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1932 Lagonda 2 Litre Continental Car Year: 1932 Car Manufacturer: Lagonda Car Model: 2 Litre Continental Car Reg No.: YY 1778 Car Chassis No.: OH10149 Car Colour: Dark Blue An American of Scots descent, Wilbur Gunn began his automotive career building tricars in the greenhouse of his Middlesex home. He formed the Lagonda company in 1906, apparently naming it after a river near his home town - Springfield, Ohio. And, though he passed away in 1920, the business initially continued to develop well, producing a range of sports models that led directly to Lagonda`s historic victory at the 1935 Le Mans 24 Hours race. Having abandoned the premium car market back in 1913, the company did a complete volte face twelve years later with the introduction of the 14/60. Coachbuilt onto a ladder chassis, the Arthur Davidson-designed newcomer featured a freshly crafted 1954cc four-cylinder engine featuring twin, high-set camshafts and a detachable cylinder head - a first for Lagonda. Renowned for its powerful braking, the 14/60 could eventually be ordered in low or high chassis form, in Speed guise (with a tuned engine set further back in the frame), or supercharged for ultimate performance. The final iteration of the much vaunted 2-Litre was the Continental, of which just 23 examples are understood to have been made between April and July 1932. Though production was split 50/50 between Saloons and Tourers, the Lagonda Club is only aware of seven Tourers still in existence today, making them a very rare model indeed. It featured a handsome steel rather than fabric-covered, three-door, four-seater body, a distinctive slanting radiator and 18-inch centre-lock wire wheels. The engine`s output of circa 70bhp was sufficient to endow the 30cwt Lagonda with a top speed of around 80mph. The twin-cam OHV engine drove through a four-speed gearbox with right-hand gate change. Braking was by large drums on all four wheels and suspension was by semi-elliptic springs and AndrÚ Hartford friction shock absorbers all round. The price new would have been around ú725. The Continental on offer was first registered on October 25th 1932. It is arguably best known in Lagonda circles from its lengthy period in the hands of the Gostling family. It was apparently purchased by Harry in 1946, who retained it until his death, whereupon ownership passed to his brother Ian Gostling. Both men competed with the car during their tenure and the history file contains photos of Harry pressing on at both Silverstone and Brands Hatch. `YY 1787` appears to have been treated to various upgrades during the Gostlings` ownership - they are said to have included larger brake drums, a bigger capacity oil pump and the downdraught cylinder head which was installed by Wessex Workshops in 1996. The Lagonda appeared in an article entitled `Used cars of the road` that was published in the Autocar issue of June 24th 1953 - the writer noted that `the handling of the car was one of its specially good features`. The Lagonda was finally wrested from the Gostling family in July 1997, when it became the property of Gordon Colin Oliver. Subsequent owners include David Rose and Peter Zaslawsky, and it was from the latter that the vendor acquired `YY 1778` during December 2009. In his care the bonnet and wheels have been refurbished and five new tyres and inner tubes fitted. He currently describes the Dark Blue bodywork and Black leatherette interior trim as "original", the paintwork as "loveable and very well patinated", the engine as "very good", the gearbox as "good", and the electrical wiring as "new". He is now selling this rare and apparently very usable British classic complete with sizeable history file and MOT into May of this year. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1966 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe Car Year: 1966 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: E-Type 4.2 Coupe Car Reg No.: HEW 88D Car Chassis No.: 1E21334 Car Colour: Red The E-Type`s Malcolm Sayer-penned lines are thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motorcar. The XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon and from birth was available as a two-seater Fixed Head Coupe or Roadster. Like the XK120, at launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time - its 3.8-litre straight-six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of around seven seconds and a top speed of circa 150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. This right-hand drive 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe departed the Browns Lane factory in 1966 and was reportedly exported new to Hong Kong on behalf of an RAF officer. By 1978 the two-seater is said to have been in the hands of a Chinese national, who moved it to Singapore. It was there that the vendor purchased the Jaguar in 1980/1981 before apparently treating its engine to a rebore; new bearings, pistons, and oil and water pumps; reground crankshaft and camshaft, and overhauled cylinder head. The car was repatriated in 1983, at which point it acquired the current age-related registration. Further refurbishment included: a new fuel tank and steering wheel, an additional fan; some rewiring and a differential check. Another ú2,162 was invested in `HEW 88D` last October in order to recommission it ahead of a MOT test. The Jaguar has still only covered about 1,000 miles since the engine overhaul and very few in UK winters, so it is understood to have remained relatively rust free. The vendor regards the bodywork and engine as "fair to good", the manual transmission and Black leather upholstery as "fair" and the Red paintwork as "poor". Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1963 Jaguar MK II 3.8 Litre Car Year: 1963 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: MK II 3.8 Litre Car Reg No.: APG401B Car Chassis No.: 231579DN Car Colour: Dark Green Featuring notably slimmer roof pillars than its MKI forebear, the immortal Jaguar MKII was as airy on the inside as it was elegant on the outside. Its monocoque bodyshell was equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension and a well located live rear axle, 12-inch disc brakes all round and recirculating ball steering. The model could be specified with a 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8-litre version of Jaguar`s race-proved, DOHC inline, six-cylinder XK engine. The interior was quintessentially British with its sumptuous leather-covered seats, polished wood facia and door cappings, comprehensive instrumentation and impressive row of auxiliary toggle switches. The attention to detail and build quality of the MKII were remarkable for the price. Equipped with the 220bhp 3.8-litre engine, the Jaguar was reputedly capable of sprinting to 60mph in 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph. Some 30,141 3.8s were produced between 1959 and 1967. Finished in Dark Green with Tan leather upholstery, this particular example boasts a manual overdrive gearbox and chrome wire wheels. Purchased by the current keeper in 1986, it was the subject of a extensive restoration between 1997 and 2001. This included: a bare metal respray during which the colour was changed from the original Golden Sand; the engine was refurbished to standard specification; the original manual gearbox was replaced by a later all-synchromesh unit; the suspension was lowered and rebushed; power steering was added; the bumpers and rear lights were rechromed; the headlining, carpets, facia, wheels, tyres, spinners and radio were all renewed. The vendor not surprisingly now regards the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as all being in "very good order". `APG 401B` is expected to have a new MOT by the time of the sale. A fine looking example of a great motorcar. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1951 Jaguar MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Car Year: 1951 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: MK V 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupe Car Reg No.: JJW 591 Car Chassis No.: 640391 Car Colour: Cream Although press attention was primarily focused on the XK120 Roadster at the 1948 London Motor Show, it was another of the Jaguar stand`s debutants which held the key to the marque`s immediate future. Drawing on the stylistic heritage of its SS Jaguar predecessors, the imposing MKV was embellished via a bold radiator grille, partially recessed headlamps, curvaceous C-posts, rear-wheel spats and distinctive twin-blade bumpers. Destined to underpin many a `Big Cat`, the newcomer`s box-section chassis was equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung `live` rear axle and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Unwilling to risk using the unproven XK DOHC engine in such a volume application Jaguar chose to fit the MKV with its tried and tested `2.5 Litre` (2664cc) and `3.5 Litre` (3485cc) straight-six units. Developing some 104bhp and 126bhp respectively, these Harry Weslake tuned OHV powerplants were allied to four-speed manual transmission and gave class-leading performance; the 3.5 Litre variant being capable of over 90mph. Available in either four-door saloon or two-door drophead coupe guises, the luxuriously appointed four-seater accounted for some 10,466 sales between January 1949 and July 1951. Though, a mere 977 of those were right-hand drive 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupes. The right-hand drive MKV offered is one of those rare and increasingly desirable 3.5-litre Dropheads that, according to its Heritage Trust certificate, was manufactured on June 29th, 1951 and delivered to the supplying dealer, Attwoods, on July 12th. The accompanying green log book shows it was registered on August 29th of the same year and further history informs us that Richard Place & Co., chartered accountants from East Grinstead, sold the Jaguar to a Mr K W Holliday of the same town on February 8th 1960. He apparently ran the four-seater until 1975 and then stored it until 1991. It was in September of that year that Mr Claude Levi, also of East Grinstead, acquired `JJW 591` for a reported figure of ú18,000. Some ú22,000 worth of restoration was carried out in his care - not least a complete retrim. The Jaguar then passed to a Mr J Linton in September 1997 for the princely sum of ú40,000, at which point the mileage was said to have totalled 39,920. Though the MKV came into the vendor`s possession as long ago as January 2006, the indicated (but unwarranted) mileage still only stands at 44,473. He has used the Drophead Coupe for several events in Lincolnshire and nearby Norfolk as well as selected Jaguar Drivers` Club ones (collecting various awards along the way). He informs us that the car is "a pleasure to drive" and has "very good" bodywork, Cream paintwork, Red leather trim, engine and four-speed manual gearbox. This most charismatic of cats comes complete with sundry tools, old MOTs from the last 15 years and one valid into February 2013. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

