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Outright winner of the 1965 RAC Rally in the hands of Rauno Aaltonen, this remarkable Mini is a true British competition legend and, having formed part of highly regarded UK private collections over the years, DJB 93B is now offered on the open market.Unlikely though it may have seemed to anyone viewing an 848cc-engined 'Mini Seven' in 1959, when John Cooper got hold of it a few years later the resulting 'Mini Cooper' became the most successful works rally car of the 1960s. The Mini Cooper family's ultimate expression - the 1,275cc 'S' - won first time out in 1964 and became the works' frontline car from 1965 onwards, winning eight international rallies outright that same year, an amazing achievement.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, this now Morris-badged (though originally Austin) Mini Cooper 1,275S, 'CA2S7/662044', was built at Longbridge on 26th November 1964 prior to despatch on 2nd December to the MG Car Company at Abingdon where, like most BMC factory competition cars, it was issued with a Berkshire registration, in this case 'DJB 93B'. Following subsequent preparation by the Abingdon-based Competitions Department, initially as an Austin for export market reasons, it took part in the 1965 Swedish and Acropolis Rallies before finishing 13th in class on the Alpine and (as a Morris) winning the RAC Rally of GB in the legendary Rauno Aaltonen's hands.Having been driven to victory by Tony Fall on the Scottish Rally the following season, 'DJB 93B' rolled into retirement from Abingdon Competitions Department service during the 1966 Gulf London Rally and was not seen again until 1986. By 1991, ownership had transferred from clubman Jeff Wilson to Mini Machine of Darlington, from whom the project was taken on in 1996 by the highly respected and very successful Works Rally co-driver and subsequent World Rally Team Manager (Toyota, Mitsubishi etc) Phil Short, who commissioned a total restoration to original 'Works' specification.A correct and fully restored Mk1 body shell was employed, though with double-skinned exhaust tunnel, floor under driver's feet and cross-member, strengthened bulkhead steady bar bracket, steering rack mounts and rear shocker mounts all being to Abingdon specification. Although run initially in hydrolastic form, like most works Minis of the day, the car was given 'dry' suspension in period and is in this form today. Parts were sourced by marque specialist John Kelly while Simon Wheatcroft's workshop was responsible for the detailed build.The engine incorporates a 1,275S thick-flange block, linered and bored out +0.020" to 1,293cc; Omega dished pistons; Farndon cross-drilled crank in EN40B steel; fully machined conrods in EN24V; Downton No. 2 cam; and 12G940 cylinder head fed by twin SU H4 carburettors. Engine builder Bryan Slark, formerly with Downton, achieved a dynamometer reading of 117bhp at 7,000rpm and 1071b/ft torque at 5,000rpm. The transmission specification includes a 22G333 gearbox casing, straight-cut close-ratio pinions, straight-cut drop gears, 4.3:1 final drive and Quaife Torsen-type limited-slip differential. Following installation in the car, the rolling road showed 96bhp at 7,250rpm and 811b/ft at 4,250rpm. The engine is said to be extremely flexible from 3,000rpm and eager to rev to 8,000rpm at which point it sounds wonderful!As the early BMC roll-bar with single rear stay no longer complies with FIA/MSA safety requirements, a Safety Devices bolt-in full cage with easily removable front hoop was chosen. 1964 glass windows have been used, while the heated screen and all trim, as well as the Springalex-type steering wheel, air horns and internally mounted electric washers, are exactly as used on the 1965 RAC. The seats are exact replicas of the originals: the driver's a bucket-type with tubular frame, the co-driver's reclining. The works dash and well-equipped navigator's department are Abingdon-correct, while the Willans harnesses and FIA cut-out switch are compliant with current regulations.The electrics are authentic, having been wired by Stan Chalmers who, with John Smith of Lucas, used to wire-up all the factory cars. There are five extra Lucas lamps with quick-release brackets and a swivelling roof light with Aaltonen anti-glare scoop. Under-body protection is provided by a 'Scottish' sump guard with optional extension guard and battery skid. The wheels, six of them, are genuine magnesium Minilites shod with Yokohama A008 tyres: five new, one used. Roof and body, as well as engine and transmission, paint colours are all authentic. For display purposes, there is a December '65 tax disc.A most impressive history file contains signed and dated BMIHT Heritage Certificates pre- and post-rebuild confirming manufacturing, registration and competition history; Abingdon 'Build Sheets' for 1964 RAC Rally; BMC Homologation Forms from period; FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form; current MSA Competition Car Logbook; MoT Test Certificates 1986-July 2007; two folders of original invoices; and current Swansea V5C registration document. Photograph albums record the car's restoration, wiring and engine - both in build and on the dyno - and winning drivers Aaltonen and Fall with it at the Abingdon Reunion. On the front covers of Autosport (December 1965) and Mini World, 'DJB 93B' has also featured in several other publications, copies of which accompany the car also.'DJB 93B's BMC factory team rally history:1965 Swedish (Rauno Aaltonen) retired, mechanical1965 Acropolis (Timo Makinen) retired, mechanical1965 Alpine (Pauline Mayman) 13th in category1965 RAC (Rauno Aaltonen) 1st overall1966 Scottish (Tony Fall) 1st overall1966 Gulf London (Tony Fall) retired, accidentThis is one of the most correctly specified and detailed ex-works Minis around. Since completion in 1998, the car has been maintained regardless of cost (as confirmed by bills on file) and always garaged in a heated and dehumidified motor house. Apart from regular exercise on various historic rally 'fun runs' as part of the 'Slowly Sideways Group', 'DJB 93B' has also been successfully hill climbed and sprinted with a win in the 2001 Midland Speed Classic Championship. The car purchased at Bonhams' 'Race Retro' sale at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in March 2007 (Lot 306), since when it has been invited to the Goodwood 'Festival of Speed' where it was driven again by Rauno Aaltonen in 2010.While other ex-works cars come onto the open market from time to time, many of them are likely to cost very much more again to restore and then involve even further expenditure to return them to period-correct specification. Few are likely to have been prepared to the standard of authenticity to be found on this car. 'DJB 93B' has been rebuilt as far as has been practical to the original specification in which it would have started the 1965 RAC Rally, which it won, making it the only Mini ever to do so. SpecificationMake: MINIModel: COOClick here for more details and images

The desirable 3.8-litre 'S' model with 355bhp, sports suspension, upgraded braking and a sports exhaust. Full Porsche service history plus top-bearing replacement. The 997 marked another new chapter for Porsche, although to look at, the new generation seemed to hark back to former glories, particular in profile and the design of its oval headlights. The 997 was initially available from July 2004 in two guises, Carrera and Carrera S, both rear-wheel drive only with identical bodywork. The base Carrera stuck with the well established 3.6-litre power unit producing 325bhp, however, the Carrera S had useful extra power – some 355bhp – thanks to a larger displacement engine (3 litres). Other general 997 enhancements included better suspension, reduced drag-coefficient, a more appealing interior and extra room for passengers.The Carrera S also benefited from a sports exhaust, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), bigger brakes, 19” wheels as standard and Xenon headlights with red brake callipers the only external clue.The car presented here is a 2005 Porsche 911 (997) 3.8-litre Carrera S specified with the ‘drivers’ choice’ of the manual 6-speed (G97/01) gearbox (which was reinforced by Porsche for the ‘S’ model). It has a full Porsche service history, the most recent of which was only a few weeks ago, and included some remedial work to repair and ensure the longevity of the engine’s top bearing. This is sure to be peace-of-mind to any potential buyer of this era of 997, with marque specialists Zentrum Ltd. of Nottingham observing absolutely no piston scoring when this work was carried out. The car is accompanied by a large history file, showing its fastidious service history, and supporting its 76,000 miles (which equates to under 4,500 miles per annum).The car presents well in a very stylish colour combination and, having been first registered on 24th March 2005, its condition belies its 17 years, indicative of diligent ownership. There is nothing quite like the urgency and sound of a large-capacity normally-aspirated Porsche flat-6 accelerating, giving an instant response, with real torque and a potent sound, especially channelled through the more vocal Sports exhaust. Our vendor is a private Porsche enthusiast and having enjoyed this car for the last three years, a change in circumstances dictate that he has now decided to offer the car for sale. Currently, the 997-Series Porsche 911 seems tremendous value, particularly at this guide, offering real performance with everyday usability and an entry into the fascinating world of 911 ownership.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 2005Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z5S736053Registration Number: S2 XXNTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 68509110 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 76000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A mini piece of Italian exotica, carbonfibre monocoque chassis, dual dry clutch gearbox and only 8,000 miles from new; this example also benefits from some incredible upgrades. A rear-wheel drive, mid-engined sportscar based around a lightweight carbonfibre chassis? That'll be a McLaren or a Lamborghini, right? Not in this case. Alfa Romeo has long been a brand of unfulfilled promise. With the 4C, it got itself right back on track and its construction really does put it among some very rarefied machinery indeed. Back in 2013, it had been 30 years since we'd seen a real Alfa Romeo sports car for real people, but then came the 4C. Immediately there was a lineage to the 4C’s bigger sibling, the 8C Competizione (2007-2010), with its carbonfibre bodyshell, this now modern-classic supercar regularly demands £250,000-plus; furthermore, the 8C was produced for Alfa Romeo by Maserati, the very people who lovingly took on the task of hand-assembling the 4C, its populist successor. That fact is significant and will continue to be, as history judges the Alfa Romeo 4C. Make no mistake, the 4C is a proper, bespoke, and gorgeous driving machine.For now, perhaps, it is content with being a lightweight, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sportscar (that just happens to hand-built and composite bodied), which makes the most of a relatively small engine with its lack of mass and impeccable handling - in short, the type of Alfa Romeo they used to build and that almost anyone could aspire to own.The light rigid chassis, the wide track and a low centre of gravity aided by a McLaren-style electronic Q2 differential (that utilises the brakes to do the work of an LSD) all add up to impressive road-holding and cornering traction, however, it wasn't particularly happy on British roads. In retrospect, Alfa Romeo and indeed every other manufacturer who wants to offer their products in the UK, should have developed the car on the UK's finest lumpy lanes, on the grounds that if it worked here, it would have worked anywhere. In the end, the driving improvement duties were happily taken on by equally clever folk in the aftermarket. Chassis 'fixes' from a plethora of specialists quickly resolved any bumpy B-road misgivings and give the 4C the handling ammunition it needs to take on and likely beat all-comers on all roads.Enter the car presented here, a 4C developed by a real enthusiast with a truly impressive specification. Our vendor happily relinquished his 4C (already supplied with the Race Pack) to the best-in-the-business, Alfa Workshop of Royston, Hertfordshire who have lavished all their expertise, plus servicing dedication (regularly serviced, with cambelts on due-dates) on this car. Along with a full geometry set-up, Alfa Workshop also fitted an upgraded front anti-roll bar, plus an additional rear anti-roll bar and electric power-assisted steering – a real gamechanger for the driving experience - according to Alfa Workshop, who solely supply and fit this £6,000 EPAS upgrade, this is one of only three UK 4Cs to have benefitted from this improvement. It's also enhanced by the addition of a full KW coil-over kit, a mild ECU remap (280bhp), Helmholtz exhaust resonator, tailpipe, and carbon fibre tip, multiple KOSHI carbon-fibre parts (costing £8,000, includes interior, engine bay, rear diffuser), Tillett B5 carbon-fibre race seats (costing £2,000), plus lightweight magnesium Titan alloy wheels (costing £5,000, specially imported from the US, fitted with performance tyres that have covered less than 1,000 miles; the four original upgraded style of wheel accompany the car with tyres that have covered just 7,000 miles). The car also benefits from the application of PPF and is accompanied by a branded, fitted indoor car cover.Other upgrades include faux-suede headlining and sun visors, together with upgraded heater and ventilator controls, again, specially sourced from the US. All original components/parts will accompany the car, however, the cherished registration, 'S88 CCL' will not.The little Alfa has covered just 8,412 miles from new and, having benefitted from input from some very knowledgeable 4C people, it's almost certainly the best handling, most accomplished and totally 'sorted' example available.(Please not that the registration 'S88 CCL' will not come with the car, it will revert back to 'RX17 NUY'.)SpecificationMake: ALFA ROMEOModel: 4CYear: 2017Chassis Number: ZAR9600000M193033Registration Number: RX17 NUYTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 7661081 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 8412 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Carbon Click here for more details and images

A very good example of the desirable Series 1 that's covered just 41,123 miles from new.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 benefitted 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 grill, 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 that indicated just 41,123 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing. ‘C558 JEP’ is a very well-known car amongst the RS Turbo scene and is accompanied by a really interesting history. There is simply way too much information to list here so we encourage interested parties to come and see this cracking S1 in the metal and spend time going through the file to fully understand its genuine story.Our vendor, who is lucky enough to own a significant collection of special Performance Fords, sought-out this particular car for his collection and is proud to have owned it. Coming to auction in fabulous condition, this special car is offered with a competitive estimate considering the low mileage and momentum behind recent sales of the RS Turbo S1.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RSYear: 1986Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABFE15970Registration Number: C558 JEPTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

A well-presented later example with 3.2-litre engine, recent clutch and excellent weather equipment.Testing a Lagonda 3-Litre in 1929, The Motor marvelled at the flexibility of the engine (capable of accelerating from 5mph to 80mph in top gear) and stated that it was “difficult to imagine a car nearer an ideal than one which combines the full performance of a speed model with the top gear performance of the best modern touring car.” Sentiments echoed by Motor Sport who declared the 3-Litre to be “a very pleasant car of very high quality and possessing that indefinable but very definite character which stamps the thoroughbred in every walk of life.”  In total, some 580 3-Litre models were made before it was replaced in 1934 by the new M45 (with the improved ZMBS chassis and Meadows 4.25 6ESC engine) and it's thought that only around 150 survive today.Delivered new to a customer in Victoria, Australia, this 1934 3.2-litre Lagonda was originally fitted with ST24A saloon coachwork. It was owned by the Williams family and would have been a very expensive purchase back then. By the late 1940s, it was in the hands of Bill Brooks who sold it to Don Frazer in Adelaide in 1961 who ran an engineering business. It was he who rebodied the car in its current form, a sporting four-seat tourer using the original scuttle, bonnet and wings. He kept it until 1972, passing it to Gordon Lindsay who was to enjoy the car for another few years before it moved to Tasmania to a new owner Bart Hutchings. He soon sent it to local restorer Nigel Grace for attention, the bodywork being refurbished and repainted green with black wings – the livery it wears today.A change of hands again and a trip to New Zealand followed, before arriving back in the UK in 1989 when it was registered MSU 895. Our vendor is a stalwart of the VSCC and knowledgeable Lagonda enthusiast and since purchasing the 3-Litre in 2005 he has enjoyed it very much and has kept on top of care and maintenance. Around three years ago, the door cards were retrimmed and a new hood and tonneau fitted, along with some restoration of the sidescreens and, in May 2020 he had a new clutch fitted, the invoice remaining on file for the parts from the Lagonda Club. It also comes with a copy handbook, manual and a 'Buff' logbookDescribed by our vendor as in nice but not concours condition, it runs and drives really well and looks to be a good usable example with attractive coachwork and decent performance.SpecificationMake: LAGONDAModel: 3-LITREYear: 1934Chassis Number: Z10888Registration Number: MSU 895Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 2637Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Green LeatherClick here for more details and images

