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Looking very stylish in Titanium Silver with a Black Nappa interior, this UK-supplied, right-hand drive, manual gearbox M3 has covered just over 28,232 miles from new.BMW’s third-generation M3, the E46, took the hearts of real sports car fans by storm when it was launched in 2000. With a lightweight construction and its high-revving, in-line 6-cylinder engine it embodied for many a return to the virtues of the legendary, first-generation cars, the E30. Priced on a par with the Porsche Boxster S, the E46 M3 was streets ahead in performance, challenging the much pricier 911 and Audi RS4. Stiffened, wider-tracked with big wheel arches and a massive front spoiler, it packed a 343bhp 3.2-litre ‘S54’ straight-six engine substantially re-engineered by the 'M' division. All cars were officially limited to 155mph, although Autocar’s test model happily topped 160mph.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive E46 M3 fitted with the desirable manual gearbox and finished in stylish Titanium Silver with a Black Nappa leather interior. It was first registered on 26th July 2005 and has been enjoyed by five former keepers and our vendor who purchased the car on 2nd February 2019. It would appear that all this lovely car's owners have cherished it and used it lightly as the car has covered just 28,232 miles from new (less than 1,400 with its current owner). It was very well specified from new including full black Nappa leather, fully adjustable electric seats with adjustable bolster and lumbar support, heated seats, radio/CD/TV with console screen & phone connection, full 'M' car mat set; folding wing mirrors and a multi-functional steering wheel.Stamps in the original service record detail a 'running-in' check on 18th August 2005 at 1,055 miles through to the most recent service on 27th April 2022 at 28,198 miles (Inspection II service - £948.68). It's supplied with both keys, original complete tool kit & warning triangle glovebox torch, tyre inflation kit, owners manual and pouch.This fabulous M3 remains in exceptional condition with gleaming paintwork, factory shut-lines, an excellent interior, impressive engine bay and sits on matching Michelin Pilot Sports, all in excellent condition with good tread.With values of the E30 M3 rising out of reach and the E36 starting to head in the same direction, quality, manual-gearbox E46 M3s are becoming highly sought after and this delightful, low-mileage example seems very sensibly guided considering the potential on offer.  SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3 (E46)Year: 2005Chassis Number: WBSBL92020PP87454Registration Number: MM05 YTLTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 60233516 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 28232 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Nappa Click here for more details and images

Exceptionally low-mileage, fastidiously maintained Estoril Blue example of BMW's M3-powered roadster.Launched in 1997 and only in production for five years, the Z3M Roadster was developed by BMW's M-Sports division who installed the magnificent 321bhp, 3.2-litre straight-six engine from the contemporary E36 M3 Coupé, along with that car's beefed-up suspension, limited-slip differential, brakes and 5-speed manual gearbox. The package was topped off with massive alloy wheels, quad exhausts, and a more aggressive front spoiler and side skirts. There were also interior upgrades with additional gauges in the centre console, M-Sport gear knob, various chrome bits throughout the cockpit and leather sport seats as standard equipment. The result was a proper sports car that could scorch to 60mph in 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed limited to 155mph. Only 15,375 were built in total but of these only 3,557 were to full power European spec (American cars only had 240bhp) and only 997 were right-hand drive.However, it wasn't until 1999, when BMW installed the performance version of one of the most beloved six-cylinder engines in the car industry, the 3.2-version of the S50 engine from the E36 M3, giving 316bhp at 7,400rpm and 260lb/ft of torque, that the Z3 became an interesting driver's car. It could now sprint to 60mph in 5.2 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155mph, aided by uprated suspension, an LSD, a wider track, and larger brakes, all combining to create a proper sports car experience. Today, these cars possess a real feeling of integrity and a distinctive old-school charm; UK's Top Gear declared it "'the best handling car in the business."Finished in Estoril Blue over a black leather interior, this lovely example was specified from new with a healthy collection of added extras including air-conditioning, a Harmon Kardon sound system and sports seats. Fastidiously maintained, the Z3M comes with all of its original paperwork, booklets, brochures and even the seldom seen Z3 wristwatch, one of just 5,000 made specifically to go with the Z3M Roadster. Despite only covering 19,826 miles, this example has been exceptionally well looked after, living its whole life in a temperature-controlled garage and undercovers. The service booklet has been stamped by main dealers and specialists up to 17,700 miles.With the prices of effectively any and all pre-2000 M-Division cars soaring through the roof, this somewhat overlooked M3 powered 'pocket rocket' is surely the best and the sneakiest way in to that club!SpecificationMake: BMWModel: Z3M ROADSTERYear: 1999Chassis Number: WBSCK92010LB07089Registration Number: V250 ROCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 19800 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black/BlueClick here for more details and images

A UK-delivered Clio Williams 1, one of only 390 and restored to a fanatical level.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 came to 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 benefited 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 1993 Renault Clio Williams (Phase 1), #0179, and was originally supplied though Renault Manchester on the 31st December 1993, initially wearing the private registration ‘5174 MP’ and then, in 1997, this was removed and DVLA issued the current registration of ‘L299 LCK’.The car is accompanied by a comprehensive service history from new, with 15 stamps in its original service book, a history file with numerous receipts for parts and service work over the years, along with 15 MOT certificates. Back in 2010, ‘L299 LCK’ was taken off the road with a comprehensive restoration planned and was well stored in a dry garage until 2018 when our vendor became its owner and embarked on the most complete and detail-laden restoration imaginable.In our vendor's words, “The stunning car you see before you is the result of many years of work carried out by a retired car restorer who rebuilt this car purely for pleasure and without any budget or time restrictions. The body itself was in very good order having spent many years in dry storage, many new old stock parts were used where available, these include a genuine Renault windscreen, exhaust, dampers, and many more; the engine has been fully rebuilt and balanced, a genuine water pump and cambelt kit fitted, whilst the gearbox has been refurbished with new bearings and seals.All the suspension components and dampers are new, along with new brake components and refurbished genuine Renault brake callipers. As you would expect, the paintwork is totally flawless along with the plastic trims and mouldings, the glass is all genuine and still wears the cars original matching security numbers. The car’s specification is very original with only a couple of modern-day upgrades, the engine mounts are modern Vibra-Technics units, and a soft clutch conversion has been completed making the clutch pedal much more useable on a daily basis.”This is an opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable homologation road cars of the last 30 years. Whilst in ‘better than new’ condition and preserved for years to come, this sparkling little Clio remains eminently useable and may turn out to be a rather shrewd purchase.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIO WILLIAMS PHASE 1Year: 1993Chassis Number: VF1C57M0510844746Registration Number: L299 LCKTransmission: ManualEngine Number: C005159 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 101600 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

