemouth and subsequently registered on 3/11/1961. Our vendor purchased the Mini in 1969 and has owned it ever since. It was his daily driver and the following year was used to transport the happy couple on their honeymoon but, inevitably, as more modern cars arrived, the little Cooper was used less and less eventually spending long periods in storage. Around 2009, the decision was made to tidy-up the car and return it to the road in time for the couples 40 th Wedding Anniversary, however, as Robbie Burns once said “The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.” and it was to be a further seven years before 5392 LJ was returned to her sparkling best.

Once the car had been fully stripped it became obvious that the shell was beyond economic repair and luckily a rust-free 1961 CKD (completely knocked down) bodyshell was located in Australia and shipped to Birmingham to enable the restoration to commence. The rebuild was entrusted to ‘Old Skool Minis’ in Bloxwich and the quality of their work is evident from the photographs of the restoration in the car’s history file. The shell was closely inspected when it arrived and the outer sills were removed to properly inspect the inner ones before new outer sills were fitted together with rear quarter panels, two front wings and door skins. It was then fully prepared and painted to a very high standard in its original colours of Tartan Red (RD9) and gloss black. The original (final-quarter 1961-dated) glass was reinstated with the exception of the windscreen which is now a bespoke Triplex/Pilkington heated item. A new wiring harness was fitted and the electrics are supplied by an alternator cleverly located within a Lucas dynamo case allowing the standard look to be retained but with a better output.

Internally the front and rear seats are the original BMC Tartan Red/Gey and Gold Brocade with other items of trim, door cards etc. purchased from Newton Commercial. The new carpets are naturally Tartan Red and the original “Fug Stir” heater was restored and replaced and works in conjunction with the new heated screen. The original speedometer, which on the very early cars had no ‘Tenths’ on the odometer, was restored and set to zero and now indicates a shade less than 800 miles.

Mechanically the decision was taken to forego pedantic originality and build a car that was altogether more safe and usable with upgrades that are acceptable and often advisable. The original 997 engine was retained and fully rebuilt by Southam Mini (SMMC). The block was overbored by ten thou and fitted with new (OE) BMC pistons, the original crank (with modified oilways) was fine and the flywheel was adapted to accept a diaphragm clutch before final balancing. The head was overhauled and fitted with hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel. The rebuilt engine was placed on a fully-synchromesh Cooper ‘S’ gearbox with Hardy Spicer joints and a 3.7 diff and finally fitted with standard twin 1.25” SU carbs with Cooper filters, an LCB exhaust m

• A home-market, right-hand drive Series 3 2+2 Coupe with a manual gearbox

• Finished in its original colour scheme of Primrose Yellow with a red leather interior

• Subject to a respray some years ago and looking in great condition

• Supplied with its history file, a UK V5c and a Heritage Certificate confirming its matching numbers

A decade after the original Jaguar E-Type arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre V12 engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a 'Roadster' (convertible) or a '2+2' Coupé.

Presented here is a UK right-hand drive 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 2+2 Coupe with a manual gearbox. Finished in its original colours of Primrose Yellow with a red leather interior, the car was laid up in 1986 due to a radiator leak and it remained dormant, but importantly stored in a dry garage, for the next 25 years. It wasn’t until 2011 that it was sold as a car in need of recommissioning and the project was undertaken by the purchaser. The bodywork was taken back to bare metal and necessary metalwork repairs were carried out to the right-hand door skin, wheel arches and sill end panels on the left and right sides. Once completed, everything was ‘dry-fitted’ before being disassembled again and the body prepared for fresh paint. A new wiring loom was fitted along with a new fuel tank and new door rubbers. The suspension was rebuilt with new ball-joints, Polybushes, shock absorbers and radius arms and the brakes had new discs and pads. The fuel system was replaced, pipework, pumps and carburettors overhauled. The engine and gearbox were checked over but no new internal parts were needed, only seals, gaskets and fluids. The leather upholstery was in very sound condition, with only a small tear in the driver's seat, which was repaired and the leather renovated. The headlining, which had been stained from storage, was replaced.

Now showing 65,000 miles on the odometer this car is supplied with a UK V5c, a Heritage Certificate confirming its ‘matching numbers’ and a solid history file. This E-Type is now ready to start the next chapter of its life and be enjoyed.