2004 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Car Year: 2004 Car Manufacturer: Volkswagen Car Model: Beetle Cabriolet Car Reg No.: RG53FYZ Car Chassis No.: WVWZZZ1YZ4M325601 Car Colour: Blue Following positive public reaction to Volkswagen`s retro-themed Concept 1, the similarly-styled but quaintly entitled `VW New Beetle` went on sale in 1998. Though outwardly inspired by Dr Porsche`s original people`s car, the layout of the newcomer`s Golf-based mechanicals could hardly have been more different, with a front-mounted engine driving the front wheels rather than a rear-placed one powering the back ones. Of course `dubbers` like to customise, and even VW itself was quick to create some special editions of the model. `RG53 FYZ` is certainly special, but the work of a group of independent experts rather than the manufacturer. Conceived by Oxford Edition and using one of their wives` Aquarius Blue Cabriolets as a base, it was given a thorough mechanical going over by renowned VW/Audi tuners, APS of Brackley. The original engine was ousted in favour of an Audi S3 1.8T unit that was then treated to APS stage 1 software, 3 inch downpipe, and cat-less 3 inch exhaust system exiting where the fog and reverse lights had once been - the output was around 270bhp. The unit drives through a six-speed SEAT Cupra R gearbox to a Quaife limited slip differential. The Beetle sits on colour-keyed 19 inch Techart five spoke alloys behind which custom hubs are braked by Porsche Cayenne callipers and ECS discs. The suspension is lowered and equipped with KW coil-overs. Outside, the eye-catching speedster-style bodywork has been smoothed and blended, the wheel arched pulled, and all glass apart from the windscreen removed along with the hood and its mechanism. The area behind the Recaro bucket seats is topped off with a bespoke panel especially created by Shapecraft. The reworked interior includes an R32 leather steering wheel, TT Quattro Sport gear knob and weighted quickshift, and has been retrimmed in Red leather. A unique creation of enormous character. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Car Year: 1986 Car Manufacturer: Porsche Car Model: 911 Turbo Car Reg No.: B4 YUW Car Chassis No.: WP0ZZZ93ZGS050356 Car Colour: Red In the early `70s, Porsche had designs on racing a turbocharged version of the 911, in support of which they planned a homologation special along the lines of the Carrera 2.7RS. A subsequent change in the rules negated the need for a precise number of street legal vehicles, but the company continued with the project anyway - the Porsche 911 Turbo (930) was born. The 930 was based around the Carrera 3.0RS, the engine from which was modified courtesy of turbo technology developed for the 917/30 CAN-AM cars. Initially power output was 260bhp, but from 1978 it was increased to 300bhp by raising the engine capacity to 3.3-litres. To accommodate the extra performance over the 3.0RS, the 930 sported revised suspension, larger brakes and a robust, four-speed manual gearbox. In order to help deliver the power to the road, a `whale tail` rear spoiler was fitted and a wider rear wheel / tyre package was squeezed under specially flared arches. From 1985 there was the option of an SE (`Flatnose`) package for the Coupe. It featured a slanted snout, pop-up headlamps and even wider rear arches covering yet wider wheels. Moreover the engine output was raised to 330bhp which, together with the inherently more aerodynamic shape, pushed the terminal speed beyond the 170mph mark. A while later the SE option was extended to the Targa and Cabriolet versions. The right-hand drive 1986 Turbo on offer is seemingly equipped with the SE package (or an imitation thereof) and is finished in Red with a Red leather interior. Currently displaying an unwarranted 54,485 miles, `B4 YUW` comes complete with an extensive service history portfolio confirming some ú20,000 of investment with Porsche main dealers and independent specialists; a total that includes in the region of ú2,300 spent on having the gearbox refurbished in 2005. A rare and very exciting member of the 911 family. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1980 MG B Roadster Car Year: 1980 Car Manufacturer: MG Car Model: B Roadster Car Reg No.: TFE212W Car Chassis No.: GVADJ1AG517966 Car Colour: Red Launched in May 1962, the B was only initially available in Roadster form - the hatchback GT derivative not being offered until 1965. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front, and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Damping was by lever arm units all round. Braking was by discs at the front and drums at the rear. Power came from a 1798cc version of the BMC B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm. The newcomer`s monocoque construction resulted in weight savings over the outgoing MGA (it turned the scales at 2,028lb), reduced manufacturing costs and notably tauter handling. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new facia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car`s history occurred two years later when steel reinforced rubber bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time Roadster production ceased in October 1980, a total of 399,070 are said to have been produced. Among the last MGB Roadsters made, the rubber-bumpered `TFE 212W` vacated the hallowed Abingdon production line in 1980 and was first registered to a Mr Colin Bayes on January 1st the following year. It sports Red bodywork and a Black interior trim and is equipped with the standard manual gearbox. Reportedly, a three owner example currently showing an unwarranted 57,346 miles, it comes complete with numerous old invoices, some period MG brochures, several old MOTs and one valid into July. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1952 MG TD Car Year: 1952 Car Manufacturer: MG Car Model: TD Car Reg No.: OSL 331 Car Chassis No.: TDC21795 Car Colour: Green The first post-WW2 MG was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-WW2 TB and was fitted with basically the same 1250cc OHV XPAG engine. The TC was superseded by the TD in 1950 which, though visually similar to the earlier cars, was built around a more modern chassis derived from the Y-Type Saloon. The benefits included coil spring suspension at the front, rack and pinion steering, smaller 15-inch disc-type wheels and the option of LHD. The newcomer also boasted a hypoid bevel axle, hidden scuttle hoop and twin leading shoe front brakes, and was five inches wider than its predecessor. By the middle of 1950, a MKII TD was produced alongside the standard car. It featured a range of optional upgrades including: an engine of 8.0:1 compression ratio giving 57bhp, twin fuel pumps, revised dampers, higher final drive ratio etc. Some 30,000 TDs had been produced by the time the model was superseded by the TF in 1953 - 23,500 went to the USA alone. This LHD 1952 TD is a MKII example that has spent much of its life in California. The known history begins when somebody donated the MG to Felders Bodyshop of Los Angeles in 1982. They treated it to a cosmetic restoration and displayed the TD in their showroom as an example of their bodywork prowess, and there it remained for the next 20 years. Now facing retirement, the owner decided to return it to the workshop and carry out any mechanical work required to complete the restoration. It was at this stage that the vendor, who had been aware of the car for a number of years, was able to purchase it. `OSL 331` is offered complete with a photo album of the restoration and many of the parts needed to convert the MG to RHD. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster Car Year: 1973 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: E-Type V12 Roadster Car Reg No.: WDJ700M Car Chassis No.: 1S2429BW Car Colour: Red The last E-Type Jaguar rolled off the production line in 1974, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations; its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines generally considered to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motorcar. Born of Jaguar`s competition successes on the race track, the newcomer was a true thoroughbred. From birth it was available either as a fixed head Coupe or a two-seater Roadster. For 1966, a 2+2 version of the Coupe was added to the range that was nine inches longer and featured a more vertical windscreen. The Series 3 cars were introduced in 1971, all but a handful of which were fitted with Jaguar`s new 5.3-litre V12 engine. The original (short) wheelbase was discontinued and the revised car offered only as a Roadster (now based on the longer 2+2 floorpan) or 2+2 Coupe. Production of the Series 3 model continued until 1975, when the range was superseded by the XJS; by which time some 15,000 V12-engined examples had been produced - most of which were exported to North America. The purposeful-looking Series 3 E-Types are readily identified from their predecessors by the large cross-slatted radiator grille, flared wheel arches, wider track and V12 badge on the rear. This smart-looking Series 3 Roadster is a right-hand drive example from 1973, equipped with automatic transmission. It sports Red coachwork teamed with a Tan leather interior and Black mohair hood. The vendor informs us that the interior is original, but that the bodywork and engine were thoroughly restored over a 10 year period at a cost of some ú70,000. He currently regards the bodywork, paintwork and engine as "excellent", the interior trim as "very good" and the three-speed transmission as "good". `WDJ 700M` is being sold complete with an extensive history file and MOT into October. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1935 Bentley 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon Car Year: 1935 Car Manufacturer: Bentley Car Model: 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon Car Reg No.: BLY 26 Car Chassis No.: B36DG Car Colour: Black It is a sobering thought. Had Rolls-Royce not purchased its financially troubled competitor Bentley in 1931, the world would have been denied the Continental, Turbo R, Mulsanne and countless other iconic models subsequently graced with the `Flying B`. Of particular loss for many, would have been the coachbuilt Derby Bentleys manufactured between 1933 and 1939. Their chassis was derived from an experimental supercharged 2.75-litre Rolls-Royce (codenamed Peregrine) that never saw the light of day, and power came from a redesigned and tuned version of the company`s 20/25 engine, initially of 3.5-litres (3669cc). Fed by a pair of SU carburettors, it drove through a four-speed manual gearbox. The suspension was by semi-elliptic springs all-round and braking by servo assisted drums. The newcomer was introduced to the public in the appropriate surroundings of Ascot during August 1933, and production of these 3.5-litre cars continued into 1937; by which time 1,191 examples had been produced. The last year`s allocation was manufactured alongside the incoming 4.25-litre (4257 cc) version that would ultimately supersede the 3.5-litre cars. Coachbuilders and body styles were the preserve of the customer and the following are just a few of the illustrious firms engaged to clothe these fine cars: Park Ward, Barker, Vanden Plas, Thrupp & Maberly, Gurney Nutting, H.J. Mulliner, Hooper, James Young and Arthur Mulliner. The Derby Bentley on offer is a 1935 3.5 Litre Sports Saloon by Park Ward. The purposefully elegant coachwork is finished in Black and complemented by a Grey leather interior. `BLY 26` was reportedly treated to a restoration by Nixons of Braintree, Essex in 2006 and is now regarded by the vendor as having "very good" interior trim, engine and gearbox and "good" bodywork and paintwork. The Derby comes complete with working sunroof and is MOT`d through to April of next year. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1938 Daimler E20 Saloon Car Year: 1938 Car Manufacturer: Daimler Car Model: E20 Saloon Car Reg No.: EYF 34 Car Chassis No.: 42819 Car Colour: Midnight Blue / Sea Grey The E20 was manufactured between 1935 and 1939. It offered the choice of coachbuilt Saloon, Sports Saloon, Fixed Head Coupe and Drop Head Coupe bodies on a notably stiff box section chassis that featured integral lubrication and jacking systems. The model was powered by an OHV straight-six engine of 2565cc with output of 19.3HP - sufficient for a top speed of almost 70mph. This was mated to a four-speed pre-selector gearbox via Daimler`s patented fluid flywheel. Suspension was by semi-elliptic springs and beam axles all round and braking by Girling servo-assisted drums. The total production of E20s was some 873, of which around 35 are known to have survived, making it a rare car today. `EYF 34` is an E20 Saloon that was first registered in June 1938. It is resplendent in Midnight Blue over Sea Grey bodywork complemented by a Grey leather interior. In recent times it has been entrusted to Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Dennis Pilling & Son of Leigh in Lancashire, to whom it was delivered in a partially stripped state. Pillings completed the dismantling, removing the interior from the body and the body from the chassis. All parts were checked and refurbished as required. For example, the crown wheel and pinion was found to be badly damaged, so a replacement axle was secured and fully overhauled. The thorough engine work included regrinding of the crankshaft, freshly cast bearings and new pistons. The chassis lubrication system was missing too many parts to restore, so was removed. Any rotten timber in the body was replaced and all panelling repaired or renewed before the shell was resprayed. The same company has recently carried out a general service and repair to the starter motor. This delightful British classic now seeks a new owner and comes complete with buff log book and MOT into February next year. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Car Year: 1970 Car Manufacturer: Aston Martin Car Model: DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Car Reg No.: UKX644J Car Chassis No.: DB6MK2/4241/R Car Colour: Bahama Yellow CURRENT OWNERSHIP SINCE 1974, NEVER RESTORED AND 38,000 MILES FROM NEW Entering production in July 1969 but not formally unveiled for another month, the rakishly elegant DB6 Mk2 was the ultimate evolution of the iconic Aston Martin DB4/DB5/DB6 line. Sharing the same sheet steel platform chassis as its immediate predecessor complete with all-round coil-sprung suspension (independent double wishbone front, trailing arm / beam axle rear), four-wheel disc brakes and Armstrong Select-a-ride adjustable rear shock absorbers, the newcomer nevertheless incorporated a host of detail improvements. Sharper and more responsive to drive thanks to wider wheels and fatter tyres (hence the need for its trademark flared wheelarches), the Mk2 also benefited from the provision of standard-fit power assisted rack and pinion steering. Automatic transmission remained a `no cost` option, while cars equipped with the five-speed ZF manual gearbox gained a lower first gear ratio and more positive Borg & Beck clutch. The fabulous Tadek Marek designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine could be had with a nascent form of electronic fuel injection. However, the majority of buyers wisely opted for carburettor-fed variants in standard (triple SU, 282bhp) or high-performance Vantage (triple Weber, 325bhp) tune. Indeed so troublesome did the AE Brico EFI system prove that several Mk2s were converted to Vantage specification by the factory. Revised seating both front and rear meant that the last of the classic DB-series family could also lay claim to being the most comfortable. Only in production until November 1970, just 239 DB6 Mk2 saloons are thought to have been made (of which a mere 46 and 71 were reputedly to Fuel Injected and Vantage specification respectively). According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example - chassis number DB6MK2/4241/R - was completed on March 13th 1970. One of just three DB6 Mk2s known to have been factory finished in Bahama Yellow - a colour made famous by the Aston Martin DBS that Roger Moore`s character Lord Brett Sinclair drove in cult TV series `The Persuaders` - it was the sole member of the trio to roll off the production line with a Vantage engine. Road registered as `UKX 644J` by Buckinghamshire County Council on December 1st 1970, the Aston Martin was despatched to dealer Maurice Leo Ltd six days later. Entering the current ownership on July 3rd 1974 at 31,009 miles, the distinctively hued grand tourer was purchased from sometime Wiscombe Park competitor and commentator C.A.R. Elwell Esq. (the son-in-law of its first keeper). Laid-up between October 1974 and July 1977 due to work pressures, `UKX 644J` has been sparingly exercised ever since save for jaunts to Dunblane, Scotland and Silverstone, Northants. Reportedly "driven on just one wet day in the last twenty years", the DB6 Mk2 Vantage shares garage space with a DB6 Mk1 Vantage sibling. Treated to a stainless steel exhaust and Kenlowe fans during Mr Elwell`s tenure, the Aston Martin has been routinely serviced by the vendor (an AMOC member). Never allowed to deteriorate to the point of needing restoration, `UKX 644J` is quite exceptional in retaining its original factory paintwork, Black leather upholstery and major mechanical components. Starting readily upon inspection and apparently showing over 100lb/sqin oil pressure @ 3,000rpm when warm, chassis DB6MK2/4241/R showed no signs of major structural repair and was notable for the ease with which its bonnet, boot and doors opened and closed. Aside from the microblistering which began to materialise on certain panels during the 1980s, the Aston Martin remains highly presentable (though, a bodywork specialist could doubtless freshen its appearance). Interestingly, a professional chassis inspection carried out on August 1st 1995 failed to unearth any corrosion issues but did prompt a thorough Waxoyling. Older mechanical repairs have included a reconditioned fuel pump, recalibrated rev counter and renewed power steering gaiters, while the past six months have seen the Aston Martin benefit from a new battery, replacement hoses / jubilee clips and five fresh Pirelli tyres. A real testament to Newport Pagnell build quality, `UKX 644J` was chosen by marque historian the late Roger Stowers to feature in the company`s Millenium Calendar entitled `A Celebration of Craftsmanship`. Running on unleaded with a VSP Plus additive following the demise of leaded fuel, the DB6 MK2 is variously described the vendor as being in "original" (bodywork), "working" (electrical equipment), "unmodified" (engine), "working as far as known" (five-speed manual gearbox), "original some microblistering" (paintwork) and "excellent / original" (interior trim) condition. A measure of the care with which the grand tourer has been maintained, its triple Weber carburettors have not needed adjustment for the last thirty-eight years! A true timewarp that would grace the preservation class of many a concours event, `UKX 644J` has covered a warranted 38,800 miles from new. Quite simply the most original DB6 MK2 Vantage we have encountered, this extraordinary motor car is offered for sale with its original cooling fan, handbook, tool kit and jack not to mention a tailored car cover and sheaf of MOTs dating back to November 13th 1974 (the present certificate being valid until January 9th 2013). Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1961 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Roadster Car Year: 1961 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: E-Type 3.8 Roadster Car Reg No.: 968 YUH Car Chassis No.: 850250 Car Colour: Red With the dust barely settled on their 50th anniversary, E-Types are still a hot topic, and no version more sought after than the immortal Series 1 Roadster. The right-hand drive example offered vacated Jaguar`s hallowed Browns Lane factory on October 26th 1961. It was destined for Hong Kong and despatched to Gilman & Co, the local distributor, on November 8th. At that stage it was finished in Opalescent Dark Green teamed with a Black hood and Suede Green interior. Fast-forward to mid-1984, when it was discovered in a very sorry state in an open courtyard by Cathay Pacific pilot Malcolm Kates, who purchased it for restoration. Progress was such that the project was unfinished when Mr Kates returned to the UK during 1993. The E-type was duly repatriated in a 40ft container along with the family`s household effects and a Ginetta G3 for company. There was a further change of plan on the horizon, however, and by December 2000 the Kates family were on the move once more - first to Hong Kong and then finally to retirement in Western Australia two years later. Not wishing to subject the E-Type to a further tour of the globe, Mr Kates commissioned renowned marque specialist Brian Wilkinson of Zealia Engineering, Newmarket to complete the restoration. This has now happened and the finished car is available for sale for the first time in twenty-eight years. `968 YUH` now sports Red coachwork mated to a Black leather interior. The vendor describes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being in "good" order, and the E-Type is being offered complete with the original Hong Kong registration book, transfer of ownership form, a letter from Jaguar, invoices for parts purchased in the UK, Jaguar Heritage certificate and MOT valid into October. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1935 Singer Nine Le Mans `Longtail` Car Year: 1935 Car Manufacturer: Singer Car Model: Nine Le Mans `Longtail` Car Reg No.: ALV 964 Car Chassis No.: 63855 Car Colour: Green Suitably encouraged by its enviable motorsport achievements of the 1932 and 1933 seasons, Singer created a special Le Mans version of the 9 Sports with a two-seater body mounted on an under-slung chassis - at ú215 it was ú30 dearer than the standard car. Power came from a further uprated version of the Sport`s 972cc OHC engine that featured high lift harmonic cams, a counterbalanced crankshaft and extra-large capacity ribbed oil sump for better cooling. Other drivetrain modifications included a heavy duty clutch and a still closer ratio gearbox. Its rakish bodywork was underpinned by a robust ladder-frame chassis that featured semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension all-round, adjustable Andre-Hartford friction dampers and four-wheel Lockheed hydraulic 10-inch drum brakes. Among the optional equipment were tailored suitcases, bonnet strap, route card holder, competition number plates and a combined stop watch and chronometer. Appreciating that some of the customers clamouring for the performance of the Le Mans model needed a sports car with more than two seats, the company introduced a limited run of four-seater examples during the 1935 model year. Effectively a hybrid of the Le Mans and the 9 Sports, they featured upswept cowl scuttles and a streamlined (`Long`) tail. According to its accompanying copy build record, this particular example was supplied new by the Newsham Motor Company of Liverpool to C.K. Williams Esq of Leopold Road, Waterloo on August 3rd 1935. A Liverpool resident ever since, the Singer passed to its second keeper Ray Stokes - President of the Chester Vintage Car Club - in 1967. Stripped down circa eight years later, the Nine`s restoration proved a long drawn out affair that was only completed by Mr Stokes` daughter last year (the car had originally been intended as her twenty-first birthday present). The work included: some attention to the engine; a new exhaust; body off respray; retrim; new carpets, hood and tonneau cover, and repainted wire wheels. Complete with such period niceties as headlamp grilles, badge bar, scuttle light, bonnet strap etc, `ALV 964` is now ready for a new owner to enjoy. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1956 MG A 1500 Roadster Car Year: 1956 Car Manufacturer: MG Car Model: A 1500 Roadster Car Reg No.: USU 393 Car Chassis No.: HDR23/19978 Car Colour: White Launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motorshow, the MGA owed its streamlined silhouette to the body Syd Enever created for George Philips` 1951 Le Mans car. It featured a separate chassis designed by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1489cc straight-four BMC B-Series engine, as used in the MG Magnette Saloon. Suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and by means of a live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Braking was via Lockheed drums all-round, and steering was by rack and pinion. The engines of the early cars produced some 68bhp, but this was soon raised to 74bhp. Both Roadster and Coupe versions were offered, and a total of 58,750 examples were produced before a face-lifted model with 1588cc engine was introduced in May 1959. According to its Heritage Certificate, `USU 393` was delivered on September 17th 1956 and purchased new by a US serviceman who exported the two-seater to the USA. It has always been right-hand drive and the original specification included wire wheels and an oil cooler. It was repatriated from Florida during 1990 by MGA specialist Bob West, from whom the vendor acquired the car that same year. Over the next decade it participated in three Euro Classic rallies and several Haynes and Norwich Union social runs. In 2000 the MG was returned to Bob West for an extensive body-off restoration, during which `USU 393` was treated to a five-speed gearbox conversion and had its cylinder head gas-flowed and modified to run on unleaded fuel. Less than 5,000 miles are understood to have been covered since the completion of the work. This nicely-presented MGA is being sold complete with leather covered facia, Moto-Lita steering wheel, badge bar, luggage rack and tonneau cover, and is regarded by the vendor as having "good" bodywork, White paintwork, Red leather trim, engine and gearbox. It is MOT`d into October. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1928 Humber 16/50 Tourer Car Year: 1928 Car Manufacturer: Humber Car Model: 16/50 Tourer Car Reg No.: UL 171 Car Chassis No.: 16037 Car Colour: Blue / Black In common with many early British marques, Humber`s roots were in bicycle manufacture, and date back to 1868. The company produced a motorised three-wheeler in 1898 and its first conventional motorcar in 1901. And, though it`s perhaps hard to imagine now, by 1913 it had grown into the second largest UK motor manufacturer. Success continued after WWI, with Humber focusing on dependable family transport - cars noted for the quality of their workmanship. Side valve engines were the Humber norm up to 1922, when the company switched to an inlet over exhaust configuration and it was a six-cylinder, 2.1-litre example that powered the 16/50 model. This beautifully presented 1928 16/50 five-seater, six-cylinder dual purpose Tourer is thought to be one of only 10 such models to have survived out of 223 sold worldwide. The vendor purchased `UL 171` in a totally dismantled state during 1973 and then proceeded to restore the car to its former glory; finally returning it to the road in 1997 - the first time it had been driven for 45 years. The quality of his workmanship has been borne out by various concours wins and the car is now the veteran of numerous rallies. The Humber has been equipped with a higher than standard final drive ratio for more relaxed touring, and indicators for easier motoring in modern traffic. It comes with wind-up windows as well as a full hood and front and back tonneau covers. Humbers are well-known for their very good weather protection for this period. The vendor currently considers this charming vintage tourer to have "excellent" bodywork, six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox, and "very good" paintwork and interior trim. It has covered some 13,668 miles since the refurbishment and is smartly finished in Blue over Black and trimmed in Blue leather. The MOT is valid into April next year. A rare and eminently usable historic motorcar. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1936 MG SA Saloon Car Year: 1936 Car Manufacturer: MG Car Model: SA Saloon Car Reg No.: BOY 451 Car Chassis No.: SA/0444 Car Colour: Oxford Blue / Silver As a result of MG`s sale to Morris Motors in 1935, rationalisation was the company`s priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. First off the stocks was the all-new 2 Litre (subsequently dubbed the SA). It was a large car by MG standards that was only available as a four-door Saloon at launch, but subsequently offered in Tourer and Tickford Drophead Coupe guise as well. Power came from a tuned version of the straight-six Morris QPHG OHV engine, initially in 2288cc form but later enlarged to 2322cc - the 75bhp output was sufficient to endow the MG with a top speed of up to 85mph. The unit was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by semi-elliptic springs all round and braking by Lockheed hydraulically-operated drums at each corner. The newcomer sat on wire wheels and the chassis included an integral jacking system, while the interior was luxuriously appointed with ample evidence of the leather and walnut expected of such quality British cars of the period. A Philco radio was a notable option, and available for the princely sum of 18 Guineas (ú18.90). A total of 2,739 SAs had been produced by the time production was halted by WW2 - the model was never re-introduced. This right-hand drive SA saloon was manufactured in 1936 and is tastefully coloured in Oxford Blue over Silver complemented by a Blue leather interior. The subject of a restoration in the early 1990s, `BOY 451` has recently been treated to a bare metal respray and re-chroming of the radiator grille at a cost of over ú6,000. The dampers, water pump and propshaft have been replaced too. The vendor now regards the MG as being "in good condition for its age". It is MOT`d into July. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1984 Daimler DS 420 Limousine Car Year: 1984 Car Manufacturer: Daimler Car Model: DS 420 Limousine Car Reg No.: B55 AUC Car Chassis No.: SADDWATL3AC200549 Car Colour: Dark Grey Daimler`s DS420 was produced between 1968 and 1992 and was effectively the replacement for the Majestic Major-based DR450 and the ubiquitous Austin Princess. An imposing-looking executive limousine it served as an official state car in many countries - not least for the House of Windsor. It also found favour with numerous embassies, local authorities, funeral parlours and up-market hotels (eg the Inter-Continental in Hong Kong alone is said to have purchased 22 DS420s over the years). It was based on a lengthened version of the Jaguar 420G platform and powered by a 4.2-litre, 245bhp derivative of the DOHC straight-six race-proved XK engine. Notable roles for examples of the model have ranged from serving as the hearse and mourning limousine at Princess Diana`s funeral and providing transport to Heathrow Airport for Commander Bond and Moneypenny in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies. A total of some 4,116 DS420s were produced. The right-hand drive DS420 being sold was first registered on August 29th 1984 to a Sheik (who would later become a prominent member of his country`s government), care of the Qatar Embassy, Chesham Place, London. It is finished in a suitably stately shade of Dark Grey and has a Light Grey leather interior. It comes complete with 1984 bill of sale for ú30,000 and a letter from Jaguar that rather unfortunately refers to The State Of Batar rather Qatar! Up until 1998 it was regularly serviced by nearby H. R. Owen. There are also a couple of service stamps in the name of R.A. Creamer & Son for 2004 and 2005, since when the Daimler would appear to have had very little use. In apparently very good overall condition, `B55 AUC` is now being sold complete with an MOT valid into March of next year. A smart limousine seemingly ready to provide many years` service. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1958 MG A 1600 Twincam Roadster Car Year: 1958 Car Manufacturer: MG Car Model: A 1600 Twincam Roadster Car Reg No.: XSU 149 Car Chassis No.: YD3/1312 Car Colour: Orient Red Keen to (a) extract more power from the 1500cc B-Series engine then powering its MGA and Magnette models, and (b) once again create an MG model suitable for competition, BMC began evolving a DOHC version of the four-cylinder unit in 1954. Development was slow, however, and it was not until 1958 that the Twin-Cam MGA finally came to market. The specification of chain-driven camshafts nestling atop a cross-flow alloy cylinder head augured well, and the 1588cc, 108bhp newcomer did not disappoint, reputedly being capable of 0-60mph in 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 115mph. With Dunlop disc brakes all round, the model stopped well too. However, the tardiness of its introduction, early engine maladies and fierce competition from such motorsport-proven rivals as the Triumph TR3 and Austin-Healey 100 saw manufacture curtailed after just two years; by which time only 2,111 examples had been produced, 1,801 of which were Roadsters. Of course with modern knowhow and fuels, the Twin-Cams will run with decent reliability and good examples are now highly prized. The `matching numbers` 1958 Roadster on offer started life as a left-hand drive Federal model. A Californian resident for many years, it was repatriated during the early 1990s and converted to right-hand drive seemingly with assistance (both in terms of parts and advice) from renowned `Twin Cam` specialist Peter Wood. Passing into the current ownership thereafter, the MG is understood to have subsequently benefited from a complete engine and four-speed manual gearbox overhaul by Peter Wood not to mention a bare metal respray, replacement anti-roll bar, new SU carburettors, refurbished centre-lock disc wheels (complete with Dunlop transfers) and some engine bay detailing. The seller informs us that `XSU 149` has only completed some 1,000 miles since the work was finished and now regards the engine and transmission as "excellent", and the bodywork, Orient Red paintwork and Black interior as "very good". A rare opportunity for all Twin-Cam enthusiasts. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III LWB Limousine Car Year: 1963 Car Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce Car Model: Silver Cloud III LWB Limousine Car Reg No.: 800 GXY Car Chassis No.: CCL27 Car Colour: Claret Rolls-Royce launched the Silver Cloud in April 1955. It was based on a completely new, closed box-section frame that was reputedly fifty percent stiffer than that of the outgoing Silver Dawn. The distinguished-looking standard body was penned by in-house designer John Polwhele Blatchley. Its cleverly crafted proportions belied the considerable overall length of 17ft 8in and the design clothed all but 157 of the 2,360 Cloud Is eventually produced. The newcomer was powered by an alloy-headed, straight-six engine of 4887cc that delivered some 155bhp at 4,000 rpm. This was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Braking was by servo-assisted 11-inch drums all round. The suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and featured a live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. The Silver Cloud II unveiled in 1959 brought a redesigned ventilation system and standardised power steering. The biggest change, however, was the replacement of the 4.9-litre six-cylinder engine with an all-alloy 6.2-litre V8 unit. The unquoted output was sufficient to whisk the model to 60mph in under 11 seconds and on to a top speed of 112mph. At total of 2717 Cloud IIs were built between 1959 and 1962 - 2418 with the standard wheelbase and 299 with the optional longer one. The final iteration of the Cloud family, the Silver Cloud III, brought the option of a rakish Drop Head and Fixed Head Coupe in addition to the standard and coachbuilt-bodied Limousines. By the time the last chassis had been built, a total of 2809 Cloud IIIs had entered the automotive world, just 47 of which featured coachbuilt bodies on long wheelbase chassis. The sale car is one of them. Moreover, it`s one of the rare and desirable so-called `Baby Phantoms` - i.e. James Young`s supremely elegant interpretation of the Phantom V based on the long wheelbase Could III chassis; code-named SCT100. This one was supplied new by Jack Barclay to its first and, so far, only keeper in 1963 and starred at the Earls Court Motor Show of the same year. The considerable specification includes: electrically controlled glass division; full original Connolly hide interior; over rugs, picnic tables, rear speaker volume control, opening rear arm rest containing clothes brush and mirror, and the car`s original tool kit. Both garaged and chauffeur-driven throughout its life, `800 GXY` has also been extremely well maintained and invoices totalling some ú72,000 are contained within the car`s history file. Finished in a stately shade of Claret and complemented by a Beige leather interior, this very well presented Rolls-Royce is described by the vendor as having an "excellent" V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission. The Cloud III is now being offered complete with the original handbook and James Young supplement, plus original service booklet and wiring diagram. By the time of the sale it will have been treated to a full mechanical service and fresh MOT certificate. Examples of the imposing SCT100 model are few and far between and rarely come to market these days. The opportunity to purchase an unmolested, one-owner example with known history is therefore notable indeed. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1954 Jaguar XK140 Roadster Car Year: 1954 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: XK140 Roadster Car Reg No.: 918 YUC Car Chassis No.: 810602 Car Colour: B.R.G. Launched at the 1954 Motor Show, the XK140 boasted the same bewitching styling as its forebear but allied it to a host of important mechanical improvements. Chief among these was the adoption of rack and pinion steering. Though, the fitment of telescopic shock absorbers (in place of the XK120`s antiquated lever arm dampers) also had a noticeably beneficial effect on handling / roadholding. With its engine and bulkhead repositioned three inches further forward, the new model enjoyed a notably roomier cabin (the fixed and drophead coupe variants gaining occasional rear seats as a result). Available in `standard`, `special equipment` or `special equipment plus C-type cylinder head` guises, power and torque outputs ranged from 190bhp / 210lbft to 210bhp / 213lbft. Distinguished by its one-piece bumpers and simpler, more imposing radiator grill, the XK140 was among the fastest cars of its generation. Reputedly capable of over 130mph, it focused public consciousness on Jaguar`s continued success at Le Mans (the Coventry marque winning the endurance classic in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957). For many the most desirable variant, the Roadster accounted for some 3,350 sales during its four-year production cycle. `918 YUC` is an XK140 Roadster that vacated Jaguar`s Browns Lane production line in 1954. Its British Racing Green bodywork is teamed with a Suede Green interior and the Jaguar sits on chrome wire wheels. It started life as a left-hand drive export car. Since repatriation it has been treated to an extensive restoration, during which it was converted to RHD and the engine replaced with another of `standard` specification. The car has remained in the same UK ownership since 1996 and the vendor currently regards the bodywork as "very good" and the paintwork, engine and gearbox as "good". An eye-catching example that is expected to have a fresh MOT by the time of the sale. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1958 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Litre Fixed Head Coupe Car Year: 1958 Car Manufacturer: Jaguar Car Model: XK150 3.4 Litre Fixed Head Coupe Car Reg No.: MFE 789 Car Chassis No.: S824550DN Car Colour: Cream Last flowering of the separate chassis XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in 1957. A more sophisticated and refined design than its forebears, the newcomer benefited from the adoption of four-wheel disc brakes and a more generously proportioned cabin. An effortlessly strong performer, the Jaguar could be had with a choice of 3.4-litre or 3.8-litre DOHC straight-six engines (in various states of tune) allied to either four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. Credited with 210bhp, Special Equipment (`SE`) 3.4-litre models boasted a B-type cylinder head, wire wheels, front foglights and a twin exhaust system as standard. Only in production for four years, the total number of `home market` fixed-head coupes has been estimated at just 1,205. Finished in Cream with Red leather upholstery, this particular 3.4-litre `SE` example was first registered in Lincoln on July 2nd 1958 and has spent most of its life to date in the North of the country. It was acquired by the vendor during October 1997, but later stored for some 10 years before being recommissioned during June 2011. In excess of ú3,000 was invested on new batteries, new tyres, refurbishing the brake callipers and fitting new pipes and hoses etc; the work concerned being carried out by QPrep Engineering Services. Very few miles have been travelled since, hence the sale of `MFE 789` which the vendor regards as having "good" bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox. Though, he also notes that "the rev counter is not working, the petrol gauge sticks on a quarter full and the inside lower panel of the passenger door could do with a respray". A tempting prospect, the Jaguar is offered for sale with a service manual, various relevant books / catalogues, assorted old MOTs, invoices dating back to 1959 and current MOT certificate valid until June 2nd 2012. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1984 Peugeot 205 T16 Car Year: 1984 Car Manufacturer: Peugeot Car Model: 205 T16 Car Reg No.: C308CYX Car Chassis No.: VF3741R76E5 Car Colour: Black Peugeot Talbot Sport`s uber dramatic-looking 205 T16s were by far the most successful of the Group B rally cars, fighting off strong competition from Audi, Lancia and Ford to win the World Rally Championship in 1985 and 1986. To gain the appropriate homologation the company had first to build 200 road-going versions - a job that was entrusted to Heuliez. The overall shape of the T16 (turbocharged, 16 valve) was similar to that of a normal 205, but there the resemblance ended! The monocoque construction was abandoned in favour of lightweight tubing and the engine was moved amidships. In rally spec. the turbocharged 1.8-litre unit pumped out a scary 450bhp, so was sensibly tamed down to 200bhp for the road versions. However, when combined with an all up weight of just 1,145 kilos, this was still sufficient to achieve a supercar-humbling 0-60mph time of 6 seconds and a terminal speed of 130mph. The pocket rocket sported far wider wheel arches than a standard 205 and the whole rear of the car raised in one section for engine access. This was one mean machine! The T16 offered is one of those 200 homologation specials. Finished in Black complemented by a Grey cloth / leather interior and tinted windows it certainly looks the part. The records show it has probably lived something of a charmed life too - having been first registered in the UK during January 1986 to a Sheik who would later become a prominent member of the Qatar government. He apparently retained the Peugeot until July 2007 when it was acquired by the vendor. `C308 CYX` comes with full service history and appears to have covered just 8,045 kilometres from new (circa 5,019 miles). Professionally stored, this rare and exciting reminder of rallying`s golden era is accompanied by the aforementioned service history and an MOT into March 2013. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1982 Triumph TR7 Convertible Car Year: 1982 Car Manufacturer: Triumph Car Model: TR7 Convertible Car Reg No.: TPG129X Car Chassis No.: TPADJ7AA402930 Car Colour: Red The Harris Mann-penned TR7 was a major departure from the original TR line, which had steadily evolved from the TR2 launched way back in 1953. Its overtly wedge-shaped monocoque body was initially only available in Coupe guise, the Convertible variant not being launched until 1980. Power came from a front-mounted 1998cc four-cylinder engine that was effectively an 8-valve version of the proven Dolomite Sprint unit. Its output was 105bhp, which was enough to accelerate the newcomer to 60mph in 9.6 seconds and on to a terminal speed of some 112mph. The powerplant initially drove through a four-speed manual gearbox, though by 1976 this had been replaced with a five-speed one and there was also the option of three-speed automatic transmission. Suspension was by MacPherson struts and coil springs at the front and a live axle and coil springs at the rear, while braking was by discs/drums and steering by rack and pinion. This right-hand drive, home market TR7 Convertible sports Red bodywork teamed with a predominantly Tan-coloured leatherette and cloth interior, and is equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox. According to the vendor it has had just two keepers from new and the indicated mileage of 42,700 is correct. He considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox to be in "excellent" order and is selling `TPG 129X` complete with: full tonneau and hood cover; tow bar and accessories; spare wheel and tyre; Haynes manual; TR7 manuals; Rover radio; luggage rack; V5; sundry invoices for work done; most old MOTs from 1987 and one valid into April of next year. The following spares also form part of the lot: fan belt; oil filter; locking wheel nuts; petrol cap; wiper delay unit; distributor cap and points; used clutch master cylinder; used washer pump; and various electrical components. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Car Year: 1973 Car Manufacturer: BMW Car Model: 3.0 CSL Car Reg No.: TVD387M Car Chassis No.: 2285497 Car Colour: Fjord Blue The 3.0CSL (E9) was the rock on which BMW`s reputation for superlative drivers` cars was largely founded. It was the homologation special created to gain the company entry into the European Touring Car Championship. In this context the `L` stood for `Leicht` (German for lightness), which was achieved by the use of thinner steel for the monocoque body and aluminium for the doors, bonnet and boot lid. The straight-six engine was primarily that of the 3.0CS but increased in capacity by just 17cc from 2986cc to 3003cc so the factory could contest the over 3.0-litre class. The recipe could barely have been more successful, and CSLs won the ETCC in 1973, and every year from 1975 to 1979 inclusive; not to mention many other races and classes on both sides of the Atlantic. A total of 765 left-hand drive 3.0CSLs were produced between 1971 and 1975, but with right-hand drive examples only manufactured in 1972 and 1973, the total output was limited to just 500 vehicles - models that are keenly sought today. The right-hand drive `barn find` 3.0CSL on offer was manufactured in September 1973 and is equipped with a manual gearbox. It is finished in Fjord Blue Metallic and has a Blue leather/cloth interior complete with the original Scheel sports seats and headrests, plus a Black head-lining. The original three-spoke leather-covered steering wheel remains in place and the BMW rests on a set of 7x14 Alpina alloy wheels. `TVD 387M` has apparently been in the same ownership for the last 26 years and stored to the point of now needing a full restoration. Evidently the engine turns over freely and, unlike most CSLs that have already been restored to one degree or another, this delightfully unmolested example provides a rare opportunity for the discerning collector to create an as-new motorcar - an appealing prospect. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1972/81 BMW 3.0 CSi / `Batmobile` CSL FIA Gp4 Race Car Car Year: 1972/81 Car Manufacturer: BMW Car Model: 3.0 CSi / `Batmobile` CSL FIA Gp4 Race Car Car Reg No.: Un-Reg Car Chassis No.: 2331066 Car Colour: White There have been many titanic duels fought on the world`s race tracks - Prost versus Senna was one of the best among drivers and that of BMW against Ford in the European Touring Car Championship was a memorable manufacturer one that lasted throughout the `70s. BMW`s weapon of choice was its big Coupe, while Ford parried first with the Capri and then the Escort. Sadly for Ford, the record books show victory for BMW in 1973 and from 1975 to 1979 inclusive, with 1974 the only year the Blue Oval prevailed. Munich initially campaigned the 2800CS, switching to the 3.0CSi in 1971. In August 1972 the company created the 3.0CSL homologation special, to allow the Coupe to compete in the over 3-litre class the following year. In its final form the model could be had with a comprehensive aero package of large air dam, fins for the front wings, a spoiler that fixed above and behind the trailing edge of the roof, and a monster rear wing that gave rise to the car`s nickname of `Batmobile`. With hindsight, enthusiasts recall all the successful racers as being genuine CSLs. The truth is that many were either 2800CSs or 3.0CSis fitted with alloy panels - a cheaper route to the grid that only resulted in a weight penalty of around 7 kilos. BMW itself apparently created 139 prototype CSLs by fitting alloy panels to lightened 3.0CS shells - examples of which are by all accounts now exceedingly rare. The precedent was therefore set many years ago and a number of similar cars have subsequently been created for historic racing, of which the sale Batmobile is a case in point. It was constructed in 1981 around a 3.0CSi shell by BMW racing guru Chris Randall (Zaprace) for his own use. For a while it then passed into the hands of Tim Busby who, among other things, switched it from right to left-hand drive and campaigned it in the iconic Luigi racing colours. Following Busby`s death, Randall bought the car back and re-engineered it before selling the BMW to Nick Whale. Nick Whale is known to have invested a lot of money in the car with Techspeed Motorsport, who equipped it with all the correct brake and suspension components, plus air jacks, centre-lock wheels and a reliable Lester Owen engine that produced some 350bhp running on Kugelfischer fuel injection. He and Ian Guest successfully campaigned the car throughout Europe for 10 years, running it in both Patrick Peter`s Endurance Series and the Masters championship for Post-Historic Touring Cars. They also finished 1st in Plateau B of the 2006 Le Mans Classic. In 2010 the car was acquired by the vendor who ran it last year in the Masters and Legends Series, paired with Chris Conoley of MASS racing. Their results were: - Masters at Donington - 4th overall and 1st in class - Legends at Donington - 3rd overall and 1st in class - Legends at Portimao - 5th overall and class winners - JD Classics Challenge - overall winners The seller currently regards the car`s 3498cc straight-six engine and five-speed manual gearbox as "excellent", and the bodywork, Works BMW liveried paintwork and racing interior as "good". The BMW is being sold complete with FIA HTP papers and numerous spares, and is eligible for the 2012 Le Mans Classic as well as the Legends, Masters and Youngtimers series. These days it would need a very considerable investment to build a `Batmobile` of this quality and a fair bit more again to sort it into a competitive car. This example has been winning races for 30 years and is ready to continue the habit this season. A rare opportunity. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1947 HRG 1100 Car Year: 1947 Car Manufacturer: HRG Car Model: 1100 Car Reg No.: CJA 181 Car Chassis No.: S84 Car Colour: Green Owing its existence to Messrs Halford, Robins and Godfrey, the H.R.G. Engineering Co Ltd`s first offering - the aptly named 1¢ Litre - was powered by a 1496cc OHV Meadows 4ED engine allied to four-speed Moss transmission. The chassis members were bought in from Rubery Owen and the steering gear sourced from Marles, whilst most of the aluminium-over-ash bodies were crafted by Reall of West London. HRG cars were highly regarded from the outset, their super agile handling and excellent performance making them suitable for all manner of competition as well as everyday use. During 1936, the company established its own premises at Tolworth in Surrey and two years later it launched the 1100 - a short chassis version of the 1¢ Litre model equipped with a twin carburettor-fed 1074cc OHC Singer 9 unit. Re-engineered to accept a modified 1496cc Singer powerplant and gearbox, the HRG 1500 supplanted its 1¢ Litre forebear shortly before WW2. Peacetime saw a return to car manufacture which continued until 1956. Production figures vary slightly, but are deemed to have totalled 240, of which only 49 were 1100s. The latter, thanks to its lighter engine and shorter chassis was reckoned to have even better road-holding than its 1500 brethren and achieved much sporting success - e.g. Robin Richards winning a `Coupe des Alpes` in the 1948 Alpine Rally driving his 1100, `JGJ 80`. This delightfully patinated 1947 HRG is one of only 42 1100s thought to have been built post-WW2. It was apparently treated to a comprehensive restoration by Brian Morgan and Michael Usher in 1970, since when the odometer has recorded some 25,866 miles. According to the vendor, `CJA 181` currently has a "very good" gearbox, "good" engine and "satisfactory" bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. The HRG has excellent oil pressure and under current ownership it has been fitted with full flow oil filtration and a 4:1 ratio crown wheel and pinion for more relaxed cruising. It comes complete with hood, twin spare wheels and MOT valid into July. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Car Year: 1972 Car Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo Car Model: 2000 GTV Car Reg No.: CCD555L Car Chassis No.: 2411880 Car Colour: Red / Yellow The pretty 105/115 Series two-door Coupes made in various specifications by Alfa Romeo from 1963 to 1977 were penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro as one of his first projects for Bertone. Power came from Alfa`s ubiquitous four-cylinder, all-alloy, twin-cam engine which, over the years, was available in a range of capacities from 1290cc to 1962cc. The engine was mated to a slick five-speed gearbox. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil-sprung live axle at the rear. Braking was by discs all round and steering by recirculating ball. The first model to be introduced was the Giulia Sprint GT of 1963, which was powered by a 1570cc version of the sonorous twin-cam unit. The ensuing Giulia Sprint GT Veloce produced from 1965 to 1967 was very similar, and visually distinguishable only by minor modifications to the body and interior. By a succession of engine enlargements, the model evolved into the 1750 GTV of 1967 and the 1962cc, 150bhp 2000 GTV unveiled in 1971. Some 37,459 of the latter were created during its six-year production run. This right-hand drive example was reportedly transformed into a Touring Car racer by Peter Smart of marque specialist Thames Motor Company, Dorset during 2010/2011. The shell was stripped, refurbished and resprayed Red with a Yellow nose. The Weber-fed competition engine is still barely run-in and the car itself has only been subjected to one test day since the restoration/conversion was completed; where it is understood to have performed faultlessly. Its specification includes: FIA-approved roll bar; fire extinguisher; racing seat and belts; period Minilite wheels; laminated screen and Perspex rear and side windows. Road registered, taxed until December 31st and complete with FIA papers, this very pretty competition car is apparently eligible for the Tour Auto not to mention several historic championships in the UK. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1997 Aston Martin DB7 Car Year: 1997 Car Manufacturer: Aston Martin Car Model: DB7 Car Reg No.: R626HBA Car Chassis No.: SCFAA1116WK101895 Car Colour: Blue Although Victor Gauntlett had long mooted the idea, it took the arrival of Ford money and TWR Group know-how for a new generation, `small` Aston Martin to become reality. Unveiled at the March 1993 Geneva Salon, the DB7 revived the nomenclature of the much vaunted and now highly collectable David Brown Astons of the `50s and `60s, but had been subjected to more testing and development work than any of the marque`s previous models. As Ford also owned Jaguar at the time, the newcomer was based on a modified XJS platform and, though the memorable styling owed much to the stillborn Jaguar F-Type, the final look was crafted in-house Ian Callum. Power came from a supercharged, Jaguar-derived, straight-six DOHC unit of 3.2-litres capacity, that delivered 335bhp and 361lbft of torque. This was sufficient to propel the 1800kg 2+2 to 60mph in 5.7 seconds and to a top speed of around 165mph. The engine was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox. The body structure comprised a steel monocoque chassis part clad with a mix of steel and moulded plastic panels. The luxurious interior was dominated by Connolly hide and walnut. Post July 1996 examples featured twin air bags and revised switchgear, seats, steering, brakes and suspension. They also had steel rather than the composite bonnets of the Series 1 cars. Some 7,000 DB7s were manufactured between 1994 and 2003 - by far the most of any Aston model to date. The DB7 was superseded by the DB9. This DB7 Coupe was manufactured in 1997 and is equipped with the automatic gearbox. Its Blue bodywork is complemented by Blue/Cream leather trim and Beige carpets. It currently displays an unwarranted 42,338 miles and is considered by the vendor to have "good" bodywork, paintwork, trim, engine and transmission. It is MOT`d into October. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante `X-Pack` 6.3 Car Year: 1988 Car Manufacturer: Aston Martin Car Model: V8 Vantage Volante `X-Pack` 6.3 Car Reg No.: F968NPG Car Chassis No.: SCFCV81V7KTR15745 Car Colour: Blue Hailed as the world`s fastest four-seater convertible upon its launch at the October 1986 Birmingham Motor Show, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante proved capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and 164mph. Utilising much the same sheet steel platform chassis, independent front suspension, De Dion back axle, ventilated disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering as its tin-top sibling, the newcomer possessed even greater road presence thanks to a menacing front air dam, prominent rear `flip tail` spoiler, extra wide wheelarches and dramatic sill extensions. Available with a choice of five-speed manual or automatic transmission, the V8 Vantage Volante could also be had in US emissions friendly fuel-injected or high-performance `X-pack` (580X) guises. Those cars built to the latter specification shared their specially reworked 5340cc `quad cam` V8 (four 48mm Weber carburettors, Cosworth pistons, larger inlet ports and higher lift camshafts etc) with Aston Martin`s contemporaneous limited edition V8 Vantage Zagato flagship. Arguably among the ultimate interpretations of this legendary V8 Vantage Volante `X-Pack` series, `F968 NPG` was first registered on 29th November 1988. Returning to the famous Newport Pagnell factory the following year to be fitted with a handling kit and straight through exhaust pipes, it was further upgraded by Works Service and marque specialist R.S. Williams during 1992. Belonging to well-known Aston Martin collector and guru Simon Draper at the time, work comprised a conversion to 6.3-litre `Zagato` specification and should have yielded circa 465bhp and 460lbft of torque. As befits so special a powerplant, it is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox rather than an automatic one. Boasting a warranted low mileage of just 32,000, the four-seater is finished in non-metallic Dark Blue complemented by Magnolia leather upholstery. The carpets are Oatmeal and the power hood is fashioned in Dark Blue mohair. The hood bag is finished in Magnolia and, like the seats, piped in Blue. Treated to a new differential, brake discs and callipers not long ago, the Aston Martin is reportedly accompanied by circa ú80,000 worth of bills. During its three-year production run, a mere 167 examples of the V8 Vantage Volante were built. Of these, 58 were left-hand drive export models fitted with the less powerful Weber Marelli fuel injection engine. That means only 109 were supplied with the full `X-Pack` (580X) unit, of which 30 had automatic transmission and 79 sported manual transmission. All this makes `F968 NPG` a pretty rare car even before the 6.3-engine conversion is taken into account; the extra cubic centimetres providing a very noticeable boost both in terms of responsiveness and outright performance. Eye-catching alloys, Alpine radio-cassette with remote control, alarm, immobiliser and tracker unit form just part of the car`s impressive specification. The phenomenal success of Aston Martin in recent years has rekindled interest in all the pre-DB7 models, and in an age increasingly dominated by talk of ever smaller-capacity force-fed internal combustion engines, electric motors and fuel cells, there`s nothing quite like the sight and sound of a normally aspirated 6.3-litre V8 to set the pulse racing. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