A genuine, UK-supplied (C-16), right-hand drive, 930 Turbo in good condition with substantial recent investment.Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing program, and it was the period Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, that spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0 litre Carrera RSR engine, in road trim, a combination that delivered 260 bhp for a top speed of 155mph. In 1978 the Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3.3 litres, gaining an intercooler in the process; power increased to 300bhp and the top speed, of what was the fastest accelerating road car of its day, went up to 160mph. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best equipped 911 and amazingly flexible, hence only four speeds in the gearbox, being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds! The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel arches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. More refined than hitherto, yet retaining its high performance edge, the Porsche 911 Turbo sold in the thousands, becoming the definitive sports car of its age.Offered here is a right-hand drive, UK-supplied ‘C16’, 3.3-litre, four-speed manual gearbox example that's finished in the striking combination of Marine Blue Metallic with a Dark Blue (Dunkesblau) leather interior. Just over 87,849 miles were showing on the odometer at the time of cataloguing and this particular car has been the lucky recipient of over £20,000's worth of mechanical attention by marque specialist, Paragon Porsche, during March and April 2022. There is a huge amount of detail in the invoices showing the extent of the work and we encourage all interested parties to come see for themselves at the NEC.Offered by a well-known Porsche aficionado, this Turbo represents a wonderful opportunity to own a highly useable example of one of these iconic German coupes. With the market for 930 Turbos continuing to gain strength we are delighted to offer this spectacular classic supercar that could well prove to be a shrewd and enjoyable purchase.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 1988Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZJS000516Registration Number: XDZ 2201Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

One owner from new, presented in the iconic Focus RS colour of Ultimate Green, and one of the lowest mileage Mk2 RS' in the world having covered just 357 miles from new.As a result of the ‘interesting’ launch of the Mk1 Focus RS, the decision was made to never build another Focus RS. Thankfully, Ford went back on their word and the second generation Focus RS was released in 2009. The car they built was a limited run, 300bhp 'super-hatch' and they did not hold back one bit. With its huge twin-blade spoiler at the back, aggressive body kit, and ballistic performance from the turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine, the car was launched with a hugely vibrant Ultimate Green paint scheme. Only 11,500 examples were built in a production run that lasted a little over three years, with just 4,000 finding homes in the UK.The RS stayed true to its lineage and opted to remain front-wheel drive over four-wheel drive, but with a combination of Ford’s trick Revo-Knuckle front suspension, a Quaife limited-slip diff, and well-judged ESP, the Mk2 did a great job of laying the power down and managing the torque-steer while still providing plenty of involvement. The chassis was stiffened by around 30% and featured bigger driveshafts, a wider track, lower ride-height, and a faster steering rack translating into remarkably civilised road manners with a fabulous bite when you wound it up. With 301bhp and a massive 324lb.ft on tap, the RS could hit 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds and topped 160 mph, all accompanied by the throaty five-cylinder warble, plenty of turbo flutter, and even the occasional pop and bang from the exhausts. When you weren’t on a charge, the RS was a polite and practical hatchback capable of returning 25-30mpg, easy to park, offered plenty of boot space and was reasonably quiet at a constant speed. However, with its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, the RS left you in no doubt about its intentions.This 2009 Focus RS Mk 2 is finished in the iconic launch colour of Ultimate Green and is in outstanding condition. As standard, it comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, eight speakers, a heated windscreen, and auto-levelling Xenon headlights with jet wash. This example was specified as the very desirable Lux Pack 1, equipping the car with dual-zone air conditioning, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, keyless start, rear parking sensors, and auto lights/wipers. The interior is finished in black with Dynamica partial-leather Recaro seats which appear unmarked, as do the carpets, presenting the whole of the interior in ‘as new’ condition.The car has lived a life of luxury in a heated garage and remained completely standard all its life, as it left the factory. The current indicated mileage is 357 and the service records have been stamped by Jermyn & Sons Seaford, Ford Main Dealers with the most recent being recorded at 328 miles. With the prices of performance Fords continuing to rise across the board, particularly the modern classics such as the Mk1 Focus RS and Mk2 Focus RS500, this 2009 example with its single ownership, high specification and borderline unrepeatable low mileage is perfectly suited to being nestled into a collection, enthusiastically driven, or ideally a combination of the two.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUS RS MK2Year: 2009Chassis Number: WF0GXXGCDG9B47148Registration Number: GV09 ZKCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9B47148Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 353 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

Charismatic little 948cc-engined Turner 803 purchased new and raced by the legendary Betty Haig, Britain's most successful female competition driver ever.A member of the Haig Whisky family and a grand-niece of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), Elizabeth (Betty) Haig (1905 -1987) was a lifelong enthusiast for all things motoring. She did well in rallies, winning an Olympic Medal in her first pre-war rally, in Germany, with a 1500cc, six-cylinder Singer, a car also used for a WASA trial and Brooklands driving. She then won the Paris-St Raphael Feminin Rally outright in her PB MG, and after the war she won the Ladies’ Cup and her class in the fantastic 1948 Alpine Trial in an AC. She went on a Monte Carlo Rally in an experimental Morris Minor with Elsie Wisdom and Barbara Marshall, and won the 1½ litre class in the very tough 1949 Alpine Trial with a works TC MG.She was equally competent on tarmac driving her HRG to a class-win in a Swiss hill-climb, changed to a Healey-Silverstone, raced a Cooper-JAP and a vee-twin Cooper 1000, drove the highest-placed foreign car, a Triumph TR2, in the 1952 San Remo Rally, raced her AC Ace at Goodwood and Brands Hatch, a Turner 803 in Italy and took Ladies’ Cups at Prescott and Shelsley Walsh with a Lotus Eleven. Then there was a TT MG Magnette raced at Goodwood and Silverstone, gaining a Coupe de Vitesse with an Austin-Healey 100 in a later Paris-St Raphael Rally, and breaking the Ladies’ Record at Prescott in a Lotus 23. A little later she shared a Ferrari with Yvonne Simons in the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hour race, finishing with an average of over 82mph to win the Coupe des Dames. She continued to race for years and loved Silverstone and particularly Goodwood where she competed on a regular basis, presumably using the little Turner in appropriate events. In 1966, Betty and photographer Guy Griffiths established the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC).A letter in the large history file states that this car, #30/40, was bought new from Jack Turner through Swanden Motor Sales in Worthing by Betty Haig, and registered SUF 1 on 13th March 1957. It’s an 803 but according to a letter in the file, it was fitted with a 948cc A-Series and was, in fact, the prototype for the Turner 950 which commenced production a little later. It appears that at some point the engine was bored out to 997cc and we understand that £100 (a substantial sum then) was invested at Downton Engineering on further modifications. This ‘hot’ engine, although stripped and in need of repair, accompanies the car today which is currently powered by a 948cc unit, lightly modified for road use.In 1960, she sold the car to Isobel Robinson who at that time was the Public Relations Officer for BRM. She had started to compete in Eric Broadley’s 1,172cc Ford engined special (the forerunner to the Lola) before moving to the then Downton-tuned Turner. She owned it for three years continuing to use it in competition – some lovely period shots having been unearthed at the archive at the Beaulieu Motor Museum. The car then moved to Sue Taylor, a friend of Isobel's, who according to a letter from her in 2006, 'raced it a bit'. As a trainee nurse she found it all a bit expensive and part-exchanged it for a Mini. By 1964 the car was seen advertised in Motorsport (copy in file), Sue having kept the number SUF 1 which she still had on her modern Clio when the letter was written. It was re-registered 872 DRV.The story then goes quiet until 1979 when it was discovered, abandoned in Southampton. Recovered by Lee Barton and passed on to his father-in-law, Ken Edwards, its whereabouts was reported to the very active Turner Register. Issued with the age-related number TSV 483, photographs of it exist in a rather down-at-heel state in 1991 when owned by Dave Scott. Happier days lay ahead as the file also contains an invoice and photographs from 1994 of a body-off restoration by West Country Motorsports confirming that the work was completed to a high standard including race preparation. The car was then exported to the US in 1995 to begin the next stage of its life.#30/40’s racing career then took off again, with a series of strong finishes in the VSCCA Historic Race Series before returning to the UK in 2004 where the owner’s brother looked after it until 2012 when it was offered for sale. At that point, on 28th November 2012, it was purchased by our vendor, who’s collection includes some fairly exotic machinery, and was duly registered to him but, as is often the way, it was very rarely used.There is a lot of history with TSV including correspondence from the Turner Registrar, articles and features, old photographs, Turner/Fairthorpe magazines, a number of invoices, restoration details and photographs from 1994, lots of racing results from the US, import documentation, MOTs and V5s etc.Frequently photographed in period, this stunning little Turner is eligible for a wide range of events. It has the potential to be right up there in the thick of it thanks to the ever increasing power outputs squeezed from the remarkable A-Series engine, the superb handling characteristics and the car's light weight. As mentioned earlier, the original engine will be supplied with the car (will need to be collected) and with Betty Haig’s regular appearances at Goodwood and with sufficient investment it may well be welcome at all sorts of glamorous events.Not a concours contender but, with its active period competition history by a brace of well-known lady drivers, this venerable little Turner will no doubt attract a lot of attention wherever it goes. SpecificationMake: TURNERModel: 803Year: 1957Chassis Number: 30/40Registration Number: TSV 483Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 9M-U-H536670Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 5451 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images

Bought from Spike Milligan by Peter Sellers in 1968 and cherished until his death in 1980. Restored as a personal project by RS Williams for £45,000 in 2015.The Austin Motor Car Company launched the Twelve in 1921 and it proved to be hugely popular thanks to superior build quality across a range of models and an engine quoted as capable of delivering some 40mph, tested, perhaps, on a steep gradient. Produced in 1930 this Austin Heavy Twelve Open Road Tourer Deluxe was bought by comedian Spike Milligan in the 1950s and affectionately nicknamed “Old Min”, inspired by the elderly spinster Minnie Bannister, a character from 'The Goon Show'. The car seemed to suit Spike’s appearance and personality but the car was to be coveted by another member of the Goons, the suave playboy of the group, Peter Sellers. The George Best of comedy and rarely seen without an attractive woman on his arm, Sellers famously owned some special Ferraris, naturally the latest Rolls-Royce and many Aston Martins, but “Old Min” had him under her spell.By this time Sellers had met the world-renowned Aston Martin specialist Richard Williams, who took on the role of the actor's 'fleet manager'. Having enjoyed the Austin for 11 years, Sellers gave 'Old Min' back to Milligan only to retrieve the car almost immediately as he felt his friend was failing to care for it properly. The car's history following Sellers' death in 1980 is not clear, but Richard Williams later became acquainted with one of the subsequent owners and was able to purchase 'Old Min' in March 2010.In 2012, Richard commenced a total restoration to Sellers' famously exacting standards, a long and painstaking process that would take the next three years to complete. The original hood was retained; the upholstery sympathetically refurbished; and the engine rebuilt by Vintage-era Austin specialist, Bob James. Richard spent over £45,000 on the restoration and his detailed summary of the costs may be found in the extensive history file together with old photographs, various invoices, magazine articles, and an original handbook inscribed 'Property of Spike Milligan – please return'. Used sparingly since the restoration the car was bought from the Richard Williams estate in May 2021 by our enthusiast vendor for family jaunts and is now offered to the next custodian.Shortly after the restoration’s completion, "Old Min" was road-tested by Andrew Roberts for an article in Classic & Sports Car magazine (March 2016 edition, copy on file) in which he succinctly sums up its unique charm. "This test possibly means more to me than almost any other I've done for C&SC," he declared. "In my day job as a film historian, I genuinely regard Peter Sellers, at the height of his powers, to have been the finest actor in post-war British cinema, and so the experience of riding in Old Min was on a par with another motoring scribe driving the former property of Graham Hill or Jim Clark."Photographs credited to Simon Clay.Period photographs part of the Lot.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: OLD MIN - HEAVY 12/4 CLIFTON OPEN ROAD TOURER DELUXYear: 1930Chassis Number: 68282Registration Number: GO 3252Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 68937L Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 10000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Dark RedClick here for more details and images

A multiple show-winning, and magazine-featured '55 Bel-Air beautifully restored with amazing attention to detail.Offered here is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air Saloon that has been subject to a complete body-off restoration finished to very high standards and the quality of the finish achieved has allowed this ’50s American Saloon to feature in magazine articles and take numerous awards at shows and events. Truly spectacular, finished in correct original colours of Regal Turquoise with Indian Ivory and a remarkably well detailed turquoise interior.  At the time of cataloguing, the speedometer indicated just 12,920 miles which appears to be since restoration.The rebuild was total ground-up nut and bolt including all new inner and outer panels, front and rear wings, door sills and floor pan. The panel fit is excellent across the entire body including the doors. Paint finish remains very good along with all the fixtures and chrome-work. The interior is a work of art with seats retrimmed correctly in keeping with the original ‘50s Bel-Air pattern and all instruments appear to function correctly.Documents within the history file suggest that the six-cylinder, 3.9-litre engine has been replaced by a new 5.7-litre GM Factory unit upgraded with performance enhancements including ‘Pro-heads’, four-barrel Holley carburettor, twin exhaust system, uprated manifolds and an improved cooling system with aluminium radiator and cooling fans. On test the Bel Air fires into life with ease thanks to the electronic choke, sounds very healthy and makes good oil pressure. Out on the road, the car is an absolute pleasure to drive with the 3-speed transmission smooth and responsive, relatively precise steering and decent brakes.Accompanying the Bel Air is a substantial history file with numerous invoices for works completed in the US before import into the UK. Once back here, a previous owner took the car to the next level of detail and more invoices can be found evidencing further extensive works. All import documentation is on file and the car is correctly registered with a current V5C ready for transfer or export. A feature in ‘Classic American’ July 2020 outlines one man's obsession to create the perfect '50s Bel Air – successfully achieved it seems. Numerous trophies accompany the car for ‘Best in Show’ at specialist American car and hot-rod events. A professional private classic car inspection report can also be found in the file which supports the integrity of this example totally.This is a beautifully finished 1950s American Saloon which could be a focal point of any car collection or will continue to attract all the right attention from Concours judges or enthusiasts at classic car events. With decent space in the rear, this could also be enjoyed by friends and family.SpecificationMake: CHEVROLETModel: BEL-AIRYear: 1955Chassis Number: C550015925Registration Number: 332 UYJTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12920 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Two tone turquoise / whiteClick here for more details and images

A beautifully restored, matching numbers 3.8-litre, ex-South African car finished in the most stunning combination of British Racing Green with Sage Green leather.For many, the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the Mk2, was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the Mk2 was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon its lucky occupants.This rather smart 3.8-litre example dates from 1964 and we understand returned to the UK in 1990. It's a UK-supplied, right-hand drive car and was converted from a manual gearbox to automatic during its restoration by P and K Thornton in 1999. The Jaguar now presents very well in British Racing Green over Sage Green leather with new Apple Green carpets, a light grey headlining and excellent veneers. It looks very sporty with chrome wire wheels, Speedwell racing mirrors, chromed tailpipes and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel. Supplied with the car are invoices dated between 1992 and 2000 totalling £38,896 and in 2003 it was valued at £30,000. It has covered 96,500 miles which is a bit academic with a restoration of this quality.This a beautifully presented Mk2 with all the right sporting cues and, unusually, it's an automatic which opens up a whole new list of potential owners who, for one reason or another, are more comfortable without a clutch pedal.   SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: MK2Year: 1964Chassis Number: A232768Registration Number: ENP 416BTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 7B647928 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 96500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Sage Green leatherClick here for more details and images

