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A PAIR OF 9CT GOLD CUFFLINKS AND AN OPAL PENDANT NECKLACE, engine turned pattern cufflinks chain linked, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, approximate gross weight 3.4 grams, together with a cluster pendant set with an oval opal cabochon within a surround of garnets, unmarked yellow metal mount, suspended from a fine belcher chain with spring clasp, stamped 9k, length 460mm, approximate gross weight 1.5 grams (condition report: general light wear, cufflinks in good condition, pendant necklace also in good condition, clasp in working order)

A VINTAGE ATCO PETROL CYLINDER MOWER with 14 cut and metal grassbox ( engine pulls freely but hasn't been started)

A PETROL GENERATOR with a 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine and two plug sockets (UNTESTED but engine pulling freely)

A BAG OF ASSORTED SILVER, COSTUME JEWELLERY AND WRISTWATCHES, to include a silver charm bracelet fitted with charms, links stamped with a sterling mark, fitted with a heart padlock clasp hallmarked London, a white metal open face pocket watch, key wound, round white dial signed 'H.E.Peck, London, Swiss Made', Roman numerals, gold hands, subsidiary dial at the six o'clock position, within an engine turned pattern case with a vacant belt and buckle cartouche, inside case back stamped 0.935 Swiss control marks, approximate case width 50.5mm, a white metal rope twist albert chain with watch key unmarked, nine rings some hallmarked silver, stamped 925 or unmarked, a white metal christening bangle stamped 'Silver', two white metal chains, a white metal marcasite bracelet, a white metal filigree floral brooch, a carved jet bead necklace, small bag of costume earrings, three ladys wristwatches names to include 'Rotary, Hardwick and Pulsar' and a boxed EPNS teaspoon

A BOX OF ASSORTED WHITE METAL WARE, to include a silver cigarette case of a rectangular form, engine turned pattern with personal engraving to the front, hallmarked 'B.Bros' Birmingham, a silver raised nut dish with gadrooned rim and shell detail, hallmarked Birmingham, approximate gross weight 4.27 ozt, 133.0 grams, two silver plated presentation trays, a silver plated bell shape tankard, two pewter tankards, and a cased drafting tool set

A GEORGE IV SILVER SNUFF BOX OF RECTANGULAR FORM, engine turned exterior with vacant cartouche, gilt interior, maker T.D, length 8.5cm, London 1828, 2.23ozt, 69.3 grams (Condition Report: in good condition overall)

A GEORGE V SILVER RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE BOX, engine turned hinged cover with vacant cartouche, two division cedarwood lined interior, makers Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham 1933, width 16.5cm (Condition Report: a number of small dents to the sides, slight rubbing of hallmarks)

A SMALL PARCEL OF SILVER, comprising a set of five circular napkin rings with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouches, makers Bishton's Ltd, Birmingham 1982, a cylindrical engine turned dispenser, height 4.5cm, maker William Manton, Birmingham 1980, a pair of sugar tongs, makers Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1898 and a George III Fiddle pattern sifter spoon, maker Thomas Dicks, London 1807, gross weight 4.07ozt, 126.6 grams (8) (Condition Report: all items are in usable condition, marks fairly clear)

A BOX OF ASSORTED SILVER ITEMS, to include a cased set of six old English pattern silver teaspoons, each hallmarked Sheffield, two glass and silver salts, hallmarked Birmingham, a silver oval wavy rim embossed salt, hallmarked Birmingham, a single silver cauldron salt on three hoof feet, hallmarked London, three silver vesta cases each with a full silver hallmark for Birmingham, a silver graduated albert chain, fitted with a swivel fob set with a bloodstone and carnelian inlay, together with an EPNS engine turned pattern cigarette case two salts and a pepperette etc

A George V Art Deco part engine turned silver mounted rectangular cigarette case, London, 1932, 15.2cm.

A cased pair of 9ct gold cufflinks of oval form having engine turned decoration and chain conectors, approx 4.6g

A white and yellow metal fountain pen with iridium point, 11.5 cm with Asprey & Garrard packaging and a solid silver bottle opener with engine turned handle, 10 cm, hallmarked for Asprey, in original packaging (2)

An Edwardian silver nurse's buckle with profuse pierced decoration, hallmarked for E S Barnsley & Co., 1908; another copper nurse's buckle; a George V three-piece silver brush and mirror set by Sanders & Mackenzie, 1928, both Birmingham; a pair of silver backed brushes by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Chester, 1916, both with engine turned design (4)

QUANTITY OF SILVER, including a French silver guilloche enamel pill box with engine turned base, colbalt blue ground and classical putti scene along with a set of four Danish 925 silver goblets, a silver ships inkwell, a Dutch tea strainer, silver basket, match holder, napkin rings. (Qty)

A FINE 18K SOLID GOLD & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL PICTURE FRAMECIRCA 1990, BY ASPREY LONDONDark pink guilloche enamel surrounded by a double white enamel band, 18k solid yellow, white and rose gold floral design. Engine turned back with hinged stand. Measures approx. 11.5cm by 16.5cm.CONDITION REPORTOverall in very good condition. No damage.

Two silver oblong trays one having engine turned decoration Birmingham 1915 & 1924 - 26 ozt.

A boxed Dinky 186 'Mercedes Benz 220 SE' (very good condition) with a boxed Dinky 142 'Jaguar Mark X', together with a ; boxed Dinky 'Superior Criterion Ambulance' (flashing light not working), a boxed Dinky Supertoy Mobile Crane, a boxed Dinky Fire Engine, a boxed Dinky Dumper Truck, a boxed Dinky Euclid Rear Dump Truck, a boxed Corgi 'Bentley Continental Sports Saloon', a boxed Corgi 'Ford Consul Classic', also with ten loose play-worn Dinky Toy Cars, eight play-worn loose Corgi Toy Cars and five more boxed Toy Cars (approx 35)

A D.H.Gipsy wooden two blade propeller made for the de Havilland Gipsy I engine, stamped 'D64P5 1st MAY/32' D indicates a diameter of 6.4ft, P indicates a pitch of 5ft. The drg number of 'DH5180/5' indicates that it is a de Havilland designed propeller. This design of propeller was fitted to seven different types of aircraft; Southern Martlet, Blackburn Bluebird IV, Simmonds Spartan, Simmonds Spartan Arrow, Breda 15, DH 60 M Moth, DH 60 G Gipsy Moth. Statistically made for the Gipsy Moth as this was made in the largest numbers.  W 193 cm.

An interesting collection of items to include a 14ct gold nib fountain pen, Uttoxeter bottle, Major Steam Engine and others.

Mamod SP4 Stationary Steam Engine, with Flywheel attachment, burner and tablets, in original box, and a Mamod WS1 Workshop, boxed, together with an associated Wilesco accessory (3)

CMC make some of the world's most exquisitely-detailed models, this one representing Sir Stirling Moss' closed-bodied version of the hugely successful W196R used on faster circuits during 1954/55. Limited-edition (number 1,296 of 4,000) model produced by the renowned German model manufacturer. Features include hand-assembled metal bodywork with more than 1,100 individual parts, faithful reproduction of the inline eight-cylinder engine with detailed cabling and pipework, precisely replicated tubular space-frame in metal, spoked wheels with filigrane wire which are removable by unscrewing the central locking nuts. The cockpit is elaborately detailed with textile covering of the seat and leather headrest. The front and rear suspension is highly detailed with spring travel on all four corners.A model to be displayed with pride in any office or workshop.Click here for more details and images

Superb one owner GT3 Touring with the manual gearbox, 723 miles from new and finished in Shark Blue.For over 20 years, Porsche’s GT3 has cemented its legend within the 911 dynasty, one which enhances the 911’s natural penchant for performance with additional flair and emotion. Powered by a high-revving, naturally aspirated flat-six linked to the rear wheels by – ideally - a manual gearbox, the GT3 is the purist’s 911.In February 2021, Porsche introduced the GT3 version of the eighth-generation 911, the 992. The numbers were very impressive; 3,996cc, 24v, naturally aspirated flat-six, 503bhp @ 8,400rpm, 347lb/ft @ 6,100rpm, 6-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, 199mph and 22mpg, however, it’s not simply numbers that separate it from its predecessor, the much revered 991. A new front suspension design utilised a double wishbone set-up rather than MacPherson struts and rose-joints allowing Porsche’s engineers to increase camber stiffness, and give the front tyres a far more consistent surface contact patch. In order to maximise the benefit of the performance from the double-wishbone set-up at the front, the multi-link rear suspension was also totally revised. Weight was saved in a number of areas including lightweight glass, new front wheels, new rear fascia, stainless exhaust and a carbon rear lid resulting in the new car weighing the same as the 991 GT3 even though it's physically larger.In 2017 the ‘Touring Package’ was introduced giving a new focus to the GT3’s capabilities. It's brief, to refine the magic of the Motorsport department and make this 911 more suited to the road. Still retaining the winged GT3’s explosive 500bhp engine, the Touring’s more subtle styling proved captivating.  The most obvious difference is the omission of the standard car's distinctive swan-neck fixed rear wing replaced by an automatically extending rear spoiler which generates downforce at high speeds whilst maintaining the classic 'flatback' 911 profile. In the case of the 992 GT3 there are only a few aesthetic details that distinguish the Touring from its be-winged sibling including painted front bumper inserts, aluminium window trim (rather than black anodised) and more interior surfaces trimmed in perforated leather and brushed aluminium.Offered here is, essentially, a brand new 992 GT3 Touring offered from its first and only owner and finished in Shark Blue with a black extended leather/Alcantara interior. At the time of cataloguing just 723 miles had been covered from new, and this particular example is fitted with the desirable manual gearbox. The car is supplied with factory-fitted PPF and the Manufacturers Warranty remains valid until November 2025. The full specification is listed below:C16 UK-Supplied. First Registered during November 2022Manufacturer’s Warranty until November 2025Shark Blue with factory-fitted PPFTouring Package exterior In blackExclusive design taillights20/21” 911 GT3 Wheels6-Speed GT-Sport manual transmissionFront axle lift systemBlack Extended leather / Alcantara With contrasting colour GT SilverCarbon interior packageSports chrono package. Rev counter in whitePCM telephone and navigation moduleBose surround sound system, DAB Digital radio, Apple Car Play18-Way adaptive sports seats plus (heated)LED main headlights in black inc PDLS+Personalised floor mats with leather edgingParkAssist rear/reversing cameraMirror bases painted in exterior colourAutomatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensorsVehicle key painted with leather key pouchPorsche fitted indoor car coverPorsche trackerThese are very rare cars and almost impossible to find. We understand that less than 50 911 (992) GT3 Touring models with a manual gearbox arrived in the UK with, we imagine, the majority of these now tucked away in private collections. Consequently, this stunning Shark Blue, 723 miles from new example represents an exciting opportunity. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 GT3 TOURINGYear: 2022Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZNS266414Registration Number: VO72 UKUTransmission: 6-speed ManualEngine Number: 006090 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 723 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Extended Leather / Alcantara Click here for more details and images

One of only eight H.J. Mulliner Two-Door S3 Continental Coupés, finished in Pine Green and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cars in the world.The Series 3 is perhaps the ultimate post-war Bentley in terms of appearance, performance and practicality, as well as the last medium sized Bentley to be offered with custom coachwork and H J Mulliner of Chiswick were responsible for some of the most iconic and beautiful coachwork designs on post-war Bentley chassis, especially the Continental variants. Their styling of the R-Type and S1 Continental fastback coupés evolved into the S2 Continental Coupé, with the final development being Design No. 2012: the S3 Continental Coupé. The car’s flowing lines were very similar to those of its predecessor, but Mulliner's third-generation Continental was produced in far fewer numbers, with just eight cars in right-hand drive and a further three in left-hand drive.Quad headlamps were the S3's major styling innovation and the indicators on the new models were incorporated into redesigned sidelights, positioned on the front of the wings. Headlamps aside, the most significant change was to the S3's engine, which boasted an increased compression ratio, larger carburettors and a Lucas vacuum-advance distributor, modifications that raised peak power by some 7%. The car’s power steering was further developed offering more feel in the straight ahead position but remaining light and user friendly when trying to ease this substantial automobile into a parking bay. A further minor change was the adoption of smaller bumper over-riders and a slightly reduced radiator height of about 1.5'', giving a sloping bonnet line and improving forward vision. Individual front seats and arm rests became a standard feature, and more powerful lighting and additional indication lights and switches on the instrument panel were introduced, presenting a far more modern feel to the last of the S-series Bentleys.Chassis number BC 88 XA is one of those original eight right-hand drive cars and is recorded as having been completed on 22nd February 1963 and supplied new by H.R. Owen of Mayfair to its first proud owner after being registered and taxed on 1st of March, 1963. It’s finished in a glorious shade of Pine Green with a single gold coach line over a magnificent tan leather interior.There is a fair amount of history with the car and a decent number of invoices for work completed between 1987 and 2005. A Minor Road Test and Workshop Mechanical Report was carried out for the car’s then owner, K.J.Riding Felce, by P&A Wood and their recommendations were carried out as confirmed by a 12-page invoice dated 7th July 1987 and totalling £11,374.27. This work was purely mechanical and system and accessory-related and didn’t involve any bodywork or trim. Further invoices detail servicing and maintenance and the work was always entrusted to well known Bentley specialists including P.J.Fischer, Jack Barclay, M.B.Jarvie, and Broughtons. We note that on 5th December 1988 the car was fitted with seatbelts and a car telephone at a cost of £1,064.33. Within the file there are a substantial number of previous MOT Certificates dating from December 1988 at 80,993 miles (registered 698 JGK and subsequently 1551 DM) up until late April 2010 at 91,313 miles (registered XMW 81A).There are a couple of Bills of Sale with the car indicating that it was purchased by Geoffrey Greenwood on 17th October 1988 for £85,000 and became the property of Dr James Hull on 26th October 2010 for £156,000. In common with the rest of Dr Hull’s extensive Collection, the Continental joined our vendor in 2014. The current indicated mileage is 91,335, meaning that this fabulous motor car has covered a mere 24 miles in the last 23 years so inevitably will need some commissioning before retuning to the road.One of only eight S3 Continentals by HJM, this is a rare car, in decent order, with a gorgeous interior and clothed in a coat of Pine Green so deep that you feel you could dive in. It’s a time capsule on wheels, a wonderful example of how brilliant British coachbuilding could be when talented young designers at James Young, Hooper, Park Ward, and Mulliners were given a box of sharp pencils and a free hand.We welcome and encourage you to come along to Sywell, sit in this elegant Bentley and be smitten.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S3 CONTINENTAL COUPEYear: 1963Chassis Number: BC 88 XARegistration Number: XMW 81ATransmission: AutoEngine Number: 87ABCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images

