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Unleash the spirit of adventure with this fully-restored 1965 Austin Mini Moke.The Mini Moke was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis at the same time as the Mini saloon, and used an identical engine, transmission and suspension parts. Although the pre-production prototype came out in 1959, full-scale production did not start until 1964. It may seem strange to design and build a vehicle with no clear idea what you are going to do with it, but this was BMC in the 1960s. It was initially mooted as a parachute-dropped utility vehicle for the British Army, but this notion failed at the first hurdle when they rejected it due to its low ground clearance. It was then decided that it would make an excellent tool for farmers and as a light commercial vehicle. This was partially scuppered yet again when it was rated as a passenger car and therefore subject to Purchase Tax. It did, however, gain a strong following and became a cult classic after featuring in the TV series, The Prisoner, and found its true role as a fun beach car at which it excelled. Some 14,500 Mokes were produced at BMC's Longbridge plant between 1964 and 1968 before production moved to Australia where a further 26,000 were made between 1966 and 1981. Another 10,000 were made in Portugal before production finally ceased in 1993.This early, UK-Supplied, right-hand drive Austin Mini Moke underwent a complete frame-off restoration, and was rebuilt to factory-specifications, retaining its original Mk1 features such as the single windscreen wiper and floor mounted headlight dip-switch. Finished in a shade of Spruce Green with black trim, it still has its original 850cc engine and 4-speed transmission, which has also been completely rebuilt.Superbly restored with no expense spared and very few miles since, it's supplied with a small history file and UK V5C. A British classic to enjoy with friends and family, always attracting the right attention and welcome at any classic car event or garden party. SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINIYear: MINIChassis Number: AAB1659019Registration Number: GMB 681CTransmission: ManualEngine Number: BAG-FAU-H493 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 28811 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

The fastest Bentley ever produced when offered to just 100 invitees at launch. Single ownership from new with just over 6,000 miles and complete with its special issue Breitling, exclusive to the ISR.Introduced at the New York Motor Show in April 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) benefited from generally being considered affordable, even though it wasn't really, and proved an immediate sales success. The Convertible utilised the same smooth, powerful, twin-turbocharged 6-litre W12 engine as the GT Coupé. Electro-hydraulically operated, the luxuriously padded fabric roof stowed away, neatly revealing an interior of peerless refinement. The GTC was the first open-topped Bentley since the Le Mans-winning cars of the 1930s that could be considered a sports car. The engineering skills and vast budget of Bentley’s parent company had produced a car that was uniquely nimble and luxurious at the same time, with seamless power constantly on tap. With a 0-62mph time of 5.1-seconds, the GTC was the only car in its class that was as comfortable as it was fast.As the Continental Coupé and Convertible rapidly grew in popularity, a new younger market was, for the first time, tempted away from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche, and as drivers who preferred speed over tweed, Bentley began to develop faster variants. As such, in February 2009, Bentley announced the Continental Supersports, a superb feat of re-engineering that enabled the coupé to reach 62mph from a standing start in just 3.7 seconds, and the convertible followed in 2010. However, it was Bentley’s entry into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2011 that led to the limited production of the fastest ever convertible to wear the winged B, the Continental GTC Ice Speed Record.Built to commemorate four-times WRC champion Juha Kankkunen’s 205mph ice speed record on a frozen stretch of the Baltic Sea in a Supersports, the ISR was described by Bentley as 'dramatically extrovert'. Limited to just 100 cars globally, the ISR was only available by invitation and, at £189,000, was the most expensive Continental yet. As Bentley’s most powerful car in its 92-year history, the exterior matched the drama with a choice of either Beluga, Quartzite or Arctica White, with contrasting decals matched to two-tone 20" alloys. The interior has a touch of the stylish extrovert about it with the traditional leather piped in Pillar Box Red, and the high-gloss carbon fibre, with a weave tinted in red, furnishes the dashboard and console below a specially-designed red-accented Breitling clock.One of some 19 ISR cars supplied to the UK, this Arctica White example was bought by our vendor, one of the very few invited to do so, on 1st April 2012. Joining a varied collection of motorcars and only used on fair weather jaunts, the car has nevertheless been diligently maintained, most recently by the specialists at RR&B of Bromsgrove. Presented to auction with just 6,090 miles on the odometer, at the time of cataloguing, the history file confirms the maintenance records, and our vendor has generously included the special issue Breitling watch that is cased in the same red-tinted carbon fibre.Low-mileage, limited-production, invited ownership and 'rocket-ship' performance, this is special.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: CONTINENTAL GTCYear: 2012Chassis Number: SCBDB23WXCC078007Registration Number: FJ12 FFHTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: CKH012140 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6100 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Leather/Red Carbon FibreClick here for more details and images

With six wins out of six, Colin McRae and Derek Ringer won the 1992 RACMSA British Rally Championship in J314 PWL. Accurately returned to its period best by the McRae family and offered directly from them. A once in a lifetime opportunity.The remarkable career of Colin McRae MBE has filled volumes and is too long to list here, but it did include becoming Scottish Schoolboy Motocross Champion at 13, the Scottish Rally Championship in 1988, winning the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Championship and, in 1995 he became the first British driver and the youngest person to win the World Rally Championship Drivers title, a record which stood for 27 years. Success continued with a total of 25 wins in the WRC, a third place at Le Mans in the GTS Class, a win in the Baja 500 Portalegre, stage wins on the Dakar and many other rallies worldwide.Despite the passage of time, Colin McRae is still one of the biggest names in the world of rallying certainly the most recognised. Colin was an iconic figure at the time. 'Everybody took a step back when they heard Colin driving. He was just using the road as a rough guide. His style and approach were something to watch. At one time he held the record for the most rally victories. His ‘never say die’ attitude, always flat out, it really sat with people and endeared him to them'.But people often forget that he was a mechanic, too. He worked well with engineers and understood how to set a car up and its mechanical limitations. He is frequently discussed in terms of his wild, aggressive style, but if you watched him drive on tarmac at Le Mans or ASCAR at Rockingham, he was really quite smooth. He won two Safari rallies, which takes a lot of mechanical empathy and an intelligent approach as to just how much you can get away with.Here at Silverstone Auctions, we feel truly privileged to have been entrusted by the McRae family with the sale of three of Colin’s favourite cars. They are significant cars in the history of rallying and will be available to view prior to our auction on Friday, August 25th.In 1991, Colin turned professional and was signed by Prodrive principal, David Richards CBE, to join his Subaru team in the British Rally Championship. 1991 was to prove a bit of a learning curve, but a combination of his youthful exuberance and exceptional talent enabled him to add his name to the title his father had won five times in this, his first full season as a Works driver.For the 1992 British Rally Championship, a fresh Legacy RS, J314 PWL, was built by the factory Prodrive team to full International ‘Group A’ regulations with a Works 2-litre turbo boxer engine (with charge cooler) developing some 350bhp fed through a 6-speed Prodrive manual dog gearbox and the Prodrive four-wheel drive system, once again generously supported by Rothmans and endowed with that iconic blue and white Rothmans livery, known to motorsport enthusiasts the world over.The 1992 RACMSA British Rally Championship was the 35th year of the British domestic championship and Colin and Derek Ringer in J314 PWL dominated the whole season with wins at the Vauxhall Sport International, the Pirelli International, the Perth International, the Elbow Ulster, the Manx in September and finally the Elonex International in late October. The Elonex was a particularly tough event running through the night and despite the fact that they were assured of the Championship even if they finished second, Colin was determined to win and complete a set of six. Starting the final stage at Weston Park, one second down on Tommi Makinen in the Nissan, he managed to take three seconds out of him in just under 2.5km. Having won all six rallies in J314 PWL, Colin was the first-ever driver to achieve a clean sweep of wins.This legendary rally car was restored around 15-years ago and has had very little use since. In terms of the restoration, the emphasis was on recreating the car as it looked during the all-conquering 1992 season and this was achieved with incredible attention to detail. The car is simply breathtaking in its presentation and is finished, of course, in its evocative original Rothmans livery. It’s fully complete and runs well but is not event-prepared and the safety equipment, seats and belts etc. are no longer current. The car has been looked over and checked by Ian Gwynne of BGM Sport in Brackley and is being stored by him until our sale at the Silverstone Classic on the 26th/27th of August. He is a friend of the McRae family and seriously interested parties are welcome to speak directly to Ian and view the car prior to the sale if they wish.This is very special, Colin’s 1992 British Championship-winning car and a personal favourite being offered to market for the first time directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: LEGACY RSYear: 1992Chassis Number: BC5-026713Registration Number: J314 PWLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: EJ2092PD02Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

**Please note the bonnet cable has stretched and will need to be replaced/repaired by the new owner.** A wonderfully-restored Fiat 500F Nuova on offer at No Reserve. The austerity of the basic 500, was known as the 'Economica', was not well received initially, prompting the swift introduction of a revised and better-equipped model which first appeared towards the end of 1957 at the Turin Show. Refinements incorporated in this less spartan version included wind-down windows, an upholstered rear seat, column-mounted switch-gear stalks and hubcaps. Introduced in 1960, the succeeding 500D used the 499.5cc engine of the 500 Sport in de-tuned form whilst, in 1965, that was superseded by the 500F. The latter's altered bodywork incorporating front-hinged doors and a shortened sunroof, whilst mechanical improvements included a strengthened transmission. Maximum power increased to 22bhp and the top speed to within a whisker of 60mph. An immense success for FIAT, almost 3,000,000 of these adorable little cars had been sold when production ceased in 1975.On offer here is a delightful Fiat 500F, finished in Aquamarine with a period-correct, red and cream interior. WGU 476F was purchased in 2017 after having had the bodywork refreshed but still in need of a little TLC to bring it up to the next level. With that in mind, a schedule of works was embarked upon which included a full mechanical overhaul, including the sensible decision to fit an all-synchromesh gearbox together with a full suspension strip and rebuild with all components refreshed or renewed as required. With the focus on keeping as close to the factory-specification as possible, the interior was correctly retrimmed, including the ribbed rubber matting, alongside a new folding roof and even the tool kit received careful consideration, such has been the attention to detail.Accompanying this outstanding Fiat is a comprehensive history file including an original Italian handbook, a workshop manual and factory parts catalogue, various invoices and some rare factory advertising material. Delightfully presented and offering a much-improved driving experience, this is one Cinquecento that would be happy within any collection, or being used as intended, as a fun urban run-around.Acquired by our vendor around 12-months ago on a whim and little-used since, a change in circumstances and a lack of space means it returns to the market on offer at No Reserve, which may well make it the bargain of the day. SpecificationMake: FIATModel: 500FYear: 1968Chassis Number: 1868041Registration Number: WGU 476FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 110F000 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 75355 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images