A desirable, second-generation RS Turbo subject to a fastidious restoration a few years ago and maintained to that standard today.Based on the success of the previous model, the Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 (produced between 1986-1990) was more suited to daily use, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a homologation special. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1,600cc fuel-injected CVH engine taken from the S1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garret T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch and improved KE-Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes. The S2 produced an impressive 132bhp at 5,750rpm, with maximum torque of 133lb/ft produced at 2,750 rpm, offering ample performance with a top speed of 125mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds. Although on paper these figures were a tad down on the Series 1, the new car was considerably easier to drive quickly and, effectively, was a faster car.Originally supplied by Perry’s of Finchley in 1989, this multi concours-winning Series 2 RS Turbo is finished in Radiant Red with the normal grey Recaro interior. A five year restoration commenced in 2007 with the car looking ‘showroom’ fresh when it emerged, underlined by the fact that it immediately won the RS Owners Novice Concours Gold Cup. Since then, the RS has remained in careful and considered ownership and has covered little mileage in recent years, ensuring that it still presents in the same spectacular condition.It's accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing the original book pack, a photographic record of the Concours rebuild, numerous invoices, tax discs and MOT certificates.  The market for performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down, particularly when it comes to RS Turbos, and this superb example would be equally at home within any serious collection or taking its place, once again, on the show circuit. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this very special Ford. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1989Chassis Number: WFOBXXGCABKG69934Registration Number: G760 XOYTransmission: ManualEngine Number: KG69934Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 61866 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey VelourClick here for more details and images

An impressive collector quality, Mk1 2-litre Transit, LWB, twin-wheel panel van from 1972.  On offer here is a very special example of one of the best selling commercial vehicles in history. Naturally, it's a Ford Transit, specifically a Mk1, LWB, twin-wheel, panel, 'custom' panel van. The vendor informs us that being a 'custom' model, it boasts features such as both left and right-hand side loading doors, up-and-over barn doors, improved seats and wood-effect dashboard trim.The odometer reads 7,071 miles, which could well be correct, and the owner believes it to be, as it was kept in a heated garage for over 40 years during the early part of its life. Once this long-term storage ended, the Transit was then bought by a previous owner, who decided to paint the van inside and out and detailed the engine whilst it was removed for the paint job at the same time. This work was carried out by the, then, owner over a long period of time to ensure that it was done properly. The previous owner mentioned to our vendor that the van has never been welded, which we can't confirm, but given its history that may well be the case. Once the respray job was complete, the Transit was taken to various shows and competitions to show off its originality with a great deal of success.Shortly after this, our vendor bought the Transit to add to his private collection of significant Fords and it's resided in his collection ever since. It's complete with lots of 'period' touches including Air Horns, period wheel trims, a Radiomobile 8-Track player complete with some cartridges, a push button radio, an Operators Manual and an old copy of the Daily Mirror.Excitingly offered at No Reserve, this is a potential 'best-of-breed' contender when you consider its originality and condition and is perhaps an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a rather special example of what is becoming a highly collectable vehicle.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: MK1Year: 1972Chassis Number: BC05MD54245Registration Number: EVN 137LTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A genuine garage find, discovered after a decade off the road, now recommissioned with a new MOT - Offered Without Reserve.The Capri 280 was the final, limited edition run of the legendary Ford Coupé which had first appeared back in 1969. Ford originally intended to build only 500 turbo-charged vehicles (by Turbo Technics) complete with gold alloy wheels but a change of production planning meant a name change to Capri 280. These cars featured a limited slip differential, a full leather Recaro interior, and 15-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels to complement the 2.8 injected V6 engine. Just 1,038 were ever made and all were finished in Brooklands Green, resulting in them, inevitably becoming known as 'Brooklands Capris'.Offered here is a 1987 Ford Capri 280 ‘Brooklands’ that was supplied new to the UK-market in right-hand drive and first registered in August 1987. 35 years later, this 280 was discovered stored away under covers in a building purchased by our vendor, having been off the road for over ten years. The covers were removed, air pumped in the tyres and rolled out of the lock-up where, after a clean, a new battery and some fresh fuel, the 2.8-Litre V6 fired into life sounding in fine tune. The old Capri was then taken to a local specialist workshop for a full service and checked over from bumper to bumper before an  MOT test.At the time of cataloguing the speedometer indicated 97,868 miles which cannot be verified but is believed to be correct. We are informed that on the road, the 280 performs well and still attracts lots of attention and admiring glances. The Brooklands metallic paintwork presents beautifully, and the panel gaps are uniform across the body. In the cabin, the correct leather Recaro seats also present well along with the three-spoke steering wheel, and the carpets are protected with 280-embossed over-mats. The undercarriage also presents very well and appears to have been subject to some restorative works at some point in the past. Within the history file is a current V5C ready for export or transfer, new MOT Certificate valid until September 2023 and various other items of paperwork from over the years.In summary, this is a great opportunity to secure this lovely 280 Brooklands with sensible mileage and absolutely on-the-button, ready to turn heads at any classic car event. This is an example to be driven and enjoyed as often as possible and, offered at No Reserve', could be the best buy of the sale.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0CXXGAECGG11046Registration Number: E280 BCDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 97844 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Click here for more details and images

Recently serviced and offered in great running and driving order - ready for the S.F Edge Race at Goodwood.The pioneer age of motoring was driven by passion, obsession and the need for more speed. The thrill of these new-fangled automobiles drew thousands of people to the roadside - desperate to know the sounds and smells, and to taste the dust which would cling to the air in the wake of these roaring monsters. Their wooden wheels clad in thin rubber bands defied logic and defined a hero-generation in the clouds that erupted as they stormed by.At this time in history the racetrack hadn’t even been formulated. Organised racing was from town A to town B, and the biggest event was the Gordon Bennett race which attracted the finest racers of the day; a 550km charge across the host nation designed to test driver and car to the limits and beyond. Fernand Charron, a bicycle racer, won the first race in a Panhard, and together with fellow racers Leonce Girardot and Emile Voigt was the driving force behind the world’s first automobile agency established 1898 - Charron, Girardot & Voigt, or CGVAfter making a name for themselves on the racing scene and with the re-sale business an outstanding success, the trio embarked on construction their own cars in 1901. The marque quickly gained note in motorsport and passenger car design alike. Heavily influenced by Panhard, CGV developed one of the world's first straight-eight cylinder engines in 1903 (a 7.2-litre racing unit). The underslung front radiator gave the car a distinctive ‘open-mouthed’ look, and the CGV became a household name to those early motor-sport devotees. In 1904 they produced 216 cars, mostly for the wealthy sports-minded enthusiast. Rebranded Automobile Charron in 1906 after a split between the three, the marque continued until 1930.120 years on, and these cars still draw some of the biggest crowds. Edwardian races at events like Goodwood Members, VSCC and Vintage Revival Montlhery produced the same rapturous delight for onlookers – these monster machines rage past one another in complete denial of their aged years and simple mechanical designs.BS 8280 was a car restored for this exact reason. When our vendor spotted a 1904 CGV chassis, axles and gear box in an auction during the 1980s, he couldn’t resist. Over the next decade much research was carried out and that knowledge then invested into restoring the CGV. On the 9th of June 1998, the CGV was completed and registered. The superb Edwardian racer was styled on the 1905 100hp Grand Prix CGV. BS 8280 is an inspired example of the CGV marque restored using the original parts purchased, and comes fitted with a Simplex four-cylinder engine. The Simplex 10-litre engine was fitted to illustrate the correct engine appearance and style of the types fitted to the CGV in period. Excitingly after much searching an original 1904 4.5-litre CGV engine was found in France and purchased - it was then fully restored, but as-yet unused. Should the original engine be refitted to the car, and subject to Veteran Car Club Dating , this would make an exciting and fast London to Brighton Run competitor.  Since completion, this dramatic, fire breathing car has competed in multiple circuit events as well as numerous road trips across Europe and the United Kingdom. The decision to replace the front wheels, updating the wooden frames to Aluminium, was made following a couple of spectacular failures over the years, offering peace of mind and making the car more usable. An opportunity not to be missed.SpecificationMake: CGVModel: 100HP GRAND PRIXYear: 1904Chassis Number: 1989Registration Number: BS 8280Transmission: 3-SpeedEngine Number: 1961Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown LeatherClick here for more details and images

In the 1970s, ownership of a Capri 3000E meant that you had definitely 'arrived'.Although a fastback coupé, Ford wanted the Capri Mk I to be affordable for a broad spectrum of potential buyers. To help achieve that, it was available with a variety of engines with the British and German factories producing different line-ups. The continental model used the Ford Taunus V4 engine in 1.3, 1.5 and 1.7-litre engine capacities, whilst the British versions were powered by the Ford Kent straight-four in 1.3 and 1.6-litre form. The Ford Essex V4 engine 2.0L (British built) and Cologne V6 2.0 L (German built) served as initial range-toppers. At the end of the year, new sports versions were added: the 2300 GT in Germany, using a twin-choke carburettor with 125bhp, and in September 1969 the 3000 GT in the UK, with the Essex V6 generating 138bhp. The range continued to be broadened, with another 3.0-litre variant, the 3000E, introduced from the British plant in March 1970, offering "more luxurious interior trim". Although the 3000GT was seen as the most sporty of the MkI, the equally powerful 3000E with its impressive specification became the most aspirational of the entire range.This rare, UK-supplied 3000E Automatic  is finished in Evergreen Metallic, a rare colour in period, with a tan interior sporting the cloth centre inserts in the seats, unique to the 3000E. Over more recent times, it's been treated to a pair of new front wings and a quality repaint in Evergreen. ahe engine and gearbox have both been fully overhauled recently and the car has covered less than 200 miles since. The suspension was also restored with Poly-bushes being fitted and the underside finished off with a full stainless steel exhaust.In a super colour with its black vinyl roof, polished Rostyle wheels, stainless exhaust and good chrome, this is a very attractive example of a rare and collectable '70s legend.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1971Chassis Number: BBECKA32752Registration Number: WKR 888JTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: BBECKA32752Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 70143 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

UK-delivered in Olive Green and offered directly from the personal collection of rally champion and James Bond stunt driver, Mark Higgins. The Porsche 911 (996) Turbo S came at the very end of the 996 production cycle in 2005 and was given the full-house treatment of options, being sufficiently different to become known as the 996.2. The engine was fitted with the bigger turbos from the X50 Power kit, uprated intercoolers and a revised ECU boosting output to 450bhp, and the car's top speed broke through that magic 300km/h barrier, with a maximum of 190mph (307km/h), placing it firmly in supercar territory, helped by the four-wheel drive. This period also saw a huge change in attitude towards semi-automatic gearboxes, helped by Ferrari’s F1 and Porsche’s Tiptronic, and unprecedented technological advancements. It was accepted as the best of both worlds by the traditional, yet enthusiast, Porsche Turbo buyer, and subsequently a manual gearbox was rarely specified, none more so than the Turbo S, most of which were Coupes. A UK-delivered manual cabriolet Turbo S is therefore so rare that UK production figures are not recorded but, undoubtedly, there are very few and they seldom become available. However, none are comparable to this car’s colour, mileage and provenance, which combine to make it unique.Optioned with carbon ceramic brakes and delivered new to the UK, finished in the very rare colour of Olive Green, this Turbo S Cabriolet was first registered on  23rd May 2005 to a successful restaurateur. He used it as a daily driver for the first few years, covering largely motorway miles, however, the annual mileage gradually reduced as time went by. Having always coveted the car, our vendor, multiple British Rally Championship winner Mark Higgins, purchased the Porsche from his friend, becoming the second owner on  26th December 2013.Like many of the sports cars in Mark’s Collection, this Turbo S has been driven sparingly with overseas filming commitments limiting his time behind the wheel. His talents have been called upon in the modern era of Bond films, most recently doubling as James Bond in the set piece Aston Martin DB5 scene in No Time To Die. As one of Hollywood’s go-to 'wheelmen' Mark’s driving has featured in the Fast & Furious, Batman and Star Wars franchises to name a few.Regular oil changes were carried out and the maintenance record lists main dealer and specialist services together with dates and mileage. Since 2013, Mark has driven less than 3,000 miles in the car and it's presented to auction freshly serviced and MOT'd with an odometer reading of 66,995 miles at the time of cataloguing. It's supplied with hard top, spare key, wallet containing the Porsche manuals, aforementioned receipts and its V5C.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 2005Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z5S670343Registration Number: NG05 REDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 64531360 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66995 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