Delivered new to The Earl of Sefton, this stunning R-Type is bodied by E.D. Abbott of Farnham, Surrey in 'Continental' style. Only a handful of such were constructed, and offer stunning styling for a fraction of the cost of the celebrated Fastback Continental.In June 1952, Bentley’s new R-Type was presented to the public and it owed its name to the fact that the VI Series had, by this time, reached the chassis letter ‘R’. The new model continued to utilise the MkVI’s independent front suspension, hydraulic front brakes and six-cylinder, 'F-head' power unit, by now extended to 4,566cc. The standard R-Type was a lively performer, achieving 106mph in silence and reached 50mph from standstill in 10 seconds, despite a curb weight approaching two tonnes.As usual, the R-Type could be ordered in chassis form for bodying by specialist coachbuilders and this manual transmission example was the work of E.D. Abbott of Farnham, Surrey. The stylish, streamlined Continental-style fastback coupé coachwork, designed by Abbott's stylist Peter Woodgate, had been intended for the superseded MkVI chassis and bore more than a passing resemblance to H J Mulliner's contemporary Bentley Continental. After two prototypes had been completed, Abbott bodied 14 'production' cars, that offered here being the first. Of the remaining 13, one was fitted with automatic transmission and one was built with left-hand drive.We understand that B393SP, was sold new to The Earl of Sefton bodied in ‘Continental’ style by Abbott, as a two-door coupé in Ascot Grey.OYE 700 is accompanied by a fascinating history file which contains a list of previous owners which confirm that the car’s first owner was indeed the Rt. Hon. Earl of Sefton at Croxteth Hall. In 1968 it became the property of Richard Clover from Worcester and ten years later, it was registered to the Midland Record Company (Peter John Riley). Jeremy Pemberton of Yellowhammer PLC. acquired the Bentley in 1990 before selling it in 2004 to specialists dealers Frank Dale and Stepsons who, according to invoices in the file, carried out quite a lot of work on the car. A Michael Percival is listed as owning the car in 2004 with Eric Adkins in 2005 prior to Mr and Mrs Silverstone also in 2005. The famous car-collecting dentist, Dr James Hull added it to his Collection in late 2009 and, naturally, it moved to our vendor’s significant Collection around 2012 when Dr Hull sold everything.There are a number of older invoices with the car and it appears that by 1985, whilst in Peter Riley’s custodianship, the Bentley was looking a little sad. A.B.Price, Automobile Engineers of Studley provided an ‘Estimate’ dated 4th February 1985 for “Totally stripping coachwork, rebuilding corroded and damaged panelwork, re-cellulosing the car, replacing wood frame in body structure, completely refitting the interior woodwork and reassembling all fittings etc”. The estimate totalled £14,338. Invoices over the next 18 months totalling over £20,000 from A.B.Price detail the work completed and later invoices over the years from Frank Dale & Stepsons and Hillier Hill detail subsequent maintenance and repairs with the most recent one dated 8th October 2011 recording the odometer reading of 50,572 miles.The history file also contains a number of old V5s, a dozen older MOTs, lots of correspondence, the original ‘buff’ logbook, its R Type Bentley Handbook, an article by Bill Medcalf entitled 'R-Type Continentals' and a booklet called ‘Twenty Years of Crewe Bentleys’ . Additionally there is also a letter from Bentley confirming that they would like OYE 700 to be displayed at the factory as part of ‘The Bentley Experience’.The current indicated mileage is 50,893 meaning that the car has only covered just over 300 miles in the last dozen years, however, having been in two prominent collections this is not surprising. It has been looked after undoubtedly, and presents supremely with gleaming paintwork and a gently patinated interior with beige leather, excellent veneers and an unmarked Mulliner headlining. The engine bay is very tidy however as the car hasn't been used for a number of years. Some level of recommissioning is to be expected.This was the first of the Abbott-bodied cars and one can only imagine the sort of attention the 'swoopy' Continental bodywork would have generated back in 1954, matched only by the sort of admiration it would garner in 2023. We encourage you to view this remarkable piece of automotive art in the metal and appreciate the sheer quality on offer. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPEYear: 1954Chassis Number: B393SPRegistration Number: OYE 700Transmission: ManualEngine Number: B446SDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BeigeClick here for more details and images

Number 246 of only 390 allocated to the UK and, at 41,876 miles, this lovely, original example is surely one of the lowest mileage and best-preserved examples currently available. It’s the early 1990s and the 1.8-litre Clio 16v is locked in combat for hot-hatch glory with the ageing Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9. It’s a better car by many objective criteria, but not a convincingly faster one and, in the eyes of many, the GTi still holds the crown. It took a truly special car to convincingly wrestle supremacy away from Peugeot, to really bury the old-timer and to refine the class in the process. That car was the Clio Williams.Sold with the compelling marketing strategy of an F1 team association (celebrating Alain Prost's fourth F1 title in 1993 with Williams, which used Renault engines at the time), the Williams was actually an 'homologation special' in the familiar mould. It was built because RenaultSport wanted to go rallying and the class maximum displacement stood at 2.0-litres. Given this was still the era of homologation into Classes A and N, Renault simply had to build 2,500 road cars to qualify, although it would eventually build many more. The initial production run of the Clio Williams was limited to just 5,400 examples, of which only 390 arrived in the UK.Naturally, RenaultSport did a thorough job. The suspension used a reinforced front subframe borrowed from the Clio Cup racer, plus uprated springs, dampers, rear torsion arms and thicker anti-roll bars. The track was increased by 34mm and the 7J Speedline alloys were half-an-inch wider than the 16v’s and distinctively gold. The gearbox was stronger, too, with revised ratios. There was just one exterior colour offered for the first generation of Williams – ‘449’ Metallic Sports Blue – and the cumulative effect of body (already blistered of arch, front, and rear, and bulging of bonnet from the 16v), paint and those golden wheels was as close to hot-hatch perfection as many felt it was possible to get. It's a small car with a wheel pushed to the very extremity of each corner; a little shorter, slightly wider, and significantly lower than a Clio 172 or 182.Codenamed ‘F7R’ and developed from the 16v’s 137bhp F7P unit, the new engine featured a longer stroke and bigger bore size and benefitted from a stronger crankshaft (borrowed from the diesel Clio) plus new pistons, camshafts and conrods, with bigger valves and a lightweight exhaust manifold. Output was now 148bhp at 6,100rpm and 126lb/ft at 4,500rpm, not enormous by today's standards but 85% of the torque was available from 2,500rpm and the car only weighed 981kg. The original Clio Williams (‘Phase 1’) was the lightest incarnation of model, lacking the electrics necessary for the sunroof or the mirrors, and was the only one to support a metal plaque stating the build number. The factory specification included central locking, electric windows, and blue-faced instrument dials with three co-ordinating blue auxiliary read-outs atop the centre console displaying the oil level, temperature and pressure – all very purposeful.The car presented here is a 1994 Renault Clio Williams, #0264 of the original production run known as ‘Phase 1’. It was one of only 390 examples allocated to the UK and was delivered new by Renault main dealer, Taylor & Ackroyd of Halifax, in February 1994. It was pre-registered by Renault with zero mileage covered and was purchased new, along with a second example, by Clifton Garage of York. It was initially registered in the company’s name (up until 1998), with all servicing carried out 'in-house' before being purchased from his company and registered personally (V5C records confirms). This owner was also the proprietor of a Hyundai dealership in York, which then offered #0264 for sale and it was sold to its second private owner (original sale invoice confirms) in 1998. The new owner then had a Gemini alarm/immobiliser fitted, which is the only non-Renault part on the whole car.#0264 was driven and maintained by him, accompanied by all invoices up until 2005, when it went into a personal garage, where it stayed until 2017. During this period the car was regularly checked and run-up and, in 2017, it was returned to the road with the only work required to pass an MOT being a new steering rack and brake callipers. For the next five years or so it was only used occasionally covering around 1,000 miles per year and not having had an MOT advisory since. In December 2021, the clutch and timing-belt were replaced, along with routine full service. The indicated mileage at the time of cataloguing was 41,876.It's accompanied by the original book-pack, including the service booklet, an original PDI inspection sheet, numerous maintenance receipts and a huge file of paperwork to verify all the above, with all pre-2005 MOT Certificates present to verify the mileage.Small, but important, details like the correct coolant having always been used, the original stereo still present (and in full working-order), the suit-carrier parcel shelf remaining in A1 condition and the heat shields still being original, all pay testimony to the car’s diligent ownership and quality of condition. These very special performance hatchbacks are now rare, even rarer in this sort of original and unrestored condition, with only a handful of owners and a very worthy addition to any car collection based on its status, history and amazing state of conservation.  SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIO WILLIAMS PHASE ONEYear: 1994Chassis Number: VF1C57M0510863255Registration Number: L803 SUBTransmission: Manual Engine Number: C005084 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 41876 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A highly significant Jaguar, Chassis #2822 - the last regular-production E-Type to leave the Browns Lane production line. Superb provenance, expertly restored and in exceptional condition.A decade after the Jaguar E-Type Series I arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a Roadster (convertible) or a 2+2 Coupé. The new cars were easily identifiable by the large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, a larger bonnet bulge, updated bumpers, four exhaust tips and a badge on the rear that proclaimed it to be a V12. It also featured uprated brakes, power steering as standard and a large horizontal scoop added to the underside of the bonnet to assist with cooling. The interior was entirely new in the V12, with more comfortable seating, stylish new door panels and a smaller, dished and leather-rimmed steering wheel. Being slightly larger and altogether much softer in nature, the E-Type in Series 3 form had lost the wildness of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile, to which it was arguably better suited. Approximately 7,990 Series 3 Roadsters were sold worldwide before production ceased in the mid-1970s.In 1974, Jaguar decided to end E-Type production in style with a final run of 50 black Roadsters, known as the ‘E-Type Commemorative’, each featuring a plaque bearing a facsimile of Sir William Lyons’ signature and the very last of these, chassis #2872, went straight to Jaguar’s Museum, where it remains today.The car presented here is 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster with the desirable manual gearbox and is a highly significant Jaguar, being chassis #2822 - fascinatingly, making it the last regular-production E-Type to leave the Browns Lane production line (excluding the commemorative run). This matching-numbers car is one of the finest examples of its type available anywhere in the world.Built to a right-hand-drive specification, it was ordered in British Racing Green with a Tan leather interior and manual gearbox. Its original owner was based in Edinburgh, keeping it until 1981, before two further London owners between 1981 and 1987. By 1994 it was acquired by a collector in Hong Kong, who would go on to own it until 2019; the car spent most of those 25 years at the collector’s holiday home in Hawaii, where it was well-preserved and used sparingly. Having been shipped to the collector's European home in Austria in 2015, a full restoration was commissioned by marque experts (all thoroughly documented with images/invoices), which took three years to complete, culminating in a refinishing in its original British Racing Green, along with new tan upholstery. The resultant car is, quite simply, superb.Notably, it features the correct period chrome wire wheels and an upgraded wooden steering wheel. Original instruments and other original features have been retained. Incredibly, it was not driven since, having been carefully preserved to ensure it remained in excellent condition. Our vendor then bought the car from an international auction house in 2019, importing it from Austria and registering it here in the UK. He has enjoyed only a few hundred miles in it, it now indicating just 25,884 miles (atoc), spending approximately £5,000 on its maintenance/upkeep in that time. It is accompanied by two full files of paperwork, a lot of invoices showing the work done, the vast majority done by Jaguar and/or Jaguar specialists.Needless to say, this is an historically significant Jaguar that would stand proud in any collection. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPE SERIES 3 V12 ROADSTER MANUALYear: 1974Chassis Number: 1S2822Registration Number: KLO 48NTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 7S16520SA Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Recently arrived from France, this left-hand drive, US-spec, 308 GTSi has covered just 55,000km and looks very smart in Rosso Rubino.The Targa-topped GTS was first seen at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show and, in common with its GTB sibling, then had its carbureted engine replaced by one with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980, giving rise to the GTSi and GTBi models respectively. The mechanical fuel injection was coupled to a Marelli MED 803A Digiplex electronic ignition system, incorporating a coil, distributor and ignition module for each bank of cylinders and these modified engines produced 211bhp. The slightly disappointing reduction in performance was remedied by altering the final drive ratio to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car, with the whole car weighing just under 1,300KG. By now the use of GRP for the fixed roof bodies had been dropped and both variants were clothed in steel. Production of the GTSi version had totaled 1,743 cars by the time the model was replaced by the 308 Quattrovalvole in 1982.Recently arrived from France, this left-hand drive, originally US-spec, 308 GTSi has benefited from an inspection and service at Cecil Cars, who are reputed restorers near Paris. The odometer indicates c.55,000km and the car is finished in Rosso Rubino with a black leather interior which is believed to be original.Brought to the UK on a Temporary Admission, ready to be registered or exported. If the car is registered in the UK, import duty at 5% will be due on the hammer price plus buyer's premium. We encourage buyers outside of the UK to confirm any local tax, VAT or duty that may be payable upon purchase. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTSIYear: 1982Chassis Number: NARegistration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 55368 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black/LeatherClick here for more details and images

Owned by our vendor from new, this Defender has been upgraded with a leather interior, new mechanicals and a mammoth JE Motorworks 4.8-litre V8.An icon for over 68 years, production of Land Rover's Defender ceased in January 2016 with more than 2,000,000 having been built since the original Series I arrived in 1948. Never has there been a car that has so captured the imagination of the world. Land Rovers have saved lives, won wars, delivered aid and hope, conveyed Kings and Queens and numerous Popes, ferried injured animals from the lowliest sheep to the proudest lion to safety. The Land Rover has conquered ravines, deserts and snow, broken records and, along the way, won the hearts of millions.By the late 1990s, Land Rover had begun to realise that most Range Rovers rarely saw turf, and fuel efficiency was at the forefront of the suburban driver’s mind, so development of a more refined diesel engine for the Range Rover and Discovery began in earnest. Ironically, during this time, the V8 Defender had begun to appeal to the 'lifestyle' end of the market and a number of limited-edition cars were developed and marketed by the company. Over the past decade, this has led to a new sub-market for upgraded used Land Rovers with leather interiors and more powerful engines. Proving popular for occasional use in a similar way to a classic car, a well-finished, canvas-topped 90 packing a V8 engine is regarded as the most in demand.Very few of these 'restomod' cars can boast single ownership from new, however. This example was purchased new by our vendor, an architect, on 12th March 2010 and used as a daily driver for commuting to his practice and, when required, for muddy site visits. In 2021, at which point it had covered some 104,000 miles, our vendor decided to give the car a new lease of life. A new canvas tilt was fitted over the newly trimmed green leather seats which complemented the Keswick Green paintwork, however, the most serious part of the project was the engine and drivetrain.A new gearbox, clutch, transfer box and exhaust system was mated to a very special 4.8-litre V8 built by the industry leaders in Land Rover V8 upgrades, JE Motorworks of Coventry. Famed for their decades of work in preparing racing Land Rovers engines for the Paris to Dakar rally, they have commercialised their 50-years of experience by providing private individuals with precision engineered engines for retro fitting into their Land Rovers. Our vendor chose the 4.8-litre V8 and auxiliaries as a bespoke installation and the result is very impressive. We note that the current price for such an engine, according to the JE Motorworks website, is £39,995.This seriously 'cool' Defender has been enjoyed by our vendor and his family for some 5,000 miles since the conversion and it's presented to auction in smart order and ready for the next custodian. The history file incudes service history records, receipts, the V5C and an advisory-free MOT valid until 18th April 2024.A rare opportunity to purchase a very smart Defender, professionally upgraded by acknowledged marque experts and all commissioned by the Land Rover's sole owner from new.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90Year: 2010Chassis Number: SALLDVAS7AA791891Registration Number: HJ10 NPDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: JE-2456 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 108000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Green LeatherClick here for more details and images