•    A very rare, one ton Land Rover Series III, 6-cylinder, 109' with only three previous owners from new •    Restored over a long period by the previous owner, restoration not quite finished but parts included •    Original chassis number, rare Salisbury front axle, roof all galvanised plus doors and bonnet frame •    Perhaps an ideal support vehicle for Goodwood or other high profile events. Excitingly offered at No Reserve

This, very rare, one ton 109' Land Rover Series III, six-cylinder tow truck, shows only three previous owners on the accompanying V5C. Before our vendor's ownership, this rare car was the subject of an ongoing restoration over a long period of time by the previous owner to a very high standard. All parts were sourced by him but unfortunately, he couldn't quite finish the project so the Series III moved into our vendor's ownership with the intention of finishing the job. However, due to other pressing commitments, our vendor, a significant private collector of Land Rovers, is offering the car at the NEC with various parts included to potentially help finish the restoration.  We understand that this Landy has the rare Salisbury front axle and that the roof is galvanised as are the doors and bonnet frame. The restoration so far appears to have been carried out to a very high standard with good finishes and a lot of attention to detail, the engine turns over and there doesn't appear to be too much more to do. When finished this 'Tow Truck' would be an ideal support vehicle for Goodwood or other high profile events. Offered at No Reserve, this is an interesting and rare opportunity.

• Originally supplied to New York in 1969 in Ascot Fawn with Cinnamon leather

• Returned to the UK in 1989 when it was converted to RHD and had a sympathetic restoration

• With its Jaguar Heritage Certificate

The E-Type would be one of the last great sports cars developed directly from a successful competition ancestor. It was powered by the legendary, straight-six XK unit producing 265bhp and this fabulous engine, combined with the E-Type's weight-saving (over the XK150) and its efficient shape, gave real performance gains.  This speed and agility were harnessed by independent suspension front and rear, plus Dunlop disc brakes fitted on all four wheels, which broke new ground for a large-capacity sports-car. 

Jaguar continued to develop the E-Type throughout its life. The first results of this programme of improvements were introduced in 1964 when the newly enlarged 4.2-litre XK engine was installed and, although maximum power remained unchanged at 265bhp, torque was usefully increased, improving driveability. Other improvements included the arrival of a fully synchronised Moss gearbox and twin SU petrol pumps.  The Series ll of 1968 was evolved further, with an improved cooling system and better Girling brakes.  It also introduced several design changes, largely due to U.S. design legislation, and the most noted exterior features are the open headlights, a larger grille opening, re-positioned and larger front indicators and rear lights below the bumpers.  The 4.2-litre engine now featured ‘ribbed’ cam-covers, whilst inside there were better seats with head-rests, new switches and the ignition was now on the steering column.  

This Jaguar E-Type 4.2-litre Series 2, manual gearbox, Roadster was supplied new in 1969 to New York, originally in left-hand drive and finished in the unusual colour scheme of Ascot Fawn with a Cinamon leather interior. The car returned to the UK in 1989 when it was sympathetically restored and converted to RHD. It has none of the federal side markers that detract from the overall look of the cars and has triple carburettors therefore not giving away its American start in life. It appears to have covered very little mileage since returning to our shores and is an honest, usable example that would benefit from some further renovation.

• A UK-supplied, first-generation Focus RS registered new on 28/07/2003

• Finished in Imperial Blue with a half-leather Sparco interior and completely unmolested

• 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Turbo, 212bhp, 229 lb.ft, 2-wheel-drive and 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds

• This two-owner example is now showing just 37,100 miles on the odometer

• Supplied with a UK V5c, its book pack and history file

In 2002 Ford launched the Focus RS, returning those famous letters to one of its cars for the first time since the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. The new Focus RS was inspired by Colin McRae’s WRC rally exploits and hence featured a 2.0-litre Duratec RS engine with an advanced turbocharging system and oil-spray cooled pistons to achieve more power – which eventually peaked at 215 bhp and 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds. The chassis was developed and a Quaife torque-biasing differential fitted to ensure optimal front-wheel-drive tractability. Suspension was by uprated offset coil springs with Sachs Racing dampers whilst stopping power was provided by Brembo brakes. The cabin was competition-inspired and featured leather and Alcantara Sparco seats. The exterior of the car took a number of styling cues from the WRC rally car and even used custom 18.inch O.Z. Racing alloy wheels as a nod to its competition cousin.

Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 2003 Ford Focus RS finished in the only colour offered – Imperial Blue with a half leather Sparco interior. In excellent condition throughout, this car has covered just 37,100 miles and has been maintained impeccably by a Ford Main Dealer, as recorded by the multiple stamps in the service book. Supplied with the car is a complete book pack, spare keys and a UK V5c, along with a fresh MOT that will be carried out prior to the sale. With later Focus RS models becoming increasingly collectable, this two-owner Mk.1 example is where it all began, and makes for a great modern classic with the DNA of so many legendary RS Fords.