Accurately-scaled Pastel Blue XK120 with a steel chassis, fibreglass bodywork and a bullet-proof Honda GX160 pull-start engine. The two-tone blue interior has seating for a pair of little ones and there is speedometer on the dash, ignition key, switches for lights and a rear-view mirror. We have not started the engine and would recommend recommissioning of the vehicle before doing so.Click here for more details and images

Total professional nut and bolt, chassis up restoration to the very highest of standards.Although instantly recognisable as a T-Series Midget thanks to its perpendicular radiator shell, flowing wings and rear-mounted spare wheel, the TD broke important new ground for the Abingdon marque. Although based on the existing Y-Type chassis, it was the first MG sports car to feature independent double-wishbone front suspension, and rack and pinion steering and the new model also boasted a hypoid-bevel back axle, a scuttle reinforcement hoop and twin leading-shoe front brakes.With a track of 50", it was around five inches wider than its predecessor, the TC, which always a little ‘cosy’. Powered by the proven 1,250cc XPAG engine allied to a 4-speed manual transmission, it was reputedly capable of 82mph and 26mpg. Riding on 15" steel 'easy-clean' wheels as standard, the TD also sported a mirror-image dashboard (thus facilitating either LHD or RHD production) and chrome-plated bumpers. In July 1951 the 1,250cc XPAG engine received a new block, sump, bell-housing and flywheel in order to accommodate a larger clutch. The engine number prefix was changed to TD2, and MG TDs fitted with this engine have subsequently become known as TD2 models. A great success story, the vast majority of the 29,665 cars produced were sold overseas, mainly to the States.The simply delectable TD2 on offer here was one of those US-bound cars, and was imported from there by its present owner around ten-years ago, with a total rebuild in mind. The little MG was basically sound but a little tired, and was ripe for restoration, however other projects got in the way and it was a further six years before the restoration commenced. However all’s well that ends well as the TD has recently been completed after a total, professional nut and bolt, chassis-up restoration to the very highest of standards, and presents as possibly one of the very best on the road today.Finished in the rare factory colour of Autumn Red, the standard of finish is exceptional, even down to the door shuts and nooks and crannies. The interior is also a delight in beige leather with beige rexine on the dashboard, white-faced Jaeger instruments, Bakelite switches and a four-spoke Bluemels sprung wheel. The only minor difference from standard being the body-coloured grille slats, which should match the interior trim colour, but in reality appear as if designed that way. Nothing remains untouched, with engine, gearbox and final drive being rebuilt, a full rewire and total re-chrome alongside a new hood, side screens and a new tonneau cover that will require fitting.The attention to detail is textbook and even the underside is of show-quality. Whilst the MG remains left-hand drive, all mounts and fixing points remain in place to allow for easy conversion to right-hand drive should the next custodian wish to follow that path. With only minor shake-down runs undertaken so far, a period of running-in is highly recommended to extract the best from this stunning TD.Not to be confused with the average, this particular TD will be equally at home out on the open road or in the Concours arena. SpecificationMake: MGModel: TD 1250Year: 1952Chassis Number: XPAGTDLHX9332Registration Number: 842 YUWTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LHX9332Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: Beige HideClick here for more details and images

A simply unrepeatable Pagoda. Manual gearbox, genuine low mileage, three owners from new and 42-years with our vendor. Remarkable.  Throughout its lifetime, the W113 quietly underwent a transformation, transitioning from a spry and agile 'sports car' into an opulent and smooth 'grand tourer.' Typically, this elegant machine came adorned with a 4-speed automatic transmission, however there were some rare models that were specified with the coveted 4-speed manual gearbox, elevating the driving experience. Beyond its exceptional engineering, the 280SL's interior offered classic Mercedes quality including comfortable leather seats and wooden accents further reinforcing its status as a true premium roadster.The 1971 280SL Pagoda offered here is a very special motorcar, presenting in good condition in Dark Blue (332) over a grey leather interior with a matching dark blue hardtop with stand. It's a UK-delivered, right-hand drive, final year of production example with a 4-speed manual gearbox with three owners from new and offered directly from the final owner of those three who has looked after it for 42 years.The odometer currently read just over 75,000 miles, and there is every reason to believe that these are genuine. When initially purchased in 1981, the car had only covered 54,000 miles in the previous 10 years which is supported by a comprehensive collection of MOT Certificates from 1978 onwards, with every bill and invoice from the past four decades verifying the 21,000 miles covered during that period. It is evident that it has been lovingly cared for and sparingly driven throughout its life.It benefitted from new front wings and rear inner and outer wings in the 1990s primarily as preventative work and mechanical attention around the same time included an engine rebuild (piston rings, shells, camshaft and oil pump) as a precautionary measure in response to faint whispers of blue smoke whilst idling. This thoroughness and dedication to maintaining the vehicle's good condition have surely contributed to its lasting appeal.A treasure trove of documentation accompanies the car, chronicling its journey over the years. A full folder of bills and receipts showcases the extensive servicing, maintenance, oil change records, and MOTs dating back to the early days of ownership including the owners’ handbooks. Such a complete and well-preserved history is a rare find and adds substantial value to the vehicle.  Accompanying the car itself, is a spare set of Pagoda wheels, the matching hardtop and the all-important hardtop stand.This Pagoda is incredibly special in many ways, and cars with these wholesome stories are becoming so rare these days. It is more than just a beautiful car, it's a classic example of attentive ownership and meticulous upkeep. With its good condition, extraordinary 42-year ownership, and comprehensive documentation, it stands as a testament to the enduring allure of classic motorcars. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 280SL PAGODAYear: 1971Chassis Number: 11304420021918Registration Number: FIG 2778Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 13098320007716Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 75132 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey LeatherClick here for more details and images

**Please note the car has just received its renewed FIA HTP papers which are valid until 2033**Number #103 of 200 homologation specials built, this well-presented, running and driving ex-'Group B' rally car is a glimpse back to the golden era of rallying. The Nissan 240RS was a compact yet powerful machine which left its rightful mark on motorsport history and competed in what was undeniably the golden era of rallying, the utterly bonkers 'Group B'. The car was developed by Nissan’s new motorsport division, Nismo, and powered by their revvy FJ24 2.4-litre inline-four engine producing 240bhp and offering remarkable performance. Combined with its Silvia-based chassis, the 240RS was agile and controllable on all sorts of terrain. Piloted by legendary drivers such as Masahiro Hasemi, the 240RS showcased Nissan's engineering prowess and bolstered their rallying reputation. Although short-lived due to the demise of 'Group B', its impact resonates to this day, earning the 240RS a well-deserved spot in the hearts of rally enthusiasts.It was produced in small numbers, as so many homologation specials were, with approximately 200 cars built between July 1982 and December 1982, 150 left-hand drive and 50 right-hand drive cars. It’s believed that around 30 of these cars in total were then utilised in WRC and domestic rally championships around the world.This right-hand drive car presents in wonderful condition and proudly wears the original rally livery of red, white, and blue. Since our vendor’s purchase in 2021, it's been cherished and used sparingly for a few displays and show runs, never having seen competitive racing action in their ownership. However, despite its pristine appearance, the car is fully operational, running and driving as well as it looks.Chassis #103 on offer here has a fascinating and well-travelled history. It was brought to South Africa by Nissan Motorsport SA as a 'road' car and was originally purchased by the renowned South African-born Nissan/Datsun Factory driver, Koos Roos. During its early days, the car participated in several autocross events on tarmac, then a few gravel events, before eventually being converted into full 'Group B' rally-spec. Whilst in South Africa, the car changed hands a couple of more times before being acquired by Mark Donaldson, who decided to venture beyond borders, shipping the car all the way to Greece before making its way to the UK in 2010, where it caught the attention of our vendor in 2021.The car's history file tells the story of its remarkable past. Among the valuable documentation in the history file is a summary of its previous owners, DVLA correspondence, a Letter of Authenticity issued by the Nissan Motor Company in 2010 confirming its status as one of the 200 units built, and its FIA/HTP papers, which expired in 2019 but are now in the process of being renewed.With such a storied past, a well-documented history, fabulous condition and rarity factor, chassis #103 represents a unique and sought after piece of Japanese rally history, ready to continue its legacy in the hands of its next owner. With most of the 240RS models finding their way into the hands of collectors and enthusiasts, this is a great opportunity to add a seldom-seen surviving participant from the bygone 'Group B' era, a time when rallying reached unparalleled levels of excitement. This 240RS should rightfully capture the attention and admiration of discerning collectors and rally enthusiasts alike.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: 240RS GROUP BYear: 1983Chassis Number: BS110000103Registration Number: WRD 99YTransmission: ManualEngine Number: FJ24000164Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red/WhiteClick here for more details and images