A stunning example of the desirable S1. Restored to a high standard and showing only 43,692 miles.The much-revered Escort RS Turbo S1 was supplied in the distinctive Diamond White body colour only. The engine utilised was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger, whilst also benefiting from computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating boost control, producing a healthy 132bhp. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing and/or crashed.On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished, naturally, in Diamond White that was showing just 43,692 miles at the time of cataloguing. C449 EBH has formed part of our vendor's private Ford Collection for the past few years and it's accompanied by an impressive history file detailing much of the car's life. There is simply too much to list here, so we recommend all interested parties come and see this super S1 and inspect the history file for themselves.The car was restored some years ago to a very good standard and still presents really well in the metal today. Guided very sensibly, considering the low mileage and quality on offer, this is a particularly good example and we welcome any inspection.With Sierras, Escorts and now the inevitable Focus all seeing substantial increases in value in recent years, the market for Performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down, particularly when they are from single ownership. This lovely example would be equally at home within any collection of nostalgic 80s 'rocket-ships' or being driven and enjoyed as all sporting cars should be.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORT RS TURBO S1Year: 1985Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABFB40820Registration Number: C449 EBHTransmission: ManualEngine Number: FB40820Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 43692 MilesClick here for more details and images

On offer from a diligent 34-year ownership, this highly-original, unrestored example has covered a fully documented 74,000 miles.The Giorgetto Giugiaro-styled ‘Esprit’ was Colin Chapman's first serious attempt at building a supercar capable of taking on the likes of Porsche and Ferrari and was an early example of Giugiaro's polygonal 'folded paper' designs. First unveiled as a concept car at the Turin Motor Show in 1972, it would be another four years before customers took delivery of the first cars, however slow initial sales received a considerable publicity boost with the car's underwater exploits in the 1977 James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’.The Turbo version was first seen in the distinctively liveried, 1980s 'Essex Esprit', a special-edition model named for its association with Essex Petroleum, a major sponsor of the Lotus F1 team at the time. Its engine, known as the ‘Type 910’, retained the 2.2-litre capacity of the naturally aspirated car but utilised a dry-sump arrangement and generated some 210bhp. 1981 saw the debut of Esprit Series 3 and, at that point, the Turbo became a regular production car powered by a wet-sump 2.2-litre 'Type 912' engine which generated similar power and torque figures to its dry-sump predecessor. The interior trim was revised which, when combined with changes to the body moulds, resulted in more headroom and an enlarged footwell. The Turbo Esprit retained the aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars and featured prominent 'Turbo Esprit' decals on the nose and sides, plus bespoke 15'' BBS alloy wheels.Although it looked every inch the futuristic Italian-styled supercar both inside and out, the Esprit remained true to Lotus' philosophy of building lightweight cars with small-capacity engines and motorsport-inspired handling and the Turbo versions of the S3 are particularly sought after today.The car presented here is a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo (Series 3) which has been owned and loved by our vendor since 1989. Quite remarkable – and the car is too. With a fully verifiable 74,000 miles, this car is in exceptional mechanical health, unrestored and the recipient of huge servicing expenditure over its entire lifetime and is still accompanied by its original book pack, service/maintenance booklets and auxiliary Lotus leaflets (see images).It was supplied new on the 26th September 1985 through Mann Egerton & Co. Ltd. of 14 Berkeley Street, London and, according to the huge accompanying history file, the original owner was a Mr D.H Brierton of Berkshire, who was apparently a friend of Colin Chapman and who requested that his new Lotus to be supplied without the ‘1980s flamboyant ‘Turbo’ decals and simply presented in its striking Arctic White paintwork.Under this original ownership (1985-1988) it was routinely serviced back at Lotus Cars Service Department and/or Mann Egerton, up to 25,500 miles. The car then passed quite quickly through two more London-based owners, who continued the servicing relationship with Mann Egerton. Our vendor then acquired the Lotus in April 1989 as a company car (later buying off his company as his own in the October). This was a perfect match; he loved it and went onto cherish it until now. The history file tells a story of absolute devotion to ensure a car is kept as well as possible. In late 1989 and at 41,841 miles, he employed the expert services of Peter Day of Daytune in Cambridge, the Lotus-appointed classic dealer and servicing specialists. Daytune, and latterly just Peter Day, would look after this car for the next 25 years, and when this was no longer possible, ‘Moorland Jones’, another Lotus specialist, took over the duties before ‘GST Performance’ of Newmarket, run by expert Gerald Turner (formally of Day Tune), picked up the mantle. You get the idea – dedication. The old-fashioned servicing (and service) lavished on this car have been extraordinary, a proper and genuine trust built up over decades - it would often just get collected by the specialists, receive whatever attention was required, and then get taken back to the vendor’s underground garage in Central London. Gerald Turner of GST Performance, an old-school Lotus engineer in every good way, described to our vendor this car as ‘one of the best’ he’s known, with all the suspension componentry still being all-original Lotus.Some of the highlights of this servicing include, in 2001, at 68,000 miles, a complete (precautionary) engine rebuild done by Peter Day, costing £11,180.72 and in December 2022, at 73,769 miles, a full service (including cambelt and all auxiliary items) and four  new tyres costing £5,611.99.If originality, mechanical health and a dedication to maintenance are factors you look for in a classic sports car - and why not -  this remarkable Lotus warrants very close inspection and is ready to be enjoyed by its next loyal owner. You will not find better.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ESPRIT TURBO S3Year: 1989Chassis Number: SCC082910FHD12159Registration Number: C703 BYJTransmission: Manual Engine Number: CD910850622520 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 73753 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue Click here for more details and images

The "Blue Wonder" was a hand-crafted transporter built to move Mercedes-Benz multi-winning W196s. Boxed with original packing and all accessories present and correct.This highly collectable model (CMC code M-036) includes the following features: Solid metal bumpers in a chrome finish, functional doors with sliding windows, detailed cockpit including fabric-covered seats and door panels, engine service hatch-lid is removable exposing highly-detailed, six-cylinder, in-line engine. Chassis made of cruciform frame beams, independent front suspension with coil springs, rear swing-axle with arm pivots lowered for both the axle and coil springs. Stainless-steel tracks with an original pattern of holes and eyelets for stowing a car. Metal cable straps with retractable hooks for holding car wheels in place. Removable and mountable rails on the loading ramp. Leather straps with metal buckles for holding the rails.Sadly, no longer available and consequently now hard to find.Click here for more details and images

Fresh to market from its single private owner, this highly collectable Focus RS500 is one of just 500 limited examples manufactured with just 110 in right-hand drive.The Ford Focus RS500 made its global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on 9th April 2010 and marked the final swansong for production of the remarkable, second generation, Focus RS. The new and more powerful, limited-edition Focus RS500 model was launched as the ultimate performance Ford to provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts. The new model was given the RS500 designation to highlight its strictly limited production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles and featured a muscular 345bhp, 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine, which generated 15% more power than the standard Focus RS and delivered truly exhilarating performance.In the raw, the RS looked a touch menacing with its gaping grille, 19'' wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, large rear wing, and left you in no doubt about its intentions. However, the limited-edition RS500 is even more dramatic, sporting a unique matt black finish with matching alloy wheels and delivering a powerful visual impact unmatched by any other production Ford. The last of these remarkable vehicles left Ford's Assembly Plant in Germany during September 2010.Offered here is number 035 of the 500 built and it was first registered in the UK on 3rd August 2010, upgraded with Lux-Pack 2 including Sat-Nav and rear view camera. It's a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example, one of 101 allocated to the UK market and had covered just 38,365 miles at the time of cataloguing. Our vendor is the car's only owner and we are informed that the RS has been dry stored in his garage from new. He decided to upgrade his RS with Mountune performance parts (as they are Ford approved and didn’t affect his warranty) including Sports Exhaust and inlet plenum, however, the original parts are included in the sale, so that a future owner has the option to replace.Within the car's history file is the current V5C and the original service book confirming that the RS has been regularly maintained by the local Ford dealership with 12 supporting stamps displayed. In addition to the comprehensive service history, the car is supplied with two sets of keys the appropriate private registration plate displaying the Cherished Registration, X500 LTD, which will remain on the car and forms part of the sale.Every RS500 was sold even before a single customer had a chance to drive one, a fact that speaks volumes about the RS500’s status as a future classic, and this is a special opportunity to own a rare, single-ownership, Mountune-enhanced RS500 and join a rather exclusive club.*The winning bidder will need to have the original exhaust collected from the vendor’s address subject to cleared funds – contact Steven Keen (the Consignor) for further details.*Holding image, full professional photography to followSpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUS RS500Year: 2010Chassis Number: WF0GXXGCDGAJ75214Registration Number: X500 LTDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 38365 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Sparkling Rally Escort in 'build fresh' condition with an extremely rare Millington Diamond 2.0 ‘McRae’ R4-stamped power unit and a massive spec. Currently set up for tarmac rallies, this exceptional Escort has never been used in anger and has covered just 300 non-competitive miles or so since completion. It was prepared for a customer who subsequently no longer required it, and consequently still displays the relevant sponsorship decals. It remains in 'build-fresh' condition throughout with an enviable specification based around its extremely rare and desirable power plant, a Millington Diamond 2.0 ‘McRae’ R4 stamped block, one of just 20 such examples produced by Millington Engineering in conjunction with Colin, and we believe the last one of the ‘McRae’ series produced.With a purposeful and superbly detailed interior equipped with an abundance of high-end parts and safety features it's clear that this was a 'no expense spared' build resulting in a rare, functional and competitive, in the right hands, Mk2 Escort.  Wherever you look the finish is exemplary, be that internally or externally, so much so that this particular Escort could very easily hold its own on the show circuit, but clearly that is not the intention especially as it's accompanied by an MSA Passport valid up until 22th July 2027 providing numerous competition opportunities for the next custodian. The car looks fabulous in Ford Royal Blue with gold Revolution wheels but, as we know, good looks don't win rallies and we have included as much of the specification as we can squeeze in.General13x8 Revolution (Minilite-style). Full set of new Toyo Proxes R888, fully-shaped 4mm rally mudflaps, bronze-tinted polycarbonate windows, heated front screen, fibreglass bumpers, Ford grille, PIAA rally spec spotlights with alloy brackets, TRS towing strap, 10mm-thick alloy sumpguard, fibreglass bonnet and boot with alloy bonnet and boot hinges, DTM-style door mirrors.InteriorRace Technology DASH2 flocked stack dash, carbon door cards, Sparco ADV Seats (2018) with alloy mounts, TRS helmet net, TRS wheel strap, OMP Deep dish steering wheel and quick release boss, electronic fitted power steering and adjuster, Lifeline 4-litre electrical plumbed in fire extinguisher, Lifeline 2-litre handheld fire extinguisher, Motomec custom drivers foot rest.Engine2.0L Millington Diamond (257bhp) with stamped Colin McRae plate on the block, Millington tapered throttle bodies,  Millington dry-sump system, TLE 4-1 manifold, Tony Law full exhaust system, Omex ECU and loom, high-torque starter, alternator, lightweight flywheel, AP 2 piece paddle clutch,  chassis-mounted AH dry sump tank, 2 alloy breather tanks (engine and D/S tank), braided hoses and fast flow alloy fittings for the oil and fuel, alloy radiator, silicone hoses. Remote filter, Motomec oil cooler, Alloy 54-litre tank (12 gallon), Twin Bosch fuel pumps with filter in torques cradle.GearboxQuaife 5-speed 26z sequential gearbox with standard height gear lever, RS2000 bellhousing, AP external mounted clutch slave cylinder, custom gearbox mounts, one piece prop shaft.SuspensionRix Engineering 'world cup' cross member, Rix Engineering WRC-type track-control arms, compression struts (adjustable in situ), Rix Engineering alloy hubs with group 4 studs, Rix Engineering special WRC type front legs, WRC alloy hub assembly, Bilstein 300/100 inserts (front), Rix Engineering 2.4 quick rack, Rix Engineering rose-jointed steering arms, 225lbs front springs, 2-piece alloy rose-jointed top mounts, Bilstein coil-overs with rear rose-joints, 18lbs rear springs, heavy-duty 4-link bars.BrakesFord bias pedal box with adjuster, AP Cylinders APCP5219 Calipers (front), AP Discs Rix Engineering bells, Rix Engineering mounts, Ferodo DS2500 brake pads, Braided brake lines throughout, Wales motorsport WRC Alloy Hydraulic handbrake, Billet AP H/H cylinder AP CP2577 calipers with handbrake mechanism, AP discs, AP Bells, Mintex brake padsMisc.Harry Hockley full weld-in roll-cage, fully seam-welded, full RS2000 strengthening kit with chassis and gearbox mounts, Group 4 strut brace, large gearbox tunnel, L/H and R/H exhaust tunnels, historic spec 2-piece 4-link boxes 4-strengthened link gussets, 15” front inner wheel arches, Group 4 Monte Carlo alloy rear arches, 3-piece bulkhead strengthening plate, Bulkhead to chassis gussets, top and bottom rad cut out panel, 15” rear tubs, Round turrets, custom firewall, custom bulkhead, CDS round tube seat rails, Watts linkage towers. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1977Chassis Number: BBATTG19744Registration Number: POI 4978Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

One of the last 5.3 V12 convertibles built with a notable long-term first owner and less than 10,500 miles from new.The XJ-S debuted as a V12-powered Coupé and Jaguar's first response to demands for an open-top version was somewhat conservative in engineering terms. The XJ-S had not been designed with an open version in mind, so the Targa-style arrangement was adopted during the mid-1980s for the XJ-SC, essentially an exercise in niche marketing to test public reaction. By 1988 and now convinced that there was indeed a market for a full convertible and having engineered an electronically retractable hood, the new car was launched.An instant hit, it helped secure the model’s production for another eight years, the 5.3 V12 was standard for the Convertible until a re-launch under Ford in 1991. Having now dropped the hyphen, the new XJS was mildly facelifted with smoked rear light clusters and a new instrument layout. Now available with a 4.0 six-cylinder engine, buyers either chose this all new engine or waited for the 1992 introduction of the 6.0 V12. As such, this car was to be one of the very few 5.3 V12 Convertibles to be ordered new during 1992, and among the last so produced.Ordered in the beautifully traditional, and rare for the period, combination of Jaguar Racing Green and magnolia interior with cream hood, the car was supplied by Dutton-Forshaw of Preston to Mr Anthony Lofthouse of Blackpool on the 1st August 1992. The Lofthouse name has been synonymous with one thing since 1865, a lozenge that we know as the Fisherman’s Friend. It gained worldwide popularity when Mr Lofthouse’ wife, Doreen, saw its potential for export in the early 1960s. Mr Lofthouse died in 2018, and Doreen left £41,000,000 in her 2021 Will to charitable causes.The car was sparingly used by Mr Lofthouse with service stamps showing main dealer visits on 11th April 1994 at 917 miles and 16th April 1998 at 2,990, miles with incremental mileage increases until he sold the car in 2013 having covered some 9,800 miles from new. Bought by a Mr Barnes of Lytham St Annes who used the car even less, covering a couple of hundred miles until the purchase by the third and current registered keeper, a Mr Mursell of Essex on 10th October 2021. Patently well cared for, the car presents beautifully today with an odometer reading of less than 10,500 miles at the time of cataloguing.Presented to auction with a history file including receipts, bookpacks, sales brochure, owner’s cassette tape, service book, Dutton-Forshaw tax disk holder, both sets of keys, toolkit, previous and current V5C documents. The car will be freshly serviced by a Jaguar main dealer in readiness for the auction and the advisory free MOT history is up to date, with the current certificate valid until 3rd March 2024.This car is of interest not just as the final curtain call of the legendary 5.3 V12 nor the long term ownership funded by a Fisherman’s Friend but as a low mileage car to grace the open road or a serious collection.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJS CONVERTIBLEYear: 1992Chassis Number: SAJJNADW3EP185311Registration Number: K487 JSOTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 8S086693SF Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 10500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia LeatherClick here for more details and images