'65 Lotus Cortina restoration/recommissioning project with, what looks like, most of the bits.Offered here is a 1965 Lotus Cortina for total restoration or for a possible build to FIA historic racer specification. The older-style registration document shows the Essex registration number, LTW 477C. It's supplied with several boxes of parts and probably most items to complete the restoration. The engine number does not match the old registration document. It looks like it's had a Webasto sunroof fitted at some stage but available by separate treaty is a roof panel should a buyer wish to delete that option. All the panels are steel.There cannot be many unrestored Lotus Cortinas left and this is a very worthy, solid candidate. We all know the value of a properly restored car so why not come along to the sale, do your sums and you never know. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: LOTUS CORTINAYear: 1965Chassis Number: BA74EM59067Registration Number: LTW 477CTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Ex-Norman Ricketts with a John Smirthwaite engine, this is a fast, well-prepared car at a very conservative estimate.The Lotus Cortina's serendipitous arrival resulted directly from Ford's decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early 1960s. Their Head of UK Public Relations, Walter Hayes, spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to come up with a competitive saloon, using their mainstream Cortina as a base that could be produced in sufficient numbers to satisfy the mandatory Group 2 homologation requirements, and with which the Blue Oval could beat all comers. The solution was to take Ford's bullet-proof 1500 Kent engine, fit it with a twin-cam cylinder head, pop it into a stiffened Cortina shell, sort out the suspension and brakes and paint a green stripe down the side. The cars would be built by Lotus at its plant in Cheshunt and marketed through their dealer network as the Ford Cortina Lotus. Once fully developed, Lotus Cortinas (as they quickly became known) absolutely shone on track driven by household names including Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Jackie Ickx, Roger Clark and many, many more.Built and raced by the renowned engineer racer, Norman Ricketts, this beautifully prepared Lotus Cortina is available for a plethora of motorsport events. It has held FIA HTP papers, however, these expired in 2018 but renewal should be a formality. The engine is built with all John Smirthwaite internals and the correct exhaust manifold and the car last competed at the Birkett Six Hours in 2018 at Snetterton. The quality of build is evident with a welded in custom cage and the interior and engine bay are very impressive with evident attention to detail. Naturally, any prospective buyer should check the currency and validity of the safety equipment. It's supplied with its original buff logbook.The car was involved in the 2013 Lotus Cortina 50th Anniversary race at Brands Hatch in the Jim Clark Trophy, competed in July 2018 in the Historic Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch and was an entrant under the Harrow Motor Club banner for the six Hour Birkett Relay at Silverstone in October 2018. This very competitive Lotus Cortina is a must for any historic racer to enjoy the unmissable thrill of driving one of the most iconic saloon racers of all time. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: LOTUS CORTINAYear: 1964Chassis Number: 275C066284Registration Number: HTW 28BTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Very smart P1 in lovely original condition with 23 stamps in the book.Built at Subaru's Fuji Heavy Industries plant in Japan and honed by rally royalty, Prodrive, the Impreza P1 was always destined to become the hugely desirable modern classic that we rightfully see it as today. Built in a limited run of just 1,000 cars, every one featured the iconic Blue Mica paintwork, Anthracite 17-inch OZ racing wheels and a plethora of upgrades and unique features. It's easy to see why the P1 has gained such a cult following.Based on the two-door bodyshell, with the aerodynamics enhanced by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame, beefier running gear and a fabulous suspension setup by Prodrive, the P1 has more in common with the legendary Impreza 22B than its larger four-door Impreza WRX contemporaries. Developed with British B-roads in mind, by the very same company which helped the likes of the late Colin McRae, the late Richard Burns and Petter Solberg win World Rally Championships, the Prodrive One was intended to counter the wave of grey-import STI Type Rs coming from Japan.The upgrades to the P1 were extensive, but not intrusive. The list includes a more powerful 280bhp engine (up 69bhp from a standard Impreza Turbo), mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with longer gearing, and ABS brakes meaning the difference between a standard Impreza and a P1 is minimal. Further upgrades include a big-bore exhaust, quick-shift gear linkage, 17-inch titanium-finish alloy wheels and a rally-proven suspension set-up. With the sprint from 0-60 taking just 4.66 seconds, the P1 certainly has the bite to match the bark.First registered on 1st September 2000, this P1 presents exceptionally well in totally standard specification bar a stainless steel exhaust and has just four former keepers who have covered around 94,000 miles between them. It has been meticulously looked after, with our vendor describing the service history as impeccable with 23 service stamps from new. The engine is completely as Subaru delivered it with all of the engine bay covers and guards all in place.With soaring prices of Japanese domestic market cars, and 22Bs heading well north of £100,000 in recent years, this really smart, low-mileage, P1 seems exceptionally good value in comparison, and is ready to carry on doing the things that Imprezas do best.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZAYear: 2000Chassis Number: JF1GM8KDGYG002832Registration Number: X424 BPATransmission: Manual Engine Number: 822168 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 94000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A very useable entry level Ferrari, this 208 GT4 is offered from a Deceased Estate, benefitting from a £5,000 service in 2021 at Bob Houghton Ferrari - a bright example offered with a photographic record of an older restoration.The Dino 208 GT4 is the smaller brother of the Ferrari 308 GT4, revealed at the 1973 Paris Auto Salon, and was specially designed for the Italian market to avoid the heavy taxation levied on cars in those days with engines above 2-litres. The 208 remained in production from 1975 to 1980, with a total of 840 units receiving Maranello's stamp of approval, and as this was a specific Italian market model, all were produced in a left-hand drive configuration. The exterior design of the 208 GT4 is very similar to its bigger brother with a pronounced wedge-shaped body penned by Bertone, a look that was very much in vogue with the style of the period. A steel body with some lightweight aluminium panels was mounted on a tubular steel chassis and the wheelbase was a neat 2,550mm. The running gear is made up of an independent wishbone suspension, disc brakes, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers at all four corners with both front and rear anti-roll bars.The 1,991cc V8 engine is of 90-degree configuration, with belt-driven twin overhead camshafts per bank, transversely-mounted in unit with the all synchromesh, 5-speed transmission assembly, which was below, and to the rear of the engine's wet sump. It was fitted with a bank of four twin-choke Weber carburettors, producing a claimed 180hp which was enough to propel the 208 to a top speed of 112mph.This rather smart example is finished in Giallo Fly with a black leather interior and is on offer from a Deceased Estate. The indicated mileage at the time of consignment was 67,305km (41,821 miles) and it benefits from a £5,000 service in 2021 at Bob Houghton Ferrari. Within the car's history file, there is a photographic record of an earlier restoration.This is a very useable entry-level Ferrari and if you have an interest in owning one of these rare, seventies 2-litre, 2+2 Ferraris then come along to our sale.    SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: DINO 208 GT4Year: 1976Chassis Number: D1N0F106CL11820Registration Number: EHJ 885PTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 67305 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