A fabulous UK-supplied SC Targa with just 8,653 miles from new and freshly serviced by Porsche.In 1978, Porsche introduced their latest development of the 911, christened the 911 SC, with the 'SC' standing for Super Carrera. Powered by a 3-litre, six-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection and a 5-speed 915 transmission, power output initially was 180bhp, subsequently 188bhp and finally, in 1981, it was increased to a heady 204bhp. The SC Targa was also launched in the same year, and by the end of production in 1983, some 15,682 Targas had been delivered worldwide. It is generally accepted that the UK-market made up about 10% of Porsche sales during this time, and subsequently those high-mileage cars that did survive the salted roads of winter commuting are incredibly scarce and are no strangers to a welding rod or a paint gun.Whilst rarely found, very low-mileage UK-supplied Porsches of this period often show signs of rectification works to remedy long-term storage under damp blankets in drafty garages. The ‘Holy Grail’, therefore, for any British Porsche enthusiast, is a sub-10,000 mile low-production C16 car stored in a temperate climate and exercised under sunshine. The Channel Islands are therefore the perfect, but very scarce, source for UK-supplied low-mileage Porsches with their limited road networks and the warm weather that enabled Jersey to retain its title as the sunniest place in the British Isles.This leads us nicely to this fabulous Porsche that was amongst the first to be built in the final months of production for the SC Targa in 1983. The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms that the car was supplied under option Code C16 in Guards Red with recoil bumpers, forged alloy wheels, rear wiper, electric aerial, three speakers, black rubber sports shock absorbers and stabilisers to the front and rear. Interestingly, whilst earlier SCs sold in the UK could be specified with the Sport Group Package (UK) which added stiffer suspension, the rear spoiler, front rubber lip and black Fuchs wheels, this car appears to have many options as standard, perhaps as an aid to boost sales ahead of the launch of the 3.2 Carrera a year later. The brown leatherette interior is complemented by the seat inlays of brown checked velour, commonly referred to as Pasha.The car was supplied by Jersey’s Porsche dealer, Jones’ Garage, to a Mr Bisson on 12th July 1983 and registered as J11875. The accompanying Jersey Registration Book confirms the re-registration of the Porsche by Mr Bisson on 15th September 1989 as J32911 and the car was last taxed in 1992. The booklet also bears a DVLA stamp dated 30th October 2015 just prior to the issue of the V5C bearing HBA 949Y to Hexagon Modern Classics of London on 1st November 2015. Hexagon, having been an official dealer in 1970s, are respected for the quality of the classic Porsches they sell and are noted in particular for low-mileage examples. Following recommissioning works, the car went on display on their stand at the 2015 Classic & Sports Car London Show, the odometer reading was confirmed as being 8,100 miles at the time.On 26th August 2016, the car received an advisory-free MOT and the mileage stated at the time was 8,635 miles. The car was subsequently sold to a Mr Dickie on 20th October 2016 who remains the car’s second UK-mainland keeper. With Mr Bisson listed as the car’s owner in the 1989 issued Jersey Registration Book, which was used to confirm the car’s history by the DVLA, the evidence supports Mr Dickie’s status as the car’s second private owner from new. Having been correctly stored but not driven since, the car’s second MOT since 2016 was issued on 15th May 2023 with an odometer reading of 8,647 miles and later trailered to and from Porsche Centre Cardiff for a service that cost £1,869. It's offered to auction with the aforementioned Jersey registration, service book and current V5C.Fully matching numbers, the car presents beautifully today. The painted underseal inside the wheel arches appears to be factory original, as evidenced by exploratory tests, both option code stickers are present, as are the two locking keys for the roof, which has had its perished inner foam lining re-trimmed.A superb example of the very desirable 911SC Targa.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 901/930Year: 1983Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZDS141053Registration Number: HBA 749YTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 63D5277 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 8653 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown PashaClick here for more details and images

The one-and-only specially-commissioned genuine Corvette-engined Overfinch '570E' 110 Pick-Up; amazing provenance, magazine-featured and coming from enthusiast-ownership.The Land Rover 90/110 of 1987 was a basic machine, functional but pretty mundane; powered by a choice of a 2.5-litre petrol engine, a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and a 3.5-litre petrol V8 engine. The latter endowed the Land Rover with decent performance by Land Rover standards, with Motor magazine recording a 0-60mph time of 14.7 seconds and a top speed of 90 mph.For the 90/110s more expensive and luxurious cousin, the Range Rover, performance specialists, Overfinch, who were then based in Hampshire, had been making a name for themselves by fitting them out with 5.7-litre Chevrolet small-block V8 engines, and for adding appropriate suspension, steering and braking improvements – obviously for customers with sufficiently large enough wallets, which often went hand-in-hand with Range Rover ownership – but not always.In 1988, step-forward a Hastings-based customer who had some very specific requirements for his Land Rover; he initially bought a new V8 110 Pick-Up, but had it immediately upgraded by JE Engineering of Coventry, who fitted it with a 4.2-litre 250bhp JE ‘Dakar’ engine, but this soon became ‘not enough’. So, he approached Overfinch to obtain a quotation for the supply and fitting of a ‘570S’ conversion – giving 280bhp at 5,000rpm and 320lb/ft of torque at 2,500rpm. The 570S conversion was of course originally designed for Range Rovers, and Overfinch had never tackled a 110 before. Our 110 owner went for it - engine, suspension, brakes and wheels/tyres (and later the gearbox – to a GM700 automatic unit) were all upgraded, costing circa £12,000 plus VAT, the cost of the 110 a year or so earlier! In a photo attached you can see the 110 being prepared in the Overfinch workshops.Overfinch baptised the finished vehicle '570E' (‘E’ in homage to the E-Type sportscar, of similar performance), and provided it with a discreet tailgate decal to that effect. Tested by Autocar & Motor magazine in 1989, it achieved an eight second 0-60mph time, matched by a standing-quarter time of 16.0 seconds!The mighty 570E continued to surprise and delight throughout the 1990s and 2000s, before falling on harder times, eventually being fully recommissioned in 2000 by the then-owner, before becoming the property of our vendor, the owner of a very well-respected business specialising in the restoration and maintenance of classic Land Rover/Range Rover. He was naturally intrigued by the 570E, as it was quite ‘legendary’ in his world, having owned all sorts of rare and more out-there examples of the marque. He has loved looking after the 570E, driving it and being its custodian for a good few years. It has wanted for nothing in its time with him, and is ready for new adventures. It does have some patina, it’s a Land Rover after all, but is mechanically and structurally very sound.To quote Land Rover Enthusiast magazine - the full article documenting the 570E story is attached in photos - of June 2001, 'There was only ever one genuine Overfinch 570E. 'E273 WKP'  is on chassis number SALLDHAV7BA-299150 and it was registered on February 12th, 1988'.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: 110 OVERFINCH 570E PICK-UPYear: 1988Chassis Number: SALLDHAV7BA299150Registration Number: E273 WKPTransmission: Auto Engine Number: MO8249VP Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Superbly presented as it was in period, this Talbot Sunbeam Ti was Colin McRae's first rally car, and where it all began. For sale for the very first time and offered directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.The remarkable career of Colin McRae MBE has filled volumes and is too long to list here, but it did include becoming Scottish Schoolboy Motocross Champion at 13, the Scottish Rally Championship in 1988, winning the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Championship and, in 1995 he became the first British driver and the youngest person to win the World Rally Championship Drivers title, a record which stood for 27 years. Success continued with a total of 25 wins in the WRC, a third place at Le Mans in the GTS Class, a win in the Baja 500 Portalegre, stage wins on the Dakar and many other rallies worldwide.Despite the passage of time, Colin McRae is still one of the biggest names in the world of rallying certainly the most recognised. Colin was an iconic figure at the time. 'Everybody took a step back when they heard Colin driving. He was just using the road as a rough guide. His style and approach were something to watch. At one time he held the record for the most rally victories. His ‘never say die’ attitude, always flat out, it really sat with people and endeared him to them'.But people often forget that he was a mechanic, too. He worked well with engineers and understood how to set a car up and its mechanical limitations. He is frequently discussed in terms of his wild, aggressive style, but if you watched him drive on tarmac at Le Mans or ASCAR at Rockingham, he was really quite smooth. He won two Safari rallies, which takes a lot of mechanical empathy and an intelligent approach as to just how much you can get away with.Here at Silverstone Auctions we feel truly privileged to have been entrusted by the McRae family with the sale of three of Colin’s favourite cars. They are significant cars in the history of rallying and will be available to view prior to our auction on Friday 25th August.Colin competed in his first rally, the 1985 Kames Stages, in a borrowed Hillman Avenger, and despite dropping off the side of the road, finished 14th overall and first in class in his first event. He was eager to go rallying regularly so sold his autotest Mini and paid £850 for the Talbot Sunbeam Ti, YSG 980S, on offer here. The car’s first event, the Galloway Hills Rally in December 1985, ended in a tree, so that winter was spent repairing the bodyshell, fitting a new engine and generally preparing the car ready for an assault on the 1986 ‘Group A’ Scottish Rally Championship. The first round of the Championship was the Snowman Rally, co-driven by Ian Grindrod and subsequently with co-driver Nick Jack, Colin entered a further seven rallies, finished six, came 18th in the Championship and was awarded a Jaggy Bunnett Flying Brick for being the year’s ‘hardest trier’.With hindsight, YSG 980S can be regarded as the car that started Colin’s career and its importance is illustrated by the fact that it was modelled by Corgi as part of the 'Colin McRae Tribute Collection' and as a slot car by Scalextric-Passion.During the early 2000s, this legendary rally car was carefully restored and rebuilt in to a new shell by Barry Lochhead, McRae family mechanic, who built the car originally with Colin, and who ensured that every detail of the rebuild was correct, enabling YSG to retain its original 'Group A' identity. Colin was keen to replicate YSG as it looked, and felt during that first full season in 1986 and the remarkable level of accuracy and attention to detail can be seen in our images. It’s fully complete and runs well but is not event-prepared and the safety equipment, seats, belts, extinguishers etc. are no longer current so consequently the car will need complete preparation before any events are entered. It has been looked over and checked by Ian Gwynne of BGM Sport in Brackley and is being stored by him until our sale at the Silverstone Classic on the 26th/27th of August. He is a friend of the McRae family and seriously interested parties are welcome to speak directly to Ian and view the car prior to the sale if they wish.This delightful Talbot Sunbeam Ti is the first rally car that Colin owned, a special favourite and one that he would probably have kept forever. The legend began here.For sale for the very first time and offered directly from the McRae family, a unique opportunity.SpecificationMake: TALBOTModel: SUNBEAMYear: 1977Chassis Number: R4DCT8L101149Registration Number: YSG 980STransmission: ManualEngine Number: RH841106974S5A Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