Number 16 of the 75 right-hand cars destined for the UK and accompanied by a comprehensive service history. Offered without reserve.Back in the late 1990s, fresh under Ferrari ownership, the rejuvenated Italian marque, Maserati was ready to take on its rivals. Its latest weapon of choice was the 3200 GT. Designed by Italdesign, the car didn't just make it to Evo Magazine's inaugural cover, it soon found its way to the hearts of many car lovers globally. But for those who wanted their brand-new Maserati to be a bit more special, the 3200 GT was also launched in a special edition called the Assetto Corsa. Its limited production run meant that in the early noughties, you could own a Maserati that was not just more driver-focussed but also rarer —just 75 of these right-hand drive cars were officially imported into the UK. Developed from the 3200 GT Automatica, the special edition was limited to 250 units and was available in three colours (Grigio Touring, Nero Carbonio and Rosso Mondiale).‘Assetto Corsa' translates to ‘race set-up’ in Italian and it’s in this area that the main changes have been made to this stylish Maserati. The ‘handling package’ included a lowered suspension set-up – some 15mm lower than the standard car with stiffer springs, a larger diameter anti-roll bar and a variable electronic suspension system which allows the driver to adjust to a number of individual settings. The main feature of the Assetto Corsa package was the adoption of an intelligent electronic damping system allowing automatic adjustment of each individual gas strut depending on the level of vertical and lateral acceleration. Using processing data from a set of sensors, the suspension automatically adjusted up to 14 different settings and the traction control could be turned off.Nothing under the shapely bonnet had changed and the Assetto Corsa continued to utilise the twin-turbocharged version of the 3.2-litre, dual overhead camshaft V8 engine first seen in the Gandini-styled Quattroporte, developing 370bhp at 6,250rpm and mated to a 6-speed gated manual gearbox. The Assetto Corsa also adopted a larger front anti-roll bar, stiffer springs, Pirelli P-Zero Corsa soft-compound tyres, Pagid racing brake pads, bespoke ventilation ducts, a new steering servo with faster response, ergonomic sport pedals, perforated Connolly leather interior, 'Titanium-effect' painted 15-spoke, 18" alloy wheels, an ‘Assetto Corsa’ script on the sill kick panels and red brake calipers.First registered in 2001, this particular Maserati 3200 GT Assetto Corsa, according to the dedicated plaque on the dashboard, is  number 16 of the 75 right-hand cars destined for the UK. Finished in Grigio Touring with a black interior, it’s accompanied by a comprehensive service history and the current MOT is valid until January 2024. It had covered just 47,200 miles at time of viewing, is in very good condition throughout, having been maintained as and when required, but does show some minor wear demonstrating that it has not been wrapped in cotton wool but has been used as intended and is probably all the better for it. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the potential on offer.These svelte Italian coupés go particularly well, sound great, seat four in a fabulous interior and are rare, being one of 250 examples worldwide. All the markers for future investment appeal and great fun while you are waiting.NB; The registration number illustrated in our images does not form part of the sale. Now registered Y554 HNH.SpecificationMake: MASERATIModel: 3200 GT AUTO ASSETTO CORSAYear: 2001Chassis Number: ZAMAA38D000004599Registration Number: Y554 HNHTransmission: AutoDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black / Red Click here for more details and images

Registered to the second keeper at a day old and presented to auction in superb condition with a detailed history file.A new era of performance car was launched at the RS Cosworth’s unveiling in July 1986, one of very few genuinely identifiable racing icons, approachable and unpretentious. Based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. It was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth. It fitted the brief well as it was rear-wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds and was available as a three-door.The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but, more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history. Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built, and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons, the Cosworth 3dr and Sapphire 2wd and 4wd variants.The UK was naturally a strong market for the RS Cosworth and online sources state 1,653 were registered here. The following decades, however, saw few cars survive unscathed from the clutches of joy riders, whether insured or not, and the winter commuting of early owners. Some were used to re-shell damaged RS500 racers and others were more heavily modified. Nice, honest, RS Cosworths from long term ownership are therefore incredibly rare, and highly collectable today. We have witnessed the performance Ford market mature into an enthusiast led sector, and whilst we can claim some credit for headline grabbing results, we share the owner-driver’s passion for good, usable cars. As such it is a pleasure to offer a car like this to auction.Although first registered on 26th March 1987 it was the next day that saw the long term ownership begin, when it was registered to the second and current keeper on 27th March 1987 as D470 RTT. In 1999, the private registration number SPE 11R was issued and remained on the car until 2020, reverting back to the original number thereafter.Presented to auction in a simply fabulous condition and recently serviced, the history file includes the original manuals and service book sheathed in the blue plastic folder of the period, alongside historic receipts, copy period logbook and current V5C confirming long-term ownership. Correctly stored whilst off the road during the 2000s, the car’s MOT history shows incremental increases in mileage from 2014 and the current advisory-free certificate was issued at 74,990 miles, valid until 19th April 2024.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA COSWORTHYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGR93487Registration Number: D470 RTTTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GR93487 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 74990 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

Formerly the property of Alan Fenwick, Director of the RS200 Owners Club, the car has now covered a warranted 8,442 miles. Comprehensively restored by Arch Motors in 2014.The RS200 was born in the era of Group B rallying, undeniably the most extreme period in rally history with all competing manufacturers turning every dial up to 11. The power was immense, the courses dangerous and no matter how high the driver skill was, it was always outmatched by the sheer bravery of piloting these machines at full chat. While Ford’s competitors derived their rally cars out of road cars, Lancia with their S4 Integrale, Audi with their S1 Quattro and Peugeot with their T16 205, Ford took a more extreme route and built a rally car and derived a road car from it purely to tick the homologation boxes.Produced by Ford Motorsport in Boreham, England, from 1984-1986, the plastic-fiberglass composite body was designed Filippo Sapino of Ghia Design Studio, featuring a mid-mounted engine, four-wheel drive, and a front mounted gearbox for ideal 50/50 weight distribution. The chassis was designed by Formula 1 designer, Tony Southgate, and Formula 1 engineer, John Wheeler so the car had a real recipe for greatness.Power came from an 1,803cc Ford-Cosworth BDT engine fitted with a Garett T03/04 turbocharger, producing 250bhp in standard road-going trim, although as production progressed more power became available. At the time, Group B regulations required manufacturers to assemble 200 road-going versions of their race-bred competition cars. With time, it has become clear that Ford did not manage to sell 200, with Justin Smith, the Ford RS200 authority, believing as few as 147 were actually sold.The RS200 presented here, Chassis #113, is very special, having just one former keeper and single enthusiast ownership since 1990 when our vendor purchased the car from Alan Fenwick, on just 152 delivery/transportation miles. Since then, it has been treated to the most outstanding life, accomplishing everything one would do given the opportunity of owning an RS200 from new, including track days at Goodwood, Brands Hatch, Donnington, Silverstone, and Thruxton.According to our vendor, the RS was used for enjoyment on the road as well and always performed faultlessly, including being stuck in an M25 traffic jam on the return from Brands Hatch. As an owner, he was a member of the RS200 Owners Club Ltd. during the 1990s until it closed, and there are photos of the car attending various Club meets and track days.Alan Fenwick had been a Director of the club for many years, and there is a lovely period piece written by him for the club on how he came to own #113. Originally ordered by Tom Cahalane of Sun International, California. Thankfully the car never left the UK as Mr. Fenwick bought this allocation, as well as #163 from Mr. Cahalane and #182 from a cancelled ‘Middle-Eastern King’ order which was for an RS200 Evo. #113 was registered G901 TJD, which sat nicely alongside Alan’s other RS200s which wore G801 TJD and G900 TJD.In this article he states how #113 was fitted from new with the very rare 350bhp power upgrade as well as every Tickford option including electric windows, the rally pod (not currently fitted but supplied with the car) and the rally-specification dog-clutch selector, which allows the driver to control the four-wheel drive torque split with the secondary red gearstick. While this is not one of the 20 ‘S’ specification cars that were sent to Canada to receive these upgrades, #113 essentially has every ‘S’ part except for the extra air intakes.Within the vast history file there are ten MOT certificates (1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022) supporting the remarkably low mileage of just 8,442. The car saw little use from 2006 until 2016, as other projects took over, but it was kept in dry, secure storage until it was sent away for servicing. There is a copy letter available that was sent to the DVLA confirming that it had been off the road for 14 years.During its time off the road, the RS was kept inside a sectioned wooden box in our vendor's warehouse during the 1990s so it was protected from both prying eyes and errant forklift trucks, again with photos making it look like the car is being unboxed like a remote controlled car.On 9th July 2014, #113 was sent away for an age-related routine inspection and delamination was discovered in some areas of the chassis. This was to eventually benefit the car since it meant that a major structural restoration became inevitable. We understand that no other RS200s have been subject to this process due to the sheer difficulty and time-consuming nature of the job. The work was carried out by Arch Motors (who built the original tubs) and there is a letter on file confirming the work against chassis number AM085 with a plethora of photographs and invoices. Two new floors were made and fitted along with a strong back beam within the tunnel that was made to keep everything in place and the floors were replaced one at a time to ensure everything lined up perfectly.During the overhaul and over recent years, a good selection of items have been replaced including:Serviced/replaced fuel pumps, injectors, piping, sound proofing and wiringFive new BF Goodrich 225/50R16 92H tyres in July 2017Shock absorbers refurbished by Thyssen-Krupp Bilstein 18/3/2015Re-bushed with Powerflex bushes from Julian Godfrey EngineeringNew clutch from TechCraft, WarwickSix-point, FIA-approved race harness for both seats plus standard retractable beltsTransaxle rebuilt by one of three individuals who built original units in period for FergusonBrakes uprated to 315 mm diameter in 1990sThe car has a limited-edition, signed ‘Stig’ steering wheel rather than the standard red one.It’s supplied with an original Workshop Manual and parts manual included in both paper form and CD as well as Ford Motor Sport Dealer Price List 1988, RS200 Parts List 1988 – Issue 1, RS200 Owners Manual and Service Parts List – Issue 2, all in pdf format.Make no mistake, these RS200s are blisteringly fast with 0-60mph delivered in just 3.8 seconds, and this is a fully-specified example with all the bells and whistles and with a truly unrepeatable history file, running and driving exceptionally well.After 33 years of ownership, it’s time for this low-mileage RS200 to find its next home, perfectly suited to any enthusiast or collector alike. This is a real 'pride and joy' example of these very rare 'Group B’ rally cars for the road and #113 in gleaming Diamond White is a must for any collection of Performance Fords or significant motorcars. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RS200Year: 1986Chassis Number: SFACXXBJ2CGL00113Registration Number: G901 TJDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GL00113Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 8430 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey/RedClick here for more details and images

The MP4-12C was the model that marked the return of McLaren's modern Supercar line-up and is a 'must have' in any serious classic car collection.Having astonished the world with its debut supercar of 1992 - the iconic, Le Mans-winning F1 - McLaren re-established itself at the head of the exclusive '200mph' club with the MP4-12C. Publicly unveiled in September 2009, the mid-engined MP4-12C commenced manufacture at McLaren's new state-of-the-art factory at Woking in mid-2011, just after production of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren model had ceased. Its stylist was Frank Stephenson, who had been recruited from Alfa Romeo Centro Stile following spells with Ferrari and FIAT. Like its F1 and SLR predecessors, the MP4-12C used a carbon-fibre MonoCell body tub, albeit one that now took considerably less time to produce thanks to advances in composite manufacturing technology. This time the occupants' two seats were arranged conventionally side by side, unlike the F1's unusual three-abreast layout, which placed the driver in the centre, though the use of dihedral doors maintained a familial link with the F1.Presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, early production example presented in gorgeous Volcano Red complemented by a Carbon Black Alcantara interior. Mileage at the time of cataloguing was just 11,431 and the car boast a full-service history with the most recent by McLaren Leeds in June 2022. The specification is impressive and includes the carbon fibre interior upgrade with carbon fibre engine bay panels, lightweight forged wheels with the ‘Stealth’ finish, parking sensors front and rear, sports exhaust and satellite navigation. It also boats electric and heated memory seats, two sets of keys and more. The full specification is available upon request.Accompanying the car is the service history including the manuals, Iris user guide, completed service and warranty book and battery trickle charger. The owner has also generously included the private number plate ‘M66 SGP’ and the car will be issued with a fresh MOT prior to the sale.Innovative, attractive, rapid and fast becoming highly sought-after, market commentators are tipping the model that marked the return of this legendary British manufacturers modern Supercar line-up to be a must have in any noteworthy classic car collection.SpecificationMake: MCLARENModel: MP4-12CYear: 2011Chassis Number: SBM11AAC2CW000171Registration Number: M66 SGPTransmission: F1Engine Number: 38JBAA110311 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 11431 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A stylish and extremely useable 'classic' allowing you to arrive in style whether that be the local Garden Fete or The Goodwood Revival!Introduced in 1952, the Allard P2 Safari Estate car was designed to accommodate six people and 45 cubic feet of luggage (or 95 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down). The work of Dudley Hume, David Hooper, Sydney Allard and Reg Canham, its tubular chassis frame was equipped with J2X-type independent front suspension, a De Dion back axle, Marles cam-gear steering and Lockheed 12'' drum brakes. Available with a choice of Ford, Cadillac or Chrysler V8 engines allied to a 3-speed manual transmission, the newcomer's performance belied its generous dimensions.In the years immediately following WWII, steel was in short supply, amongst many other things, however, what was not in short supply was aluminium sheeting (from dismantled aircraft) and carpentry skills (no longer required building Wellington bombers and, happily, fewer coffins were required). Car manufacturers were resurrecting pre-war models but the lack of fresh steel was a problem so one or two enterprising builders went back to constructing timber-framed rear sections with non load-bearing aluminium panels. These were not the glamorous shooting-brakes from years past but utilitarian vehicles helping small businesses get re-established. The Government of the day helped by classing these wooden framed vehicles as 'Commercial' therefore reducing the amount of Purchase Tax that was payable. Being a bit lighter, a small capacity engine would do the same job enabling further economies at a very difficult time.By 1952, however, things were looking a bit brighter with the Festival of Britain in 1951, the end of food rationing and steel mills starting to fulfil orders for the Motor Industry. Successful race and rally driver and builder of fine road cars, Sydney Allard, had been thinking about building a timber-framed utilitarian commercial vehicle for some time but, as time went by, parts of the equation didn't really appeal and, as big V8 engines were in his DNA, the decision was taken to construct an American-style 'Woodie' using his Allard P2 Monte Carlo two-door, four-seater saloon as a base and the Safari arrived.The Safari was essentially a hand-built luxury car with polished wood facias and door caps, full hide interiors and acres of room in the interior, whilst the exterior was not left lacking in luxury appeal with the spacious timber-framed bodywork underlining the dedication and skill of traditional craftsmen working with steel, wood and leather. With internal heating a standard fixture as well as adjustable steering, door operated interior lights and an automatic reversing light, the Allard was in many ways ahead of its time.This particular 5.4-litre Cadillac-powered Safari was delivered new in January 1953 to a gentleman residing in Wolverhampton, however he was to part with it some six months later. We believe it then had several long-term owners before requiring some restorative attention in the 1980s. A long and exhaustive restoration followed with the car being finished in an eye-catching shade of Bronze, latterly being changed to a more conventional shade of British Racing Green with a black Everflex roof. It has formed part of a large collection with little or no use and, whilst in generally good condition, an element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again.It's a little ironic that the concept of using bits of used alloy, sawn-off timber lengths and out of work carpenters to help a cash-strapped Britain get back on its feet morphed, within a few short years, into the glorious, extravagant, Cadillac-powered leviathan that we are delighted to offer today. The Allard Register have confirmed that 13 P2 Safaris were built with only four, or possibly five remaining.We feel that this is quite an important car historically, representing a moment when the black clouds of the war years were blowing away, the sun had come out and Britain was waking up.SpecificationMake: CAVModel: ALLARD P2Year: 1953Chassis Number: P24003Registration Number: NLD 412Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 1456291/3Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown leatherClick here for more details and images