Rare, UK-supplied WRX-STi Type UK. Collector's quality modern classic and just 4,974 miles from new.Introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Show, the STi is powered by a 265bhp 2.0-litre flat four engine, but don't be fooled into thinking that it's merely a case of plugging in a more aggressive engine management chip or a bucket-sized turbocharger. The later 2003 facelifted car followed the same theme with revised suspension and a few engine tweaks.Differences to the regular WRX include special gold-coloured spoked alloy wheels, colour-keyed sill spoilers and an interior featuring blue suede-effect seats with STi logos and red stitching for the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever. Also, inside - and sure to please enthusiasts - is a switch to spray the intercooler with water. Another device allows the driver to pre-set a warning buzzer and light to guard against over-revving the engine. On opening the bonnet, the engine compartment greets owners with a dramatic mixture of colours and detailing. The intake manifold, for example, is painted in red and the enlarged aluminium intercooler emblazoned with STi lettering. In addition, the STi Prodrive Style features a massive high-riding boot spoiler, newly designed sill spoilers and a deeper, squarer front bumper. The grille and badging resemble the WRC rally car. Interior enhancements over the standard STi include dark blue-coloured instruments with red needles. Four colours were available: WR Blue Mica, Blue Black Mica, Premium Silver Metallic and Pure White, the latter two being available to special order only.The car presented here is a UK-supplied, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX-STI Type-UK finished in WR Blue Mica that has covered just 4,974 miles from new. It was purchased by our vendor two and a half years ago from a Subaru main dealer, where it had been used by the Dealership Principal as his personal car. Prior to that, it had belonged to a local couple who bought the car from new and then changed ownership from the wife to the husband at the same address, where (we are told) it was cherished in its own heated and carpeted garage from 2003 to 2020 presumably contributing to the car’s superb condition. Our vendor has carried on the tradition and also keeps the car in a dry and carpeted garage emerging occasionally to cover 243 miles in his ownershipIt’s supplied with all its Prodrive Performance Pack upgrades, original alloys and one replacement key with everything else kept original apart from the front headlamps cosmetic upgrade. It’s accompanied by the original book pack and stamped service book which shows three stamps: at 1,000 miles on 17th April 2003, a 10,000 mile service on 2nd April 2005 when showing 2,598 miles and finally a 60,000 mile service (see invoice attached) showing in the booklet as ‘Full Service & Cambelt’ as the 3rd stamp and showing 4,730 miles on 12th March 2020. All precautionary replacement of parts from the full service in March 2020 have been retained by the owner and will be available for the new owner if preferred. Our vendor’s local garage completed MOTs in March 2021 (no advisories), and March 2022 (no advisories) with an oil service at the same time.These are special cars and, should you be in the market for one, this superbly presented example ticks all the boxes; 4,974 miles, a detailed service history, and three owners - two fastidious enthusiasts split by a Subaru Dealer Principal who wanted to keep it for himself. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: WRX STIYear: 2003Chassis Number: JF1GDBKH33G027681Registration Number: AK03 FAMTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 4974 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Very impressive Plus 8 restored and upgraded to a level rarely seen.Although Rover's attempts to acquire the Morgan Car Company in 1966 had proved fruitless, it nevertheless granted the sports car manufacturer access to its newly acquired, ex-Buick lightweight aluminium V8 engine with a view to cementing a supply contract. Hired by the Malvern works to assess the powerplant's merits/suitability, race engineer Maurice Owen lost little time in shoehorning one into a Morgan Plus 4 chassis. With trials of the resultant prototype successfully undertaken in 1967, the Plus 8 debuted at the following year's Earls Court Motor Show.Its lengthy production run has seen the Plus 8 alter little in outward appearance, save for ever widening wheelarches accommodating fatter rubber, yet beneath the skin the changes have been innumerable. Better gearboxes, fuel injection, rack-and-pinion steering, improved corrosion protection and paint, telescopic rear dampers, air bags and the obligatory catalytic converter have all become part of the Plus 8 picture over the years, along, of course, with bigger engines to offset the inevitable increase in weight.Dating from 1990, E9 MOG was chosen by our vendor for it’s exceptional build quality having been restored by renowned Morgan expert Kevin Vernon of Tudor Motors. During the process the car benefitted from many refinements and upgrades and it's estimated that the parts and labour costs for the enhancements and upgrades ‘E9 MOG’ enjoys, would be in the region of £40,000 in today’s market. These include;· RPI new Land Rover 4.6-litre V8 engine - recent Dyno rolling-road test indicating 230bhp· RPI Piper 272 fast road cam· RPI lightened flywheel· RPI Superflare plenum trumpets· RPI chromed Morgan plenum chamber· Jaguar/Bosch AFM· FSE adjustable rising-rate fuel pressure regulator· Mallory Unilite distributor (bespoked to the car)· Mallory high performance chrome coil· RPI chromed valve covers· Morgan branch manifolds (metalized)· Stainless twin Morgan exhaust system· JEGS polished stainless exhaust tips· Griffin bespoke performance-fit aluminium radiator· SPAL electric cooling fan· Mulberry polished aluminium overflow· Morgan R380 5-speed gearbox (rebuilt)· Morgan Salisbury steering rack· Mulberry anti-tramp bars· Shortened Morgan rebound springs· Morgan suspension rear hoop· Hard chromed Kingpins with bronze bushes· Rutherford AVO shock absorbers (front & rear)· Caparo Morgan brake hydraulics & calipers (upgraded)· Portferfield fast road brakes· Kunifer brake lines & stainless flexible brake hoses· 4 x New Michelin Primacy tyres· Refurbished alloy wheels· Fully refurbished chassis (stripped, primed, painted & sealed) with stainless steel fittings· Wooden chassis elements removed & re-treated with another Cuprinol coat· New Superform (lightweight) front & rear wings· Polished Heart of England front & rear plinths, door latch covers etc· Morgan telescopic mirror bases with upgraded mirrors· Chromed Morgan windscreen supports· Polished stainless luggage carrier· Jaguar X120 Tri-pod halogen headlamps· Lucas LR576 chrome sport lamps· Bespoke Kauffelt dash made by Mathias (incorporating VDO instruments)· Bespoke rear storage bins· 6006E 6-Disc CD multi-changer (Burr Walnut Fascia) with Infinity speakers· Original mohair top, tonneau & side-screens· Classic chrome lap-latch seatbelt systemThe car appears superbly finished in Bentley Sapphire Blue with a discreet pearl-effect and the original leather upholstery has been well cared-for and remains in excellent condition. This wonderful Plus 8 benefits from a recent service, rolling-road test set-up (230bhp), a ‘no-advisory’ MOT and pleasingly, our vendor is generously including the appropriate registration E9 MOG in the sale.SpecificationMake: MORGANModel: PLUSYear: 1990Chassis Number: R10326Registration Number: E9 MOGTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive, matching-numbers, manual gearbox, V12 carefully restored in the past.A decade after the original Jaguar E-type arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a 'Roadster' (convertible) or a 2+2 Coupe. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by its 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 proclaims 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.Having been with its current owner for the last 32 years, this Primrose Yellow Series 3 E-Type Roadster with a black interior and mohair hood remains in excellent condition throughout having been restored in the 1980s with replacement panels as required and a partial retrim completed. With regular care and maintenance, this Jaguar has led a cossetted life and, after a recent mechanical recommission carried out after a period of little use, it's now ready for its next lucky owner. The current indicated mileage is just 39,446, believed to be the genuine mileage covered since first registration in December 1974, as supported by the accompanying history file which contains relevant paperwork and a quantity of invoices going back to day one. Presented in outstanding unmolested condition, this lovely Series 3 has a real air of originality and, although restored some years ago, the condition is such that is now ready to be used and enjoyed as intended.In E-Type terms, this lovely example seems to tick all the boxes; UK-supplied, right-hand drive, manual gearbox, matching numbers, Pale Primrose, chrome wires, long-term ownership, low mileage, an older restoration that's mellowing nicely and sensibly guided.  SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPEYear: 1974Chassis Number: IS2288Registration Number: GRR 600NTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 7S132445BDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 39466 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A UK-supplied Corrado with the rare and costly VW Motorsport-upgraded VSR engine. Arriving in late 1991 the VR6-engined version of the Volkswagen Corrado was hailed by CAR magazine as one of '25 cars you must drive before you die’, while Auto Express rated it as among ‘VW’s best ever drivers’ cars’. Sharing the same handsome Herbert Schafer-penned silhouette as its four-cylinder siblings, the newcomer sported a wider front track so as to accommodate its six-cylinder powerplant. Responsible for inspiring VAG’s later Bentley W12 and Bugatti W16 designs, the freshly developed engine featured an unusually narrow Vee angle of 15 degrees meaning that it only need a single cylinder head. Sonorous and punchy, it produced some 188bhp and 181lb/ft of torque and was allied to either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Equipped with MacPherson struts up front and trailing arms plus a torsion beam at the rear, the manual VR6 was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds and 145mph; seriously impressive figures during the early 1990s and still respectable today.More impressive, and much rarer, is the Corrado VR6 VSR – an upgrade that was dropped before production on cost grounds and was instead offered as an aftermarket option. The 2.9-litre VR6 engine was originally designed to benefit from a dual-tract variable-length inlet manifold called VSR (German: ‘Variables SaugRohr’) and was made by Pierburg for Volkswagen Motorsport, giving extra low-down torque. A very rare and highly desirable genuine VW modificationThe car presented here is one of these rare VSR models, having previously had long-term ownership by a Corrado Club GB member, and has been known to the club for a decade or more, having previously been displayed as a 'best of breed' example at the NEC Classic Car Show. The car has covered just 49,893 miles (atoc) and is described by our vendor as in ‘virtually concours condition throughout’, having gone through a fully documented and photographed rebuild (between 2011-2013) for apparently no other reason than making it as perfect as possible. Indeed, the underneath is said to be immaculate, as too is the full grey leather interior.Accompanying the car are five folders full of information, service history, photographs and receipts. It was during its rebuild it had fitted the genuine VW Motorsport VSR kit which varies, via a vacuum system, the inlet manifold tracts improving the driveability of the car and increasing power (now 212bhp from dyno tests within the history folders). There is a full stainless-steel genuine VW exhaust system fitted also, to further aide power. Another key improvement is the addition of KW fully adjustable coil-overs all round carried out by the current owner that sensibly improves the stance and handling.The car is understood to drive wonderfully, with a sonorous exhaust bark as it reaches the higher end of the rev range, the current owner having used it for trips to the Lake District, Northern Ireland and France in recent years.Corrado aficionados will note the ASB light goes out promptly and the sunroof works flawlessly.The ‘VSR’ number plate is included in the sale..SpecificationMake: VOLKSWAGENModel: CORRADOYear: 1996Chassis Number: WVWZZZ50ZSK002404Registration Number: N100 VSRTransmission: ManualEngine Number: ABV015846Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49893 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

One of only 154, right-hand drive Vetroresina 308s, this classically presented 1976 example appears to have been looked after all its life.Introduced at the Paris Salon in 1975, the stunningly beautiful 308 GTB, Ferrari's second V8 engined road car, marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed Dino 308 GT4. Badged as a 'proper' Ferrari rather than a Dino, the newcomer had changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in wheelbase, whilst retaining its predecessor's underpinnings and transversely mounted quad-cam, 3.0-litre V8, which now featured dry-sump lubrication. In road tune, this superbly engineered power unit produced 255bhp, an output good enough to propel the aerodynamically efficient 308 to a top speed of 150mph (240km/h). Produced initially with glass-fibre (Vetroresina) bodywork (the first time this material had been used for a production Ferrari) the Scaglietti built 308 GTB using steel after April 1977. This change in construction brought with it a considerable weight penalty (around 80kg) and consequently a reduction in performance, as well as increased susceptibility to corrosion. Naturally, anyone wanting to race a 308 GTB started out with the Vetroresina version if they could.Classically finished in Rosso Corsa over Crema leather, this 308 was supplied new by Grassicks Garage in Perth with the pre-delivery inspection details stamped into the original service book on 8/11/1976. From the well-filled history file containing many receipts for general maintenance carried out over the years we can see that the engine was rebuilt by Dave Brooks Engines of Crewe in 2006 with further work the following year listed as 'Performance cams, injectors and engine top end rebuild' by JMH Automotive. Further receipts indicate an annual service and further works by Foskers in 2012.The Ferrari was purchased by our vendor in June 2016 from the Supercar Rooms, Worcestershire and at the time of purchase was treated to a major service, new timing belts, and front wheel bearings. In July the same year, Foskers repainted the front bumper and set the engine up to run more smoothly with the performance cams fitted. There are more recent invoices relating to replacing metal work on the chassis, removal of fibreglass panels, repair where necessary, new inner wheel arches and new boot floor. We understand over £15,000 was invested at this point.The 308 is supplied with the normal vehicle documents, a copy handbook, original service book, a quantity of expired MOTs and Tax Discs back to 1986 and the current V5C. .       SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308Year: 1976Chassis Number: 19491Registration Number: WGF 967RTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 19491Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Fastidiously restored Cooper in 'better than new' condition.This super little Cooper was found in a garden in Newquay with a Conifer tree growing though it and was duly rescued from its role as a garden ornament and shipped to its new owners in Coventry where it began its transformation. They are technical motor engineers by trade who are, more often than not, building E-Type bodies for Jaguar amongst many other aspects of car refurbishment and CAD work. Inevitably, this was always going to be a detailed restoration from the start. As the Mini's bodyshell was beyond hope, a brand new Heritage Shell was purchased and the remains of the original car stripped out. Brand new front and rear subframes were fitted along with all new braking components and new suspension parts. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt by Crafted Classic Tuning, a Mini specialist and fitted with a coil and alternator in place of the dynamo, however, both original parts are with the car should its next owner be fanatical about originality. We understand that this aspect of the restoration cost a fairly substantial £7,000.The restoration of the Cooper's interior was entrusted to Hamilton Commercials, acknowledged as one of the best in the business, utilising the original Red /Gold Brocade fabrics, Tartan Red carpets and, with the addition of a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel, the result is simply stunning. The beautiful paint finish was the handiwork of ATD in Coventry in the original Old English White with a Black roof and the car was treated to a brand new set of Cooper steel wheels and branded new rubber.KAF 370E is supplied with a small history file which basically shows all the invoices for the recent works completed during the restoration and makes interesting reading along with a Heritage Certificate showing this to be a matching numbers car. The odometer indicated 38,148 miles when it was extricated from the undergrowth and the car has covered around 100 bedding-in miles since completion.This is a very impressive restoration with every nook and cranny indicating quality and attention to detail and, whether its new owner wishes to enjoy it on the Concours Lawn or simply buzz around doing the things that Mini Coopers do best, it's bound to be a lot of fun and attract admiring glances. SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINIYear: 1967Chassis Number: C-A257/1013978Registration Number: KAF 370ETransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9FD-SA-H/25992Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 38153 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red/GoldClick here for more details and images

A North American M3, first registered in the UK on 14th April 1989, now fitted with Evolution cosmetic additions, supplied with service book, V5C and recent main dealer service receipts - Offered Without Reserve.The pedigree of the original E30 M3 is obvious all the way from its race-bred four-cylinder engine (designed to rev past 9,000 RPM in race form) and dog-leg five-speed gearbox to those wheel arch blisters specified, not to look cool on the Kings Road, but to accept slick tyres of up to 10” in width. It has a design purity and simplicity of specification that hardly any modern car, and certainly not a new M3 could hope to match. Admittedly today's M3 has double the power but it isn't all about BHP. To really understand the M3 you need to get behind the wheel and drive one, and really drive it. Get hold of it by the scruff of the neck and give it the ‘Full Monty’ and you'll be approaching automotive nirvana.Today the E30 M3 in any of its iterations is a wonderful device, but it's the way the car handles combining brilliantly crisp turn-in with unlikely stability and poise, that truly puts you in the seat of a car that, in its short life won a dozen Touring Car championships across the globe and made it without doubt BMWs finest car ever.The chassis number for this 1988 BMW E30 M3 designates the car for the North American market and it was first registered in the UK on the 14th April 1989 according to the accompanying V5C which also notes that the car was first registered outside of the UK. We cannot confirm if this was in in America or Canada. The service booklet’s maintenance records starts on the 16th July 1996 at 34,551 miles and ends with the most recent service at a main dealer on 31st March 2022 at 64,422 miles. The advisory free MOT Certificate is valid until the 9th March.Fitted with Evolution cosmetic additions at some stage in its life, this car is an ideal base for a restoration back to what we believe is a standard E30 M3. We note areas of corrosion beneath the paintwork which will need to be addressed at some stage. The history file includes dozens of previous MOT Certificates including recent main dealer service receipts, which come to a total of £1,939.32 in March of this year. The private registration, CXI 16, is included in the sale.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3Year: 1988Chassis Number: WBSAK0306J2197474Registration Number: CXI 16Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 60044265Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 64441 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