Superbly presented Vantage in a simply gorgeous colour scheme with less than 19,000 miles and AMOC Concours success.Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7 in 1999. Sporting a Cosworth-designed, 5.9-litre V12 producing 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its six-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance, and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps, and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look.It may be a contentious statement, but few cars of the same era command the presence by engine note of a Ferrari, the subtle design of a Porsche and the interior refinement of a Rolls-Royce in the same way as the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage does. It is also an industry quirk that any V12-engined grand tourer is best suited to coachwork resplendent in darker colours and a lighter interior, with British cars appointed naturally in the finest of leather and wood. All of which are beautifully represented by this 2001 Aston Martin Vantage which was delivered new on 27th January 2001 in Mendip Blue with Pacific Parchment hide by Grange Aston Martin, to the first of just two keepers, as confirmed by the accompanying V5C. The cherished registration 'X2 AML' was issued at the same time and remains with the car, in continuation of the car’s history. Before we get to the car’s exceptional service history we note that records show the car‘s next, and current, keeper is recorded on the 6th September 2014.The service history has a recorded 19 stamps, with notations of the mileage at each service and the last 13 services were carried out by noted Aston Martin specialists, Chiltern Aston Centre Ltd of Hemel Hempstead. The most recent of these was recorded on the 17th July 2021 at 18,394 miles when a new ignition coil and fuel pumps were fitted. The car was entered into the 2018 Aston Martin Owners Club Spring Concours at Englefield House, Reading and won the Bloxham Medal for Best In Class, the medal naturally accompanies the car, and it is our proud duty to report that not only was the score an impressive 96.5 out of 100, but among the top three awarded scores issued that day to any Aston Martin taking part in the Concours. The history file accompanying the car confirms receipted maintenance and official representation of mileage and corresponding services by the well stamped service book, whilst the MOT is valid until July 2023.In our opinion, this motor car is unmatched in terms of luxury, heritage and performance by any contemporary model for sale today. It is eminently suitable for mature enthusiasts, first time owner-drivers or a collector, all of whom will appreciate the condition, low mileage and AMOC-winning pedigree of a modern classic that is as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: VANTAGEYear: 2001Chassis Number: SCFAB12321K301422 Registration Number: X2 AMLTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: AM201461 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 18629 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Pacific Parchment LeatherClick here for more details and images

**Saleroom announcement** The car has had a fresh MOT prior to the sale A genuine 1966 1275S fastidiously and correctly prepared to replicate its 'Works' siblings. An absolute jewel. It's amazing how many motoring images from three or four years in the mid-1960s have gone on to become almost iconic. Steve McQueen's Highland Green, Shelby 390GT with smoke pouring from the tortured rear tyres, Jim Clark's Lotus Cortina waving a wheel at the crowd, bespattered, orange and blue, Gulf GT40s crossing the finishing line at Le Mans, and anyone with even a passing interest in rallying can instantly recall those night-time pictures of the world-beating works Mini-Cooper S' of Aaltonen, Makinen and Hopkirk battling through heavy snow on the Col de Turini in 1965 and 1966.It certainly was the sensation in the 1963/64 winter rally season. The tiny little car immediately became a legend. The saga of 1966 is well documented when the works Mini Coopers of Makinen, Aaltonen and Hopkirk left all the others far behind finishing first, second and third at the end of the Rally only for the French race commissioners, after an eight hour technical inspection, to establish that the external headlight brackets were illegal and disqualified the first three cars. Sacre Bleu!This particular car is a genuine Mk1 Morris Mini Cooper 1275 S as confirmed by its Heritage Trust Certificate in the accompanying history file. It was originally supplied by Stewart and Arden Ltd of Acton, London in July 1966, having been built in May 1966, and was fitted from new with a fresh air heater, oil cooler and extra fuel tank. From the Certificate we can see that the car still retains its original chassis number, engine number and body number.Owned, but not used in anger, by its private owner since 2015, the car is today effectively a 'Works replica' rally car that is really great fun to drive and is welcome at events and shows throughout the world. All the right period Mini competition parts, updates and legal modifications are present and the car could easily be prepared for historic competitive rallying or simply be enjoyed on the road and exhibited at events. It's fitted with a Jack Knight straight-cut gearbox, full roll-cage, magnesium Minilites, 3.7 Diff, 'Works' heated front screen, perspex side and rear windows and twin alloy fuel tanks (foam filled). According to our vendor, the floor is solid and appears original with no evidence of panel replacement. With fairly high-gearing, the Mini is still quick but is reasonably quiet at higher speeds.Offered with a comprehensive history file containing the Heritage Certificate, the current V5C and many prior MOTs, bills and receipts. Viewing is highly recommended and the car is with us now and can be seen in Warwickshire prior to the Sale or at the Silverstone Classic on Friday 26th August before the sale on Saturday 27th.'LLT 475D' is a fantastic example of a genuine 1966 1275S prepared as an homage to the works cars of the sixties and, is not only cosmetically delightful, but is mechanically well-developed and could be competitive at club and historic level. It's road registered, has lots of presence, and would be hard to beat in terms of sheer driving fun for the money.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MORRIS COOPER SYear: 1966Chassis Number: KA2S4851700Registration Number: LLT 475DTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Unregistered and unrepeatable. Just 143 recorded miles from new. Sourced for the current owner in the 1980s by classic car stalwart, Mike Ayling, this unregistered MGB Roadster, Chassis No GVADJIAG/18012 had been purchased by its first owner as a potential investment and never registered, however the original V5/55 Application for first registration is still present together with the original handbook and Heritage Certificate.  Mike had been tasked by a good friend with finding a trio of cars to be correctly preserved until his three youngest grandchildren reached their respective 21st birthdays at which point they would receive a brand new MGB as a present. What a lovely idea. He was able to find two delivery mileage, MGB Roadsters (one black and one white) and they were immediately prepared for a long hibernation, however it took nearly six months to persuade the owner of this Snapdragon Yellow car to part with it.In Mike's words "I collected the car myself from Gloucestershire and trailered it back to Fernhurst where it was subjected to the same deep preservation as the black and white MGBs. The fuel tank was filled with paraffin, the engine overfilled with oil and the carburretors filled with a light preservation oil. The car was then totally Waxoyled three times and then transported to my friend’s garage where my technician, Jeffrey Bull, and I laid the base of the Carcoon, placed the car on axle stands inflated the Carcoon and left it for the next 35 years. I visited the garage frequently and checked on all three  cars, turned the wheels, serviced the Carcoon fans and put them all back to bed."The grandson who inherited the yellow MGB is a non-driver and lives in London so he has recently decided to sell the vehicle. It was removed from storage and fully recommissioned, remaining in true time-warp order with the delivery mileage of just 143 miles still showing on the speedometer! However, there was one concern. Again in Mike's words ''When I originally sold the car to Richard,  I provided my friend's personal assistant with the documentation, all of which was complete, together with two sets of keys and various documents including a brief on the history and details of what had been done to the car in terms of storage activity. Sadly, with the passage of time and my friend in his late ‘90s, some of the documents and keys were misplaced. I was then tasked with the problem of obtaining new keys, however, fortunately I remembered that MGBs were produced with a spare ignition key secured to the bulkhead, under the bonnet with a self-tapping screw. I went to look at the car, removed the Carcoon, which had provided more than 35 years exemplary service, lifted the bonnet and finally found the key. If you look now at the car, you will see the outline of the key on the bulkhead, evidenced by the shadow in the underseal! This is the key which comes with the car now. From the chassis number I was able to obtain keys for both the door and the boot."This remarkable MGB is now resplendent once again, wide awake and ready for the next part of its journey. Your earliest inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this piece of MG history.SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB 1.8 ROADSTERYear: 1980Chassis Number: GVADJ1AG/18012Registration Number: UNREGISTERED - GVADJ1AG/18012Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 18V-847-F-H/37215Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 143 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Silver Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