• UK-supplied through H.R. Owen and registered on the 10/10/1973 to the first of six former keepers

• Fully matching numbers – engine, gearbox and body and presents today in original colours

• Last documented repaint was in 1989, the car would benefit from cosmetic restoration to achieve a Concours standard

• Just 40,000 miles indicated. The engine was rebuilt in the early 2000s and the gearbox in 2011

• The history file is substantial and contains the original handbook, order forms, reams of receipts and MOTs

• Supplied to auction from a deceased estate we recommend closer inspection of this interesting motor car.

Following the continued success on the track and in order to homologate Ferrari's 1966 Formula Two campaign, a new line of mid-engined production V6 coupés with Fiat running gear went on sale in 1967 in two-litre form, however, in 1969 a larger 2.4 litre Dino was introduced, named the 246 GT. The voluptuous bodywork, which many people still regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The compact, four-cam engine which delivered 190bhp, was mounted transversely above the five-speed gearbox and just ahead of the rear axle, allowing for both a comfortable cockpit and some usable boot space.

In the 1971 TV series ‘The Persuaders’, the two international playboys needed a car each befitting their affluent lifestyle. Roger Moore’s Lord Brett Sinclair naturally drove an Aston Martin DBS whilst his American crime-fighting partner, Danny Wilde played by Tony Curtis, drove a Ferrari Dino. The opening credits featured a race on the Cote D’Azur between the two cars and is now regarded as an iconic piece of footage, cementing the Dino as the playboy’s car of choice. The 246 Dino was hugely successful but just 488 of them were produced in right-hand drive

According to the accompanying order form for this right-hand-drive car, Maranello Concessionaires Ltd. supplied it to H.R. Owen, London on 25th May 1973 and it was registered on the 10th October 1973 to the first of six former keepers. The car is full matching numbers (VIN, engine, gearbox and body) and has covered a mere 40,000 miles from new, fully supported by the substantial history file. It's finished in Rosso with a contrasting tan interior and red carpets and the dashboard has been re-trimmed in leather at some stage in its life. The interior has a nice patina to it but the passenger seat is split at the base.

The Dino last benefitted from fresh paint in 1989 and, although the panels fit well and the body is presentable, it could be improved, however, it's eminently usable as it is until the new owner commissions a body restoration to return the car to its former glory. The engine had a documented engine rebuild in the early 2000s whilst the gearbox was rebuilt in 2011. The car is fitted with a stainless steel silencer.

In 2017, the Ferrari car was bought by a young collector, James Harris, to join his 1972 Ferrari Daytona. Mr Harris’ intention was to use the car regularly with the long term intention of fully restoring it. Unfortunately, Mr Harris passed away in 2019 and the car is offered from his estate. Presented to auction with a full and comprehensive history file which includes the original sales orders, handbook, previous invoices, MOTs, V5C, and the original yellow jack in its accompanying bag.

To conclude, this is an unusual opportunity to purchase a 246 that has benefited from continuous maintenance rather than a full restoration and has many years of use ahead before a restoration is on the cards. Prior to our Auction, it's the intention of the estate to have the car serviced by Ferrari specialists Terry Keys of Silverstone who have looked after it since 2017 and an MOT test is planned at the same time.

• Full main dealer service history, latest by Graypaul Nottingham in September 2018 at 24,778 miles

• Just three former keepers and warranted mileage of 25,102

• Finished in Rosso Scuderia with contrasting Nero Hide

• Race seats, Nero carpets, carbon driving zone, yellow dials, Nero brake calipers, Scuderia shields

Manufactured from 2004 until 2009, the Ferrari F430 was the successor to the very successful 360M and, according to its creators, was at least 70% new compared with the previous model, itself a ground-breaker. Its aluminium structure was more rigid than the 360’s, it had a new engine, a new F1 gearbox, a new differential and a brand-new chassis, and although the styling is obviously reminiscent of the 360M's, in reality, it's pretty much a ground-up design. Largely the work of Pininfarina, although overseen by Ferrari's design chief Frank Stephenson, the F430 still looks fresh today, more crisp-edged than the 360, with a strong hint of Enzo around the surface-erupting tail-lights.

Its all-new 4.3-litre V8 engine, with four valves per cylinder instead of the 360’s five and chain camshaft drive instead of belts, with a consequent great reduction in service costs, has a variable-valve-timing system lifted straight from the Enzo's V12, dry-sump lubrication, a very high compression ratio (11.3:1), a variable airflow plenum chamber and an enormous electronic brain making the decisions in the form of not one, but two, Bosch Motronic ME7 ECUs. At 483bhp it boasts 21% more power than the 360, exceeding even that of the mighty (and turbocharged) F40, whilst the torque spread is extraordinary for an engine keen to howl beyond 8500rpm. All these factors contribute to a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 196mph.