Rarely do these beautiful and well-engineered R107 Roadsters come to market in such lovely condition.It’s hard to believe that the R107 Mercedes SL is now over 50 years old, yet in 1971 this new chapter in the history of the SL sports car began. It was the first SL with a V8 engine, it had a thoroughly modern new design. It was a self-confident motor car; sporty yet luxurious and quick yet comfortable. In many ways it was, and remains, the perfect convertible. The new SL featured a number of safety-related technical innovations such as defined crumple zones, high-strength steels in the A-pillars, a windscreen frame with bonded glass, padded surfaces and deformable elements in the interior. From March 1980, ABS was available and from January 1982, a driver’s airbag and belt tensioners. The ultimate engine choice in Europe was to be found with the all-alloy, overhead-camshaft V8 500 SL of 1980, with 240bhp available (bearing in mind a Porsche 911 offered a ‘mere’ 204bhp at the time). Over time, the interiors became even more luxurious, the car’s weight was reduced with new alloy bonnets and boot lids and the suspension and brakes continued to be developed until it was replaced by the R129 in 1989. The 'R107' SL was a classic almost as soon as it ended its 18-year production run and today they make perfectly usable daily drivers, especially when, as with this example, they come with a factory hardtop.The 500 SL on offer here dates from early 1985 and is splendidly finished in Blue Black Metallic with Mexican Hat alloys and a lovely light grey interior in leather and MB-Tex. It's been enjoyed by just four former keepers and has covered a recorded 78,584 miles. The specification is extensive, including a top-tint windscreen, cruise control, ABS, heated seats, air conditioning, central-locking and the familiar Mercedes fire extinguisher. With attention to detail and originality at the forefront of the current owner’s mind, it should be noted that an original tool roll remains in place alongside an unused first aid kit. Also accompanying the car is an interesting history file with associated service paperwork, previous MOT history and the car will have a fresh MOT prior to our sale. It's also accompanied by indoor and outdoor covers, a hardtop stand and a set of later Mercedes alloys should you wish to update the look of this beautiful 500SL. With outstanding paintwork, a superb interior, a newly fitted hood and a colour-matched hardtop, this is a simply exceptional example of these timeless roadsters  and will reward any inspection.  SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: 500 SLYear: 1985Chassis Number: 1070462A028209Registration Number: B58 KCHTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 11746222005678Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 78584 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

A lovely example of Honda's third-generation 'S-Type' roadster coming from long-term family ownership.Considering that it was, and probably still is, the world's largest producer of motorcycles, it's not surprising that Honda's first sports cars featured technology borrowed from its Grand Prix-winning two-wheelers. Engines were all-aluminium, twin-overhead-camshaft, four-cylinder units with roller bearings used throughout, and the early 531cc S500 and 606cc S600 models employed a part-chain transmission. Introduced in 1963, the S500 was Honda's first production motor car of any kind. Despite the tiny engine, its performance was amazing, a top speed of around 80mph (129km/h) being achievable under favourable conditions. The engine red line was set at a scary (in 1963), unprecedented 9,500rpm. Launched in March 1964, the S600 was the first of the family to be available as a closed coupé (the S500 was produced as a roadster only) and the first to be manufactured in left-hand drive form for export. It was also the most successful, out-selling both its predecessor and the later S800. Introduced in 1965 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the last-of-the-line 791cc S800 retained the separate ladder-frame chassis and chain drive of its predecessors. After approximately 1,000 cars had been produced, the S800 adopted a more conventional final drive consisting of a prop shaft and coil-sprung live rear axle located by radius arms and a Panhard rod. Front disc brakes, replacing the original drums, were standardised soon after. Revving to 8,000rpm and with 70bhp on tap, the S800 was good for almost 100mph. In 1967, the S800 became available in Britain and by this time the model had the more conventional drive layout (as stated above), with predictable handling and a firm ride, making it more than capable of giving the larger capacity 'Spridgets' and Spitfires a run for their money.Offered here is a super rare, right-hand drive Honda S800 Roadster first registered in the UK in July 1968 and purchased by our vendor's late father, and remaining in the same family ever since. Finished in classic colours with red paintwork, black interior and black hood. With a lovely patina, this is an original and unrestored car, maybe in need of a little TLC here and there. It's accompanied by a large history file which includes many invoices for maintenance/servicing and a current V5C. Cherished by the family over decades and recommissioned ready for sale, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a lovely little 1960s sports car that will surely be the talk of any classic car event. A technological marvel from the days when engineers, rather than accountants, made the decisions. SpecificationMake: HONDAModel: S800 ROADSTERYear: 1968Chassis Number: AES8001002021Registration Number: 7016 TZTransmission: Manual Engine Number: AFS800E1001802 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 55601 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A late-production SS in a rare colour, from previous long-term ownership and recently refreshed. Flamboyant 1970s Italian styling at its very best.Arguably the most civilised, not to mention usable, of the 1970s crop of Italian supercars, Maserati’s stunning mid-engined Merak combined a powerful V6 engine with the practicality of occasional rear seats and a decent-sized boot. Sharing its basic architecture and floorpan with the V8-powered Bora, the Merak was similarly penned by the talented Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Ital Design studio in Turin, but instead of the Bora’s rear clamshell, there was a flat decklid and novel flying buttress arrangement. In a break with tradition, the new Merak was named after a star in the Plough constellation and saw the greatest influence of the Modenese firm’s new relationship with Citroën yet, particularly the 90-degree V6 engine, a unit Maserati originally engineered for the SM. As used in the Merak, the Tipo C114 V6 was bored out from 2,670cc to 2,965cc greatly improving both torque and flexibility. With twin overhead camshafts per bank and fed by triple Weber 42 DCNF carburettors, the alloy V6’s 190 horses were delivered to the rear wheels through the SM’s 5-speed transaxle, while the brakes (discs all round) also used an adaptation of Citroën’s patented hydraulic power-operated system. The interior was typical of Italian exotics from the era, with low-slung seats and plenty of luxury features, while the compact V6 engine allowed a surprising amount of rear passenger space - even the usual Italian offset driving position was largely overcome thanks to a fully adjustable steering wheel and decent seat travel.Competition from Ferrari's new Dino V8 prompted the introduction of a more powerful and lightweight version - the Merak SS (Tipo AM122/A) with 220bhp engine and revised interior - for 1975, ZF transmission being adopted shortly after. The SS was distinguished by a black grille between the pop-up headlights and a Maserati-designed upper fascia with round instruments whilst a four-spoke steering wheel replaced the previous SM-derived interior.Finished in Acapulco Blue with a Magnolia interior, this rare and desirable, original right-hand drive SS resided with its previous owner for over 30 years and is accompanied by a fully-documented history covering that period, noting continual care and maintenance with Bill McGrath Maserati. The odometer indicates a smidge under 48,000 miles and the car has recently benefitted from a mechanical overhaul and body refurbishment and now presents superbly, ready to be used and enjoyed as intended.Revered in period for excellent performance and decent handling, today the Merak remains highly sought-after, especially in right-hand drive form and, with a very short production run of just 300 RHD cars, this matching numbers example in a rare colour is a very special offering indeed.SpecificationMake: MASERATIModel: MERAK SSYear: 1980Chassis Number: AM122A551Registration Number: HPD 212VTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47853 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia HideClick here for more details and images

A bespoke TT RS professionally built to break records with its 80-year-old owner. Offered at the Supercar Fest with a slot booked on the Runway for Sunday!Offered here at the Supercar Fest 2023 is a very nicely built Audi TT RS that has been thoughtfully modified with the intention of breaking speed records, and may well be the fastest Audi TT RS in the world. Our vendor’s declining health now dictates that the time has come to sell the car, and this is an opportunity to take ownership of a famous TT, well known in Audi and speed-record circles, and held in much regard as a well-engineered, very fast road car. Excitingly, subject to cleared funds, the winning bidder will be able to enjoy a demonstration run on the Sywell runway on the Sunday with the opportunity to set the fastest time of the day.The car will be presented to the sale after having a complete spanner and systems check-over by the company originally commissioned to develop the car from a standard TT RS into something capable of producing 1,400bhp when using High Octane Race Fuel and able to sprint from 100-200kph in 2.94 seconds.This car has been extensively developed primarily with acceleration and straight-line speed in mind, and there is too much information to list here, but a detailed spec-sheet is available for interested parties. Naturally, the engine has been stripped and meticulously reassembled with competition parts bearing in mind the likely power output, the gearbox rebuilt with a lightened flywheel and similarly the clutch and drivetrain rebuilt with components that will handle the substantial levels of torque. A new large turbo with a bespoke F1-spec intercooler system and a bespoke manifold have been fitted and fuelling is through secondary injectors on a custom fuel-rail with brushless pumps and Aquamist meth-injection. Fuelling and engine management are the responsibility of the latest version of S7 Syvecs ECU.Retardation is provided by a set of Audi R8 Ceramic brakes and handling by a set of custom-made Bilstein B16 coil-overs with Hadlex 4-wd traction control. Beautifully presented in all black, the little Audi is finished off nicely with a set of lightweight TSW 19’’ alloys.Somewhere in the region of £90,000 has been invested to create this incredible Audi TT RS and it has now been brought to market at a very sensible guide. This is a real ‘Q-car’ that appears almost standard from the outside, however, when the lights change it becomes evident that the adjective 'ballistic' seems more appropriate.*Supercar Fest Runway demonstration run on Sunday subject to cleared funds*Please contact our team for further details and a full build specification*Professional images to follow shortly SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: TT COUPÉYear: 2011Chassis Number: TRUZZZ8J2B1900996Registration Number: V999 BHPTransmission: AutoDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 79371 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Believed to be one of only two H.J. Mulliner Drophead Coupés, this late production example was first delivered to the BSA Chairman Sir Bernard Docker. Sporting a delightful patina, the Bentley retains its original interior.Launched in 1955 as a replacement for the long-running Mark VI/R-type, Bentley’s new S-type was more closely related to the equivalent Rolls-Royce, the Silver Cloud, than ever - radiator and badges apart, there were no differences between the two. Under the stately bonnet Bentley’s superb six-cylinder engine was revised with a light alloy cylinder head and the new box-section chassis boasted many improvements, including hydraulic brakes all round. The perfectly proportioned, traditional styling of the S-Type and Silver Cloud was by John Blatchley and to this day remains the very epitome of British luxury motoring. Although Standard Steel coachwork was fitted to the vast majority of chassis built, there were still a small number of cars bodied by independent coachbuilders such as H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young, however, the unitary construction of the S-Type’s successor and all subsequent models, all but ended such a traditional association.Completed on the 4th September 1959, B20HA is one of just two convertibles styled to Body Design Number 7492 by H.J.Mulliner. Bentley Works paperwork in the file contains details of the car’s initial build. The order reference was BS:5897 and the finished car was scheduled to be delivered on 27.08.1959 so it was a week late. The car was to be finished in Shell Grey with a Putty coloured hood and Red upholstery. Specific options included “No. plates XXA 262 supplied and fitted, Radio 200R, Dunlop tubeless tyres, Electrically operated windows, Power operated hood, Hood cover, Badge bar with 4 badges, Zip-fasteners to backlight and finally, Initials ‘BD’ to doors”. We understand that the car's final cost was £7,266 which would have bought a couple of comfortable three-bed homes in 1959.That ‘BD’ referred to the cars first owner, Sir Bernard Docker KBE, of Claridge House, London W1. Sir Bernard was the Managing Director of the BSA grup of companies, Chairman of Daimler and the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company and was awarded a Knighthood for his work as the Chairman of Westminster Hospital. The Bentley was a present for his second wife Norah Collins, a former showgirl. She was the widow of Sir William Collins, the President of Fortnum & Mason and also the widow of Clement Callingham, the head of Henekeys wine and spirit merchants.You have to respect Lady Norah’s perspicacity in marrying (and outliving) three millionaire husbands but, we understand, that she may have been a bit of a nightmare. Her notorious parties on their 863-tonne Motor Yacht Shemara, her outrageous spending, talking her husband into commissioning a gold-plated Daimler for her, and her outspoken approach meant that during the fifties she was seldom out of the tabloid newspapers who christened her “Naughty Norah”. There are books written about her escapades but, inevitably things started to take a turn for the worse when the Rainiers banned her from Monaco, and indeed the whole of the Cote d’Azure, a similar thing happened in Jersey when they moved there and she finally ended up in Majorca.B20HA passed briefly through the hands of agent Neville Hamwee who managed to find the car’s next owner on 29/11/1960.(It was never registered in his name). Incredibly it was another vivacious young woman, Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava who was equally newspaper worthy but more The Times and Country Life. She was originally Maureen Guinness, heir to the brewing family, friends with the Royal Family and the original society "It Girl" as christened by the press. She was a blonde-haired, pre-war beauty, who dated celebrities and the aristocracy, was photographed for Vogue by Cecil Beaton and was the inspiration for Osbert Lancaster's cartoon character, Maudie Littlehampton. She too had three husbands and kept her first husbands title, the Fourth Marquess of Dufferin. She owned the Bentley for 25 years until late 1985 when it was sold to James Carroll of Bexleyheath for £22,000. There is correspondence in the file between the Marchioness and Mr Carroll some of which refers to Mr Carroll’s intention to restore the car and possibly change the colour.The next set of invoices in the file are from 1997 addressed to Mr and Mrs Carroll from P.J.Fischer Classic Automobiles of Putney. A quote from them refers to sorting out some paint issues “on lower blue section of body”. A substantial five-page invoice from them totalling £6,244.46 and dated 17/02/1997 details lots of work to the car which appears to be all mechanical and not cosmetic.The Bentley’s next owner was Godfrey Hickton of Worcester who acquired it on 18/05/2007. Shortly afterwards it appears that he commissioned Lea Francis Cars (Barry Price) of Alcester to restore the car and return it to its original Shell Grey. There are dozens of invoices and bits of correspondence between the owner and Lea Francis, all hand-written and hard to read, but it appears that many thousands of pounds had been invested with Lea Francis with the work still carrying on over two years later. At some point in 2009, it appears that Mr Hickton sadly passed away, as the final batches of invoices were addressed to the 'Executors of R Hickton' and the V5C lists the new owner as Mrs Jane Hickton on 19/07/2010. There is an invoice in the file from Hampton Coachtrimming for £3,989 dated 17/06/2010 for a complete new hood and associated parts.B20HA was then acquired by the legendary collector of British cars, Dr James Hull and, in common with the rest of Dr Hull’s extensive Collection, joined our vendor in 2014. There is only one further invoice in the file since then and it’s from Denyer Classic Cars on 04/06/2018 and appears to be for a service and recommission including all fluids, filters, coolant system flush, brake service (master-cylinder seals, hoses and a bleed), road test and an MOT.XXA 262 is accompanied by old tax discs, MOTs, V5Cs, the aforementioned history file with period newspaper articles, 3 x Original Bentley Instruction Books, Smiths Radiomobile operating instructions, the Maintenance Instructions for the hood operation, and instruction booklets for the heating and air Conditioning and the automatic gearbox.With a mileage of less than 50,000, at least two restorations and being one of only two cars built to this design, B20HA is a very desirable coachbuilt Bentley in its own right, but, for many of us, its fascination lies with its first two owners. Arriving in High Society from diametrically opposed corners of the social spectrum, these attractive, vivacious, captivating women managed to find six millionaire husbands, fill newspaper pages for a decade and are still known as ‘Naughty Norah’ and the ‘It Girl’ over sixty years later. There can’t be many society events that B20HA hasn’t attended and a few secrets it’s been asked to keep! SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S1 DROPHEAD COUPEYear: 1959Chassis Number: B20HARegistration Number: XXA 262Transmission: ManualEngine Number: BH33Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49217 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red LeatherClick here for more details and images