One of 500 UK-delivered, meticulously restored and outstandingly presented City Pack 3.0CSLs with a £100,000 restoration behind it and period-correct upgrades.Visually indistinguishable from its more commonplace counterparts, the CS and CSi, the 3.0 CSL (Coupé Sport Leicht) showcased creativity in the realm of homologation. As we all know, success in motorsport sells cars, and the marketing department's demands prompted BMW engineers to develop a limited-production 'homologation special,' to meet the constrictive framework of the ‘Group 2’ racing class regulations at the time. They achieved this by stripping away unnecessary trim, using thinner steel for the main bodyshell, using aluminium alloy for the doors, bonnet, and boot lid, and even opting for Perspex for the side windows. This clever approach resulted in a significant weight reduction of 300lbs (136kgs) - truly living up to its name, 'Leicht,' meaning light in German.From a mechanical standpoint, these cars were nearly identical to the fuel-injected CSi which meant 200bhp and a top speed of over 140mph. However, to compete in the over-3-litre class, the engineers slightly increased the engine displacement to 3,003cc. With all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front and semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes, and responsive steering, the CSL displayed impeccable balance and driving dynamics. When new, it carried a hefty price tag, surpassing that of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS by several hundred pounds. Now, the CSLs from the 1970s are the most sought-after BMWs, owing to their fabulous competition history including winning the European Touring Car Championship every year between 1973-1979 with the exception of 1974.We understand that a mere 1,039 CSLs were ever produced, out of which 500 came in right-hand drive for BMW UK. Interestingly, virtually all UK cars were fitted with the “City Package,” technically an optional extra, that included a front bumper, electric windows, power steering, a heated rear screen, boot lock, a tool kit, and sound deadening. This upgrade undoubtedly enhanced the car's civility, but it naturally offset some of the initial weight savings. The particular car in question is one of those 500 right-hand drive models and has been privy to a meticulous and impressive restoration.The car we’re offering is a truly incredible example with an interesting story. Currently owned by its 5th keeper from new, with its 3rd custodian owning the car for 26 years, keeping it in a heated garage but having it laid up in said garage since 1999 until being sold in rolling project form at auction in 2014. A well-known amateur racing driver purchased the car but unfortunately passed away before any significant work was done so it was re-sold in 2015 in running and driving project form to the current owner who set about bringing it up to rude health, investing over £100,000 in the process, with a plethora of bills and invoices on file for parts, labour and maintenance.The majority of the restoration was undertaken by Paul Baker Restorations to an incredible standard. As part of the work undertaken, the car was taken down to the bare shell including removal of old paint and rust with photos documenting these processes. It was repainted in Polaris Metallic Silver and adorned with high-quality BMW Motorsport (Martini) side-stripes. The bodywork restoration was done meticulously with modern materials, resulting in an excellent condition. While we don’t know why, but presumably because both the cars and parts were so cheap at the time, and with no indicators of any foul play at hand, the car was re-shelled in the late-1980s, using a CSA shell but retaining its lightweight alloy bonnet, doors, and boot lid, the main characteristic of the CSL. The previous owner made it clear that the car has been re-shelled by omitting certain markings. Completing the pleasing external aesthetic, the car was fitted with new replica Alpina 16” wheels with Michelin tires. The old 14” wheels were retained and will come with the car.Mechanically the engine was upgraded to a reconditioned CSL engine with 3.3-litres displacement, a big step up from the original 3.0-litre. It was a genuine BMW factory reconditioned unit as it is coded 33 indicating 3.3 litres (BMW rounded up the displacement), E indicates “Petrol Injection” and “D” indicates D-Jetronic. 1096 is the serial number and “A” indicates remanufactured. By good fortune, this upgrade will compensate for the slightly heavier shell because it increases the mid-range engine torque by 23ft/lbs. The cylinder head and bores were serviced, and various components were replaced or tested, and a gas-flowed stainless-steel exhaust was installed.All suspension parts were restored, and new suspension bushes were fitted, front wishbones were replaced, brake servos were changed, and brake components were overhauled as well as installing thicker anti-roll bars and replacing the power steering pump.Inside the car the interior wood was re-veneered, the panels were restored and reused, the Scheel seats were recovered, a new period correct carpet set was installed but the original roof lining was retained.It almost goes without saying that the car is exceptional in its appearance and condition. Its overall quality, finish, and presence on the road make it highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts alike. Since completion, it's been used and enjoyed for both short trips and long, including a drive out to Le Mans 24hr where it behaved beautifully, as expected. As can happen with significant restorations the car now feels too precious to our Devon based vendor to warrant regular use tight and twisty West Country roads knowing the cost of even a minor 'tap'.This is a stunningly restored BMW CSL with a rich ownership history, outstanding looks and incredible workmanship. Whilst the re-shelling and engine upgrade impact its originality, to even the most well-trained eye one would be strained to know this without prior knowledge. With performance, heritage, history, restoration, rarity and stunning looks all in its favour, this may be one of the best CSLs to broach the market in recent years, and very attractively priced.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 3.0 CSLYear: 1973Chassis Number: 2285486Registration Number: WAL 857MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 330ED 1096ADrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black ClothClick here for more details and images

Less than 17,000 miles from new and one of 53 UK-supplied cars. Complete with fitted luggage, hardtop and signed confirmation of the car’s history during prior 45-year sole ownership.The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz’s reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Its hugely successful production ran to 25,881 cars from 1955 until 1963, the vast majority in left-hand drive, with most going to the North American-market. Understandably, few were made in right-hand drive and, according to records, the total number of cars destined for the British market stood at 562, with only 53 of these arriving here in 1962.This lovely 190 SL is understood to have been delivered to a lady in Yorkshire and registered on 18th May 1962, supplied in the attractive combination of white with a red interior and a matching white hard-top. The car was bought soon after by Mr John Mantell, only driven on the odd special occasion and kept very much for Sunday best. Following a bicycle accident in 1984, Mr Mantell never drove again, and the car remained in dry storage until 2007, as confirmed in detail by a poignant letter signed by Mrs Mantell. As a contribution towards Mr Mantell’s long-term care needs, the car was sold at auction in September 2007, together with its hardtop, whilst showing an odometer reading of some 12,000 miles at the time. Still on the private registration 23 CWF, it was subsequently sold again in 2009 with the auction catalogue stating that the 12,400 miles on the clock is believed to be absolutely genuine and it was bought by a valued and long standing client of ours who set about a meticulous programme of sympathetic restoration works, compiling a photographic record along the way.Most of the original mechanical components were retained where possible, whilst parts that could not be refurbished were sourced directly from Mercedes-Benz through Jacksons of Poole. As expected from such a low-mileage example, 23 CWF is fully matching numbers with engine, transmission, front and rear axles confirmed factory original by the data card obtained from Mercedes-Benz Heritage. The photos of all number-stamped components can be found in the history file, and the car remains on Solex carburettors. The interior is remarkable, with the Becker Radio and tool kit present, and we note with professional enthusiasm that the odometer and milometer show the occasional faded number as they tick over, with those digits that remained static during the decades in storage discoloured slightly. Externally the car was treated to a professional bare-metal respray in the original colour of DB-050 white, whilst the bright work was re-polished.Amazingly, after 61 years, the car also retains its original fuel filler cap complete with the three-pronged star. The original hardtop was not restored, acting as a cover note of the car’s originality and superfluous to use like all 190 SL hard tops, whilst the hood was re-trimmed in black mohair and fits well. The car was consigned to our sale in July 2015, with a mileage of 14,354 miles, and the determined bidder saw off stiff competition to secure the car. The buyer, our vendor, was so delighted with 23 CWF that he gifted the Silverstone Auctions team with several crates of beer on the anniversary of his purchase! Bought with the intention of fair-weather touring in semi-retirement with his wife, he sourced matching fitted luggage and added power steering. Often exercised locally, having covered just 2,500 miles since 2015, our vendor has no intention of retiring yet, so this very special 190 SL is regretfully offered to auction with its delightful history file, V5C, tool kit, luggage and hardtop.Very few cars of this age can boast such originality, and 23 CWF should be considered free of any judgment when compared to the 'as new' restored examples of the 190 SL one occasionally sees in right-hand drive.'An aging beauty with a story to tell and many more miles to offer' would be the best way to describe this fabulous motor car. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 190 SLYear: 1962Chassis Number: 12104220024393Registration Number: 23 CWFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 12192820002273 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 16884 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images