An official UK Ralliart car, with a single owner from new, in standard condition, just 26,000 miles; the 'grail' Evo VI!It wasn't until the launch of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI (more commonly referred to as the Evo VI GSR) that the Japanese firm entered the consciousness of a wider spectrum of rally enthusiasts. The first Evo to be officially available in the UK, the Mitsubishi Evo VI was launched in January 1999. From May 1999, UK cars were imported by Mitsubishi Motors and prepared by Ralliart UK (a new company offering closer ties with the UK importer that saw the opening of a small number of Ralliart dealers; even cars sold through Ralliart UK were still subject to Single Vehicle Approval (SVA), which was carried out on behalf of customers). Most came as GSR-spec, but a cheaper RSX model was also launched to combat the draw of Subaru’s keenly-priced Impreza rival. The ‘standard’ Evo VI GSR stole enthusiasts’ hearts from the get-go, its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine produced 276bhp (although it’s accepted that it was closer to 300bhp), and 275lbft. Fed through all four wheels via a 5-speed gearbox, it made the 1,360kg car fast and exciting. The key was its generous cooling. Not only did the Evo VI have a bigger intercooler, oil cooler and radiator than the Evo V, but it also had enlarged ducts in the front bumper, made possible by locating the number-plate to the side. That told anyone also considering a Subaru Impreza WRX that the Evo VI was ‘serious’. It certainly was, now fitted with a new ECU and permanent four-wheel drive with Active Yaw Control (AYC) that gave physics-defying handling by minimising oversteer and understeer, and a practical four-door body, the Evo immediately gave Subaru a bloody nose. It also helped it crack 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and head on to 150mph (rather than the 112mph limited top speed of many Japanese imported models). Its body was stiffened with 130 additional spot welds and thicker gauge steel. The front suspension was improved with stronger, forged front knuckles the rear with forged aluminium to reduce unsprung weight.With a price tag of £30,995 when it officially went on sale in the UK, the Evo VI proved a performance bargain. In addition to its WRC-inspired mechanicals, it had showroom-friendly features such as climate control, Recaro sports seats and electric windows and mirrors. The Evo VI's candle burned brightly for a mere two years before being replaced in March 2001 by the Evo VII. For many, the Evo VI remains the pinnacle of Mitsubishi Evo design for its style, aggression, and usability.The car presented here is a 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR, car #149 (denoted by its service booklet and gearstick plaque) supplied to the UK-market via Ralliart UK. Finished in Ichelle Blue it was sold via Mitsubishi Motors Reading on 25th March 1999 to its one-and-only owner (our vendor), who applied the registration S666 EVO to it. The car is today still in factory-standard condition, having covered just 26,724 (verifiable) miles (atoc) with early Mitsubishi service history (followed by trusted local independents), accompanied by its original Ralliart service booklet and Mitsubishi sales invoice. Our vendor was an early advocate of the abilities of the Evo VI and was invited, with other customers, by Mitsubishi on a specially chartered flight to Rotterdam to inspect and drive their respective cars. The cars were then brought into the UK, fettled by Ralliart, and given to owners via the specialist dealerships. Our vendor has owned and enjoyed this car ever since, ensuring it has always been garaged and well-maintained. After being garaged and not used (but regularly run-up) for a number of years, it benefitted from £1,700-worth of recommissioning work in June 2021, including an engine flush, a full oil/fluid and filters service, a new battery, new timing/auxiliary belts, a new v/belt tensioner, new spark plugs, and new brake hoses.The car is now absolutely ready to go and be enjoyed by a new owner. It drives and performs particularly well, as well as you might expect from such a cosseted example. This special car - with its conscientious single ownership history and superb original condition - would make a shrewd purchase given the market growth for rare rally-derived modern-classics. Not to be missed!SpecificationMake: MITSUBISHIModel: LANCER EVOLUTION VIYear: 1999Chassis Number: CP9A1012568Registration Number: S666 EVOTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 4G63-YT0350 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A superbly engineered machine, UK-delivered, just 39,000 miles and hugely capable.The letters ‘STI’ hold a special sort of appeal for many Subaru Impreza enthusiasts. Think of ‘Subaru Technica International’ as the go-faster wing of Subaru much as M is to BMW, AMG is to Mercedes or, more accurately, Ralliart is to Mitsubishi. STI-badged Imprezas command serious respect and the officially imported UK cars are always in big demand.It's fair to say that October 2000 was a significant month for Impreza owners. Out went the much-loved original shape car and in came the revised bug-eyed edition. The reception was frosty to say the least, as Subaru realised that the styling wasn't to the taste of hardcore fans and moved quickly with the launch of the Impreza UK300 which offered compound headlamps, bigger spoilers, and the option of a Prodrive WR kit that boosted power to 245bhp. The UK300 was an instant hit and Subaru UK subsequently introduced the Impreza STi at the 2001 Frankfurt show. Debuting in British showrooms in January 2002, the STI, a car that was launched with 261bhp and the option of a standard car or one with bigger Prodrive-designed spoilers, grille, and front bumper. Both were badged 'Type-UK' to differentiate them from parallel imported models.The 2002 Paris Motor Show saw the release of the facelifted Impreza with much of the credit going to Prodrive and the designer of the McLaren F1, Peter Stevens. With revised front wings, shapelier headlights, a more aggressive bumper and front grille, a re-sculpted bonnet and revised rear light clusters, it was a far more cohesive design than its predecessor and sales soon picked up again, especially as its key rival, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII, had just been toned down from its Evo VI heyday. Almost immediately Prodrive announced a performance pack for the STI offering a full 300bhp. A 2003 facelift saw the controversial bug-eye headlamps replaced and a raft of other changes brought in.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. Nearly 80% of the STI's all-alloy powerplant is unique. The piston head was reshaped to form tougher semi-closed-deck cylinder blocks. Screw-in conrods and forged pistons combine with shimless valve lifters, sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow valve intakes. Every moving part is either stronger, lighter or both. This reduces inertia and gives the engine a manic free-revving feel that's missing from the standard WRX. A larger intercooler and air intake help keep things from meltdown, and a water spray has been fitted to the intercooler that is operated by the driver via a dash-mounted button. Serious stuff.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 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX-STI Type UK which has built on its very sound standard specification and been further enhanced for even more performance and fast driving acumen. The discerning older owner of this special car, a renowned figure in motoring circles, has improved this car with superb engineering carried out by proper specialists. Specification summary:Engine by Subaru specialists Zen Performance of Cambridgeshire, who systematically rebuilt the engine to 2.35-ltrs, costing £12,700 (see images for build spec)Litchfield twin-scroll VF37 turbo fitted at 37,766 miles for more road-friendly manners (430bhp) and cambelt, costing £3,600APS 3.5-inch race exhaustAP 6-pot callipers and discsEXE-TC Competition Suspension unitsExedy Clutch Europe Ltd twin-plate clutch 6-speedWhiteline Performance roll bars4-point harness seat beltsHID headlightCarbon rally-spec wing mirrorsThe car has had just two previous owners before our vendor, one of which is a friend of his, who like him also didn't use it in the winter. Consequently, the bodywork is in as good condition as the mechanicals. It's accompanied by a large history file, fully detailing the specification, servicing and the recorded mileage of just 39,247. The car is ideal for fast-road driving, hill-climbs or sprint events. Its engineering has been overseen by an owner who has lived and breathed motorsport for decades, selecting the best people and parts to create this car. The car’s abilities are supreme, very useable on road, but comes into its own when sprinting or hill-climbing, a proper machine and offering staggering performance for this level of guide price. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA WRX-STI TYPE UKYear: 2003Chassis Number: JF1GDBKH33G035013Registration Number: AM53 HYATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 918121 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 39000 MilesClick here for more details and images