One of just 142 factory examples, this matching numbers car is both UK-road registered and boasts a successful race history, a very rare combination for a modern Ferrari.Screaming, high revving engines are synonymous with Ferrari, and their brand-new 4.3-litre V8 engine was truly on brand. With four valves per cylinder, chain-driven camshafts, a variable valve-timing system (from the flagship Enzo's V12), dry-sump lubrication and a very high-compression ratio, the F430 made all the right noises, particularly when attached to a full-house competition exhaust.Following the successes of the one-make race series of the Ferrari 348, 355 and 360, the Ferrari F430 Challenge was the fourth generation of Ferrari Challenge racing cars.The F430 Challenge was launched in 2006, with production ending in 2010, at just 142 left-hand drive cars. Specifically designed to meet the expectations of Ferrari’s sportier clients, who could test their driving ability against retained professionals in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli. Inevitably, there were a few casualties, and it's believed that fewer than half of the F430 Challenge cars survived the four-year season, however those that did are still are eligible to be raced at events such as the AMOC GT, Ferrari Club Racing Series and Global Endurance Legends Series. Not many F430 Challenge cars were subsequently made road-legal, fewer still UK-registered. There must only be, therefore, a handful of Ferraris that can boast a successful race history and road-legal status, making this car very special indeed.Built during early production in 2006, with assembly number #63971, the car was issued with chassis number #146784 and sold, as confirmed by German Ferrari dealer Alfred Gohm GmBH, to G2 Racing of Switzerland on 22nd August 2006. Talented German driver Bjorn Grossman, who has a page dedicated to his Ferrari Challenge race history on the official Ferrari website, achieved seven wins with this car. The above is taken from a later advert for the car when it was offered for sale by a British dealer of specialist cars, himself a gentleman racer. It also confirmed that the car had its original engine and gearbox.The car was acquired by our vendor from the first UK-keeper, who had previously registered it on the 6th December 2019. Purchased on the 2nd November 2022, the car joined a Ferrari 360 Challenge previously bought from Silverstone Auctions. A collector of race and rally cars, starting with a Lancia Stratos, he now prefers raising eyebrows outside his local shop to setting circuit records and, conceding that having two Ferrari Challenge cars is perhaps too much for a chap of advancing age, the 430 is regretfully offered to auction. The modifications for road use include the addition of a handbrake, fitting of a glass windscreen and removal of the front splitter.Presented with an odometer reading of some 18,000 kilometres or 11,500 miles, the extensive history file includes receipts, the V5C and an advisory-free MOT valid until 4th November 2023. As pictured, two sets of wheels and tyres are also included in the sale.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: F430 CHALLENGEYear: 2006Chassis Number: ZFFEX63X000146784Registration Number: RL55 OVCTransmission: Semi-AutomaticEngine Number: F136E103554Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 18000 KMMake: Only LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

The original supercar killer, rightfully earning the title ‘Godzilla’, this low-mileage, very special R32 benefits from a host of period upgrades by JDM tuning gurus Kansai Service.There are very few cars that can earn world renowned nicknames due to their automotive prowess. To cite a few, we have RUF’s Yellowbird, Mercedes’ Hammer and Porsche’s 'Widow maker', but arguably the best and most iconic automotive nickname in history was given to the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R, rightfully nicknamed ‘Godzilla’.The GT-R moniker was somewhat of a sacred cow for Nissan having discontinued it in 1973 following their Hakosuka and Kenmari Skylines, but Nissan revived it 16-years later with the introduction of the R32 Skyline. The car’s heart was Nissan’s hugely capable RB26DETT, a 2.6 litre, twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder DOHC engine producing the ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ 276bhp and included all the latest electronic gadgetry including 4-wheel drive, HICAS all-wheel steering, and multi-link suspension. The Godzilla title was gained/earned for two reasons, firstly for its supercar killer performance on the road and secondly for its sheer domination on the racetrack winning every single race (29 out of 29) in the Japanese Grand Touring Championship between 1990 – 1994, as well as winning the 1991 Spa 24hr and Bathurst 1000 in 1991 and 1992 consecutively. Tour de Force doesn’t quite cut it, the R32 GT-R was simply unstoppable and unbeatable.The car culture in Japan is globally renowned for its passion for modification, enthusiasm for all cars, and unbridled ability to push the boat out. Throughout the 1990s, the tuner culture truly exploded in the Japanese car world with (now) infamous garages, workshops and brands popping up and growing notoriety such as Smokey Nagata’s ‘Top Secret’, Akira Nakai’s ‘RWB’, and brands/factions such as Nismo, Blitz, HKS and others.Kansai Service was, and still is, a tuning faction/division of performance part gurus, HKS Japan. They are a separate company with a longstanding close relationship with the founders of HKS, so naturally they use lots of HKS parts on their cars, although not exclusively. Their speciality is building reliable, dependable, and fast cars that are backed by a Kansai warranty with the aim of building 600-800bhp cars that would last 10+ years rather than 1,000bhp+ cars that would only last a month. They are known for great service, testing and record keeping for their clients’ cars.This 1993 R32 GT-R Kansai Service was purchased and imported by our vendor via BHP Imports in 2017 following a long hunt for the right car. As soon as it landed it was immediately detailed and undersealed to futureproof its 4B auction condition. It’s lived a pampered life in a temperature-controlled garage, never driven on a wet or salty road since being in the country, living alongside our vendors collection of JDM royalty. It's finished in Sonic Silver with a grey cloth interior and is one of the very few cars built and prepared by Kansai Service themselves, boasting an almighty specification list. To the naked eye, the car appears to be totally standard, short of the Advan AVS VS5 wheels and small ‘Kansai Service’ badge, however with its Kansai Service treatment it's been quietly tuned and tweaked as they know best, primarily using HKS parts, to produce a very reliable 490whp, approximately 600bhp at the crank. In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the interior benefits from Nissan installed upgraded door and rear parcel shelf speakers, with a Kenwood minidisc player as a head unit.Even with the novel-length upgrade list, the driveability, comfort, and somewhat unassuming looks are all retained, despite having enough power to embarrass most things on the road, even by today’s standards. All these things add up to help this GT-R retain its Godzilla title in fantastic style, including retaining the HICAS system that many remove due to poor maintenance.Within the history file there are two sets of keys, a fabulous amount of JDM service history including booklets, invoices, Nissan and Nismo paperwork and Owner’s Handbooks. UK history includes DVLA/registration correspondence, invoices for parts/servicing and MOTs. The mileage is a verified total of 71,750km (44,600 miles), the car was imported with a documented speedometer change at 57,000km for more suitable 320kph items. The car has been kept in kilometres and now reads 16,003km.The specification list is truly exceptional, using the best parts available, to create an R32 that perfectly encapsulates the tuning scene of the 1990s. The known upgrades are as follows, which we state as ‘known’ due to only listing what we have documentation for:- HKS LC turbochargers (full HKS fitting kit with reinforced actuators)- HKS exhaust manifold- HKS intercooler- HKS intercooler piping kit- HKS evc/boost controller- Nismo 8.5 twin plate clutch- Nismo solid shifter assembly- Tomei camshafts- HKS cam pulleys- HKS mushroom intakes- HKS Kansai lower brace kit- Kansai upper front and rear brace- HKS Kansai transmission collar- HKS turbo timer- DEFI Gauges in centre console- HKS pillow ball tension rods- New Nismo floor mats- HKS exhaust- Genuine removable Nissan rear window tint screen- New Meister R coilovers supplied and fitted by RB Motorsport in 2021- HKS Sports coilovers that the car came on are also included.- 17" Advan AVS VS5 alloys with AD08R semi-slick tyres with almost new tread depth.These special Japanese sports cars from the 1990s are soaring in popularity, and rightly so. Good, low mileage, and special examples are hard to find yet they do exist as you see here. Suitable for any enthusiast or collector alike, this Kansai Service car is truly very special, and R32s are definitely underappreciated, especially in relation to the R34 GT-R, Subaru 22Bs/P1s and special Mitsubishi Evos. These JDM legends are rightly becoming highly desirable and are slowly making their way into the best car collections across the globe, and rarely do we see an R32 of this mileage, quality and calibre on the market making this a superb opportunity.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R32 GT-R KANSAI SERVICEYear: 1993Chassis Number: BNR32303078Registration Number: K311 HRMTransmission: ManualEngine Number: RB26Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57515 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

Just one owner from new, number 13 of the 75 special edition, UK-only, 395bhp 'wolf in sheep’s clothing' cars culminating from the partnership of two automotive giants. Subaru is no stranger to a partnership. From their pairing with Prodrive - bringing their rally team to incredible success, translating to the fabulous Impreza P1 road car -  to Litchfield with their Type 25, and now more recently when they decided to hold hands with Cosworth to create the limited-edition CS400. The third generation, and somewhat controversial, hatchback Impreza was launched at the New York Motor Show in April 2007, but it wasn’t until 2010 that the CS400 came out. It was the fastest road-going Impreza ever offered in the UK with a recorded 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds, a standing quarter-mile in only 12.75 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph, only half-a-second slower to 60 than the mighty 572bhp Audi RS6.The CS400 featured a Cosworth-built engine with forged pistons, connecting rods and bearings, heavy-duty cylinder heads, uprated head gaskets and studs, a custom exhaust system and an uprated clutch and carbon synchros, resulting in an output of a very impressive 400bhp. From there, they turned their attention to the car's brakes and handling, fitting Eibach springs, specially-tuned Bilstein dampers all-round, improved chassis bushings, AP 355mm ventilated front brakes with six-piston calipers and lightweight Racing Dynamics Pro-Race 18" alloy wheels. Additional features included Zunsport mesh grilles, Xenon headlights and a leather interior with Cosworth-embroidered logos.The WRX STI Cosworth CS400, to give it its full title, was the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times and was the first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since the Escorts of 1996. They offered spectacular performance combined with exclusivity as only 75 cars were built and the example offered here, lucky for some, #13 of those 75, is in lovely condition having been cherished by its single owner. Coming from the same vendor who presented the simply outstanding Twin-Sparks Collection in our Race Retro sale in February 2023, the CS400 was their ‘everyday car’ which benefits from a hugely impressive history file. Only three colours were available (Spark Silver, Dark Grey and San Remo Red) and number #13 is finished in Dark Grey. Within the history file is every MOT Certificate showing the car covered between 4-5,000 miles/year, and stacks upon stacks of invoices for servicing and maintenance, primarily from Perkins Subaru of Braintree Essex, and the CS400-specific service book. Without fail, the car has received servicing every year with any and all maintenance and work required being undertaken without a moment’s hesitation meaning this wonderful CS400 is as ready as ever for more B-Roads to be put in front of it.With Japanese manufacturers enjoying their time in the sun, this extremely limited, high performance CS400 is ready for any enthusiast or collector alike, safe in the knowledge it has been cared for and enjoyed by its single owner.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA COSWORTH CS400 WRX STIYear: 2010Chassis Number: JF1GRFKH38G023982Registration Number: EO60 YCLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 566708Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 55000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey/BlackClick here for more details and images

Exceptionally rare, 604bhp, V12 SL65 AMG Roadster offering 0-100mph in 7.5 seconds in supreme comfort.AMG, the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide. When the stunning SL55 AMG was introduced in 2003 with its 5.4-litre V8 producing 476bhp and a tree stump-pulling 520lbs/ft of torque it was naturally assumed it would remain top of the range, however AMG had a further party-trick. A year later the SL65 AMG arrived and was the new 'King of the Castle'.It retained the stylish looks and civilised manners of the rest of the range but was powered by a V12 leviathan capable of crushing the competition at a push of the accelerator. The twin-turbo, 6-litre engine delivers a remarkable 604bhp which is tamed through an intricate network of safety features and keep-you-alive electronics. At 740lbs/ft, the torque output is sufficient to keep you pinned in the immaculately stitched leather seats, in any gear at any time, whilst the 5-speed automatic transmission with manual capability provides a good level of control. Distinctive 19” dual-spoke AMG-signature alloys camouflage the eight-piston caliper performance brakes and the suspension has been subtly tweaked to deal with the general increase in numbers. Performance is documented at 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 7.5 seconds. All in all, a beautifully packaged amalgam of huge power, sumptuous comfort and a shop-window rattling V12 sound track.This stunning example is finished in Obsidian Black over black leather and black carpets and was ordered from new with a substantial list of options. According to the PDI report on file it was delivered new on 24th September 2009 to the 'Transport Department' at Mercedes-Benz UK and we understand that it was allocated to senior management. It was serviced in October 2010 by Mercedes Milton Keynes at 6,363 miles and was subsequently sold through Mercedes Salisbury in March 2012 to a Mr R Gibbs who owned the car until it was purchased via Rob Hall of Bourne, Lincolnshire by our lady vendor's deceased husband in July 2020. Sadly he passed away in October 2020 and the Mercedes has been in storage since.Recent new batteries have been fitted, and it will be freshly MOT'd by the time of our sale. It's accompanied by its original handbooks, manuals etc. in the original leather Mercedes folder, a digital service report on file detailing nine services, some older MOTs and its UK V5C.This exceptionally rare SL65 AMG Roadster variant has covered just 34,506 miles, remains in excellent condition and seems very sensibly guided when you consider the performance, rarity and sheer quality on offer.      SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: SL65 AMGYear: 2009Chassis Number: WDB2304792F160169Registration Number: KN59 TNFTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 27598160008072 Make: Interior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