A smart example of the sought-after Type-2 'Early-Bay', which has benefited from a recent restoration and is now ready to be personalised. On offer at No Reserve, this is an unmissable opportunity.Starting in 1951, Volkswagen offered an officially sanctioned camper conversion for its Type 2 by Westfalia-Werke of Franz Knobel & Sohne in Rheda-Wiedenbruck, Germany. Interiors were panelled in birch plywood, and standard equipment included screened jalousie windows, a laminated folding table, storage cabinets, an icebox and electrical hook-ups. Some models included a sink and pressure water system. A number of fold-out seat arrangements provided sleeping accommodation and optional equipment included a pop-up roof section, awnings and side tents, a chemical toilet, camping equipment, a small map table and even a child's crib in the driver's cab.This is an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive Volkswagen T2 Campervan that was first registered on 26th June 1972. It has been subject to a recent restoration which included a full strip-down to bare metal, the removal and replacement of all rusted panels and a full respray with the interior fully retrimmed and painted, and a new 'pop-top' roof, fitted with body-matching blue and white stripes. When the camper was prepared, it was finished in Pastel Blue and Cumulous White and sits on a set of white-painted, Fuchs-style steel wheels wearing Continental ContiEcoContact 3 tyres. The interior has been refreshed with new beige cloth upholstery and matching carpets, and the rear has been fitted with a plank effect, light grey Vinyl flooring. The recently-painted cockpit features manually-operated windows, a Benkson CR3 radio, heater and ventilation controls and push-up roof ventilation panels, and the naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine sits in an engine bay which appears to be smartly-presented. Transmission is classic Type 2 4-speed, and the odometer indicates a mileage of 54,000, however this is not warranted. Unlike the majority of campervans that we see, this example hasn't been personalised by previous owners, offering an opportunity for its next owners to furnish and equip it exactly as they and their family would like. This genuine early bay-window bus strikes the perfect balance between 1960s camper-van cool, VW-enthusiast credibility and real-life modern drivability. It's fast enough, but not too loud, long legged and is easy to drive and is ready-made fun for all the family. We invite you to have a look at the Silverstone Festival and start planning how you would fit out the interior ready for those long weekends away. SpecificationMake: VOLKSWAGENModel: CAMPERVANYear: 1972Chassis Number: 2322156957Registration Number: EKE 526KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53856 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Fawn / Blue / WhiteClick here for more details and images

Last-year-of-production UK-supplied right-hand drive GTS with a full history and low-ownership.In terms of the 928, in 1989 Porsche moved the game on with the even more powerful 928 GT which, with a top speed of around 170mph, was the Stuttgart firm's fastest production car at that time, before launching the model's ultimate incarnation, the 928 GTS. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1991, the latter boasted a 5.4-litre engine producing all of 345bhp and automatics were fitted with the much faster-responding Dynamic Kickdown gearboxes setting them apart from the previous models. Externally, the GTS differed from the S4 with its new style of alloy wheels, flared rear arches and a body-coloured rear spoiler. What Porsche was not advertising when the 928 GTS was released was the price, which was amongst the most expensive cars on the road at the time. This severely hampered sales despite the model's level of competency and long standard equipment list. Porsche discontinued the GTS in 1995 after selling only 2,904 examples in total, which at the time was a problem, but in 2023 makes for a rare and incredibly desirable model.This lovely Porsche 928 GTS automatic, finished in Polar Silver with a Midnight Blue Leatherette interior, is certainly one of the best that we have seen of these immensely capable Grand Tourers. Supplied new by Lancaster Porsche Cambridge, it has only had two owners prior to our vendor and has covered just 40,639 miles. It's supplied with a service book boasting nearly 20 stamps from either Porsche Main Dealers and latterly a Porsche specialist. The most recent full service included front brakes and the invoice amounted to a substantial £7,148.10. The MOTs go back to 2006 with the odometer reading 30,746 miles at that point.This stunning GTS has led a coveted life which is reflected in its remarkably fresh appearance. Very few Grand Tourers match the timeless looks and the quality that Porsche obviously put into building these long-legged, front-engined GTs.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 928Year: 1995Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ92ZRS800510Registration Number: M135 VDOTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 81R50964 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 40639 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Exoto's model of the 1979 312T4 was offered alongside their 1975 car in very limited numbers to commemorate Ferrari's 50th year in Formula 1. This exquisitely detailed model has a removable engine cover exposing Ferrari's classic Flat-12 configuration. Smartly presented with its original box and papers. Driven with huge success by Gilles Villeneuve and Jody Scheckter who won the 1979 Drivers World Championship.Click here for more details and images

Designed by Cedric Selzer, this pretty little, Lotus twin-cam powered sports racer was built to compete in the short-lived Formula F100 series.Designed by Cedric Selzer, Jim Clark's race engineer in 1963/64, who came up with a conventional spaceframe chassis clad with aluminium panels, the Nerus Silhouette was intended to run in the Formula F100 series. Announced in 1969, F100 was a short-lived attempt to do for sports car racing what Formula Ford had done for single-seaters and was conceived along similar lines to Formula Ford, lightly modified production engines and road tyres being mandatory. It was intended to replace the sometimes ill-supported sports-racing and GT events at club meetings, however, Formula F100 only lasted a couple of seasons.Believed to be one of five cars created, the example offered here is powered by a 2-litre Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine mated to a Hewland Mark 9 gearbox. Running twin 48mm Dellorto carburettors and dry-sump lubrication with fully adjustable suspension (magnesium uprights), the car is running and driving but following some years of inactivity will need careful recommissioning and the safety equipment updating. Raced by David Beckett, it ran in the Spa Six Hours in 2001. 1990 FIA papers and a rolling-road report from that year are also available. A fabulous opportunity to break into historic racing in a truly special car.SpecificationMake: NERUSModel: SPORTS-CARYear: 1968Chassis Number: TBARegistration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualMake: Interior Colour: Black vinylClick here for more details and images

Handsome Defender, upgraded, uprated and attractively presented in Cairns Blue.This Land Rover Defender 90 Hardtop (van) was first registered in March 2008 and is powered by the Ford-derived 2.4-litre TDCi turbo-diesel “Puma” engine.Externally upgraded in 2016 by Simmonites of Bradford, the second owner bought the Defender from them and has since added upgrades of his own, notably the luxury-spec interior, the rear glass panels and an engine remap. Purchased at auction by our vendor the Land Rover has been used sparingly.Finished in a metallic Cairns Blue with a black bonnet and trim, the rear side panels have been exchanged for dark-tinted panoramic glass windows, retaining the exterior look of a commercial vehicle with the usability of a County / Station Wagon. As well as additional custom items like the LED lighting, sump guard, side steps and checker plate, the vehicle has also been fitted with a number of KBX styling upgrades - front grille and lamp surrounds, side and wing top air intakes - all in gloss black. The Defender sits on 18-inch 5-spoke “Nemesis” alloy wheels, coated in gloss black, which are in good condition and are all fitted with Kumho Ecsta STX all-season SUV tyres. The rear mounted steel spare, is fitted with a General Grabber tyre and is protected by a customised vinyl wheel cover.The luxurious interior features diamond-quilted leather upholstery on the front Corbeau-style bucket seats, dashboard, centre cubby and door cards and the original steering wheel has been substituted with a leather-rimmed Springalex sports model. There are two fold-down full sized seats in the rear.In factory spec, this engine is good for 122bhp and 265lb.ft of torque - although this one has been remapped and power is now claimed to be in around 165bhp with a torque increase of at least 50lb.ft. The current mileage is around 56,000 and the MOT is valid until Feb 2024. Recently serviced the Land Rover is unique and ready to enjoy.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90Year: 2001Chassis Number: SALLDVAS78A752905Registration Number: PE08 HXXTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

A low-mileage, superb Phase 2 V6, presented in outstanding condition in a great colour. Highly collectable and becoming increasingly sought after for all the right reasons.Once dubbed 'The World's Smallest Supercar' by Evo Magazine, the Renaultsport Clio V6 255 remains a motoring oddity if ever there was one. Renault took a big, Laguna-derived, 3-litre V6 engine producing 255bhp and 221lb/ft torque, dropped it in the middle of the short Clio chassis, hooked up a rear-wheel drive system and mated it to a 6-speed manual transmission. If that wasn’t enough, it looks like they then injected styling steroids into the bodywork to give it that wide, aggressive stance and put it out to the world in 2001, with the Phase 2 being revealed as an even sharper variant in 2003.Early models had a reputation for spikiness on the limit, but the car became more refined with time and later, V6s managed to be both usable and better to drive than earlier models. Both guises (230 Phase 1 and 255 Phase 2) stand out on the road with levels of charm achieved by few other cars - and rising prices suggest the market didn’t take long to catch on to their value as drivers' cars. At the time of its release, the Phase 2 was the most powerful hot hatch ever made.Only 1,309 Clio V6 255 Phase 2s were manufactured for the global market, with 354 supplied to the to the UK. A rare car with very limited production numbers, now becoming increasingly sought after.This Phase 2 joined our vendor's Collection of landmark classic and sports cars in 2014 after being carefully sourced as a good, original example with a comprehensive service record. It has been correctly-maintained by both Renault main agents and marque specialists with the most recent attention, a major service completed in 2021, and very little use since. Currently indicating just 29,189 miles, the cherished registration number, V6 YCC, is included in the sale and the car has a current, clean MOT to July 2024. We are informed that it has always been correctly dry stored, performs as well as it looks and shows minimal wear, commensurate with the age and mileage.Born in an era when global manufacturers could sneak an interesting concept past the accountants and manufacture something totally outrageous, never to be repeated, as nowadays it's far more important to be seen to be 'green' and profit fits further up the agenda than fun. Therefore, the Clio V6 ticks all the boxes for a devoted enthusiast or collector with real drivability, low production numbers, a growing cult following and an evocative design. TV presenter and now vegetable grower, Jeremy Clarkson, has stated that the Clio V6 is in his 'Top Ten' of all cars so, if you suddenly run out of onions, hop in this Clio V6 - there is no quicker way to get to the farm shop before it closes.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIO V6Year: 2003Chassis Number: VF1C61U0629498494Registration Number: V6 YCCTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 29189 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: CharcoalClick here for more details and images