1935 Singer Nine Le Mans `Savoye Special` Car Year: 1935 Car Manufacturer: Singer Car Model: Nine Le Mans `Savoye Special` Car Reg No.: TSV 941 Car Chassis No.: 5246 Car Colour: Blue Appreciating that some of their customers clamouring for the performance of the company`s Le Mans model also required more than two seats, Singer introduced a limited run of four-seater examples during the 1935 model year. Effectively a hybrid of the Le Mans and the 9 Sports, they featured upswept cowl scuttles and a streamlined (`Long`) tail. It was from the wreck of one of these that Frenchman Jacques Savoye built his renowned `Savoye Special`, that is now offered for sale. Savoye started importing British cars to France in 1934 and was appointed agent for both the Morgan and Singer marques. Singer Le Mans Chassis 5246 was purchased by Savoye after being written off in an accident with a lorry. He straightened the chassis, salvaged all the usable parts and set about modifying the car for competition. In order to extract more power from the little 972cc OHC engine, he reworked the cylinder head, lightened the connecting rods and raised the compression ratio to in excess of 10:1. Thinking ahead, he acquired a range of rear axle ratios to suit different circuits. He also fashioned his own streamlined body in the fastback style of the day - it was constructed from aluminium over a lightweight wooden frame. By devoting all his spare time to the project, his `Savoye Special` was finally ready to race by the end of May 1937 and was duly entered for the Cote d`Ars event. Still in bare metal, it achieved the fastest time in the up to 2,000cc class. The next outing was the 1937 Le Mans 24 Hours, for which he teamed up with one of his Singer-owning clients, Pierre Pritchard. Having managed to avoid a serious accident soon after the start, the team was doing well until a minor water leak went unheeded by the mechanic - a likely class win and other accolades went by the board. Not so in the 1938 Le Mans race, for which Savoye prepared with meticulous detail. This time he elected to drive with his younger brother, Pierre, and things ran smoothly until about the 10th lap, when an effort to cure a slipping clutch caused them to run the gearbox without oil long enough to cause temporary seizure. With that problem resolved they made good progress before suffering a broken engine mount. A `Heath Robinson` repair survived the rest of the 24 hours, allowing the duo to achieve an historic 1st in class and 8th overall. Savoye understandably entered the little Singer again in the 1939 event, but it failed to last the course on this occasion. It had an eventful war too, being removed by the invading Germans in both 1942 and 1944. The first time it was found abandoned by neighbours; Savoye`s precautionary removal of the batteries having foiled the thieving soldiers. The second time it was returned on the orders of an Inspector General with due apologies on behalf of the German army. Following the cessation of hostilities, Savoye pressed the faithful Singer back into action and competed in the Liberation Cup (the world`s first post-war racing event), and a variety of races at Nantes, AngoulÞme and MontlhÚry over the next couple of years; also the Brussels Grand Prix where he finished third overall against stern opposition from the Simca Gordinis. So to the Le Mans race of 1949 - sadly the Singer`s fourth run at La Sarthe ended at the halfway mark, as a result of a broken clutch finger. At this point Savoye decided to sell the car, and that could have been the end of the story. However, he rediscovered it in 1951 finished in Pale Blue rather than its original Dark Blue plus a pair of little Tricolors, and in a sorry state. He therefore bought it back and restored it to its 1938 winning specification. It was still in his possession when tracked down by a pair of British Singer enthusiasts in 1982. So began a protracted purchase that finally came good in July 1985. Since acquiring the car - now UK registered as `TSV 941` - the duo have involved it in numerous Singer Owners` Club events. They also proudly displayed it at Le Mans in 2008, following its selection by the Le Mans Heritage Club as one of just 25 cars chosen to represent the hundreds that had competed at La Sarthe between 1923 and 2007 - it even received a special award from the jury of experts. This wonderful period race car of exceptional provenance is now offered complete with extensive history file of correspondence, period and contemporary photographs etc. A unique opportunity. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com