An important piece of early Lotus history. The Earl's Court Motorshow car and still boasting some interesting and unique design features that never made it onto later production cars.The Lotus Elite Type 14, when first launched in 1958, put Colin Chapman and Lotus cars very firmly on the map. It utilised a monocoque construction which meant there was no separate chassis and the body was load bearing, and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been attempted in glass-fibre. When combined with independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all-aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - it made for a great drivers car. So much so that by production end in 1963 over one thousand had been produced and Lotus was now a credible British sports car manufacturer.The lilac-hued Type 14, chassis #1008 on offer here is a rather special car and an important part of early Lotus history. It is the eigth pre-production prototype Elite and was displayed on the Lotus stand at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show. The car that followed it, #1009, is recognised as the first genuine production car and was originally purchased by one of Colin Chapman's favoured customers and friends, jazz legend Chris Barber. Initially, 008 was used by the then Lotus works driver, Keith Hall, for road use until 1960. This example and the other prototypes were being sold or lent to selected racing drivers in the late 1950s to gain publicity whilst at the same time discovering any weaknesses before full production started.After Keith Hall’s time with the car, chassis 008 passed in 1960 to its first private owner, who staggeringly kept it for the following 60 years! Under this long-term ownership the car was preserved in its Motor Show appearance both inside and out, as you can see by the charmingly original patina of the Lilac bodywork and original yellow interior. Documented in the huge accompanying history file are details and letters regarding the installation of a 1,500cc Cosworth-modified Ford engine, with a close ratio gearbox due to the poor reliability of the original 1,220cc Climax. This unit was fitted relatively early in the car's life as you’ll see in the letter dated 9th March 1964 to Mr Costin by the then owner.The result of this change meant a huge improvement in both the reliability and performance of 6 SML as recently confirmed by renowned marque expert, Paul Matty, who told Silverstone recently just how good this car is to drive today. Paul knows the car well and, in fact sold 6 SML to the current owner, who is only the second registered keeper, following his predecessor's 60 years of loyalty to the little Lotus.008 boasts some interesting and unique design features that never made it onto later production, one of which is the fuel tank which is encapsulated in the right front wing. There is an incredible amount of history accompanying this special car, far too much to list here as you can see from some of the accompanying photographs, so we highly recommend interested parties come see the car and the owner's file for themselves to really understand the history and preservation on offer here.By the time Elite production ceased in September 1963, 1,030 examples had been built and Lotus had developed from a company unheard of outside of UK club racing to one of the most famous racing teams in the world. They were about to be crowned F1 World Champions for the first time with Jim Clark, and were seen as established world players in road car manufacture with a mature market presence in the USA and elsewhere. The Elite played a big part in this remarkable feat of automotive industrial growth. It was Lotus' first 'grown-up', credible road car and laid down the foundations of the Lotus business that still exists today.Cars are only original once, and 6 SML needs be preserved and cherished by its next owner. We welcome and encourage any inspection of this important piece of both Lotus and British Automotive history.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELITEYear: 1958Chassis Number: 1008PRegistration Number: 6 SMLTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: YellowClick here for more details and images

A famous Turbo known as 'BADDIE' rediscovered after 20 years of hibernation; with a fascinating history, just 11,000 miles and originality to match; recommissioned ready for sale.Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing program and it was the period Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, that spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-litre Carrera RSR engine in road trim; a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph. In 1978, the Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3.3-litres, gaining an intercooler in the process, power increased to 300bhp and the top speed, of what was the fastest accelerating road car of its day, went up to 160 mph. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best equipped 911 and amazingly flexible, hence only 4 speeds in the gearbox, being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds! The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel arches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. More refined than hitherto, yet retaining its high-performance edge, the Porsche 911 Turbo sold in the thousands, becoming the definitive sports car of its age.The car presented here is a 1980 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3-litre and has a fascinating backstory. It is accompanied by the most intriguing and complete history file, full of handwritten letters and addressed invoices relating to its original owner, the legendary music industry figure, Peter Grant (5th April 1935 - 21st November 1995). Grant was best known as the manager of The Yardbirds, Bad Company and most famously Led Zeppelin from their creation in 1968 to their breakup in 1980. With his intimidating size and weight, confrontational manner, knowledge and experience, Grant procured strong and unprecedented deals for his band. He is widely credited with improving pay and conditions for all musicians in dealings with concert promoters. Grant has been described as "one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history". In his early years, he had also been a bouncer, wrestler, actor, stunt double and eventually the president of Swan Song Records (LZ & Grant’s own label); hence, he was one of the wealthiest men in the music industry at his peak."Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant didn’t just rule his band, he ruled the entire music industry.’"Marital problems, diabetes, cocaine addiction and the death of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham all took their toll on Grant's health and after the official breakup of Led Zeppelin in 1980 (and the subsequent folding of the Swan Song label in 1983) he virtually retired from the music business to his private estate in East Sussex. However, towards the end of his life, he conquered his addiction and lost a significant amount of weight. His first public appearance for many years was in 1989, when he and Jimmy Page both attended a Frank Sinatra concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Grant subsequently sold his estate and moved to nearby Eastbourne. In 1992, he appeared in the film ‘Carry on Columbus’ as a cardinal and in his remaining years, Grant became a keynote speaker at music management conferences, where he was lauded by latter-day peers.On the afternoon of 21st November 1995, Grant suffered a fatal heart attack while driving to his home at Eastbourne with his daughter Helen. He was 60 years old. Grant was buried on 4th December 1995 at the cemetery opposite his mansion, with the funeral service held at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Hailsham, East Sussex. Coincidentally, it was the 15th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's official breakup. His final public appearance had been at the last night of the Page and Plant tour at the Wembley Arena in July 1995. Grant was survived by his son Warren Grant and his daughter Helen Grant.Unbeknown to lots of people, Peter Grant was also a big car fan and collector, owning, amongst others, a Dino GTS and a 1930 Bentley Speed Six which appeared in the Led Zeppelin film ‘The Song Remains the Same’, with Grant driving his wife in it at their home Horselunges Manor.In July 1980, Grant bought a brand-new Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3-litre from Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd, specially ordered in Black with a full Burgundy Hide interior (including dashboard and knee roll), with air conditioning and a sunroof. So taken was he with this car, he registered it (from new) with his number plate ‘BAD 1’ (which was given to him as a Christmas present from the members of Bad Company; Grant also had ‘LZ 1’ on his Range Rover). By the early 1990s, Grant was a fully signed-up and active member of Porsche Club GB, attending and displaying his car at numerous events right up until his death (in 1995); at this time, his Porsche was very well-known, referred to as ‘BADDIE’.The car was seldom used (in no small part due to him being in his reclusive period from 1980 until 1989) mostly taken to shows and car events, being always serviced at Porsche main dealers (Malaya of West Sussex and Rivervale of Hove etc.), racking up only 6,000 miles by 1993. Peter died in 1995 and in June 1996 the car passed to his son Warren (registered in his name). It wore ‘BAD 1’ until 1998 (replaced then with ‘GGM 107V’). In 1998 the car (then with 7,000 miles) was reoffered (via a letter written by Warren Grant) to Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd. to sell (there are invoices to them for remedial work to get it ‘sale ready’). They advertised the car for sale in 1998/1999 (now with 9,000 miles) for £31,950, whilst at this time it also featured in a Porsche book.In February 1999, it was bought by Mr Ceanam Baird of Farnham, who kept the car until 2001, when Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd (again) sold it to Mr Michael Corregan of Cobham (but didn’t register to himself). Our vendor then bought it from Michael Corregan in May 2002 (then with 9,950 miles covered – all corroborated by MOTs/invoices). Prior to doing the deal, our vendor had it professionally inspected by Autocheck (specialist vehicle surveys) run by an ex-Le Mans Porsche engineer (report in history file) who gave it a glowing report.Life and work took over for our vendor and his Porsche, so it was safely tucked away in his garage. He used it only a handful of times, as indicated by the current mileage of 11,124. There it has sat, unmoved and occasionally run-up, for the last 15 plus years. On deciding to sell the car, our vendor has wisely utilised the expert skills of William Francis Porsche of Suffolk to evaluate and recommission the car where required. At the time of writing, this process is still ongoing, but the originality, solidity and preservation of the car are evident and impressive. The condition is wholly commensurate with the 11,124 miles covered. The car is being given a thorough going-over, renewing all fluids, belts, numerous gaskets, tyres and other consumable parts that require it. The goal is to get the car to the best possible standard as is possible in time for the auction, which will involve a fresh MOT (passed 31/10/22).This car and its history file are very special things, both for classic car enthusiasts and for British rock music fans - a potent combination. Silverstone Auctions are very proud to be offeringClick here for more details and images

Not your usual fully restored Series I, but full of charm and with an interesting history, ready to grace any period drama or The Goodwood Revival.  Over the years, here at Silverstone Auctions in conjunction with Classic Car Auctions, we have been pleased to offer over 150 Land Rovers, including examples supplied to the armed forces, which always hold a special cachet.As an engineering marvel, the Land Rover can still outstrip its modern counterparts, and the Series I rightly belongs in the Motoring Hall of Fame. Hugely successful globally, improvements were made throughout its long lifespan. In 1950, the lights were moved from a position behind the grille to protrude through the mesh and in 1952, a larger, stronger and more reliable 2.0-litre petrol engine replaced the original 1.6-litre. The 1954 model year brought major changes, the 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase ‘pick-up’ version was introduced, offering a variety of applications.The car presented here is a 1955 Land Rover Series I 107-inch which, in 1956, was issued to the RAF, and subsequently converted to an Aircraft Crash Rescue vehicle in 1959. It then went on to work at Marshalls of Cambridge and then into civilian ownership. Obviously, over its working life it must have been well-maintained doing such important work (and hopefully seldom used as a crash vehicle) and consequently survived in such a state to be a worthy contender for restoring, building on its inherent preservation and originality and going on to have a new life as a classic vehicle worthy of a Land Rover collection and gracing any show.Our marque enthusiast/engineer vendor purchased this vehicle as a project a couple of years ago and has meticulously restored it back to its original rescue vehicle condition. The work done to it includes its original chassis being fully cleaned and coated in two-part epoxy, the fitment of a new Autosparks wiring loom, a full engine (being a slightly newer and possibly a replacement unit) and gearbox rebuild, the addition of an original Winkworth bell and original search light, a stainless-steel exhaust, new brakes and brake lines (with original calipers being reconditioned) and new Avon Traction tyres. The original panels (left in their preserved state) were treated to a full respray.This charming Land Rover is accompanied by a copy of its RAF Vehicle Card documenting its history, plus a book entitled British Military Land Rovers in which it is mentioned.Often restored and rebuilt but rarely to this standard, this lovely Series I is now ready to be enjoyed once again, be that starring in a period drama, gracing the aerodrome at a vintage airshow, or looking the part at a 1950s re-enactment gathering – it would be superb at The Goodwood Revival, or simply ambling to a country pub on a Sunday, a delightful vehicle to own and appreciate.  SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: SERIES 1Year: 1955Chassis Number: 270600871Registration Number: CAS 389Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 86100 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A simply astonishing 'as new' Defender cherished by a real enthusiast; regularly serviced and stored in A1 condition.   The icon. As much a part of British car culture as the Mini, the Jaguar E-Type or the Ford Escort - perhaps even more so. Though officially only known as a Defender from 1990, as a rebadge of the previous 90 and 110 models it was instantly familiar given the evolutionary relationship with the Series Land Rovers that preceded them. To the layman, the different versions have almost become interchangeable, not least because each represents the utilitarian, unpretentious, rugged off-roader that made Land Rover famous.The Defender itself evolved gradually over its quarter-century on sale, gaining new Ford engines and the odd interior tweak. Perhaps the most significant change, however, was nothing that the Defender did it all - it was in trendy metropolitan elites adopting it as their carriage of choice, taking the Land Rover legend from the country into the city. As such it became popular with both cattle herders and yoga instructors and is now reflected in a replacement new-era Defender that’s as good up to its axles in clag as it is carving through SW1.The car presented here, a high specification 2012 XS TDCI, is perhaps a real sweet-spot in the evolution of the Land Rover; still with the endearing Land Rover feel and classic shape of old, but by now Defenders gained a cleaner Euro5 engine, a 2.2-litre Ford-sourced Duratorq diesel unit, fitted with a diesel particulate filter. Other updates - ventilated disc brakes, the option of more comfortable seats and upgraded stereo equipment - were more minor, but then the previous 2007 upgrade had already introduced a redesigned gearbox, extra sound insulation and a smarter, slightly more car-like interior.This particular car is one very special example, a real collector’s choice - with a discerning specification, including Corris Grey bodywork with a Santorini Black roof, four half-leather seats (heated in the front), black Alcantara headlining, a tow bar and side-steps - its real point-of-difference is the 16 miles only it has covered and the ‘better-than-new’ showroom condition it remains in.Owned and cherished by a dedicated marque enthusiast, it was the last Defender build slot ever issued to the Stratstone Cheltenham Land Rover dealership. It was collected by our vendor in an enclosed transporter from new, tucked away and meticulously stored (its underside having a regular WD40 wipe-off) in in a purpose-made ‘Carcoon’, in dark, heated, and dehumidified conditions. It has been similarly transported every year back to the Stratstone Cheltenham dealership for its annual service - the oil is as clean coming out as it goes in! It has never been driven on-road and it has never been wet.Is there a better, lower mileage example out there? Probably not. Needless to say, it comes with 2x keys, every piece of paperwork (all in plastic wallets), including all service receipts, MOTs, its original sales receipt from Stratstone, and two pages from the production line. Sold with the cherished registration ‘S22 HUE’ - reference to its 2.2-litre engine and bearing the famous Land Rover suffix letters of HUE – ‘S90 HUE’ was assigned to the 2,000,000th Defender produced, which famously sold at auction for £400,000.What an opportunity to acquire a collection-ready ‘real’ Land Rover Defender, the likes of which we won’t ever see again, and this is the sort of example of such you’re similarly unlikely to replicate.  SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90 2.2 XS TDCIYear: 2016Chassis Number: SALLDWBP7GA488856Registration Number: S22 HUETransmission: Manual Engine Number: 151127012546DT224 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 16 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Superbly presented, this very impressive 2-litre V8 is undoubtedly one of the best we have ever seen.Jaguar’s purchase of Daimler from BSA in 1960 yielded a number of assets, including the powerful and compact 2.5-litre V8 previously used to power the somewhat ungainly SP 250 sports model. Designed by the talented Edward Turner, the refined 90-degree unit produced more power and weighed considerably less than Jaguar’s own 2.4-litre XK unit and, recognising the potential of Turner’s engine, William Lyons and his engineers installed the V8 in the compact Mark 2 saloon to create a car with an entirely different character, one that appealed to an altogether more sophisticated customer. Fed by twin SU carburettors, the engine developed 140bhp, pushing the Daimler to a top speed approaching 112mph, accompanied by a lovely V8 burble through the twin exhausts. Most Daimler 250 V8s were fitted with Borg-Warner’s excellent T35 automatic transmission that nicely complemented the engine's characteristics offering relaxed, effortless performance. The Daimler’s cabin had the ambience of a traditional gentleman’s club, with a walnut-veneered dashboard, full instrumentation, a split bench front seat and West of England headlining. Power steering was commonly specified and most Daimlers came with leather upholstery, even after Jaguar switched to the cheaper Ambla material on the Mark 2 in September 1966.This lovely example is on offer from one of Silverstone's most valued clients, a gentleman whose eye for detail and insistence on accuracy mean that his restoration/refurbishments always attract great interest, in fact, in the last few years two of his cars have achieved figures that were Auction World Records at the time, such was the quality. Dating from 1965, this 2-Litre V8 Saloon is finished in Opalescent Silver Grey with dark blue leather, benefits from power steering and has covered just 28,658 warranted miles from new. It was supplied new by Rippon Bros. to N.F. West & Co. Ltd. in Hospital Fields Road, York and they kept the car until 1978 when it was purchased by Dennis Kenyon of Doncaster. In 1982 Trianco Redfyre Ltd became the third owner and subsequently the late Malcolm Harpin purchased the Daimler in 1985.Recent work includes a complete overhaul of the braking system including new seals, hoses, pipes and discs all round. The cooling system has received attention including a re-cored radiator and the replacement of all hoses, a new exhaust system has been fitted and the fuel system overhauled with a new fuel tank. The indicated mileage is supported by MOT Certificates going back to the 1970s and service invoices from the 1980s. The Daimler appears in superb condition for its age and retains the original interior and carpets which still have the supplying dealer plaque attached and an original Rippon Bros. brochure is in the file. It's in possession of a Heritage Certificate, the current MOT (no advisories) is valid until 23rd September 2023 and the car has been serviced and refreshed in readiness for the sale.A very rare opportunity to buy a beautifully presented Daimler V8 with super low mileage, in outstanding condition and offered at No Reserve.SpecificationMake: DAIMLERModel: 2.5 V8Year: 1965Chassis Number: P1A9592BWRegistration Number: DKU 868CTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 7A10188 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 28658 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Believed to be one of just 33 produced in right-hand drive with only two remaining.The Puch 500 was a city car produced by the Austrian manufacturer Puch, a subsidiary of Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria. The company was already established building lorries and buses and in 1954 they decided to develop a small car to resume car production after the war. Their design was virtually complete when Fiat announced their new Fiat 500 which, annoyingly, looked very similar. Steyr were immediately wrong-footed as they were contracted agents for Fiat in Austria and would have been obliged to offer both cars in parallel, so a compromise was made with SDP reaching an agreement with Fiat to acquire and adapt the complete bodyshell of their 500-model.The engine cover and the roof were produced in-house but the front axle including steering system were supplied by Fiat as was the independent suspension with wishbones and leaf springs. The great difference between the Steyr-Puch and the Fiat 500 was the completely different engine unit. The Fiat was equipped with an in-line two-cylinder engine with a long crankshaft which was not supported by a centre main bearing. The Puch 500, on the other hand, had a two-cylinder 493cc air-cooled 'boxer' engine with a short and rigid, nitrided crankshaft with three main bearings, a central camshaft, hemispherical combustion chambers, large valves and a tube-and-fin oil cooler. This unit proved to be far more smooth-running than the Fiat engine and was, crucially, quite a bit shorter enabling two back seats to be squeezed in making the Steyr-Puch 500 a genuine four-seater and when the first cars appeared in 1957, they were immediately a hit with buyers with young families.  However, the deal with Fiat had a catch. When it came to exports, the Italians were strict and didn't tolerate any competition and the number of Puchs that went abroad was limited to the countries and quantities specified by Fiat. No matter how great the demand, so it's surprising that 33 found their way to the UK.The first facelift arrived as early as 1958 with a two-tone interior and wind-up windows and the 500D became available in 1959 substituting the full-length canvas roof of the 500 for a conventional metal one with the 'D' standing for dach (roof in German).Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this charming little Steyr-Puch 500D for the second time in a decade and, since being sold by us in 2014, it has resided in a Japanese collection. It’s extremely rare and believed to be one of 33 produced in right-hand drive and may just be the last remaining example outside of the Steyr-Puch museum in Austria.It was first registered in the UK on October 21st 1960 to Ryders of Liverpool as the original UK demonstrator and stayed with its first owner for over 28 years, mainly in storage towards the end.  It then received a light restoration, which stands up remarkably well today, and looks pretty in Azzuro Chiaro, a Fiat colour that was marketed as Hellblau in Austria. It sits on wider wheels, possibly from a 650TR, although the original wheels are with the car. The mileage indicated is just below 65,000 and there appears to be a quantity of spares as well as some original manuals in the history file.If this lot remains in the UK it will be subject to a reduced rate of import duty of 5% on the hammer price. SpecificationMake: STEYR-PUCHModel: 500Year: 1960Chassis Number: 5124088Registration Number: 859 UYHTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 302 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