One of just 200 examples, fabulously presented and perhaps the lowest-mileage CSK on the market.To mark the huge success and the 20th Anniversary of the model, Land Rover, in their September 1990 press release, hailed the Range Rover CSK as the 'Ultimate two-door Range Rover'. Named in honour of Charles Spencer King, the man who designed the original Range Rover, the CSK was intended primarily to publicise the new anti-roll suspension and was promoted as a sportier Range Rover with only 200 numbered examples produced. This special, UK-only, Range Rover featured a number of modifications improving both performance and passenger comfort, and was the fastest production Range Rover ever built at that time, with a chipped version of the 3.9-litre V8 engine developing 185bhp. The increase in performance is complemented by improved handling at high speeds, and Land Rover had introduced front and rear anti-roll bars and sports dampers to give a smoother, more comfortable ride on normal roads.Finished exclusively in Beluga Black with chrome bumpers, they featured silver pinstripe coach lines with discrete CSK logos positioned on both front wings and one on the lower tailgate. The interior is pure Range Rover with contrasting Sorrel leather trim and the American Walnut fascia, and door inserts are exclusive to this model. Priced at £28,995 for a manual, the automatic CSK was more expensive at £30,319.22. The CSK was an instant hit, aimed as it was at the emerging sportier Range Rover owner, and was perhaps the first of its kind, a retro-inspired new car. Whilst some CSKs were used on turf, the vast majority were viewed as comfortable motorway cruisers, as most Range Rovers are so used today, and the few CSKs that are seen in today’s market have over 100,000 miles on the odometer and are usually heavily restored. Seen as a comfortable luxury car without the ostentation of a Rolls or Bentley, a number of CSKs naturally found their way to the leafy residential roads of the better parts of 1990s London, as this fabulous car, No. 56, did when new. First registered to a Mr C Geoff-Saurau of Earls Court, South West London on 12th August 1991. Please note, that it was our vendor’s intention to service the CSK at his local Land Rover main dealer but was informed, bafflingly, that they no longer serviced Range Rovers built before 2007, and will therefore have the CSK serviced at a British Heritage specialist. The service book has the following record:Page 1 PDI at Ian Allan Motors Land Rover, Virginia Waters, SurreyPage 2 H.R. Owen, Western Avenue, London on 03/07/1992 at 6,570 milesPage 3 H.R. Owen, Western Avenue, London on 06/07/1992 at 6,570 milesPage 4 H.R. Owen, Western Avenue, London on 08/07/1993 at 13,045 milesPage 5 H.R. Owen, Western Avenue, London on 11/10/1994 at 18,992 milesPage 6 MISSINGPage 7 MISSINGPage 8 T. H. White Land Rover, Swindon on 16/03/1999 at 33,648 milesPage 9 T. H. White Land Rover, Swindon on 10/04/2001 at 37,946 milesPage 10 T. H. White Land Rover, Swindon on 28/01/2004 at 41,303 milesPage 11 Marque specialist service in July 2023 at circa 53,952 milesThe online MOT history shows annual incremental mileage increases from November 2006 at 43,930 miles to the current MOT Certificate, valid until 24th July 2024, and carried out at 53,954 miles.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: RANGE ROVERYear: 1991Chassis Number: SALLHABM3GA463849Registration Number: J395 PHPTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 36D08393A Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53952 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Sorrel LeatherClick here for more details and images

A very impressive example of BMW's mid-1990s 380bhp V12 range-topper.The BMW 850CSI was the factory's flagship model in the mid-1990s and featured the silky smooth S70 V12 engine mated to a Getrag 6-speed manual transmission and was one of the first cars ever to offer drive-by-wire throttle control. Developed from the M70, the S70 increased the bore and stroke and utilised more aggressive valve timings, resulting in an increase in maximum power to an impressive 380bhp at 5,300rpm and torque to 402lb/ft at 4,000rpm. With the hydraulic control unit mounted on the differential, the 850 uses hydraulic rear steering linked to Servotronic front steering to give precise, high-speed stability and harness the S70's significant power output for a great driving experience.Although considered avant-garde when it first arrived, the pillarless coupé was blessed with classically proportioned, understated and essentially timeless styling that has not dated, and these beautiful and exclusive Gran Turismos still look modern today.This fabulous example was supplied new to its first owner on 5th January 1995 by BMW Green Bower Garages Ltd of Haverford West and was transferred within the same family before finally becoming the property of our vendor in 2017, and it immediately joined his private Collection. The car has only had three keepers in total (two from the same family) and has travelled just 49,500 miles from new which is supported by a history file and a stamped service book with various BMW stamps in it. It presents exceptionally well in Hellrot with a classic two tone grey leather interior which appears virtually unmarked. This particular car has never before been offered on the open market, making this a unique opportunity.These are rare cars with only 138 right-hand drive manual gearbox cars being allocated to the UK. It's supplied with its original book pack and a copy of BMW Magazine within which the car is featured. Rarely do these special cars come to market and one in this remarkable condition may well turn out to be one of your better investments.Please note that the Cherished Registration Number, 856 BMW, does not form part of the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 850 CSIYear: 1995Chassis Number: WBSEG92030CC88139Registration Number: 856 BMWTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 60010891Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Two Tone Grey leatherClick here for more details and images

From 20-year ownership and just 4,282 miles from new. A fabulous opportunity.The TVR Chimaera was launched at the British Motor Show in 1992 and, unusually for TVR, the show car looked as if it was actually production-ready, and so it proved. At the time, TVR were basking in the adulation heaped upon the Griffith, and the Chimaera only served to reinforce the perception that here was a home-grown manufacturer capable of mixing it with the big boys. The 'S' series of cars were, at the time, still selling well, but with the advent of the Chimaera, TVR's management knew that their immediate future was V8-powered. Both the 'S' and Griffith range were all-out sports models, and the Chimaera's emphasis was slightly softer, but it was all fairly relative and in Blackpool a 'soft TVR' was akin to blasphemy, so the power was blistering.Legend has it that during the styling of the Chimaera, TVR boss Peter Wheeler's dog, Ned, took a bite out of one of the foam models. Wheeler decided that he liked the new styling feature and incorporated the recesses to house the front indicators! The Chimaera's underpinnings were based on the Griffith's, which were in turn based on the Tuscan racer. Different dampers and an anti-roll bar were fitted, as was a more accommodating boot to reinforce the new car's Grand Touring image. TVR’s development of the V8 engine offered a range of displacements from 4-litres to 4.5-litres and up to the range-topping 5-litres. The Chimaera’s styling is now accepted as a perfect representation of 1990s British sports car design, neither retro or bloated.It is the interior of the Chimaera, however, that sets it apart from its contemporaries, a masterclass blend of modernity and heritage. Whilst Aston Martin’s DB7 Vantage Volante was a rival in terms of speed, the Chimaera was 0.3 seconds faster to 60mph at 4.6 seconds, and the TVR’s interior was beautifully simplistic compared to the myriad Ford parts-bin switchgear and plasticky walnut veneers of the Aston. The Chimaera was the only sports car that offered the driver the raw power, exhaust bark and blistering performance of a bum-skimming old-school sports car whilst enveloped in a world of leather and wood. The walnut dashboard is both beautifully traditional and low-key, apart from the rev-counter and speedometer. The only other dials below the hand stitched top-roll are the cream-faced clock, oil pressure, fuel and temperature gauges.First registered on 1st September 2000, this remarkable Chimaera 400 was purchased by our vendor’s late husband on 4th January 2003. The car was put into long-term storage soon after and is yet to receive it’s first MOT. The current odometer reading is 4,282 miles at the time of cataloguing and, although running and starting, an element of recommissioning is recommended.SpecificationMake: TVRModel: CHIMAERA / GRIFFITHYear: 2000Chassis Number: SDLBA01R8XB002095Registration Number: X242 FOTTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 37A40P8042 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 4282 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey LeatherClick here for more details and images

Understood to be one of just 27 UK-supplied cars, matching numbers, a fabulous history file and presenting beautifully today.Introduced in September 1975 for the 1976 model year with production only running until 1977, the Porsche Carrera 3.0 is rightly regarded as somewhat of a special and rare model amongst the impact-bumper era, 911 model range. Following on after the MFI-engined Carrera 2.7, the 3.0 Carrera heralded the adoption of the newly developed Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection engine. This torque-rich, smooth and free-revving 3-litre engine, with a distinctive 'cam' effect from 4,000rpm, produced 200bhp and was effectively a naturally-aspirated version of the 930 Turbo's drivetrain, using the same die-cast aluminium crankcase and gearbox housing for durability.Having considerably more torque than the outgoing Carrera 2.7, the Carrera 3.0 was one of the earliest Porsches to return economical fuel consumption figures without any significant performance loss and acceleration times from 0-60 mph and 0-100 mph were almost identical to the original 2.7 RS and 2.7 Carrera. Performance was aided further by the relatively light weight of the 3.0 Carrera compared to its successors. During its short two-year life span, only 3,687 cars were built in total - a tiny amount compared to nearly 58,000 911 SCs and 76,500 3.2 Carreras produced. Worldwide production ran to 2,564 Coupés of which 1,123 were Targas. Only around 1,064 Coupés were manufactured in right-hand drive and it is understood that this car is one of just 27 Targas.According to the copy Bill of Sale on file, dated 26th July 1977, a William Findlay, Esq., of Stranraer, Scotland bought this car, chassis 9117610526, in the fabulously retro Platinum Metallic, a special order paint costing £259.00. The interior was specified as Cork Leatherette with beige pin-stripe velour to the seats, whilst the black Porsche lettering cost an additional £27.00, bringing the total price to a, not inconsiderable, £15,467.14. The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms the engine number as 6671537/930/02 whilst the 5-speed manual transmission is recorded as 7175674/915/61. Listed as optional equipment are impact absorbers, forged alloy rims, sport seats, chrome trim (instead of black), front and rear spoilers, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, the 5-speed gearbox and coloured windows.The original service book lists the name and addresses of two subsequent owners whilst the maintenance record show dates, stamps and mileages for the appropriate schedules. The detailed history file includes reams of period receipts, whilst the most recent invoices are a mix of specialist workshops and Porsche main dealers. It was bought by our vendor, a longstanding customer with an enviable car collection, on 27th September 2020 from long-term family ownership. The coachwork has been painted to a high standard and the interior remains remarkably original and still wonderfully 1970s. The MOT is valid until September 2023 and the V5C is present.Presented to auction with an odometer reading, at the time of cataloguing, of 74,029 miles, this car, as one of the rarest UK-market production Porsches, represents good value against the 930 Turbo and is the smart choice for those who respect history, rarity and condition.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 1977Chassis Number: 9117610526Registration Number: CDS 876STransmission: ManualEngine Number: 6671537 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 74029 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Cork LeatheretteClick here for more details and images