**Please note the brakes are inoperative on the car.** One of just 202 cars in right-hand drive out of a total of 250, this Black Garnet example has covered just 38,000 miles from new. The Bentley Turbo R was a high-performance model produced by Bentley Motors from 1985 to 1997 with the 'R' apparently standing for "road holding", to set it apart from its predecessor, the square-headlight Mulsanne Turbo. It initially inherited the turbocharged engine from the Mulsanne Turbo and also sported retuned suspension and wider tyres on alloy wheels, a first for a Bentley. From 1987, however the Turbo R's V8 engine was fitted with fuel injection for added torque. The Turbo RT was the last, rarest, most powerful and most expensive of the Turbo R line (apart from the Mulliner Editions and a few Olympians) and was fitted with the 400bhp, 590lb/ft, twin-turbo, 6.75-litre V8 engine from the two-door Continental T. Performance was 'more than adequate' with the top speed limited to 150mph. The RT models were fitted with an active-ride suspension system, 'easy-entry' tilt steering wheel, and their longevity benefited from a galvanised zinc coating on the underside.All apart from seven Mulliners were built on the longer 212'' wheelbase and they were visually differentiated from other Bentley Turbo R models by their ‘sports’ wheels, radiator mesh grille, and colour-coded bumpers with bright mesh inserts. The ultra-luxurious Turbo RT was built between 1997 and 1998, with just 252 cars produced prior to the introduction of the Arnage.Originally registered R680 CTX, this smart Turbo RT was finished in Black Garnet with Silverstone leather and handed over to its first proud owner on 1st October 1997. The car continues to present really well and the Black Garnet paintwork, a rather subtle shade of very dark metallic purple, retains a deep shine. The interior is trimmed in blue/grey Silverstone leather piped in navy blue to match the roll-top and the lambswool over rugs and the Burr Walnut veneers appear to be in good condition. All rather delightful.In addition to an immaculate Owner’s Handbook in its green leather sleeve, the car is accompanied by a handbook for the Motorola cellular phone that remains fitted and an original Bentley ‘Sound System Demonstration Tape’ for the cassette player. The car’s service history is detailed in the original Service Handbook which displays 15 service stamps with the most recent on 26th March 2010 at 36,781miles. Carried out by Broughtons of Cheltenham, it was a Number 2 Service with additional work and the invoice (in the file) totalled £5,096. There are a few other invoices in the file including one dated 21st October 2008 at 32,472 miles from N. Sandell which covered work to the suspension and brakes etc. and totalled £5,482. Also, within the file, are a few old Tax Discs, some earlier MOTs (the most recent expiring on 16th July 2010) and a Bill of Sale relating to the car’s previous owner dated 19th January 2011. It was acquired by our vendor around 2015 and the current indicated mileage is 37,435.In recent years this car has formed part of a very large collection, receiving little or no use and an element of re-commissioning is to be expected prior to returning it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rare Bentley.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: TURBO RTYear: 1997Chassis Number: SCBZP23C8WCH66365Registration Number: R55 BLTTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 89139L410M/T1T/S Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Silverstone LeatherClick here for more details and images

Lovely manual gearbox C2 from 26-years ownership in fabulous condition and benefitting from an exceptional service history.The 993 was the final generation of the air-cooled 911, and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It's also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche. 20 years on, it still looks modern - a truly timeless design. It was introduced in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new with more curvaceous bodywork and a number of new panels creating a much smoother and more integrated look, however, importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models.The biggest change under the skin of the new 911 - the 933 -  was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the 'Weissach effect'), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system. Utilising the same 3.6-litre engine as the 964, mated to a development of the worthy G50 gearbox, but now with six forward gears or the smooth Tiptronic automatic gearbox, the 993 from 1995 produced 272bhp enabling a top speed of over 150mph and acceleration to match.Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this beautiful Carrera 2 that has a service record which is second to none with 19 stamps in the book with Official Porsche Dealers Reading (AFN) and Swindon. The story begins, however, when our vendor purchased the Porsche in July 1997 from Porsche Zentrum in Dusseldorf whilst working in Germany. A few months later, in September 1997, he returned to the UK bringing the Porsche with him consequently ensuring a continuity of maintenance that’s truly impressive over his 26 years of ownership.Finished in Polar Silver Metallic, it's fitted with the optional premium softer black leather interior which has been treated twice annually since 1997 and still looks perfect today. Factory-fitted options included 'Sports' suspension (10mm lower and slightly stiffer), automatic air-conditioning, electric heated and adjustable seats, a limited-slip differential, power steering, a Blaupunkt radio and CD player, onboard computer and 17’’ cup-design alloy wheels. For UK driving, it has twin rear fog lights and adjustable dipped beam.Part of the 911's perennial appeal is the purity of line of the early cars, often compromised by the later addition of protrusions, however, devoid of a sunroof, rear wash wipe and high-level brake light, the top line of this 993 is wind-tunnel perfect.The car's overall condition is exceptional and testament to our owners care and attention. There are a couple of very minor blemishes, commensurate with its 74,983 miles (120,572km) and it still rides on OE-fit Bridgestone Potenzas. The carpets have always had over mats and the interior is immaculate. The original speedometer (supplied with the car) was replaced with a newly manufactured Porsche unit in August 2021 with the mileage showing 115,304km and the new unit now reads 5,268km. It comes with its original Porsche box and the change is documented in the service record.In June 2022, the car toured Europe in a convoy of fellow Porsche enthusiasts and behaved perfectly, covering 2,200 trouble-free miles in two weeks. Subsequently, in August 2022, it was issued with a fresh MOT Certificate indicating 'no advisories'. Garaged and cosseted all of its life, this is a super example of the last of the air cooled 911s in exactly the specification you would want and, short of going back onto its German plate, it's about as original as you could hope to find.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 (993)Year: 1995Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZSS314488Registration Number: M278 UDPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: M6405-635 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 121000 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

Absolutely pin-sharp 550 Maranello presented in classic Ferrari colours with low mileage supported by an impeccable Ferrari-only service record.Firmly placed in Ferrari's history as one of their finest modern era big GTs, the 550 Maranello's combination of elegant lines and legendary front mounted 12-cylinder engine, meant that these cars had the potential to become instant classics. The 48-valve, 5.5-litre V12 developed 485bhp at 7,000rpm and the 6-speed manual gearbox complements a slightly more even torque curve, ensuring that the power delivery was a little less frenetic, whilst excellent weight distribution and delightful road manners make the 550 Maranello a truly refined driving machine, whilst still capable of almost 200mph.Offered here in our May event at the Supercar Fest is a beautiful 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, a right-hand drive example supplied new to the UK and first registered on 11th September 1998. Finished in classic Ferrari colours with Rosso Corsa paintwork and a Sabbia leather interior with matching carpets and red brake calipers, a superb colour combination that really suits the Pinifarina profile.This collectable V12 Ferrari is presented to our sale in outstanding condition, the paintwork retains a deep gloss across the entire body and the interior shows virtually no wear. On test the engine fires on the first turn of the key sounding strong and healthy and the electrical equipment functioned correctly. It's evident that this is a very well looked after Ferrari and the service record supports this. The speedometer indicated just 23,900 miles at the time of cataloguing.Accompanying the 550 is a large history file including the original Schedoni leather book pack which has the Ferrari manuals along with the original service book showing 15 Ferrari main agent service stamps. The most recent service was at 23,800 miles completed by a main dealer with superb knowledge of these 1990s models and the car will have a new MOT Certificate prior to delivery at our event. Also within the file are invoices, old MOT Certificates and a current V5C ready for export or transfer.In summary, this is a modern classic front-engine Ferrari powered by a powerful V12, driving the rear wheels through a gated, manual gearbox – a configuration suited more to those who appreciate raw, analogue driving pleasure. The 550 is great looking GT that appears to get even better with age and is a comfortable and long-legged sports car that will devour the miles on road trips across Europe. This example, however, in such fine order, with low miles and low ownership might just end up in a collection with other landmark classics.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 550 MARANELLOYear: 1998Chassis Number: ZFFZR49C000113266Registration Number: S694 ERCTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 23900 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: TanClick here for more details and images

Blistering acceleration and incredible handling with a power to weight ratio of 400bhp per tonne.The Superlight R400 uses a two-litre Cosworth engine producing 210bhp and 150lb/ft of torque at 6300rpm. It weighs just 525kg, resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 400bhp per tonne and a 0-60mph time of just 3.8 seconds. The car was the first Caterham model to benefit from new laser cutting and robot welding chassis technology and the result is a 12% increase in torsional rigidity.Assessed by the RAC at the time, they concluded:“Mated to a new robot-jig welded chassis, the R400 provides the driver with even more confidence to plant this legendary sports car into corners. The rigidity of the space-frame has increased by 12% and the greatly reduced flex provides improved grip, improved feedback to the driver and ultimately more speed on the track. The torque characteristics of the R400 power plant provide instant performance and, more than ever before, there is an emphasis on ensuring all the messages from the road are faithfully transmitted to the driver through the suspension and steering.An improved progressive feel to the rear suspension has been achieved through no fewer than 30 changes to the dampers, including improvements by Bilstein to reduce rod to guide friction levels, plus optimisation on the anti-roll bars and road springs. Sitting purposefully on bespoke Avon CR500 tyres and 15" Caterham-designed alloys, the R400 is fitted with a limited slip differential, 6-speed gearbox, wet sump and composite bucket race seats as standard”.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example presenting in fabulous condition. The current private owner has recently treated the car to a full service carried out by Caterham and the mileage, at the time of cataloguing, was 22,808. Our vendor is generously including the appropriate registration number, R40 OGM (R400 GM) with the sale.This versatile little car is street friendly, and track compliant. It's a proven fact that Caterham’s still represent the most cost-effective way to enjoy true supercar performance, handling and braking making this exceptionally well-sorted R400 worth a closer inspection.SpecificationMake: CATERHAMModel: R400 SUPERLIGHTYear: 2007Chassis Number: SDKRD5LC470031718Registration Number: R40 OGMTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

Saleroom Notice - The car is a GTB not a GTBi as erroneously catalogued. The car's history file is still with the vendor and will be forwarded directly to the buyer after the sale. One of just 211 right-hand drive examples made and only 31,000 miles from new; extensive history, much originality and recently fully serviced ready for auction. With its stunning and shapely Pininfarina-designed body, styled by Leonardo Fioravanti, and mid-mounted 2,926cc quad-cam V8 fed originally by four Weber DCNF 40 carburettors, the Ferrari 308 has rightly become a significant collector's car. Pininfarina had already penned such eternal classics as the Daytona, Dino and Berlinetta Boxer. The 308 GTB was Ferrari's replacement for the immortal Dino 246 GT and made its debut at the 1975 Paris Salon 1975. The very earliest Ferrari 308s were built with fibreglass bodies, however, manufacturing quality issues meant that Ferrari quickly changed to steel in 1977. In 1980, the carburetted engine was replaced by a Bosch fuel-injected version for the sake of reduced emissions, however the change left the revised unit short of power although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Made famous by the TV series ‘Magnum PI’, the 308 has matured into a collectors' favourite and when production stopped in 1988, it had become the most popular Ferrari ever.The car presented here is a UK-supplied/RHD 1981 Ferrari 308 GTBi, chassis number ‘30685’, one of just 211 right-hand drive examples built and has covered just 31,000 miles from new .In recent years this matching numbers car was owned by a prominent member of the Ferrari Owners Club, who knew a good 308 when he saw one; he was the custodian of one-of-the-best, lavishing much expenditure on it, having owned it, we understand, since 1989. It's accompanied by an extensive history file containing numerous invoices for servicing/maintenance over the years. Sadly, the last owner passed away and the car is now being sold by his close friend, on behalf of the family.This car has never required any major work due to its regular servicing, low mileage and garage storage. Rarely have these true classic 1980s V8 Ferraris lived such a pampered life in the hands of so few owners (just two previous keepers). Small but important details are ‘just right’ on this car, all indicative of dutiful ownership and it's in impressively original condition. Indeed, the car has just (April 2023) received a full service (including cam belts) by Ferrari specialists ‘Shiltech’ of Loughborough and is absolutely ‘ready-to-go’, a great introduction to V8 Ferrari ownership.This is a simply lovely genuine example of a Ferrari model that remains sought-after, with both a low mileage and owners, just as you’d hope to find. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTBYear: 1981Chassis Number: 30685Registration Number: AFX 44ATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 30685 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 31000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

One of only 16 GTS variants supplied new to the UK with the 'wider wheel' option, two owners from new (the last for 47 years) and just over 49,000 miles.The new Dino 246GT was an absolute delight from all angles. Its beauty, handling, engine note, mid-engined layout, unusually good all-round visibility and comparative affordability made it absolutely irresistible. The voluptuous bodywork, which many people regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The 190bhp engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.There was an addition to the range in 1972 when the Spider version was introduced. With the exception of the detachable roof, there was little difference between the two models but the 246GTS, as it was designated, has become all the more desirable as a collector's car, particularly as only 1,274 were produced in its three years of production. Of those cars, only 16 UK-supplied GTS Dinos were specified from new with the “Wide wheel/Housings" option which refers to the flared wheel arches and sand-cast Campagnolo wheels fitted by the factory before despatch and are known, colloquially, as “Flares”.Delivered new to Maranello Concessionaires, this rare Ferrari 246 GTS Dino was onward bound to Ferrari Dealer, Sytner of Nottingham, and subsequently to its first owner at his home, the Grade One-listed, Hazelbury Manor in Wiltshire. According to Order Number D/542, it was originally finished in Nero 20-B-50 with a Nero 161 interior, Nero carpets and specified with electric windows and 7.5'' wheels, making it one of the 16 original 'flares' cars. The history file includes the original Ferrari S.P.A order correspondence from May 1973 confirming the specification and extras.It was later purchased by our, now deceased, vendor in 1976 from Mike Young of Romford and had been in his ownership ever since, encompassing 47 years of ownership on Mersea Island in Essex. A dedicated sailor, capable racer of Tornado catamarans, engineer and local entrepreneur, he was a well known resident of the Island and the Dino enjoyed similar status.In 2014, he decided to change the colour to Rosso Corsa and this was entrusted to the contractors tasked with much of the Rolls and Bentley work for the renowned specialists, P&A Wood. Some nine years later, the paintwork continues to present really well, a tribute to the craftsmen involved. The history file contains notes of various oil changes and purchases and the car is accompanied by two boxes of spares and the original carpets and door cards.OTO 69M has covered just 49,197 miles from new and is a very usable example, not too precious to be driven on a regular basis but, with a little detailing, able to offer a good account of itself on the showground. We doubt whether many other Dinos can match this ownership timeline, backstory and comprehensive history. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 246 GTS FLARES DINOYear: 1973Chassis Number: 07056Registration Number: OTO 69MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 0011352 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49137 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: CremaClick here for more details and images