The advancements continued with the ‘Manettino’, the steering wheel-mounted selector for stability systems, damping, shift speed and throttle response. And there’s the E-diff, whose calibrations this alters, a clever, clutch-controlled active differential that sorts out waywardness, not by inhibiting one rear wheel, but by pouring more torque into the other. Ferrari reckons it’s worth three seconds a lap at the Fiorano test track, and it certainly helps make the F430 a far more forgiving machine than the 360, and a car of supremely subtle and keen responses.

This smart, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 430 dates from 2006 and had just three previous keepers prior to being purchased by our vendor in 2015 to add to his significant stable.

It’s finished in Rosso Scuderia with contrasting Nero Hide and optioned with race seats, Nero carpets, the carbon driving zone, yellow dials, Nero brake calipers and Scuderia Shields.

It has a full main dealer service history and was most-recently serviced by Graypaul in Nottingham during September 2018 at 24,778 miles, with the odometer currently reading 25,102.

UK-delivered with excellent history, this low mileage 430 should not be ignored at today’s guide price.

• Registered to the first of four former keepers on the 09/02/2001

• A well-specified range-topping Autobiography HSE finished in smart Bonatti Grey

• The 4.0-litre petrol V8 of the HSE provides smooth acceleration amid acres of wood and leather

• The service history is well documented and supports the mileage of some 42,000 miles

• Our vendor was invited by Jaguar Land Rover to display this car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

• Offering a more refined experience compared to its predecessor, the P38 is rarely found in this condition

Following the enormous success of the original Range Rover and its successively more luxurious upgrades, Land Rover introduced a new model, designated P38, in 1994. Produced up to 2001, the P38 was considerably better appointed than its predecessor and became the benchmark for luxury motoring in town and county. The all-new Range Rover could be ordered with a choice of three engine options: 4.0-litre and 4.6-litre petrol units or the BMW sourced 2.5-litre diesel, with many opting for the diesel. Various equipment levels were available but the Range Rover Autobiography rivalled the best from Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar when it came to luxurious interiors. 

The successor to the P38, the Range Rover L322, was being developed in late 2001 and, mindful of demand for the soon to be released new model, the final P38 ranges were exceptionally well equipped. This 2001 Autobiography 4.0 HSE in Bonnati Grey was sold by Guy Salmon Land Rover, Stratford-upon-Avon on the 9th February to the first of three former keepers and it is believed to have been a Press Car. It was bought by our vendor, the proprietor of a garage specialising in Land Rover and Range Rovers, for his personal use in 2013. Naturally, as the boss’ car, the Range Rover has been carefully looked after in the workshop. 

Such is the condition of this car and our vendor’s reputation within Land Rover circles that it was selected by Jaguar Land Rover to be displayed at the 70th Anniversary celebrations for Land Rover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2017. It took part in the parade lap and later, during a conversation with a knowledgeable enthusiast, our vendor was told that it was one of just four such cars built. We have been unable to substantiate this claim but it will make for some interesting research by the next owner. The odometer reading of just under 42,000 miles is substantiated by the entries in the original service book. 

It is presented to auction with a history file that includes that service book, reams of receipts and old MOTs - with the current valid until November 2020. As the successor to the iconic Range Rover Classic, the P38 had a tough act to follow, but in recent years the P38’s enhanced driving experience, build quality and interior refinement has now been rightly recognised. It is now firmly part of Land Rover’s heritage, and much like the XJS that followed the E-Type, will always have its dedicated fans.

• Supplied new to the Netherlands in left-hand drive

• Finished in Titan Silver with a Black Nappa leather interior

• One owner in its supplying country before being imported to the UK in 2005

• Sold with its book pack, a UK V5 and MOT tested until July 2020

• Having covered only 67,500km (42,190 miles), this smart little BM seems excellent value

The Z3 Coupé shares the same platform and parts with the roadster, but features a chassis-stiffening hatch area and is 2.7 times stiffer in comparison. The Z3 Coupe was only available with 2.8-litre or 3.0-litre engine sizes before eventually, BMW launched the Z3M Coupe which featured a more powerful 3.2-litre unit. The 3.0i model Z3 Couple was only offered to the European market, making it the biggest engined non-'M' Coupe that one could purchase ensuring that it is highly desirable today.

Offered here is a 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i Coupe powered by the 6-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This left-hand drive car was originally sold new in the Netherlands where it had one owner before being imported to the UK in 2005 and registered with the DVLA. Finished in Titan Silver with a Black Nappa leather interior, the car features a factory glass roof, air-conditioning and electric seats.