Displaying an odometer reading of 22,363 miles, this magazine-featured 450 SEL is the best example we have seen and is supplied with historical main dealer service receipts, the most recent of which is dated 2nd August 2022 - Offered Without Reserve.The Mercedes-Benz W116 range was produced between 1972 and 1980 and the first model to officially carry S-Class nomenclature, the S derived from the word ‘sonderklasse’, meaning 'special class'. If the S was partnered with an E, then the car was fitted with fuel injection, or ‘einspritzung’ and if it was tailed with an L, then it was the long wheelbase model. The W116 range offered smaller engines in the line up on standard wheelbases, but it was the 450 SEL, with its 4.5-litre V8 engine and extra legroom, that filled the gap in the market between the expensively ostentatious Silver Shadow and the cheaper, but thirsty V12 Daimler. Performance was comparable and the build quality set an industry benchmark, whilst the three-pronged star remained aspirational for a new generation. Produced between 1973 and 1980 the 450 SEL was the third most popular W116 model with 59,578 cars sold.As ever with a popular car, very few remain today in this condition, rarer still as a right-hand drive car, and naturally UK-supplied cars have faired the worst due to our weather. Cars of this era in this condition are rare but occasionally available, only found however when the first owner and subsequent custodians have cherished it. As such, this UK-supplied 450 SEL in Silver Blue metallic with dark blue velour interior is a testament to the car’s first owner, who took delivery on 1st September 1979. For whatever reason, he sold the car to a wealthy pub landlord in Bristol, William Mace in November 1979 and he kept it a bit longer, until 2005 in fact, as evidenced in the original registration documents that list the three subsequent owners, with the current keeper since 2014.The car was featured in the June 2006 edition of Classics Monthly, copy included, and the odometer reading was 13,608 miles. It sits on the correct set of 14-inch ‘Bundt’ alloy wheels and is shod in Michelin XWX tyres. Factory features include self-levelling suspension, an electric sunroof, climate control, electric windows and a period-appropriate Hitachi radio cassette player. The condition is commensurate with the odometer reading of 22,263 miles and the history file includes historic service receipts, previous MOTs and owner’s manuals. The car was serviced at a Mercedes-Benz main dealer on 2nd August 2022 and the MOT is valid until 1st August 2023.Quite simply one of the finest examples we have seen.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 450Year: 1979Chassis Number: 11603322093886Registration Number: XTC 494VTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 11798622049879 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22363 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue VelourClick here for more details and images

Elegant, luxurious and superbly restored, this exquisite Mercedes Cabriolet simply makes a statement.Introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in April 1951, the 220 was in effect a six-cylinder cousin of the 170S utilising the same 2,845mm wheelbase chassis. Although closely based on the 170S, the 220 featured more modern styling, updated with headlamps integrated into the wings. With 80bhp available courtesy of its 2.2-litre overhead-camshaft engine, the 220 saloon was good for a top speed of around 140km/h, with 145km/h attainable by the drophead coupé-style Cabriolet A. In the best Mercedes-Benz tradition, these lovely Cabriolets were exceptionally well equipped. Just 1,278 examples of the 'Cabriolet A' found homes in the five years of production and, with less than a third of them remaining, they are now highly sought after.This particular example rolled off the production line in 1952 to begin a long and interesting life. Purchased in 2000, the Mercedes was used on a regular basis until 2013 at which point some improvements were deemed necessary, passing into the hands of Mercedes Specialists, ‘Storriers’, for their kind attention. After a six-year, chassis-up restoration to the very highest of standards this 220 Cabriolet A is once again truly outstanding.  The shell was 'soda-blasted' and refinished in gleaming Silver with a Deep Salmon hide interior and could be described as being in showroom condition such is the finish, so good in fact that, upon completion, it was placed at Mercedes World as a major exhibit. Every component has received attention with the 220 parts catalogue coming into its own, thankfully after seventy years Mercedes commitment to their older stable mates still remains a priority and the majority of components are still available. From the engine through the drive train to the interior and exterior everything has received the full attention deserved of a vehicle of this age and quality; German engineering at its finest. With minor use since completion, a period of further running-in is highly recommended. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the care and attention that have gone into bringing this exquisite Mercedes back to life.Imagine yourself on a June evening in this lovely 50s Mercedes, boulevarding through the colourful streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer, enjoying the warm Cote d'Azure air, turning left onto the quayside and rolling gently to a halt by the terrace outside La Mere Germain, to the polite applause of the knowledgeable diners who always appreciate a stunning classic. It doesn't have to be a dream, the Restaurant is still there and the car is here. Why not? SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: 220 CABRIOLET AYear: 1952Chassis Number: 1870120415252Registration Number: JSL 326Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 52624 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Red HideClick here for more details and images

One of only 10 built by Vauxhall Dealers, Mamos of Greenford, with only three believed to still exist.A Vauxhall Chevette HS is a rare beast indeed, a Vauxhall Chevette ‘HS-X’ even more so and offers a very interesting alternative to the usual items on your 1980s shopping list.  Based on the increasingly desirable HS Homologation special the HS-X evolved under the watch of Mamos of Greenford, Middlesex, Vauxhall specialists, who described themselves as 'a different type of Vauxhall dealer' and were well known for producing ‘dealer specials’. The idea was penned by David Harley, and was based on the ‘Black Magic’ car by Wayne Cherry, and featured black paintwork rather than the traditional silver. The HS-X package also gave buyers the option to specify the graphics, making each car unique. They were marketed under the banner 'X-Rated. For Adults Only'  a bit corny but it was 1980. 10 cars were believed to have been built with just three still thought to exist.Purchased by the present owner and Vauxhall fanatic some 20 years ago, the Chevette has been lovingly cared for and preserved until this very day, remaining resplendent in its black paint with distinctive red decals. Under the bonnet sits the renowned 2,300 twin-cam unit mated to a 5-speed gearbox, sitting over the rally-bred and upgraded suspension with front and rear spoilers adding to the intrigue. Internally there are reclining front seats, extra dials, 2-speed wipers and floor to door carpeting for which you had to contribute an additional £1,400 over and above the list price, a King’s ransom back in the day!  Expertly restored including the recently rebuilt engine, this HS-X must surely represent what is one of the most desirable Vauxhalls of the era and one that would grace any serious collection. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged.Professional images to follow.SpecificationMake: VAUXHALLModel: CHEVETTEYear: 1980Chassis Number: 9B08RJY142612Registration Number: LLL 510VTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 3371302Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 86933 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black / Red VynilClick here for more details and images

**SALEROOM NOTICE** “Duncan McMath, formerly of Toyota GB & Toyota Motor Europe, has supplied further interesting information as to the cars fascinating history, which includes the confirmation that the Celica was a recce car for the WRC team and last used on the recce of Rally Finland by Kankunnen & Grist. The vendor is also generously going to, at his expense, send the car to Lewis Rally Sport in Worcester after the auction for a full service”. A well-known example that was built by TTE and originally campaigned by famous drivers such as Will Hoy, Mark Lovell and Jonny Milner. The car in question here is a well known Celica ST185 which was built by TTE Germany in 1994 originally as 'Group N' car to be sent to the UK. It was professionally run by UK teams and driven by a few well known drivers including the late Will Hoy at the 1994 Network Q RAC Rally, Mark Lovell and former British rally champion, Jonny Milner. Indeed, in the late 1990s Jonny Milner won his class championship as part of the Group N British Rally Championship in this very car.Towards the end of the 1990s, the Celica went to South Africa to compete in the Uganda Championship with Charlie Lubega, before returning to the UK and ending up in Ireland in the hands of Pat O’Conner. Upgraded to 'Group A' specification it was campaigned over the years and slipped into obscurity before being found by its current owner in the Isle of Man in non-working order. He was able to purchase the car and entrusted it to Lewis Rally Sport in Worcestershire for a sympathetic, bare shell restoration with extensive detail. The brief was to build the car in virtually Group A specification with the famous Castrol livery. Our vendor informs us that only genuine TTE-supplied spare parts have been used to replace parts that could not be serviced or restored. It's powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with a TTE block and turbo and is mapped on a modern link ECU. The car has recently been fitted with new, in-date, seats, belts and fire protection equipment and has a new MSA passport. G111 ORH has also been taxed and MOT’d ready for use on UK highways.This is a rare vehicle being one of the few original Belgian-built TTE cars left in existence. This provenance, along with the recent increase in interest in Celica rally cars, makes this a really interesting proposition, especially at this competitive guide price considering what it would take to replicate.Please note that our vendor informs us that the car's original registration number was K-AM 1168, the import and current registration is G111 ORH and prior to that the last known registration was: MAN 185A. A more detailed list of the car's events and results is available on request.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: CELICAYear: 1994Chassis Number: ST164STJ500001952Registration Number: G111 ORHDrive Side: Left-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

Just 6,857 miles from new, UK-supplied as one of the 101 right-hand drive examples of the limited run of 500 of this very special Focus RS.Heritage has always been important to Ford and whilst the legendary Sierra RS500 was born on the race track the Focus gained its reputation on gravel. With a nod to both, the Ford Focus RS500 made its global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on April 9th, 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, 5-cylinder engine, which generated 15% more power than the standard Focus RS and delivered truly exhilarating performance.In the raw, the RS looked a bit of a 'beastie' with its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, leaving you in no doubt about its intentions. However, the limited-edition RS500 is even more dramatic, sporting a unique matt black 'foil' paint 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 and have been sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike in later years, with low mileage examples commanding a premium.Offered here is car Number 160 of the 500 built and was first registered in the UK on the 14th October 2010 as one of just 101 right-hand drive examples. With such a limited supply of right-hand drive cars and with many going to the enthusiast led UK-market, these cars were in high demand internationally. This car subsequently joined a “moving” car collection in Hong Kong in 2011 and used sparingly and maintained accordingly, as service receipts during this period show. The car was repatriated back to the UK by our vendor and registered to him on the 19th April 2022 with the DVLA, issued with the original registration number. We note that online registration records show that the car was not officially listed as exported and the accompanying V5C declares our vendor listed as the second keeper.Serviced on the 5th May 2022 at a cost of £1,824 (detailed in the accompanying Service Records), the MOT is valid until 7th April 2023 and the underbody photographs of the car speak for themselves. This car’s mileage of 6,857, at the time of cataloguing, is matched by the superb condition and represents a unique opportunity in the modern Fast Ford market. As a 'limited edition', the mileage is low enough to be of interest to collectors but not so low that annual incremental increases would detract from the car’s desirability in years to come. This car was designed for the Ford driver who respects heritage, engineering and performance to be enjoyed not just by the driver but also the roadside enthusiast. Our vendor has a passion for Fords and will be investing the sales proceeds into an older performance Ford.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUSYear: 2010Chassis Number: WF0GXXGCDGAJ86660Registration Number: SY60 VPZTransmission: ManualEngine Number: AJ86660 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6857 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

One of just 221 right-hand drive examples of the last "old school" Rolls-Royce, joining the Edwards Collection in 2005.This collection is offered by the family of the late J. Anthony Edwards whose passion for Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars spanned decades. With business success in his thirties, Tony as he was universally known, bought a Bentley S1 that started his enthusiasm that led to owning virtually every subsequent model of Rolls and Bentley since. Tony even passed his advanced driving test in a 1996 Bentley Brooklands at the age of 75! At the age of 80 his passion was still undiminished when he exchanged a Phantom Coupé for a new Wraith. The cars that Tony loved to drive remained in the collection, some retained by the family, and these four cars are a testament to his diligent maintenance, each on the button, for the next custodian to enjoy as he did.The Silver Spur is the successor of the Silver Spur III, and inside, the exemplary standards of equipment and finish were not just maintained, but enhanced, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the reinstatement of folding picnic tables. Due to marketing decisions the Spur didn't get a series IV designation because the suffix IV was found to be inappropriate in respect of some Far Eastern countries where it is a symbol of death. Produced between 1996 and 2000, with a light-pressure turbo charged 6.75ltr engine, just 221 right-hand drive examples left the Crewe factory.Often hailed as the last of the “old school” Rolls-Royces that started with the Silver Shadow of 1965 and aimed at the owner-driver, but with rear passenger refinement unparalleled when compared with contemporary rivals. The accompanying factory build-sheet for this 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur confirms the original specification of Wildberry paintwork, a colour that perfectly complements the Spur’s coachlines, magnolia leather and whitewall tyres, perhaps the last Rolls to bear them from new.Supplied new by Ron Stratton and Co., the Rolls-Royce main dealer for the Greater Manchester area, this Silver Spur was registered to the first of just two former keepers on 4th February 1997. The car had travelled some 41,000 miles by the time Tony decided to add the car to his collection on 8th February 2005. As an enthusiast with multiple cars to choose from, the Silver Spur was used sparingly but often and maintained diligently. Presented to auction with an odometer reading of 54,025 miles together with bookpacks, receipts, and previous MOT Certificates, the most recent of which is valid until 5th October 2023 and advisory free.Please note that the private registration number “39 RR” is not included in the sale.SpecificationMake: ROLLS ROYCEModel: SILVER SPURYear: 1997Chassis Number: SCAZN20C9VCH59728Registration Number: P901 ODATransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 88156L410M/TIV Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 56000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia LeatherClick here for more details and images