This superbly presented, Ford 1600 Crossflow-powered, 3rd-generation Turner Sports is one of only 70 examples from the final chapter of Jack Turner's amazing story.For those of us who have been involved in Club Motorsport for over half a century, the mention of racing Turners is nearly always followed immediately by someone mentioning ‘Tatty Turner’. ‘Tatty’ was a seriously quick Mark 1 Climax (678 ERC) that was raced in the early 1960s by Pat Fergusson and Warwick Banks with great success and became known for epic ‘David and Goliath’ battles around Mallory and Brands.As I recall, the epithet ‘Tatty’ was singularly well deserved at the time but the car did scrub up well in later years, however, the word could never be used to describe the immaculate Mk3 on offer here. “Tidy Turner” would be far more appropriate.This superb example is a Turner Ford 1600 Crossflow Mk3. right-hand drive, 2-seater Sports that was first registered on 1st June 1964. It features original GRP bodywork painted in white with a reconditioned inner tub in aluminium and Turner seats trimmed in Jaguar Mulberry leather. Manufactured by Turner Sports Cars at Pendeford Airport, Wolverhampton, it was treated to a no-expense-spared rebuild in 2010/2012 at 64,226 miles in Wolverhampton by Turner-guru, John Cullis, the third of five owners.It’s formally identified by a V5C registration document issued on 27 May 2021, recording its original Turner tubular-chassis number #64/615 and Ford 711-block engine number UP00325 (originally S367981). It’s fitted with a big-valve head, Cortina GT cam and inlet with a single-choke Weber carburettor, lightened and balanced crankshaft with ARP bolts, large-core radiator and fan, Pertronix electronic distributor, Facet fuel pump, alternator and a custom stainless steel exhaust.Further aspects of the car’s current spec include Cortina GT 4-forward speed gearbox with Lotus Cortina aluminium bell-housing, original Turner 5-link rear axle with 8ins brakes, Peter May halfshafts, twin bearing hubs, 3.5:1 differential, GT6 front suspension, adjustable-camber top wishbones, Wilwood front discs and calipers, gas coil-over shocks and 5.5 x 14 Minilite alloys all round, 5/8 ins MG Midget anti-roll bar, renewed fuel tank, wiring loom, electric instrumentation indicating 3,500 miles (since restoration), fused and relayed with master battery switch and a fitted tonneau cover.Historic Vehicle Road Tax exempt (last renewed 5th May 2022 for 12 months), scissor jack and spare Minilite in the boot along with hood and frame. Included, too, is the most comprehensive September 2016 compiled Turner cuttings file, recording marque history through 84 magazine features from July 1951 to September 2012, together with production and technical info, including sources of parts employed in the manufacture of all models and chassis. A complete run of Fairthorpe Sports Car Club newsletters are full of essential Turner Register intel within the ‘Turner Tattle’ section from the March 2016 to and including July 2022 issues.Several hundred Turners were built prior to the company’s demise in 1966 and there are a good few in regular daily use but we can’t ever recall seeing one that sits so well and just looks ‘right’. In immaculate condition with good provenance and lots of Turner-based history, this seems an excellent opportunity.SpecificationMake: TURNERModel: FORD MKIII 1600Year: 1964Chassis Number: 64-615Registration Number: BAX 500BTransmission: ManualEngine Number: UP00325Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

This matching-numbers Evo I is superbly original throughout and is fresh to market from long-term ownership.  From the mid-1960s until the early 1990s, Lancia was a major force in international rallying, winning the ‘World Rally Championship for Makes’ no fewer than 11 times between 1972 and 1992, including a remarkable six successive victories commencing in 1987. During the same period, Lancia drivers won the European Rally Championship on 14 occasions and the World Drivers' Championship (only instigated in 1978) four times. Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, the model retained the Volumex supercharger initially before switching to a straightforward turbo when transformed into the Integrale in 1987. The latter would prove a supremely capable rally car, winning the World Championship in both 1987 and 1988, yet in road trim remained a thoroughly practical family hatchback. Integrale performance was boosted further by the introduction of a 16-valve cylinder head for the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in 1989, maximum power increasing to 200bhp and top speed to around 220km/h.Homologated to maintain the works rally team's competitive edge, the first Evoluzione models were manufactured towards the end of 1991, incorporating wider front and rear track, appropriately altered bodywork, an engine re-mapped to produce 210bhp and a number of other detail improvements.Finished in Metallescente Winner Red with a black hide interior, this particular, matching numbers, Evo I is superbly original throughout having come from long-term ownership and as such is fresh to market.  With a conscious decision made to keep the Lancia unmolested, apart from the addition of Compomotive wheels – the originals remain with the car – this example is rather refreshing as it has remained as Lancia intended with no alterations from factory specification, a rarity in itself. With only two UK-registered keepers since importation in 2000, the Delta comes complete with a file of invoices and receipts alongside the original handbooks, recently serviced including new belts and pulleys and supplied with an MOT certificate valid until June 2023. This represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic hot hatches of the 1980s and 90s, delightfully unmolested and in excellent condition. SpecificationMake: LANCIAModel: DELTA EVOLUZIONE IYear: 1992Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000567484Registration Number: D20 LTATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 831E5000Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 110646 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Meticulously cared-for, Moonstone Blue, RS Cosworth, fresh from £8,000 worth of mechanical recommissioning by respected marque specialists.At its introduction in 1982, the Sierra's revolutionary new shape proved a touch more divisive than Ford had anticipated and some serious marketing became a priority, so it was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth. It fitted the brief well as it was rear-wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds and was available as a three-door. The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but, more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history. Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built, and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons (Cosworth 3dr, Sapphire 2wd, and 4wd).This lovely Sierra RS Cosworth was supplied new on 15th May 1987 finished in desirable Moonstone Blue and appears to have been looked after all its days which is not always the case with these cars. It was kept in dry storage for 11 years between 2006 and 2017 when its owner, at the time, moved the car to his business premises and began a gentle tidying over a period of months. The interior was completely stripped, painted internally, refreshed and put back together, the underside was cleaned and the wheels were refurbished. We understand that within the car's history file there are over 100 images of this work being carried out.The car was purchased by our vendor in 2020 and, although its cosmetic condition was fantastic, it had hardly been used since going into storage in 2006 and consequently was in need of mechanical recommissioning. At an indicated mileage of 63,995, it was entrusted to specialists Obsessive Car Care in Northampton who, in addition to carrying out a full cambelt service, fitted new cam pulley seals, phase sensor, distributor cap, rotor arm, full set of high-quality ignition leads, crank sensor, water temp sensor, coil, ignition module and an air charge sensor. Many parts were from Burton Engineering or Graham Goode Racing. At this point, a tiny core-plug leak was detected from the rear of the engine, so a new core-plug was fitted along with a top-of-the-range new original-spec clutch from Graham Goode Racing. As leading Cosworth specialists, Graham Goode were asked by our vendor to thoroughly inspect and road test the car and recommend anything they felt was necessary. Most of this work was carried out in 2021 and we understand around £8,000 was invested in bringing the 'Cossie' back to full health.The history file also contains the original Ford service books, stamped to 30,000 miles, over 100 images of the car, including the underside showing it to be in very good condition, photos showing the interior being stripped, refreshed and put back together, and an original instruction manual in a ring binder. Presenting very well and driving even better, this is a fabulous all-round example at a reasonable guide, especially looking at the trajectory these desirable Cosworths have been on in recent years. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA RS COSWORTHYear: 1986Chassis Number: WF0FXXGBBFGT50786Registration Number: D848 UODTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GT50786Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 64125 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