Since being in the UK, the car has received some notable upgrades and modifications:

- April ’14 - Fitted with a VF Engineering supercharger - £4,980

- May ’14 - Enlarged Brembo 320mm front discs - £1,965

- November ’15 – Engine strip down and Mahle pistons fitted - £3,305

The car was then dyno-tested once the works were completed and it is now producing 320bhp – as much as its Z3m counterpart! The speedometer was changed in 2008, and so now the total mileage is 67,560km, which equates to almost 42,000 miles. The car is supplied with its original service book which contains stamps from BMW main dealers over the years, its UK V5c and is MOT tested until 21st July 2020.

This Z3 Coupe is a rare model and although effectively the model below the Z3M, it now boast a similar output but for a fraction of the price. We urge you to come and view this car in person as it would make a shrewd purchase for any BMW enthusiast.

• First registered on 01/08/1989 as one of just 50 right-hand drive Turbo Cabriolets

• Highly-specified display car for Porsche GB Ltd and subsequently sold through AFN Chelsea

• Presented in Schwartz with an Ivory leather interior. Fitted with the G50 five-speed gearbox

• Documented service history and MOT Certificates warrant the mileage of just 62,400

• An Autolign inspection in 2005 regarding light damage to the offside front wing lists the car as a Category N on HPI records

• Offered from a deceased estate that included Daytona, Dino and Testarossa Ferraris

The Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet is the only 'normal production' Porsche cabriolet to be equipped with the air-cooled turbo engine. Moreover, only approximately 100 were produced and just 50 right-hand drive examples were built. Fitted with the 3.3-litre, air-cooled, turbo engine and later G50 5-speed gearbox, the car generates over 330 bhp and has a 0-60 time of approximately five seconds. Porsche Cars GB Ltd. have provided written confirmation that this car was originally their display car and was, naturally, very well specified at the time before subsequently being sold by AFN Chelsea on the Brompton Road, London, SW6.

Offered to auction with a detailed history file including the documented service history and MOT test certificates that corroborate the indicated mileage, this lovely 930 has patently been very well cared for. In 2005, an insurance claim was made in relation to light damage to the offside front wing, however, the previous owner sought to have this work independently inspected by Autolign inspections of Mawsley in accordance with the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre resulting in the car being listed as a Category N on HPI records. Other online records show the car listed as Category D.

Previously sourced from a private collection, this beautifully presented example in gloss black with an ivory leather interior was fully serviced at Porsche Reading in 2017. At the same time, it was subject to the standard Porsche ‘111-point Vehicle Inspection’ (report with the car) and has travelled less than 260 miles since. In 2017, the car was bought by a young collector, James Harris, who stabled it alongside his 930 Speedster and Daytona, Dino and Testarossa Ferraris. Sadly, Mr Harris passed away in 2019 and we are offering the car on behalf of his estate at a very competitive guide price.

• Full body restoration by Renault Alpine Tuning Services, complete respray, powder-coated subframes

• All new brakes and suspension, new clutch, turbocharger, injectors and battery

• From seven years of current private ownership. This rare car owes our vendor £35,000 and he has clearly cherished it

• Tailored car cover and a set of rare English-language, factory workshop manuals. Very sensibly guided

This very rare and desirable Renault is one of 68 UK-supplied, right-hand drive examples of the Alpine A610 and looks to be in lovely condition. Owned by our private enthusiast vendor for the past seven years he has clearly lavished love and attention on this interesting car. In fact, he informs us the A610 owes him £35,000! During his fastidious ownership, he sanctioned a full body restoration by Renault Alpine Tuning Services which included a complete respray. Further work included all new brakes and suspension, powder coating subframes, and a new clutch, turbocharger, injectors and battery.

This A610 has covered 64,000 miles only, however, the odometer does show 3,200 miles as it's had a new instrument binnacle. The crystal display in the dash binnacle is prone to failure and we understand that our vendor luckily managed to source the last binnacle available which cost over £500. Pleasingly, the car is supplied with a full service history from Day 1 which corroborates the mileage. Our vendor also informs that the car is essentially completely original with the exception of the Alpine radio, however, the original Pioneer unit is included with the car.

Accompanied by a tailored cover, a set of rare English-language factory workshop manuals and its history file, this fabulous A610 has always been kept on a C-TEK battery conditioner whilst in his ownership. Sensibly guided for such a rare car we recommend a closer look at this desirable French sportscar.

• One of just 292 UK-supplied, right-hand drive, ABS-equipped cars 

• Just 17,000 miles from new and finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema 

• Great specification, good history and tool kit included. Competitively guided for such quality

• Coming from a significant private collection, this is a rare and low mileage example

Produced between 1985 and 1989, the 328 was the successor to the 308 and was available as a Coupe (GTB) or a Targa Top (GTS). It featured the transverse V8 from the 308, albeit now in 3.2-litre form, with four valves per cylinder, a five-speed gearbox and 275 bhp on tap. This resulted in 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of over 166mph.