**Please Note - The new exhaust system has not been fitted as the wrong exhaust system was sent. The old exhaust system will remain on the car.**This stunning Ravenna Green, 2-litre 914 lived a life in sunny California before arriving here in 2020.         Designed as a joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen, the car suited both companies, with Porsche looking for a new two-seater sports car, and Volkswagen needing a replacement for their Karmann-Ghia sports coupé. The 914 was also called the VW-Porsche 914 but effectively was an entry level Porsche at an affordable price.The modern, mid-engine two-seater featured pop up headlights and a removable centre section 'Targa' roof which clipped neatly out of the way to the underside of the boot-lid when you wanted fresh air. In its earliest form, the 914 was powered by a fuel-injected 1.7-litre flat-four engine, based on the Volkswagen air-cooled power unit, developing a modest 80bhp and, to counter this, the engine was mid rather than rear-mounted, ensuring the little 914 was blessed with excellent handling, aided by an all-round independent suspension. In 1973, the 1.7 was joined by a 2.0-litre flat-four.The owner prior to our vendor imported this rare little left-hand drive Porsche which had undergone a full restoration in California. When it arrived in 2020, although generally pleased with it, he felt it was the wrong shade of green despite looking correct on the images that he had been sent. He has a keen eye for detail and is in the classic car restoration business, so after looking at it for a while he decided that even though it looked smart and was perfectly saleable, it wasn't the Ravenna Green that Porsche had painted it. There was no choice, so back to the metal it was, and on went several coats of Ravenna Green (65K-3310), some Raptor underbody protection and the result is simply stunning. The interior, however, had been retrimmed during the restoration and was excellent. It's finished in black vinyl with perforated vinyl to the centre of the seats and door cards, with retrimmed dashboard and carpets. There is no heater box fitted, the controls are there but the heater flap boxes had been removed in the USA, the thinking being that a heater doesn't get a lot of use in California, and it's just extra weight that's not required. Our vendor didn't plan on using the car in the winter here so he felt there was no point in re-fitting them. The car sits on very attractive chromed steel wheels wearing a decent set of Falkens. Recent work includes new shock absorbers, valve guides, exhaust value seats, and cam followers in 2022, and a new exhaust system has just been fitted. The indicated mileage is 35,135 which is obviously not warranted but it doesn't really matter with a restoration of this quality. 2-litre 914s are now quite rare and have started to become rather cool. This superbly-presented example, finished in what became known in the trade as 'Ravishing Green', is very sensibly guided and we welcome and encourage any inspection at the Silverstone Festival.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 914 2.0Year: 1973Chassis Number: 4732921618Registration Number: YNE 586LTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GA005597 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 35135 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black vinylClick here for more details and images

Build Number 001, the first car produced for the Bowler Defender Championship and the first Bowler Defender ever produced for retail.Since its inception in 1985, Bowler Motors has developed a worldwide reputation in the arena of design and construction of Land Rover-based off-road vehicles. Led by the company’s inspirational founder, Drew Bowler, until his untimely death in 2016, the company grew from a nascent workforce of just eight to the present group of 35 highly-skilled engineers. Initially focussing on the preparation of cars for British off-road events, the company’s ambitions expanded rapidly to encompass participation in events including the Dakar Rally, Morocco Desert Challenge and Spanish Baja and, for the past two decades, their cars have formed the backbone of many Rally Raid events across the globe.In late 2019, Jaguar Land Rover acquired Bowler to add to their Special Vehicle Operations Division, and there were those who were worried that Bowler may become a rather watered-down wing of the larger company, however that has not been the case with Bowler, still enjoying a pleasing level of independence with the bonus of now having access to some of the extensive test and development facilities of JLR. A good example of Bowler/JLR's positive thinking was the announcement in 2021 of the Bowler Defender Championship, a new one-make rally series to promote the Defender and allow customers to take part in rallying in a cost-controlled environment. The 2022 Series was over six rounds, all gravel rallies, and covered events in England, Scotland and Wales during the year at well-known and long-established rally events.The 'Challenge' cars were based on a standard car which was taken off the production line and hand-finished by a specialist team at Bowler. The 2-litre Ingenium petrol four-cylinder engine (296bhp and 295lb/ft of torque) and the 8-speed automatic transmission both remained largely untouched in order to achieve identical performance in the competing cars. To this they added:Structural body and chassis• Monocoque bracing – minimises body movement and supports underbody protection• Full internal roll-cage integrated with body and linking suspension mounts• Internal spare wheel mount integrated to roll cage• Additional front recovery points• Rally-spec gearbox cross member• Stiffened gearbox mounts• Strengthened engine mounts• Braced front and rear subframes• Front suspension turret brace• Rear turret brace• Strengthened radiator mounts• Adapted chassis and subframe mounts• Rally jacking pointsPerformance• Improved cooling – auxiliary radiators removed and increased airflow to main radiator• Increased transmission cooling capacity• Sports exhaust system• Bowler 18” wheels with increased strength• BF Goodrich AT tyres• Bespoke suspension design with modified subframes, new springs and unique turrets for increased stiffness• Bespoke Fox dampers• Race steering wheel with quick release boss• Side air intake covers• High level air intake• Front upper wishbone revised to reflect new ride height geometryElectrical/systems• ECU system integration with race box• ABS/DSC – rally control modifications• New integrated wiring harness for new components• New rally-spec facia• Navigator control unit for lights/washer/horn• Rally system integration with JLR safety systems• Adapted body control unitRegulatory• High-level rear marker lights• Alpine, door and rear windows replaced with polycarbonate• Race sports seats with specific race seat mounts• Six-point race harness• Integrated and hand-held fire suppression• Electrical cut-off switches – internal and external• Complete removal of all airbag systemsStyling• Front bumper adapted to take new underbody protection• Bowler front grille with increased air flow• Rear roof spoiler with extended profile and integrated additional reversing lights• Front and rear wing shields to meet new underbody protection• Wheel arch extensions utilising accessory fitment• Door lowers – protection pieces on shortened doors• Team liveryFunction• Additional bonnet-mounted windscreen washers – to deal with rally levels of water splash• Front driving lights for increased night driving illumination• Rally-spec mud flaps• Full underbody protection system – 6mm aluminium reinforced design• New gear shift position – optimised to sports seats• Column-mounted gear shift paddles – unique to Bowler• Passenger foot rest• Rear door manual release mechanism• Wheel arch lines – increased strength to meet rally requirementsWe are delighted to offer, here at the Silverstone Festival 2023, Bowler Defender - build number 001, the first car produced for the Championship and the first Bowler Defender produced for retail, all confirmed by the Bowler chassis plate and the relevant documentation that accompanies the car.#001 was ordered at the beginning of 2021 as part of the Bowler Defender Challenge and, at the time of purchase, was equipped with all the possible options from Bowler including Rally Package One and Rally Package Two. It took part in five rounds of the 2022 Championship, winning the longest and most challenging event, the three-day Welsh Hill Rally.Initially it was retained by Bowler and has been featured in a number of their promotional videos, both for JLR and their own marketing requirements. As part of its high-profile, #001 starred in the car wow ‘tug-of-war’ contest and was used for a full days testing and training in conjunction with Mark Higgins at Walters Arena.A complete new engine was fitted by JLR Special Vehicles around 600-miles ago, with only one event since, and the car is up to date with all the more recent Bowler modifications including the uprated radiator mounting system and the modified torque tube and subframe. It's complete with a full tool kit, two rally computers, upgraded light pack, twin intercom system and road-compliant headsets plus the aforementioned paperwork. It has been used competitively and therefore does have bodywork inClick here for more details and images

This striking Sierra Cosworth RS500, No.125/500, is offered fresh to market after almost 20 years of continuous ownership and must surely represent one of the most original and unmolested examples to become available in recent times.The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985. It was introduced as a means of homologating the Sierra for Group A Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold. Launched for sale in July 1986, and based on the three-door Sierra body-shell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. At this time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars!In total 5,545 cars were produced - of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra RS500 Cosworth. If the RS Cosworth was an homologation car, the RS500 was an evolution special. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, Group A rules allowed an upgraded 'evolution' model to be launched. This could carry changes focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. The RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224bhp, modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled - the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford!This particular Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, No 0125/500, is offered fresh to market after almost 20-years of continuous ownership and must surely represent one of the most original and unmolested examples to become available in recent times. Prior to purchase in 2004, our vendor made the decision that an RS500 was on his bucket list, but not just any old RS500, it had to be one of the very best. With that in mind, and the object of his desire sourced, an inspection by Alastair Mayne, Graham Goode Racing's Technical and Development Engineer was enlisted to inspect the vehicle to ensure that this was truly original and unmolested, even checking the often abused ECU for signs of tampering!  As you would expect all was good and the purchase rubber-stamped with many years of meticulous and fastidious ownership to follow. E290 VFD remains in the same condition to this very day with the exception of the front air dam and rear bumper which required minor refinishing to bring back up to the superb and original finish of the remainder of the vehicle and, with the exception of general service items, this is how the RS presents today. With a comprehensive history folder, Dating Certificate and workshop manuals, there is little more to say other than that if you are looking for one of the most original, unmolested and desirable Performance Fords, freshly serviced and MOT’d, we suggest that your search may be at an end.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA COSWORTH RS500Year: 1987Chassis Number: WFOEXXGBBEGG39079Registration Number: E290 VFDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG39079Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey VelourClick here for more details and images