Well presented, matching numbers, Series 2 Roadster converted from a Coupé in the 1980s and sympathetically upgraded. Jaguar continued to develop the E-Type throughout its life and the first results of this programme of improvements were introduced in 1964 when the newly enlarged 4.2-litre XK engine was installed. Maximum power remained unchanged at 265bhp, however, torque was usefully increased which, combined with the arrival of a fully synchronised Moss gearbox and more consistent fuel flow from the twin SU petrol pumps, contributed greatly to smooth progress.The Series 2 of 1968 was a further quantum leap with an improved cooling system and better Girling brakes addressing those, less than endearing, Series 1 characteristics of getting too hot and not being able to stop. The Series 2 also introduced several design changes, largely due to U.S. Federal legislation, and the most noted exterior features are the open headlights, a larger grille opening, re-positioned and larger front indicators and rear lights below the bumpers. The 4.2-litre XK straight-six now featured ribbed cam-covers, whilst inside there were better seats with headrests, new switchgear and the ignition switch was now on the steering column.#1R20812 was built on 8th April 1970 as a right-hand drive, Series 2 Fixed Head Coupé finished in Opalescent Gunmetal with a red leather interior, however, as you can see, it’s now a superbly presented 4.2 Roadster in those original colours. It remains matchingnumbers and is accompanied by two files documenting the cars history, importantly including the restoration in the 80s when it was converted from its original Coupé bodywork to a Roadster. While this may unnerve some purists, we see it as a win-win situation as, let’s be honest, values of a converted car are likely to be a little lower than an original Roadster, offering real value for money and additionally, no one would spend all that money on modifying the bodywork and trim without some lovely new paint and, nearly always, a full mechanical refresh at the same time.It was treated to a second restoration in the early-2000s with, this time, the focus on drivability. The engine was rebuilt by Derbyshire-based WatJag and fitted with a big-valve head, uprated cams, and a Broadspeed 5-speed gearbox, in addition to uprating the brakes and suspension components. More recently, the car had around £14,000 spent on it with Jaguar specialists, Clayton Classics, who refreshed and ‘buttoned up’ the car to ensure everything was up to scratch including the miracle task for a Jaguar of stopping all oil leaks and drips!Here at Silverstone we have been privileged to sell a number of really early, flat floor, outside bonnet-lock cars for considerable sums of money, but that’s not really what E-Type Roadsters are about. No young man in the sixties would stare at the E-Type poster on his bedroom wall and think ‘I’ll put up with the uncooperative Moss gearbox, the ‘will they, won’t they’ brakes and the chiropractor-funding seating position and, if I don’t change a single grommet, the car will be worth a million quid by the time I’m 93’. No, what everyone desired was a glorious, sexy E-Type in a super colour with red leather and chrome wires, which is exactly what we have here.With an MOT valid until April 2023, on the button, pretty as a picture and very sensibly guided, we welcome and encourage your inspection of this lovely car. Professional images to follow.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPE SERIES 2 ROADSTERYear: 1970Chassis Number: 1R20812Registration Number: BAL 530HTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 7R121779Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 21436 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images

One of the final 50 built, one of only 295 in right-hand drive, one previous owner and fabulous service history.The Audi Quattro may not have been the first four-wheel-drive production car (that honour belongs to the 1966 Jensen Interceptor FF), but its place in history is assured. Thanks in no small part to its enormous rallying success, the Quattro popularized all-wheel drive, and is now regarded as one of the most influential and important sports cars of the 1980s. The brainchild of Jörg Bensinger, an Audi chassis engineer, development work was started in 1977. Three years later the finished product was released. Although the floor-pan had much in common with the 80 and the running gear was largely taken from an Audi 200, the Quattro used a manual centre differential lock (operated by levers next to the handbrake) to govern the 197bhp and 210lb/ft power outputs delivered by the 2.1-litre in-line five-cylinder turbocharged engine. By the time this particular car arrived in 1990, the crude cable-operated 50:50 split differential had been replaced with a much more advanced Torsen (torque sensing) diff and the engine had been uprated with double overhead camshafts and a larger 2,226cc capacity, upping power to 217bhp.This special 20V (20-valve) car is the ‘Holy Grail’ of UR Quattros and is finished in Tornado Red with a grey half-leather and cloth interior. Unusually, it's only had one previous owner and he cherished it for 29 years until 2020 when it was purchased by our vendor. Initially registered on 1st August 1991, this special example is one of the final 50 produced and is one of only 295 right-hand drive examples.In our opinion, what really sets this example apart from others is its thorough and extensive history file which contains a staggering 30 stamps in the service book and is accompanied by invoices, MOTs etc. Pleasingly the original bill of sale is also included which shows that the first owner paid the grand total of £33,760 in August 1991, which was a significant sum of money at the time. Here at Silverstone we love it when we are offered a car that was purchased from new with the intention of keeping it for a long time and there is a lovely paper-trail demonstrating care and attention for nearly 30 years.The most recent service was a major one, which included a cambelt change and the indicated mileage is a mere 75,900, at the time of cataloguing, which works out at just 2,400 miles per year, all supported by the comprehensive history file. We highly recommend any interested parties come see the car and history file for themselves as this really is special. The value of 20-valve Quattros has been increasing exponentially and this lovely example appears guided sensibly, given its condition, sensible mileage, extensive history and the fact its one of the last examples produced of an iconic car. SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: UR QUATTRO 2.2 TURBO 20VYear: 1991Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZMA000165Registration Number: J11 JRPDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