A mid-mounted V6, an outrageous colour, quirky styling and made in small numbers, this fabulously French pocket rocket is a gorgeous creation that thankfully slipped through the net of sensibility.Once dubbed 'the World's smallest supercar' by Evo Magazine, the Renaultsport Clio V6 255 remains a motoring oddity if there ever was one. Renault took a big, Laguna derived 3-litre V6 engine producing 255bhp and 221lb/ft torque, dropped it in the middle of the short Clio chassis, hooked up a rear-wheel drive system and mated it to a 6-speed manual transmission. If that wasn’t enough, it looks like they then injected styling steroids into the bodywork to give it that wide, aggressive stance and put it out to the world in 2001, with the Phase 2 being revealed as an even sharper variant in 2003.Early models had a reputation for spikiness on the limit, but the car became more refined with time and later V6s managed to be both usable and better to drive than earlier models. Both guises (230 Phase 1 and 255 Phase 2) stand out on the road with levels of charm achieved by few other cars - and rising prices suggest the market didn’t take long to catch on to their value as drivers' cars. At the time of its release, the Phase 2 was the most powerful hot hatch ever made.Only 1,309 Clio V6 255 Phase 2s were built for the global market with only 21 of them being specified in Acid Yellow, with eight of those 21 making their way to the UK. It is an undeniably early 2000s look with the bold colour scheme, but with such a bonkers car it seems to suit it and make sense.A Phase 2 Clio V6 is a rare car at the best of times, but to be one of just eight cars ever to come to the UK in this colour combination stands it above the rest, especially considering its covered just 13,250 miles at time of consignment in the hands of its four previous keepers. For a car that’s moved so little, the history file is meticulous including lots of invoices for work and maintenance undertaken, most recently in March 2021 when it received a new cambelt, pulley kit and water pump, fitted by East Bilney Garage at a cost of £1,348. There is also the Renault embossed leather folder and service book accompanying the various invoices. Presenting in very good condition, representative of the low mileage, the paintwork presents well, as does the interior showing it has been looked after and cherished from day one.Once described by Evo Magazine as one of the greatest cars Renault have ever offered, the Clio V6 is very quickly (and deservedly) achieving cult status and must be worthy of a slot in any serious collection. With its stunning colours, low mileage, and quintessentially French design, and signed by the Clio V6's designer, perfectly encapsulating the essence of modern mid-engined motoring 21 years ago, will no doubt make this a classic in the future.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIO V6 255 PHASE 2Year: 2004Chassis Number: VF1C61U0631733896Registration Number: V6 YEHTransmission: ManualEngine Number: F167937Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 13250 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A late-production SS in a rare colour, from long-term ownership and recently refreshed. Flamboyant 70s Italian styling at its very best.Arguably the most civilised, not to mention usable, of the 70s 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 has resided with its present owner for the last 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 50,000 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 right-hand drive units, this matching numbers example in a rare colour from long-term ownership is a very special offering indeed. SpecificationMake: MASERATIModel: MERAKYear: 1980Chassis Number: AM122A551Registration Number: HPD 212VTransmission: ManualEngine Number: AM122A551Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49900 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia HideClick here for more details and images

One caring owner from new, 12,948 careful miles and looking particularly svelte in Argento Auteuil, this is a very special GT4.Introduced at the 1973 Paris Motor Show, the Dino 308 GT4 was a significant departure for Ferrari in several ways. It was the first production car from Modena to feature a mid-engined V8, a layout that would become common to their core range for decades to come, along with the first production model to feature Bertone styling rather than Pininfarina bodywork. The chassis was based on the Dino 246 but was stretched to make space for a 2+2 configuration and the 3.0-litre V8 was integrally joined with the gearbox and featured an alloy block and heads with dual overhead camshafts fed through four Weber 40 DCNF carburettors.The styling was controversial at the time, with some journalists comparing it to the Bertone-designed Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Urraco, and the proportions gave traditionalists an attack of the vapours but, as is often the way, Bertone's styling effort probably looks better now than it ever has. For all this, the car was a huge success being bigger and more usable than any other mid-engine car had managed or would manage for a while. More than 3,600 were sold, dwarfing sales of V12 models and showing Ferrari the way forward. Today, these '70s Ferraris have come of age with their classic looks and brilliant handling and are as fast as you are ever going to need in the real world, with a top speed of over 150mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds.Delivered new in May 1978 by H.R.Owen, this exceptional Ferrari Dino 308/GT4 has covered only 12,947 miles in the hands of its only owner. Purchased new by his Mayfair-based PR company for his private use, it was subsequently transferred to him personally in June 1985 and has formed part of a small exclusive collection for the last 44 years. Complete with its original owner's handbooks and service book corroborating the very low mileage. It has a full service record and a belt change 120 miles ago in 2017 and is supplied with a spare rear light cluster and various front bumper parts. It's finished in Argento Anteuil, which makes a refreshing change from the normal red, yellow or blue and the interior is in grey leather. The whole car is in lovely condition and is ready for a new owner to enjoy this versatile and practical Ferrari which has been cherished by its one enthusiast owner.The 308 GT4 has been a bit of an underdog for many years but, as a drivers' car, it's superb in every way and has earned the right to call itself a 'Ferrari'. Recent results have witnessed a lift in prices as the collectors' car world wakes up to the potential of these great little Ferraris.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308Year: 1978Chassis Number: 13880Registration Number: VUC 761STransmission: ManualEngine Number: 13880Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

Absolutely magnificent and an incredibly rare survivor, this right-hand drive, W186 300 is on offer from an important Mercedes-Benz Collection.Daimler-Benz AG emerged from the smoking rubble of World War II in somewhat precarious health, with production plants that had been pretty comprehensively levelled by Allied bombing. Far from being a broken nation, the resilience of the workforce was remarkable and Mercedes-Benz resumed car production in 1946, albeit with the pre-war 170V, a modest middle-class car that had been their best-seller in the 1930s. However, in less than six years, the company was sufficiently confident to return to the luxury market when the Mercedes 300 was introduced at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show and for the duration of the 50s, Mercedes-Benz prestige line-up was based on the 300 range, at the heart of which was essentially the same superb 2996cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine found in the legendary 300SL 'Gullwing'.The 300 Saloon was aimed squarely at Captains of Industry and Heads of State - indeed, the model was nicknamed 'Adenauer' after Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop, and landaulet versions during his tenure. Inside, the 300 was beautifully executed in polished wood, with deep bucket seats trimmed in either cloth or leather and a division was available as an option for those who preferred to be chauffeur driven. Improvements came with the 300B of 1954 in the form of twin Solex carburettors, along with servo-assisted brakes and minor styling changes while the 300C model of September 1955 saw the option of a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic for the American market.Offered here is a truly magnificent and rather rare right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz (W186) 300 ‘Adenauer’ finished in glorious green with grey leather upholstery. First registered in October 1954, today this spectacular saloon indicates 45,563 miles at the time of cataloguing which, although cannot be officially verified, is understood to be correct. Consigned from over 30 years in a private Mercedes-Benz collection and selected for its superb condition, the 300 has benefitted from correct dry storage over the years, has been enjoyed occasionally and is well maintained. The interior is well-preserved and the original grey leather upholstery, wooden door caps, veneers, Bakelite and chrome all present with a patina commensurate with the car’s age. Accompanying the car is a history file including the old registration documents, MOTs and related paperwork. We are informed the classic Mercedes-Benz will be presented to auction fully serviced and checked over ready for any inspection.This is an important car. The moment it rolled off the ship in 1954 marked the beginning of the end of many years of hostility and the start of nearly 70 years of a growing relationship between two great industrial nations. It's difficult to look out of your window now and not see a sleek example of German style and advanced Teutonic automotive engineering and this dramatic Mercedes 300, with its elegant looks and modern technology, was one of the handful of cars that took that first step. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 300DYear: 1954Chassis Number: 1860114500740Registration Number: 620 HYXTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 45563 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

A superb, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 550 Maranello finished in classic colours with gleaming Rosso Corsa paintwork, Crema leather seats and Rosso carpets offered from long-term private ownership.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 at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2022 is a superb Ferrari 550 Maranello supplied new by JCT600 Specialist Cars in April 1997 finished in classic colours with Rosso Corsa paintwork, Crema leather interior and matching Rosso carpets. Coming to market from 16-years private ownership and indicating 54,244 miles on the odometer supported by a comprehensive service record.Overall, the 26-year-old Ferrari presents very well, the Rosso Corsa paintwork retains an even finish and deep gloss across the bodywork with uniform panel gaps, the wheels present well and black brake calipers show nicely through the alloy spokes. Inside the cabin space is a factory, special-order Bordeaux leather dashboard that really sets this 550 apart from others and looks fabulous.The leather seats are in good order with minimal wear relative to their age and the limited electronic gadgetry tested appears to function well. Absolutely on-the-button, the 550 fires into life and sounds strong and healthy with no adverse smoke or sounds and we understand that on the road the Ferrari performs well due to its comprehensive maintenance over the years and stops well with well adjusted brakes and  matching premium-brand tyres on all four corners.Accompanying the 550 is a history file with Ferrari book pack including a service book stamped up-to-date with 16 stamps from Ferrari agents or specialists with the most recent entry a belt service in 2019 at 54,202 miles. Also within the file are paper invoices supporting many of the services and other maintenance along with old registration documents, Tracker paperwork, spare key and fobs (including the red one) and a wealth of old MOT Certificates with the most recent valid until August 2023. In the car is the tyre inflation system, Ferrari tool kit and a trickle charger to keep the battery maintained when not in use.In summary, this is a lovely 550 Maranello that has clearly been well maintained and has covered a 'sensible' mileage, meaning that it's a car you can continue to use as intended on long road trips without feeling guilty about racking up the miles. Offered at a sensible guide, this lovely modern-classic Ferrari may well turn out to be one of your better decisions.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 550Year: 1996Chassis Number: ZFFZR49C000108275Registration Number: P261 AWTTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 54500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: CreamClick here for more details and images

Just as you would hope to find one! An unrestored, single owner, hot-hatch legend with a comprehensive up-to-date service history and just 57,000 miles.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, 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 car presented here is a 1994 Renault Clio Williams (Phase One), #0114, and was originally supplied through Trenton Renault of Hull to its first owner, who kept and treasured this cracking car right up until last year when, sadly, it passed to a family member (but not being registered to them, so this is a 0 previous owners car). It has been indulged from day one, being undersealed from new, always garaged, and annually serviced. The indicated mileage of 57,964 is fully verifiable, supported by its bulging history file and the car really is as good as it looks, having the sort of preservation and mechanical health that you'd associate with single-person, long-term, dedicated ownership. The current custodian has lost access to his storage so is reluctantly selling it, understanding that to keep such an original and low-mileage example in tip-top condition is a commitment and is perhaps best done by an marque enthusiast. To honour the car's superb condition and maintenance history, our vendor has made sure the car was fully serviced (on 02/12/21 at 57,628 miles, costing £1,460.99) making it absolute A1 and ready for sale (including a new timing belt and all auxiliary parts, plus five new Michelin tyres, even down to a repaired oil sender dial).These very special performance hatchbacks are now rare; even rarer in this sort of condition with one owner and a very worthy addition to any car collection based on its status, history and amazing state of conservation.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIOYear: 1994Chassis Number: VF1C57M0510844744Registration Number: L910 DUETransmission: Manual Engine Number: 00C5561 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Williams Click here for more details and images

Right-hand drive 599 GTB fitted with the HGTE handling pack and less than 14,000 miles.The Ferrari 599 took over from its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The all-aluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205mph.The Handling Turismo Evoluzione (HGTE) package was designed to deliver a more dynamic driving experience. The technical modifications included a modified set up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers and most notably yellow brake callipers. A letter from Ferrari, dated July 2016, within the car's history file, confirms that this 599 GTB (ZFFFD60C000164311) was built in right-hand drive at Maranello during September 2008 prior to being shipped to Hong She Motors Pte. in Singapore where it was registered SKX 1223K on 10th March 2009. It was imported to the UK in September 2016 by noted trader Michael Wise and sold via Foskers to our vendor who has owned it since.Within the file is a Foskers service invoice dated September 2019 and a further invoice from them in August 2021 detailing a 20,000 mile service with wheels refurbished, two new shock absorbers and new front tyres, totalling £7,502. Also within the file is a stamped service book from Singapore, all the import documents as well as its UK service records and its UK V5C. We understand the car is fitted with an H&P Raptor tracker and the spare key is present.     SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599Year: 2008Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000164311Registration Number: GD58 FFZTransmission: ManualEngine Number: F140C141705 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 13049 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Bordeaux leatherClick here for more details and images

Rarity, performance, provenance and build quality are all on this amazing Cobra's CV. Perhaps an unrepeatable opportunity?According to the original AC advert for this special car, AC Car Group Limited created the AC Cobra 212 S/C as the evolution of the legendary 427 S/C, which dominated the 1960s and has been continuously bult to order. The 212 S/C was built on the legend of the 427s awesome performance by combining iconic styling with 21st century technologies and materials to meet targets set by ultimate sports roadsters.Factory-built back in the year 2000 this particular car features a 3.5-litre 350bhp twin-turbocharged Lotus V8 engine, mated to a full carbon fibre body which was the largest one-piece construction of its type in the motor industry at that time. This specification led AC to claim it to be, at the time, the fastest accelerating production car to 100mph ever produced. The result was a power to weight ratio of 390bhp/tonne and a 0-60mph time of 4.0 seconds, with 100mph coming up in 9. Top speed was 155mph. Power reached the ground via a six-speed Tremec gearbox and BTR Hydratrack limited-slip differential. Other noteworthy features included power steering as standard and AP Racing dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes all round. With its title coming from its engine capacity in cubic inches and the 'S/C' standing for 'Street/Competition', only a few of these cars were ever produced and the right-hand drive example we have has an illustrious history. X577 HRD featured for AC at the 2000 British International Motor Show, indeed its early life was served as the press car for AC and it was featured by Car Magazine, Evo, Octane and Top Gear magazines. It also made an appearance on the Top Gear television show and was driven by Jeremy Clarkson, Mark Blundell and Damon Hill along with a further appearance on Jeremy Clarksons video Top 100 Cars.Pleasingly accompanied by a factory hard top, wet weather equipment and the interior features the additions of a CD Player and full intercom, with headsets and microphones. The seats were retrimmed within the last 4 years in the correct grade of Alcantara. As you would expect of a car of this significance, this AC is accompanied by a fully documented history which contains its original build information, press cuttings, and a plethora of invoices for work carried out over the years. Furthermore, as you can see from the pictures X577 HRD also features in Trevor Legates book "Cobra. The first 40 Years" and the vendor has generously included a copy with the car. The current indicated mileage is just over 22,000 miles.All things considered, Silverstone Auctions are extremely proud to offer such an interesting piece of British Automotive history to the market. Everything is on tap here, rarity, provenance, performance and high quality. We welcome and encourage interested parties to come see the car during the NEC Classic Car Show weekend itself. SpecificationMake: ACModel: COBRAYear: 2000Chassis Number: SA9AC2120XA017518Registration Number: X577 HRDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: N2LL918000930Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22024 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