UK-supplied in Arancio Borealis to its first and only registered keeper who has covered just 1,830 miles. Beautifully presented and recently serviced by Lamborghini Bristol.The 1974 launch of the Lamborghini Countach was, without doubt, a turning point in sportscar design. One of the first to be replicated by any schoolboy with a ruler, it became a poster car for a generation. The car's 'flying wedge' design, with a sloping snout that appeared to descend directly from the windscreen, and innovative 'scissor doors' was pure automotive drama. Compared to its curvaceous rivals, the Countach was a razor blade in a drawer full of spoons and influenced the looks of every Lamborghini that followed.The purchase by Audi of Lamborghini in 1998 secured the marque’s future into the next millennium, and whilst the Murcielago became the company’s flagship supercar, the 2003 launch of the more approachable, mid-engined Gallardo marked Audi’s engineering and technical input with the new model proving the most usable and reliable to ever leave the Sant'Agata factory. Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, production ended in 2013, and it was the most successful model in the history of the company with just over 14,000 finding homes.The arrival of the LP560-4 (560PS and four-wheel drive) in 2008 was a serious evolutionary step forward for the Gallardo, with sharper design elements incorporated to enhance the striking coachwork whilst retaining the signature purity of line. It was powered by a new, uneven firing and more economical 5.2-litre V10 engine featuring direct fuel injection and producing 552bhp. At the same time the E-gear was revised to offer a Corsa mode making gear changes 40% quicker than before and also reduced the amount of traction control intervention. A 'Thrust Mode' launch control system was added also. Some 20kg lighter than its predecessor, the LP560-4 offered 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 202mph. The interior was pure Lamborghini, retaining the heritage of hand-stitched leather and simplicity of design. Compared to its rival, the Ferrari F430, the Gallardo’s cabin is a well thought out combination of elegance, luxury and simplicity.Finished in a stunning shade of Arancio Borealis, this UK-spec LP560-4 was supplied new on the 7th November 2008 to its first and only registered keeper, a Mr Smith, who has travelled less than 1,830 miles in the car. As expected, the exterior remains in excellent condition and the interior retains that addictive ‘new car’ smell. The accompanying main dealer service history will be added to with a fresh service by Lamborghini Bristol in readiness for the sale and the car is presented to auction with handbooks, service book, its V5C and a recently issued MOT Certificate.With only a handful of such cars delivered to the UK and, having the distinction of being one of the lowest mileage examples currently on the market, we conclude that this sparkling Gallardo Coupé offers significant value for money against later models, and we welcome and encourage you to take the opportunity to view this special motor car and appreciate the quality on offer.SpecificationMake: LAMBORGHINIModel: GALLARDOYear: 2008Chassis Number: ZHWGE54T69LA08384Registration Number: SN58 BOVTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: CEH001777 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1830 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Orange and Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

A superbly original example, on offer from 33-years ownership, just 42,000 miles and in an enviably wholesome condition; a rare find indeed.The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984 and reviving the ‘Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980s sports cars.The all-alloy, flat-six engine, which had been fuel-injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150mph, with 0-60mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting. The car presented here is a C16 (UK-supplied) 1988-model year ('J' Series) example (with the preferred G50 manual 5-speed gearbox) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'Sport' (for-the-UK-only Sport model – hence, black lip front spoiler, a rear 'whale tail' rear spoiler, Sports seats - more dished squabs than the basic seats - and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers).On offer from a diligent 33-year ownership, this 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport (G50) has covered a fully verifiable 42,000 miles and is in the sort of original condition you now rarely find. It's finished in Grand Prix White, complemented by a blue fabric/leather interior and is a standard factory 'Sport' model with Fuchs alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, electric pack, sports seats and a sunroof.Our vendor became the car’s second keeper when she bought it in 1990 from AFN Porsche. She has owned numerous sports cars over the last 30 years or so, but has always retained this 911, only using it when at the Family’s country home. It's been truly loyal, and in return, has been lavished with servicing, always garaged and only driven in the summer months. The annual routine sees it being taken off the road in November, garaged during winter, and only pokes its nose out in early April (or a bit later if the weather isn't great) and serviced by a local mechanic ready for use. The condition speaks for itself, it is ‘just right’ in the places where many examples are not; it’s not perfect, there is some patina and evidence of use, but it is extremely wholesome, (smelling just right, as original classic Porsches do), unrestored and as a mechanically fit as they come.This car has never required any major work due to its regular servicing, low-mileage and garage storage. Rarely have these true classic 1980s 911s lived such a pampered life in the hands of so few owners. Small details like two sets of keys, factory stickers still in situ, a complete Porsche tool-roll, jack and inflation kit, and an original car care kit, all help support this dutiful ownership. As you might expect, it's accompanied by its original book pack, including the service booklet and a large file of invoices for servicing/maintenance. This is a lovely genuine example of one of the most popular and sought-after Porsche models. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 CARRERA 3.2 SPORT COUPE G50Year: 1988Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZJS101252Registration Number: E130 HLUTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 63J01545 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 42053 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Attractive, beautifully presented, low-mileage, manual gearbox, 360 Spider from 12 years trusted ownership.In 1999, Ferrari knew that it was time to replace their much loved 355 and consequently the 360 was introduced to critical acclaim and immediately set a new benchmark for affordable 'supercar' styling and performance. The 360 Modena design was revolutionary, making extensive use of lightweight materials in its construction resulting in a much lighter car along with substantially increased rigidity. Ferrari also paid particular attention to improving the under-body aerodynamics using knowledge gained from their Formula 1 programme and the 360 boasts a completely flat bottom with two prominent rear diffusers. The new model was always intended to have a convertible counterpart and, in 2001, the Spider was unveiled utilising the same 400bhp, 3.6-litre V8 engine displayed underneath a glass panel. The complex mechanical operation of the retracting roof necessitated significant engineering changes for the Spider including enlarging the side air intakes and moving the inlet manifolds towards the centre of the engine.We are delighted to be asked to offer this lovely low-mileage Ferrari 360 Spider that's been privately owned and enjoyed by a trusted friend of Silverstone Auctions for the last 12 years. It was supplied new to the UK in right-hand drive, specified with the infinitely more enjoyable manual gearbox, classically finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema leather and Rosso carpets, optioned with extra wide, factory-fitted racing seats in carbon and leather-covered roll hoops, and benefits from the fitment of a Tracker.The indicated mileage, at the time of consignment, was 17,812 and this is supported by a full service history indicating a recent full cambelt service. As can be seen from our images the car remains in superb condition with the Rosso paintwork emanating a deep shine, the interior crisp and fresh and the engine bay appears immaculate.Sensibly guided with a lovely history, it's rare that examples of the Ferrari 360 come to market in such well-preserved condition. The 360 is a great-looking modern classic that is fast becoming sought after and, if you only plan to use your Ferrari in fair weather, then it makes sense to have the option of a soft-top and enjoy that gloriously addictive V8 soundtrack.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 360Year: 2004Chassis Number: ZFFYT53C000138514Registration Number: YJ54 GLATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 860263 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 17000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Crema Click here for more details and images

One of only 52 examples finished in Moonstone Blue. Number 463 out of the 500, 45,817 miles, from long term ownership and subtly enhanced with impressive results.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 their Sierra model 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 bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2.0-litre turbocharged engine of now-legendary repute. At the time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars - and was approachable and (almost) affordable for a family man. In total 5,545 cars were produced - of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra RS500 Cosworth. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, Group A rules allowed an upgraded 'Evolution' model to be launched which featured further developments focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. If the RS Cosworth was an homologation special, the RS500 could rightfully wear the "Evo" hat offering serious 'street cred' and with 224bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork, dramatic spoilers and the cachet of being hand-assembled - the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980s Fast Ford!Offered here is a particularly interesting example and is one of only 52 of the 500 cars finished in Moonstone Blue. Number 463 was first registered on 12th August 1987 to Michael Fisher Ltd. based in St Johns Wood, London. The accompanying vehicle service record shows that the car was very well cared for during its early life with regular service intervals at companies such as Terry Hoyle Ltd and Graham Goode Motors.In the early 2000s, #463 was owned by Duncan Pursell of Automotive Unlimited, who subsequently sold it to Terry Storey. Seeing a great deal of tuning potential, he decided to set about boosting the power output potential of the car and at the end of the enhancement process, it was featured in Cosworth 4 magazine who detailed the work carried out once finished and there is a copy in the accompanying history file for interested parties to read. The article shows that the body, interior and transmission remained standard as the majority of the work went into the engine. At the time of the feature, it was stated that the engine had a standard bottom end, original head with BD10 cams, modified Garrett T4 Turbo, Isky valve springs with bronze guides, a GGR dump valve, additional oil cooler, four 'grey' injectors and, when running 30psi boost, generated approximately 420bhp.The car then went into private ownership and, some time later, was returned to Automotive Unlimited with a request to further modify the engine in the quest to achieve over 500bhp. There are numerous invoices in the accompanying history file detailing the work that went into the car during that period from companies such as Allen Ford Northampton, PJ Motorsport and others, and we encourage all interested parties to come to the auction to see the car for themselves and to study the file.In more recent times, the RS500 has remained in private ownership for many years, with hardly any miles covered as it has formed part of a Fast Ford private collection. Indeed, the mileage was just 45,817 at the time of cataloguing.Offered with the aforementioned history file and coming to the open market for the first time in many years, this is an exciting opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example that is finished in the rarest colour for these ever-popular cars. The vendor has also generously included the appropriate private plate ‘500 CSY’ with the car, and this rather impressive RS500 is being offered at a sensible guide price considering all of the above.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RS500Year: 1987Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38992Registration Number: 500 CSYTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG38992 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 45817 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

The almost mythical V-Spec R34 GT-R. This modestly guided example might be the final opportunity to acquire a GT-R V-Spec at a sensible budget.The R33 GT-R was a good car, but many found it to be too bulky in design and too heavy to be a worthy successor to the R32 GT-R, which the R34 sought to rectify, and did so with flying colours. Released with a shorter, sharper design and the performance to match, it’s safe to say the bite truly matches the bark. For a car released in 1999, the R34 came crammed full of technology including a 5.8" LCD multifunction display in the dashboard, showing seven different live readings of engine and vehicle statistics such as boost pressure, oil/water temperature and throttle percentage amongst others.It arrived with aggressive new styling, a stiffer bodyshell and a reworked version of the bulletproof and highly modifiable RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six mated to an all-new Getrag 6-speed gearbox and transfer case. The electronically controlled Super HICAS rear-wheel steering system was retained. Unlike some other performance cars of the 1990s, Nissan did not neglect the braking system and fitted Brembo brakes with 300mm vented discs, although further upgrades were available from after-market suppliers to cope with later increases in power.The V-Spec (Victory Specification) was offered with a number of upgrades over the standard R34 GT-R and came equipped with arguably one of the most technically sophisticated four-wheel drive/steer chassis in the world: the ATTESA E-TS Pro system. The V-Spec also benefited from an active limited-slip differential at the rear, firmer suspension and lower ground clearance, as well as a rear carbon fibre air-diffuser.The right-hand drive Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec on offer here was first registered in Japan in February 1999 by its original owner who kept it until 2015. It was enjoyed by its second keeper for a further two years and subsequently exported to the UK and registered here in October 2017, at which point it was purchased by our vendor to add to his private collection.Finished in gleaming Nissan White (QM1), the car's incredible condition belies its 24 years and 164,085km (101,958 miles) however, having been in our vendor's private Collection for a number of years the car might need some light recommissioning. It's accompanied by its V5C, original manuals etc., Japanese Shakens (the very stringent two-year inspection), a photocopy of the original Japanese Export Certificate (for the DVLA) and the car will have a fresh UK-MOT prior to the sale. With its aluminium rear wing and alloys as delivered on the car new, these early versions of the R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R series are coveted by collectors because they are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in standard form. This V-Spec example is very rare in the UK.This car represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare example of arguably the fastest appreciating modern classic in the fastest appreciating sector of the market which showcases just how capable these Japanese manufactures were at building phenomenal cars for both road and track. The imminent end of the 25-year import regulations in the US means that, in a year or so, the whole of America will be a market for the R34 GT-R V-Spec possibly rendering this one of your better investments and, in the meantime, you can enjoy this hugely competent Japanese 'rocket-ship'. SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINEYear: 1999Chassis Number: BNR34001416Registration Number: S646 TCVTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 164085 KMMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A very rare, UK-supplied, manual gearbox 3.0 CSi benefitting from a photographically documented bare metal and mechanical restoration.The post-war renaissance of BMW began in earnest in the 1960s with the introduction of two pivotal models, the compact 02-Series - the forerunner to the huge-selling 3-Series - and a larger, visually striking CS Sports Coupé, referred to internally as the E9, which evolved to become the 3.0 CSi, the car offered here. With its beautiful lines, purposeful stance and pillarless doors, styled by famed German coachbuilder Karmann, the CS grabbed instant attention. Powered by a superbly-engineered straight-six, 3-litre engine, this fast, sharp-handling cruiser had performance to match its looks. BMW now had a new face look that would come to define the company's image for the rest of the century. The E9 Coupé is perhaps the only sporting two-door of its era that offered style, pace and build quality to rival the best of British and the exotica of Italy, without being too expensive.In 1971, the 3.0 CS made its debut in the UK, followed swiftly by the introduction of the more powerful 3.0 CSi fuel-injected version, becoming BMW's first 200bhp plus machine, giving it real on the road punch and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds and 139mph. Interestingly, the 3.0 CSi is rarer in right-hand drive, manual transmission configuration than the much feted 3.0 CSL, with just over 400 being made between the ‘226’ and ‘435’ series. In recent years, sale prices of its big brother, the legendary 'CSL' have dramatically risen and, not unnaturally, the CSi has begun to follow. In part, perhaps due to the infrequency that these cars are actually seen on British roads, with the BMW Club UK estimating that as few as 120 right-hand drive examples of the 3.0 CSi have survived to the present day.This car, one of some 200 early-series cars built in right-hand drive, was registered on 3rd September 1974 to its first owner in Surrey. With some five owners in between, the current keeper was registered on 30th September 2003, according to the accompanying V5C. Online MOT records show the odometer reading as 24,708 miles on 14th March 2007 and, after a decade off the road, the car flew through an MOT on 10th May 2017 at 26,654 miles. Stripped back to its bare shell and subject to an extensive programme of cosmetic and mechanical restoration, the photographic records on file document the work.Presenting beautifully today in Fjord Blue Metallic with a black leather interior, the odometer reading was 26,689 miles at the time of cataloguing. With today’s classic car market favouring rarity, style and performance, we can think of no other contemporary that comes close to this car at this estimate. Rarer and better appointed than the Escort RS 2000, sportier than the Mercedes SLC and with more power than Porsche's 911 from the period, it's as rare as the equivalent exotica of the period but without the high maintenance histrionics. The 3.0 CSi is not just a stylish coupé., but a true driver’s car, and represents real value.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: CSIYear: 1974Chassis Number: 2265479Registration Number: XPC 86NTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 2265479 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26689 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images