The original Turbo. One of only 74, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 3-litre cars presented in gleaming black with olive green leather and on offer from 43 years single private ownership.This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of one of only 74 right-hand drive, 3-litre 930 Turbos supplied directly to the UK. Offered directly from 43-years single private ownership (just two owners in total) and spectacularly presented in solid Schwartz (700) paintwork with an olive green leather interior and matched green carpets, possibly unique in this colour combination. Whilst in the ownership of our vendor, this rare classic Porsche has been enjoyed regularly and always maintained by the same expert Porsche specialists who know the car rather well.In 1997, the decision was taken to undertake a full bare-metal body restoration to have the old 911 looking its best once again. Our vendor confirms that in his ownership the Turbo has had no accident damage and during the restoration no evidence of damage was discovered. Two new front wings, new front and rear bumpers were expertly replaced and a nearside Porsche door mirror fitted (for safety) before the original colour was re-applied. The windscreen was replaced with one which has an integrated aerial, so the new offside wing has not been drilled for a conventional aerial. The front fog lights were removed and replaced with Cibie driving lights, which are activated when main beam is selected, giving excellent road illumination. A detailed invoice supports the works carried out over 317 hours which cost £5,388 in total, and this is accompanied by a portfolio of 39 photographs documenting the restoration. At 72,493 miles the speedometer failed and a new unit was fitted, however, the original unit is included in the sale and, when combined, the total mileage recorded is c.103,610. For the last 43 years, the cosseted Turbo has been dry stored in a temperature-controlled garage when not in use and as such remains beautifully preserved since the restoration and ready to offer another 40+ years of enjoyable motoring.Presented for auction having just had a major engine-out service and detailed mechanical check-over which included removing and refurbishing the turbo, replacing brake pipes, new calipers and the brake master cylinder (£7,000).Accompanied by a large history file including service invoices dating back to 1979, a wealth of old MOT certificates, its Porsche wallet with manuals, the original tool kit, original jack and spare wheel, original tyre compressor, original first aid kit (unused), original spare bulb kit and original tyre pressure gauge. A copy of Porsche Post  from Summer 1979 is also included with chassis #181 featuring on the cover.This stunning and significant early 911 Turbo is now available as the owner is simply ready for something a little less on the ‘wild side’. A special opportunity to take ownership of this magnificent piece of Porsche history.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 901/930Year: 1976Chassis Number: 9307700181Registration Number: TSO 283RTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreenClick here for more details and images

An older restoration to a show standard, this delightful 400 would make a fast and stylish entry in next year's Mille Miglia.Imitation is said to be the most sincere form of flattery, however, it seems a little unlikely that BMW's engineers felt particularly gratified when the Bristol Car Company obtained the rights to their automotive designs as part of Germany's post-WW2 reparations. Although there was undoubtedly a significant input from the bright aeronautical engineers at Bristol, the 400, which commenced production in 1947, was effectively a synthesis of three pre-war BMW designs, with a chassis derived from that of the 326, an engine from the 328 sports car and an aerodynamic bodyshell similar to that of the 327 coupé. The 1,971cc six-cylinder engine of the BMW 328 featured an ingenious new cylinder head, designed by Rudolf Schleicher, incorporating hemispherical combustion chambers and inclined valves without recourse to overhead, or twin camshafts. Instead, the Type 319 engine's single block-mounted camshaft and pushrod valve actuation were retained, thus avoiding an expensive redesign. Two rocker shafts were employed, one situated above each bank of valves, giving the engine an external appearance almost indistinguishable from that of a twin-overhead-cam design. Downdraft inlet ports contributed to the motor's deep breathing, and its tunability made it a popular choice for British racing car constructors, most notably Cooper, during the 1950s. Externally, Bristol's Type 85A clone of the BMW motor differed little from the German original, the most obvious difference being the adoption of SU, rather than Solex, carburettors part way through production. The most significant changes made by the Bristol designers were metallurgical, their utilisation of the highest quality materials contributing to increased engine life. A maximum output of 80bhp at 4,200rpm was claimed, which was good enough for a top speed of around 95mph.The 400's aerodynamically efficient body was constructed of steel panels on a wooden frame, with the doors, bonnet and boot-lid skinned in aluminium. Beneath the skin, the chassis boasted independent front suspension by single upper wishbones and lower transverse leaf-springs, whilst torsion bars located within the chassis members controlled the live rear axle. Contrasting with the exterior's modern appearance, the traditional wood-embellished interior was reminiscent of an earlier age. In total, 474 Bristol 400s were made between 1947 and 1950 with, it's believed, around 120 still on the road. Dating from 1948, Chassis number #460-180, on offer here, is indeed one of those original cars. It has recently benefitted from a full bodywork refurbishment with any corrosion and rust being fully addressed and removed prior to being finished to a very high standard in a lovely shade of light metallic green (an Aston Martin colour we believe possibly California Sage). The interior has been refurbished with the same attention to detail as the bodywork and looks simply spectacular in fresh Biscuit hide piped in Chocolate with matching door cards, headlining and a new carpet. The wooden dash has been removed and refinished, all instrumentation is period and in good working order and a full tool kit is in its appointed place in a box in the engine bay. The boot has also benefitted from all this attention and looks splendid with new Cinnamon carpets edged in Chocolate.For over a decade, this lovely 400 has been the property of a well known Morgan dealer's family and has been properly looked after and fettled as required to a far higher standard than one might expect from less fastidious owners. In our vendor's words "You simply have to drive it to experience how good the taut handling is and how well the motor pulls though the lovely synchromesh gear box. It feels more like 1970 than 1948."Mille Miglia eligible, this car would make a stylish, fast and comfortable entrant to the famed event. This is undoubtedly the best example of a 400 we have seen and, although prepared to a show standard, JYM II remains a practical and versatile post-war classic.SpecificationMake: BRISTOLModel: 400Year: 1948Chassis Number: 460-180Registration Number: TBATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 850 1238Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Biscuit LeatherClick here for more details and images