This, stunning, right-hand drive, late-production example, is one of just 292 UK-supplied, ABS-equipped cars and is finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa with Crema hide and red carpeting. Just 17,000 miles is all this lovely 328 has covered since leaving the factory in 1989 and it really needs to be seen in the metal given the car's stunning condition today. Indeed, interested parties should note that this car is currently been stored with Silverstone Auctions and is therefore available for private viewing by appointment prior to the sale.

F328 VSD is accompanied by its owner’s manuals, tool kit and an interesting history file containing invoices from Ferrari dealers and specialists along with historic MOTs and road tax discs. Recently part of a significant private collection, this is a rare low mileage example that will reward any inspection and is estimated at a very competitive level considering the quality on offer.

• Dating from mid-October 1961, this is one of the earliest production cars

• Owned by our vendor for 50 years and subject to a seven-year restoration

• Rebuilt around a 1961 Australian CKD bodyshell with some replacement panels

• Superbly painted in its original Tartan Red and Black by ‘Old Skool Minis’

• Fitted with its original 997cc engine, rebuilt, balanced and upgraded by SMMC

• Fully rewired with an Alternator concealed within the Lucas Dynamo case

• Upgrades include S gearbox, 7.5” Cooper S brakes with stainless flex pipes, RC40 exhaust

• Period correct red/grey Brocade trim, new carpets/door cards, heated screen

• Supplied with its current V5c, Green logbook, Heritage Certificate and restoration invoices

• Delightfully restored and upgraded early Cooper from long-term ownership

Anyone who has commenced, what they hope will be, a bit of a refurb or a quick tidy-up with some fresh paint of their classic car will recognise the point at which a partial restoration inevitably becomes a full one and this was certainly the case with 5392 LJ on offer here.

The car’s Heritage Certificate tells us that it’s an Austin Cooper built on 16/10/1961 (within months of the start of production) and finished in Tartan Red with a Black roof before being delivered to Imperial Motors in Bournemouth and subsequently registered on 3/11/1961. Our vendor purchased the Mini in 1969 and has owned it ever since. It was his daily driver and the following year was used to transport the happy couple on their honeymoon but, inevitably, as more modern cars arrived, the little Cooper was used less and less eventually spending long periods in storage. Around 2009, the decision was made to tidy-up the car and return it to the road in time for the couples 40 th Wedding Anniversary, however, as Robbie Burns once said “The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.” and it was to be a further seven years before 5392 LJ was returned to her sparkling best.

Once the car had been fully stripped it became obvious that the shell was beyond economic repair and luckily a rust-free 1961 CKD (completely knocked down) bodyshell was located in Australia and shipped to Birmingham to enable the restoration to commence. The rebuild was entrusted to ‘Old Skool Minis’ in Bloxwich and the quality of their work is evident from the photographs of the restoration in the car’s history file. The shell was closely inspected when it arrived and the outer sills were removed to properly inspect the inner ones before new outer sills were fitted together with rear quarter panels, two front wings and door skins. It was then fully prepared and painted to a very high standard in its original colours of Tartan Red (RD9) and gloss black. The original (final-quarter 1961-dated) glass was reinstated with the exception of the windscreen which is now a bespoke Triplex/Pilkington heated item. A new wiring harness was fitted and the electrics are supplied by an alternator cleverly located within a Lucas dynamo case allowing the standard look to be retained but with a better output.

Internally the front and rear seats are the original BMC Tartan Red/Gey and Gold Brocade with other items of trim, door cards etc. purchased from Newton Commercial. The new carpets are naturally Tartan Red and the original “Fug Stir” heater was restored and replaced and works in conjunction with the new heated screen. The original speedometer, which on the very early cars had no ‘Tenths’ on the odometer, was restored and set to zero and now indicates a shade less than 800 miles.

Mechanically the decision was taken to forego pedantic originality and build a car that was altogether more safe and usable with upgrades that are acceptable and often advisable. The original 997 engine was retained and fully rebuilt by Southam Mini (SMMC). The block was overbored by ten thou and fitted with new (OE) BMC pistons, the original crank (with modified oilways) was fine and the flywheel was adapted to accept a diaphragm clutch before final balancing. The head was overhauled and fitted with hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel. The rebuilt engine was placed on a fully-synchromesh Cooper ‘S’ gearbox with Hardy Spicer joints and a 3.7 diff and finally fitted with standard twin 1.25” SU

• Delightfully unrestored and unmolested with only 53,000 miles from new

• A classic combination of Old English White with a gently patinated red leather interior

• Still wearing its original registration (UCO 647) with the buff logbook and early MOT's

• A finalist in the Lancaster Pride of Ownership display at the NEC Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show in 2017

Offered here is a wonderfully original Jaguar Mk2 which would grace any event and make the Goodwood Revival car park a must-do. Most recent mechanical work has included the fitting of new rear springs and bushes together with front suspension, steering bushes, and some fresh brakes. It retains its original spare wheel and complete tool kit, a comprehensive history file and the buff logbook.