An older restored V8 presented in a classic dark metallic green and benefitting from much recent expenditure.Unveiled in August 1973, the Series 3 differed from earlier cars with the arrival of four, twin-choke, downdraft Weber carburettors which replaced the previous Bosch fuel injection system. To accommodate this new arrangement, the bonnet sported a much larger and distinctive bulge that continued to the trailing edge and a lip adjacent to the boot replaced extractor louvers behind the rear window. Longer by a further ¾ inch, there were other modifications mechanically, cooling was improved and an option was offered on axle ratios. Internally, new seats, revised switchgear, a larger ashtray and fuses located in the glovebox. The passenger door could be locked electronically from the drivers side and adjustments to the shape of the fuel tank had given extra luggage space. This lovely example dates from 1974 and is a genuine matching numbers car finished in dark metallic green with tan leather. It benefits from air-conditioning, power-assisted steering and sits on a set of GKN alloys. Within the history file is a list of work carried out in the past and in addition to all the normal maintenance, wear and tear items it appears that in 1991 at 67,000 miles Aston Engineering in Derby carried out some structural repairs to the car. This included replacing the inner/outer sills, outriggers, jacking points and the car was repainted. It also lists an engine rebuild at 68,000 miles.A list from our vendor of more recent work includes new under arch panels, front valance repaired, new sills, brake servo rebuilt, alternator rebuilt, new brake pipes, new selector-shaft on the auto box, carburettors tuned and balanced, Waxoyled, new carpets, fix central locking, engine bay detailed and a full oil and plug service. The current indicated mileage is just under 79,000.The Aston has been enjoyed by three owners since 1977 and appears to have been well looked after. These, older generation, V8 Astons are full of character and repay regular maintenance and importantly, regular use. This sensibly guided example has obviously benefitted from both of those and according to our vendor is  'running and driving beautifully'.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: V8Year: 1974Chassis Number: V8/11238/RCARegistration Number: GDV 265NTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: V/540/1238Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 79000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BEIGE LEATHERClick here for more details and images

Superbly prepared and totally user friendly, this is a right-hand drive, recreation of Porsche's circuit only, 964 RS N/GT.In 1992, Porsche introduced the Carrera RS, a lightweight, rear-wheel drive only version of the 964. The RS was fitted with individually selected engines of type M64/03 which had a minimum power output of 260hp and a lightweight flywheel coupled to the state-of-the-art G50/10 gearbox which featured closer ratios, an asymmetrical limited slip differential and steel synchromesh. The car’s interior was stripped out and was devoid of luxuries such as electric windows, rear seats and air conditioning. Leather Recaro bucket front seats and lightweight carpets were fitted and the sound deadening was much reduced. The bonnet was made of aluminium, the chassis was partly seam welded, thinner glass was used in the doors and rear window, and overall the RS was 155kg lighter than the standard car.The Carrera RS was further developed by Porsche in 1992 with the launch of the N/GT and a total of just 290 of these very special cars were put together, all in left-hand drive. These cars were further stripped-out with all the carpets removed and replaced with plywood foot-boards for the driver. A fully welded cage was fitted and the standard RS seats were replaced with lightweight, Nomex-covered, FIA specification racing buckets. The N/GT also featured a long-range fuel tank, dual internal fire extinguishers, internal dash mounted engine cut-off and the DME was relocated behind the driver to allow the use of six-point harnesses. Harder and more track focused, the result is a car which felt more direct and visceral than the standard RS whilst still being usable on road or track.With genuine RS N/GT being thin on the ground, expensive and only available in left-hand drive our vendor decided to create his own. This particular RS N/GT tribute has been created utilising a Porsche Championship-winning, right-hand drive, 964 race car known as ‘The Goose’, now exquisitely reimagined as it is presented today. With the initial intention being track day focused, this outstanding example was completely stripped to bare metal before having the body fully refurbished and refinished in Porsche Maritime Blue with the same care and attention lavished on the interior, engine bay and front compartment. The engine has just been totally rebuilt including new engine casings due to a hair line crack being detected, now refitted and fully detailed, so fresh in fact is the rebuild that a period of running in is highly recommended to get the very best from this potent 911.With the fitment of a lighter, more progressive clutch, this particular 964 is now far more user friendly and presents an ideal opportunity for possible track or fast road use depending upon what its new owner has in mind. We understand that the car is now lighter and faster than a standard 964 RS and is offered at a fraction of the cost of the real deal.An outstanding 911 that will surely provide much enjoyment be that out on the open road or circuit based.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 964Year: 1989Chassis Number: WPOZZZ96ZK5401353Registration Number: F435 DDYTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue / BlackClick here for more details and images

A good example of the rare Twin Plenum with a detailed history file that includes the original service book and reams of historical receipts - Offered Without Reserve.Styled as "New Tradition' by Rover at its launch in 1976, the Rover 3500 "Specialist Division One" took the motoring press by storm, winning the European Car of the Year title in 1977. The SD1 can be considered as the last "true" Rover, being the final Rover-badged vehicle to be produced at Solihull, as well as being the last to be designed largely by ex-Rover Company engineers and also the final Rover car to be fitted with the legendary Rover V8 engine. This Rover SD1 Vitesse is a rare and striking ‘twin-plenum’ example of the marque’s modern classic performance-oriented executive saloon, offered in highly original condition and, we believe, one of only 500 examples. It's powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V8 with a twin side-entry throttle plenum fuel injection system, producing around 200bhp and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.Originally a Jersey-delivered model, the car has had three owners, and has been with the last owner for five years. Brought over to the UK-mainland, the car is currently on a NOVA and we inform prospective bidders that it is their responsibility to register the car with the DVLA. The odometer reading of 67,344 is commensurate with the original service record in the detailed history file which also includes reams of historic receipts and ownership details. Supplied to auction with a current MOT valid until 1st September 2023, cased Elastoplast First Aid Kit and plastic wallet containing the aforementioned Austin Rover Service Record and Consumer Guide..SpecificationMake: ROVERModel: VITESSEYear: 1986Chassis Number: RREW27CM343615Registration Number: TBATransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 67344 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

The final competing WRC99 example in the world. Highly revered, hugely successful and fresh from a total rebuild, Chassis #15 is on the market for the first time in nearly 20 years.Over the course of its life in the World Rally Championship with the works 555 Subaru World Rally Team, the Impreza scored an impressive 46 victories and 122 podium finishes in 193 World Rally events, claiming 6 World Rally Championships in the process. The car presented here is 1999 Subaru Impreza WRC example, chassis PRO GC8-99.015, built in late 1999 by Prodrive. Chassis #15 is one of only 27 WRC99 examples produced and was originally owned and registered by Prodrive as ‘V100 ALL’. It was utilised as an ‘Allstars’ car being driven by Holowczyc Krzysztof (with co-driver Fortin Jean-Marc) on two WRC events, namely the Swedish International Rally on 10th February 2000 as car 22, and by the same pairing as car 26 on the TAP Rallye de Portugal 2000 on 16th March 2000. Subsequently, Chassis #15 was totally re-prepared and later in 2000, was sold to well-known Northern Irish driver and businessman Andrew Nesbitt, now bearing the registration ‘V10 WRC’ and its famous ‘Cuisine de France’ livery. He and co-driver James O’Brien campaigned the car for 18 months, winning six events, including the Shell Donegal International Rally, breaking all previous records by taking the fastest times on all  22 special stages, and going on to win the Irish Tarmac Championship.  In 2002, the car was subsequently sold to Niall Maguire who converted it to right-hand drive and competed in the National Championship of Ireland, which he won in 2003. Our vendor bought the car from Maguire in March 2004 and has owned/campaigned it ever since, this being a long and fruitful custodianship. He has used Chassis #15 on all home national/international rallies including Jim Clark, Killarney, West Cork, Waterford, Wexford in Ireland, Bethune Rally and Rallye Charlemagne in France, Mull and Isle of Man; the last of these being the Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Stages in November 2021. The car is presented to auction in immaculate condition, having been the recipient of a full bare shell rebuild (costing £50,000), only 800 miles ago. With absolutely no expense spared and with a full photographic record, the work included an engine prepared by Graham Sweet of GT Motorsports Ltd., a fully rebuilt gearbox (£5,500) by Autosportif Engineering Ltd., new front hubs and new rear hub bearings, a new tubular front cross member (£3,000), a new Inconel exhaust manifold (£5,000), and a new AP clutch; the Reiger 3-way suspension had the fronts re-gassed and oiled, whist the rears were rebuilt. The bag tank is valid until 2024 (which can be extended by 2 years), with Motordrive seats (2022) and harnesses (2022), Lifeline Zero 360 fire extinguishers (serviced March 2021) and a Peltor intercom. The car has been solely prepared and run by GEO Preparation of Bromsgrove whilst in our vendor’s ownership.  Chassis #15 is a very well-known and highly revered car, having been hugely successful and reliable in the hands of just three owners (the last of which for 18 years), and is the final competing WRC99 example in the world – a testimony to its diligent ownership. The car's status and achievements are fully documented on the ewrc-results.com website: https://www.ewrc-results.com/carinfo/38-subaru-impreza-s5-wrc-99/?car=851This is a very special car, and we invite any interested parties to come and inspect it. They won’t be disappointed. Its quality is clear both ‘in the metal’ and in its achievements.  Complete with a huge spares package, the car will come with a carbon-fibre lamp pod with Hella hid Zenon lenses and halogen corner pods, a bespoke stainless-steel tundish and dry break, 4 x refurbished magnesium 6-spoke Speedline wheels, a pair of brand new AP front discs with bells fitted, 1x set front/rear Mintex pads, 1x spare clutch (re-shimmed), new front/rear bumpers plus splitter, original Prodrive Bilstein dampers, alternative springs for Reiger dampers and 100 litres of 102 octane fuel.Available by separate negotiation are: 30+ magnesium alloy wheels (12 x original 6-spoke Speedlines), springs, driveshafts, clutches, complete turbo (0 miles since rebuild), new throttle motor, new rad pack and fans, new intercooler (needs headers fitting), s/h exhaust manifolds, a new steel front wing and new steering rack, plus more.     SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZAYear: 1999Chassis Number: PRO WRC GC8-99.015Registration Number: V10 WRCTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: RallyClick here for more details and images

From long-term ownership, now gently restored and as glamorous as ever featuring in a recent Lush-500 video (Shake Baby Shake).Jay Leno’s go-to car from his garage for a drive-out is his white Jaguar XK120 Roadster which he’s owned for over forty years. Unfortunately, he doesn’t trump us with this charming example offered here which has come from fifty-four years of single ownership. Residing in East Sussex for most of its life, it was originally registered in Torbay, Devon in November 1950.We are still awaiting some more details about this Jaguar's recent life but it certainly appears to be in fine fettle. The interior has been retrimmed, the engine bay is very tidy with fresh wiring and the Old English White paintwork may well have been refreshed. It is MOT’d until November 2023 and comes complete with a lovely fitting hood and side screens. Aero screens have been fitted in the past and come with the XK should you require a sportier experience. Please contact the car's consignor for more information.One thing we do know, is that the car appears in a recent Lush-500 video (Shake Baby Shake) looking every inch the glamourous fifties sports car with the aero screens in place.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODdZ4QhnXJI   SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XK120Year: 1950Chassis Number: 660341Registration Number: LXF 726Transmission: ManualEngine Number: W4926-8Drive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

With just 3,044 miles covered by two diligent former keepers from new, this car’s originality is not just obvious by its overall condition, but confirmed in the details where it counts - Offered Without Reserve.The Mk3 Ford Escort was unveiled to the public in September 1980 (internally codenamed ‘Erika’) and was entirely new from the ground up in terms of styling, engineering and mechanicals, the only thing carried over from the previous generations of Escort was the name. This meant that the car deviated from the traditional rear-wheel drive and followed the industry trend of producing wind tunnel-designed, front-wheel drive hatchbacks (all Escorts prior had been saloons) ready to embrace Europe. So well received was the car that it won the much-coveted European Car of the Year in 1981.A convertible version, made by coachbuilder Karmann, appeared in 1983 and was the first drop-top car produced by Ford Europe since the Corsair of the 1960s. Powered by the unmistakable rasp of the 1.6-litre injected CVH engine, it wore ‘Cloverleaf’ alloy wheels and a sharp pin-strip coachline, just what the market wanted.The car presented here is a totally unrestored 1985 Escort 1.6i Cabriolet with evidence of original factory wax on the underside. It wears its original front and rear supplying-dealer number plates and rear window sticker, the factory quality-control stickers are still in situ in the boot and paint marks from the factory are still visible on all the torqued bolts. The spare wheel and jack have never been used but, most memorably, that new car smell is there the minute you open the door.The all-original CVH engine is barely run in and is commensurate with the rest of the car and its indicated mileage of just 3,044 at the time of cataloguing. The car is accompanied by its V5C, Ford dealer network book, Escort manual and ultra-rare Escort Cabriolet booklet, plus 2 sets of keys, with one set still having a key tag number attached. The advisory free MOT is valid until the 5th October 2023.If originality is king for collectors of classic cars, this Ford Escort Cabriolet is certainly royalty; what a great way into owning a classic Ford and would be made very welcome at any owner's club event.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1985Chassis Number: WF0LXXGKALES17652Registration Number: B595 KNPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: ES17652Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 3044 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

An Edwardian silver cased full hunter watch by Rotherham's, having engine turned cases (worn), signed white enamel dial and keywind movement, case dia.5cm, on silver double graduated curblink watch chain, gross length 38cm (2)

A pair of George V silver ashtrays, of canted square shape with engine turned decoration, maker Mappin & Webb, 2.3oz

A George VI silver trinket box, of oval form, having a hinged engine turned cover with vacant cartouche and lined interior, raised on cast cherub feet, maker Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1950, 7.7oz

A pair of Elizabeth II silver napkin rings, of oval form with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouche; together with three other silver napkin rings, gross weight 1.9oz (5)

A Meccano Mogul tinplate fire engine; together with a Dinky Toys Austin A105, boxed

A Waltham gent's gold plated full hunter keyless pocket watch, dia.52mm; together with an Elgin gold plated gent's keyless pocket watch, having engine turned case, dia.47mm (2)

A pair of framed and mounted prints 'Chariots of Fire, Dunfermline Engine Shed, April 1967' and 'Last Days of Steam' 62c.

A pair of 12 ct gold Cufflinks with engine turned decoration, 7 gms. and a pair of Wedgwood Jasperware Cufflinks and tie clip with two pairs of yellow metal cufflinks set with polished stone.

A pair of 9ct gold on silver, engine turned Cufflinks, plus a pair of Mother of Pearl and silver Cufflinks.

A quantity of Ladybird books including Thomas the Tank Engine, The Wind in The Willows, Winnie the Pooh etc.