A Thomas the Tank Engine motorised ride

An Elizabeth II silver snuff box with engine turned hinged cover monogrammed A C W, Birmingham, 1953, gilt interior, heavily gauged, 1.5 ozs

A pair of modern candle sconces and a Whitefriars glass sweetmeat dish, London hallmarked pad footed jewellery box - engine turned lid.

A silver engine turned cigar box, with sandalwood interior, rectangular outline, 20cm l

Mamod traction engine T.E.I. in original box

A silver mounted claret jug, the glass body painted with ferns and flowers, London 1877 (the glass severely damaged) and a silver rectangular cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1937.

A silver mounted rectangular photograph frame, with engine turned decoration, London 1921, a silver mounted rectangular photograph frame, London 1898 and a silver mounted circular photograph frame, Sheffield 1979.

A silver and tortoiseshell mounted oval hairbrush, Birmingham 1926, a silver napkin ring, with engine turned decoration, Sheffield 1940, a silver salt raised on four feet and a strainer with a black handle.

A silver mounted hand mirror and a matching hairbrush, with engraved decoration, Birmingham 1912, a silver mounted hand mirror, embossed with cherubs amidst clouds, Birmingham 1901 and a silver mounted hairbrush, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1939.

A silver rectangular cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1942, another silver rectangular cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1925 and a Sterling silver swizzle stick.

A silver shaped rectangular dressing table tray, with engine turned decoration within a stepped rim, London 1918.

A silver rectangular cigarette case, the exterior engine turned, Birmingham 1936.

A gold cased Swan fountain pen, with reeded decoration, detailed 18ct and a gilt metal lady Yard O Lette propelling pencil, with engine turned decoration.

A Victorian silver and shell cameo hinge lidded box, the cover carved with Pliny`s doves feeding from a cup, otherwise the sides and the base engine turned, Birmingham 1886.

A silver square powder compact, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1946, a lady`s Kigu powder compact, an Egyptian bangle decorated with ancient style motifs and a quantity of mostly silver jewellery, including; a bangle with numerous coin charms, a ropetwist link neckchain, a panel link bracelet, two rings and five further items.

A silver cased Baker`s Pointer propelling pencil, with engine turned decoration, a charm bracelet, a tie stud, nine shirt studs, a Sterling brooch and a mother of pearl penknife.

A Negretti & Zambra compensated pocket barometer, with numbered dial 10.167 in engine turned case and with travel case.

A BSA DI Bantam motorcycle circa 1950, re-painted red. No MOT or tax, Reg No: JAA 550. 15,916 miles on speedometer. Engine No: 3695YD1, with BSA spares and original manual, VIN No YD137742.

A Honda CB400F motorcycle, circa 1976, red with black leather tank cover. No MOT or tax. Reg No: MYK 842P. 36,326 miles on speedometer. Engine No: CB400F-E-1060142. VIN No CB400F1064329.

A 1960`s two stroke motorcycle with Villiers engine, green painted.

A Shredded Wheat Co miniature engine, another and carriages. Original packaging. Graham Farish and a painted wooden farmyard with trees and figures. Probably German. Marked Foreign. 1930`s. With two black ebony elephants

A wooden engine marked British Rail and a dolls cot marked Triang

A boxed Mamod T.E.1a Traction Engine

A Marklin steel and tinplate horizontal spirit fired steam engine with a japanned metal base. Base 12 1/2 x 12 1/2in, length of boiler 7 1/4in, fly wheel 3 1/2in. See Marklin 1928-29 catalogue for similar model. Sold with a Marklin hammer accessory

A brass and steel engineered model of a Brunel Alpha Oscillating Engine, dated 1988, and a Stuart Turner Sun Machine Engine dated 1984. Bases 8in L

Various Hornby Thomas the Tank engine 00 gauge models including Thomas, James, Gordon, Percy, Diesel, Duck, Bill and Ben, Toby, various trucks and coaches, catalogue, poster and Ertl sticker

Box of unboxed Dinky Toys and Corgi including AEC Bus, Fire Engine, Riley Pathfinder police car, Rover 90, etc

A William IV etui with engine turned decoration, maker Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham, 1836.

A George IV silver vinaigrette: of rectangular form, with overall engine turned decoration, the silver gilt grille pierced with a floral pattern, London 1821, maker`s mark W E, length 4cm, 1.25ozs.