The Jaguar was supplied to its first owner on 28th October 1960 probably by Vospers on the south coast where it remained until 2007 and the V5 shows only four owners. The earliest MOT from 1973 shows a mileage of 49,815 miles and the second owner kept the car for nearly twenty year using it very sparingly due to ill health, illustrated by the current odometer indication of 54,000 miles suggesting that the car has only covered just over 4,000 miles in 46 years. Our vendor has enjoyed showing the car and most recently was runner-up at the 2017 NEC Classic Car Restoration show in the Pride of Ownership class, a category where originality is probably the main criterion. The car has attended Wings & Wheels on the JEC stand for the last three years and has been much admired as, although we all enjoy gazing at a millimetre-perfect Concours restoration, real affection is more often reserved for those well used and well-maintained classics that have never had three years off to be torn apart and stuck together again and have lived a long life keeping the secrets of the last fifty years in the crevices of those creaky old leather seats.

Original unrestored sixties saloons are becoming very rare and this lovely Mk2 represents great value offering its new owner a great driving experience and a plethora of events to attend with its best years still ahead. 

• The 1946 Chief became the companies only model after the war

• New for that year were girder-style forks adapted from Indian's radical 841

• A matching frame and engine example owned by just four enthusiasts in its 73-year history

• Supplied with its original main dealer panniers  

• Comes with a NOVA reference number ready to begin the UK registration process

• One of the finest Indian motorcycles available in the UK

The now-legendary V-twin 1946 Indian Chief motorcycle emerged as Indian's flagship model after World War II, and the popular design relegated the American company's four-cylinder and smaller V-twin models to history. The engine remained a 74-cubic-inch flathead and the tank graphics were unchanged. The biggest change was the introduction of girder-style forks adapted from Indian's radical 841 model that had been designed for desert use by the U.S. military during the war. These new forks provided a full five inches of wheel travel versus the meager two inches allowed by the previous leaf-spring design. Though the rear still featured the same plunger-type suspension, spring rates were softened. These changes resulted in an even smoother ride than before, a notable selling feature of the postwar models.  As always, "Indian Red" was the most popular colour choice.

This 1946 Indian Chief was purchased from its original owner at Barrie automotive flea market in Ontario, Canada, by the late Samuel H.High III. Samuel was well regarded in the motorcycle community winning numerous awards on the show circuit with this Indian Chief and there are two plaques mounted on the bike, "Senior" National first prize and the ultimate Grand National winner. However, after 30 happy years, the time had come to part with his beloved Indian and it was offered for sale at Hershey in 2003. In the owner's file, there is a document signed by Samuel transferring ownership to the next keeper. 

Those lucky buyers were Tony along with his close friend Tim who was listed as the registered keeper. Tony owned one of the best tooling companies in Canada and had a dream of taking the ‘46 Indian across Canada "from coast to coast", so a no expense spared, full mechanical rebuild was undertaken. All the best parts were used including; a King clutch, electronic ignition, (hidden inside the original distributor) all new bearings and bushings, a rebuilt speedo, four-speed transmission (a period option) rebuilt Bonneville carb and more. During these works no paintwork was undertaken, however, it still looks stunning to this day.

Sadly, Tony became unwell and was not able to fulfil his dream of the Coast to Coast ride, although the bike remains trip ready. As a result, the bike was returned to Tim and there it remained in the lounge (where else?) of his beautiful home in Niagara Falls for nearly ten years. Started regularly, the bike has only covered 100 miles since the mechanical works were undertaken.

This is a stunning, matching numbers, Indian and amazingly still has its original panniers purchased from the main dealer in 1946. It's supplied with a large history file, its title document and a NOVA reference number ready to begin the UK registration process. Unrestored but still in show-winning condition, Samuel H.High III's famous Indian Chief is ready for its next adventure.