A collector-quality example of Renault's never-to-be-repeated, limited-edition, design-classic with just over 5,000 miles and an extensive service history.The idea for the Renault Spider was formulated in the early 1990s, in the midst of a revival, after a difficult second half of the 1980s, Renault wanted a car to promote as a sporting brand (similar to the Renault 5 Turbo from a decade earlier) and as a result the Spider was the first car to be produced under the new brand name of 'Renaultsport'.The Renaultsport Spider started life as a futuristic concept car dubbed ‘Laguna Roadster’ that made its international debut at the 1990 edition of the Paris Motor Show. Public response to the Laguna Roadster was surprisingly positive, so Renault’s top executives attempted to make a reasonable business case for it. The project was a tough sell at first, few automakers can justify investing in a low-volume niche model, but it was finally given the green light for production in September of 1993.The Spider was intended to serve as both a racing car in a one-make series organised by Renault and as a slightly more civilized road car. The first prototypes for 'Project W94', as it was known at the time, were completed in mid-1994, and a concept version was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995. The car went on sale in late 1995, assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe.Designed from the outset as a driver's car, the chassis was made of aluminium (combining low weight and substantial strength) clad in a GRP body. The gearbox and engine were one unit, transversally fixed in an oscillating hinge (an arrangement inspired by aeronautical design), which all but eradicated the interference of engine vibration with the chassis. The pedals of the Spider were adjustable as well as the seat so the driver could achieve the absolute optimum driving position. The heart of the Spider was a mid-mounted 2-litre, DOHC F7R four-cylinder engine which was borrowed from the Clio Williams and later used in the Mégane Coupé. Tuned to generate 148bhp and 129lb/ft. of torque, the 16-valve unit was linked to a five-speed manual transmission that sent power to the rear wheels. The 930kg two-seater sprinted from 0 to 62mph in 6.9 seconds and went on to a top speed of 133mph.According to the official production numbers there were just 1,685 examples of the Spider assembled in Alpine’s Dieppe factory from 1996 to 1999. Each car was hand-built from start to finish and took about 90-hours to complete, which partially justified its relatively high price at the time. The Spider model was unfortunately discontinued after only a year and a half of production.400 LHD cars were produced as 'saute vente'  with a wind deflector (instead of a windscreen) which created an air-screen in front of the driver. For the UK-market, a number of RHD cars were built with windscreens, but only 60 RHD cars were sold. The remainder of the cars were sold in the German market converted back to LHD with the addition of a driver’s airbag.The 1997 Renaultsport Spider presented here is one of those 60 windscreen-equipped, right-hand drive examples sold new to the UK-market and has covered just over 5,000 miles since new. It's finished in the original three-stage Pearlescent Liquid Yellow paintwork – arguably a Spider’s signature colour. Incredibly original and still in 'showroom condition', there cannot be many better examples available. It has quite obviously has never seen any rain or winter roads, its condition being wholly commensurate with its low-mileage, fully backed-up by servicing records.  It was supplied new on 16th December 1997 through Bailey’s of Hanley Ltd. (Renault) and is still accompanied by its owner’s book-pack, service book, numerous receipts and invoices, V5C, previous MOT Certificates, and both keys, as well as clear and weatherproof cockpit covers. It also retains its original ‘briefcase’ in the front luggage compartment which houses the locking wheel nut, spares, tow hook, and jack.The service record is impeccable too, the most recent (with cambelt) being done at Renault specialists Cedar Motors Ltd. of Leicestershire.Aug 2022 - 5,018 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2021 - 5,008 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2020 - 4,999 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonJul   2019 - 4,993 miles - Vasstech NorthallertonSep 2007 - 3,322 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun  2006 - 3,125 miles - Parkwood Service CentreMay 2004 - 2,675 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun  2003 - 2,307 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun  2002 - 2,081 miles - Parkwood Service CentreJun  2001 - 1,852 miles - Globe Motors LtdNov 1999 - 1,034 miles - Renault LeedsThis is a very rare opportunity to acquire a special little sports car, rarely seen on British roads, that is sure to be the talking point at any classic car show.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: SPORTS SPIDERYear: 1999Chassis Number: VMKAF0H0515801676Registration Number: R137 EFATransmission: Maual Engine Number: C000322 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 5215 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Rare Evo IX FQ-360 by HKS, less than 60,000 miles and 19 services in the book.No other car makes 15-years ago seem more like ancient history than the Mitsubishi Evo IX. Today, Mitsubishi UK doesn’t exist as a sales operation, only surviving to service the sorry collection of Mirages, ASXs and plug-in Outlanders that were its market offering as the death knell tolled. It’s been some fall from grace. Back in 2007/08, not only was the Evo IX probably the best Evo since the VI, there was still another one to come. Maybe the X wasn’t as adored (with some justification) but it was still a ferociously fast four-door with lots of clever chassis tech. The Final Edition of that car was confirmed less than a decade ago - now look.The Evo’s demise is a curious and lengthy case, and the story can’t really be done justice here - but there's no question that models like the Ford Focus RS undoubtedly proved there was still demand for aggressively turbocharged, four-wheel drive, manual gearbox fast cars in the years after Lancer. Mostly it was the simple fact that times change and the Evo didn’t as much; in the late 2000s, as it was at the turn of the century, the car did what it said on the tin, but it was pretty expensive to run and its heyday was already over the horizon. By the time of the Evo IX FQ-360 by HKS, the Lancer required ever greater commitment. It was quite a lot of money, those notorious service intervals remained, and the world’s finances were teetering on the edge. But what a car. On top of the standard 360’s brilliance, the HKS added new Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs and finished off with 17" Speedline Turini alloys.This Evo is one of those exceptionally rare MR HKS models, and presumably one of very few in red being Number 73, and the last to have the 4G63 engine fitted. A 2007 car, it’s being sold with a full service history which includes a respectable 19 documented services, and it has also benefitted recently from a new clutch and flywheel. Our vendor has had the pleasure of the car since 2020 with only four previous keepers since 1st September 2007. This particular example has the benefit of IX MR Embroidered Recaro Sports Bucket Seats- a £2,500 option, Brembo performance brakes and it sports the carbon exterior splitter, vortex, spoiler blade and exhaust surround unique to the 360MR. The car also has the added benefit of the Ralliart 3-gauge central display.These Evo 9s are a truly epic drive and this particular example, having only covered 59,000 miles, remains pretty much as the factory intended, making it totally desirable for the purists amongst us. Guided very sensibly, this fabulous Evo is sure to generate good interest.SpecificationMake: MITSUBISHIModel: LANCER EVO IXYear: 2007Chassis Number: CT9A-0500765Registration Number: T900 CCCTransmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 59198 MilesClick here for more details and images

A boxed Mamod open wagon OW.1 together with a boxed Mamod water cart C512 and a boxed traction engine trailer C510.

A German Marklin static steam engine and one other.

A Wilesco D14 static steam engine together with a Jensen MGF steam engine and a Bowman model static steam engine.

A Mamod SE2 static steam engine together with a Bowman M167 static steam engine, circa 1928 and 1936.

A Mamod SP2 static steam engine together with a Wilesco static engine and a Solar engine static model.

A boxed Mamod static steam engine, model SP5.

A Bowman static engine model PW203, circa 1947.

A very well made single cylinder upright static steam engine (unknown make).

A boxed Dinky Toy diecast model vehicle 'Fire Engine with extending ladder' model no. 955

A Jensen MFG co style no. 75 static steam engine.

A Vtg MARX Commodore Vanderbilt, New York Central O scale Locomotive Train Engine with carriage.

An SEL static steam engine together with a Clydon 13/4 steam engine circa 1947 - 1953.

A boxed John Ericsson live steam engine made by Ab Alga, Sweden.

A boxed Mamod ME1 steam engine, 1958 - 1962.

A boxed Mamod static steam engine S.E.3 together with a boxed Mamod static steam engine SP1.

A boxed Corgi diecast model 'Corgi Simon Snorkel Fire engine' model no. 1127.

A GBN Nora vertical static steam engine with a further steam engine.

A Wilesco D455 vertical boiler steam engine.

A static Bing locomotive steam engine together with a Latimer plane L5 static steam engine circa 1946-1950's and an SEL junior DRG no. 1530.

A Doll & Co static steam engine.

Nine boxed Hornby 0 gauge accessories including Viaduct, Engine Shed no. 1, etc.

A boxed Fleischmann 135/2 model static steam engine.

An SEL major static steam engine, drg.no1550, together with a Davies Charlton hot air engine, Isle of Man circa 1950's, with a further static steam engine. All incomplete.

A German J.F vertical steam engine. Does not include burner tray.

An early 20th century GBN Baravia static upright steam engine, H. 45cm.

A Victorian silver open faced pocket watch by George Metcalf, Ulverston, the key wind and set fusee movement numbered 8494, and having an engraved silver dial with yellow metal numerals in an engine turned case, Chester, 1869, 69 g, 43 mm diameter excluding bow, [not running]

British War, Victory, Royal Navy Long Service and Second World War campaign medals to M34996 A V Keeping, Acting Engine Room Artificer Class 4/1, HMS Courageous

A vintage three engine beer pump, having nickel plated handles on a mahogany base in a painted pine frame, together with a brass barrel spigot, pump 55 x 40 x 144 cm

An Edwardian silver open faced pocket watch by JG Graves, Sheffield, having an English lever movement, the dial marked with maker's name and 'The Express English Lever', in an engine turned case, Birmingham, 1904, 142 g, 54 mm diameter excluding bow, [running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested]

Two Imperial German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 field artillery brass shell cases, dated 1917 and 1918 respectively, together with a 1950s RAF jet engine starter cartridge case

A Wills finecast Showman's Engine kit, scale 3/8" to 1ft, together with an Allchin Agricultural traction engine kit, scale 3/8" to 1ft, both as new

A collection of mixed diecasts, with examples including a Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y1 Allchin Traction Engine, a Corgi Juniors No. 32 Lotus Europa, a Corgi Classics No. 9032 1910 Renault, and others, all sold with a small selection of pocket catalogues