• A stunning UK-supplied, desirable and collectable motorcycle with just 3,600 miles showing and one careful owner from new

• Number 222 of the final 300 Senna editions boasting Öhlins shock, cast-iron fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses

• Superb condition, stored and maintained correctly, from private ownership and only enjoyed in dry weather conditions

• Every Ducati motorcycle is a bit special, this exclusive example is sure to be the talk of any bike meet

With its 916cc, fuel-injected, 4-valves-per-cylinder desmodromic, liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin, Ducati’s 916 was an instant classic as soon as it was shown to the world. Built for five years before evolving into the 996, this bike was one of Massimo Tamburini’s crowning achievements. Though it produced less horsepower than the Japanese competition, it was more torquey, and no bike from anywhere could compete on looks. In 1998, the Guggenheim featured an exhibit called “The Art of the Motorcycle” and the 916 was one of the few modern bikes to make the cut. To many enthusiasts around the world, the 916 was not simply the latest 'superbike', but the best there had ever been. Not only did it set new standards of performance, handling, and braking, but also topped the table in style and charisma. Ayrton Senna was a personal friend of the Castiglioni family (partially, no doubt, because he was a repeat high-profile Ducati customer), and had actually personally agreed to the first run of 200 bikes named in his honour before his demise. Profits from these 'Sennas' went to the Senna Foundation, to provide Brazilian kids with free sports facilities, as long as they went to school. The first run arrived in 1995 – Black and Grey with red wheels, with a Strada-spec engine (minus the posh Pankl rods) with an SP chassis (Öhlins shock, cast-iron, fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses) and 300 were built. Two further runs of Senna II (Silver with Red wheels) and Senna IIIs (all black) were produced in 1997 and late 1998 with all profits, similarly, going to the Senna Foundation.

This 916 Senna III (222/300) was first registered in the UK on 20/05/1999 and has just one registered keeper from new. Our private vendor has covered just 3,590 dry miles and has always stored this motorcycle correctly so, as one would expect, the condition of this 916 Senna is beautiful and reflects the low mileage indicated. We welcome pre-sale inspections and can report that the bike starts and runs sweetly. An unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a true collector's item that would look good in any setting and, at any level, is a work of art.

• Delivered new to the Brooklands Motor Company in August 1936 with coachwork by Charlesworth of Coventry

• Sporting its original registration number, DPN 539, colours complemented by re-plated brightwork

• The history file includes the original owner’s handbook, factory build sheets, tax discs and invoices

• Refreshed paintwork, new headlining, carpets, refurbished woodwork and lightly patinated leather 

• Offered from a private collection of classic and vintage motor cars and presented in spiffing condition

Fast and handsome with tremendous performance and a low, purposeful stance, the Alvis Speed 20 is the epitome of pre-war sporting elegance. Beautifully made and bristling with technical innovations such as independent front suspension, all-synchro gearbox and servo-assisted brakes, the car went through four versions, SA to SD, between 1932 and 1936 before being replaced by the Speed 25 in 1937. Engine size grew from 2.5 to 2.7 litres, culminating in the 3.5-litre unit in the Speed 25, capable of a smooth and silent 100mph and widely regarded as the best Alvis ever built. 

The SD model (as here) came out in 1936 and had the SC's larger 2.7-litre engine (good for an easy 90mph) improved steering and suspension, stiffened chassis and twin electric fuel pumps plus slightly wider bodywork. The low-slung chassis endowed the car with tremendous handling and grip for its day: “'When cornering it is not only free from rolling – the low build sees to that – but the layout is such that it clings to the intended path at quite unexpected speeds, and when centrifugal force does eventually produce a skid, it is of the rear wheels only and easily controlled,” observed Motor Sport's tester. 

Motor magazine was equally enthusiastic: “The new Alvis Speed Twenty is the type of car which looks right, feels right and is right. From the driver's point of view, the controls are all just where they are required and the power, speed and acceleration provided by the silky six-cylinder engine are a real eye-opener to anyone accustomed to driving about in more ordinary motor cars.” 

Although the car was available in rolling chassis form to receive a coachbuilt body of the owner’s choosing, the majority of customers plumped for the handsome Charlesworth Saloon bodywork that you see here. By the time production came to an end in late 1936, just 1,165 Speed Twenties of all types had been built and all are increasingly sought-after today. 

Delivered new to the Brooklands Motor Company in August 1936, DPN 539 is one of the last Speed Twenty models produced. Long periods of cherished ownership mean that the car stands proudly in its original colours which, naturally, have been refreshed periodically with re-plated brightwork. The interior has benefited from new carpeting and headlining whilst the woodwork has also been refurbished. The leather seats are beautifully patinated and the car presents the best of both worlds with a welcoming, lived-in interior and shining chrome and paint. 

Presented to auction from a small private collection which our vendor is trimming due to an imminent house move, the history file includes the original owner’s handbook, old tax discs from the 1950s, invoices for various service items and the original factory build-sheets.