One of just 38 right-hand drive cars produced and offered to auction with 26,200 miles.By the 1960s, Rolls-Royce had finally accepted that many owners might actually prefer to drive their own cars, launching the Silver Shadow with owner-driver comfort in mind, and no doubt appreciated by those chauffeurs still in service. The two-door convertible version of the Silver Shadow soon followed and has been without argument the most successful convertible ever produced by Rolls-Royce. First introduced in 1966 as the "Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two-door, drop head coupé", it eventually became apparent by popular demand that this version deserved to have its own model name so, after a few cosmetic changes in 1971, the Corniche was born. Whilst the Coupé was discontinued in 1980, the Corniche Convertible was produced until 1995, remaining largely unchanged cosmetically, with a production total of 5,678 convertible cars.The purchase of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, by Volkswagen in 1998 may have raised a few eyebrows but it secured the future of not just Rolls-Royce but also Bentley, a roaring success that surely would have pleased old W.O. himself. The licensing and production agreement between Volkswagen and BMW came to an end in 2003, and the two brands went their separate ways with Rolls-Royce production moving to the new BMW-owned factory in Goodwood, launching the V12-powered Phantom later that year whilst Volkswagen spearheaded Bentley’s new chapter, one of the most significant relaunches of a brand in living memory. Only one new Rolls-Royce model was produced under Volkswagen holding ownership, the Corniche V, and the last Rolls so named.Launched in 2000 with a list price at of £300,000, the most expensive car then offered by Rolls-Royce, the Corniche V has many unique distinctions, not least being the last V8 powered Rolls-Royce, with the 6.75-litre engine enhanced by a turbocharger borrowed from Bentley. Whilst sharing design elements with the Silver Seraph it was based on the Bentley Azure’s platform. The Corniche V remains one of the rarest models produced by Rolls-Royce, and out of 329 cars hand-built at Crewe, just 38 were produced in right-hand drive. Interior refinement and build quality remained as high as ever with lashings of leather and the finest of wooden veneers, and Rolls-Royce still remained the watchword for excellence. This delightful car was one of just 14 Corniches that left the factory in right-hand drive in 2001, finished in Fountain Blue, trimmed in Oatmeal leather with dark blue piping and topped by a contrasting dark blue hood.Registered to the first of just two former keepers on 1st March 2001, the car was purchased in 2009 by a true Rolls-Royce enthusiast who enjoyed the car, driving it sparingly on only the most special of occasions, and stabled alongside his early Corniche Fixedhead Coupē. With his recent passing, the family have entrusted us with this very special motorcar, and will retain the private registration number which is not included in the sale. The car was bought from leading Rolls-Royce specialists Balmoral UK of Halesowen, Birmingham, returning to them regularly for servicing and maintenance, with the most recent service carried out in 2018 at 24,490 miles. The history file includes reams of service and maintenance receipts, and the wallet includes handbooks and the well-stamped service book.Presented to auction with an odometer reading of just 26,153 miles, at the time of cataloguing, this rare motorcar offers perhaps the only opportunity to own a Rolls-Royce that is both old school and modern in equal terms, bridging the best of both worlds, and so rare, that very few people have had the chance to admire the elegant coachwork in person, an omission that can be corrected by taking the opportunity to view this wonderful motor car prior to our sale.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: CORNICHEYear: 2001Chassis Number: SCAZK28E5YCH68137Registration Number: TBATransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 101206L410M/TITDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26200 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia Click here for more details and images

The pinnacle Impreza that ticks all the right boxes, this 36,000 mile JDM 22B is on offer from 18-years, long-term ownership with just one former keeper.Built to celebrate both the marque's 40th anniversary and its third straight WRC manufacturers' title, the 22B STi was billed as the production version of Subaru's already-iconic two-door World Rally Car. With its beefy front and rear arches increasing width by 80mm, a high-rise rear spoiler and the unique EJ22 engine, the 22B was as close to Colin McRae's rally car as any mortal was ever going to get. It wasn't so much a homologation special but more of a road-going replica.Often mistaken, the '22B' in the model's name is derived from the 555 WRC car sponsorship. Five hundred and fifty-five is 22B in hexadecimal, the number base used in computer programming. At the time, the IT world was booming and the Impreza was the icon car for the successful IT contractor in both the UK and Japan alike. ‘22B’ is often incorrectly referred to the engine capacity, which was increased from 1,994cc to 2,212cc. The 'B', meanwhile, supposedly stood for Bilstein, the damper supplier. Whichever way you look at it, Subaru created a truly fabulous machine.Only 399 22Bs were built for sale to the domestic market (another 25 were made for overseas markets) and they pre-sold almost instantly in early 1998, costing a shade under £40,000 in period.The engine wasn't simply a standard 2.0-litre bored out to 2.2-litre, the EJ22 was a separate casting. While they are exceptionally strong engines, people liked to push the boundaries a bit and often found out the hard way where the engines limit was, post-remapping. Subsequently getting hold of replacement engines was a nightmare as there were no more and many owners who blew them up resorted to putting in the later EJ25 2.5-litre engine that was originally developed to get more power for the heavily emission-controlled US cars. Even Nicky Grist couldn’t get a replacement when the engine in his second one (he had an 000 and an import) let go.The 22B is equipped with a specially-developed, 2.2-litre EJ22-engine with forged pistons, a seam-welded bodyshell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC), special gearing, a twin-plate racing clutch, strengthened drive/prop shafts, driver-adjustable front/rear diff and bigger brakes. The suspension uses unique forged-aluminium lower links, rose-joined transverse links, inverted Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs, plus a fetching set of Gold 17-inch BBS alloy wheels.Theoretically Subaru were upholding their end of the Gentleman’s agreement between all Japanese car manufacturers including the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Mitsubishi. The agreement was to limit all JDM production cars to 280bhp and 180km/h in order to reduce road fatalities. However, as so many have found since, cars such as the 22B, R34 GT-R, Evo VI and Supra all seem to produce comfortably more than the agreed 280bhp, so while the 22B is officially producing 276bhp, real world figures suggest the BHP readout comfortably starts with a 3!The car presented here a 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI, car #318 of the 400 examples, is a matching-numbers example, imported into the UK by Litchfield Imports in 2004. After just 6 months of ownership, the first UK owner sold it to our vendor who has cherished and enjoyed the car for the next 18 years and this enthusiastic ownership is clearly evident from the car's superb condition. Our vendor bought the car back in 2004 and has routinely had the car serviced and maintained as and when required by Motor House Servicing, with a letter accompanying the history file verifying this work. The car was treated to a recent full service on 11/05/22. Within the history file there is the Bill of Sale from Subaru Crossroads Garage when our vendor purchased the car in 2004, at 13,000 miles meaning this 22B has averaged a mere 1,300miles per year for the last 18 years as it now shows 36,500(atoc).On file there is an invoice for the TSL 76mm full exhaust system costing £851.88 when fitted in 2004 with the original exhaust coming with the car. Unfortunately, due to a system error there is currently no paperwork from Motor House Servicing showing the invoices for maintenance/servicing, however the owner of said garage is happy to speak to any interested parties to verify its past. Accompanied by its original Subaru booklets from Japan and photos showing the car pre-import, this is a splendid example of an appreciating icon.With the ever-skyrocketing prices of the cream-of-the-crop JDM cars, this fabulously original 22B is a very reasonable way to ensure you have one of the greats.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA 22B-STIYear: 1998Chassis Number: GC8071359Registration Number: S55 WOWTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 36500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue and Black ClothClick here for more details and images

On offer from 14-years passionate ownership with just one former keeper in the UK since its import in 2008, this sensibly-guided example might be the final opportunity to own a GT-R at a sensible budget.Whilst many of the Play Station generation will have first experienced the drama of the R34 GT-R V-Spec through Gran Turismo, it was an appearance in "The Fast and the Furious"  franchise that led to an explosion in global popularity for the R34 GT-R. Indeed, the late Paul Walker drove an R34 GT-R in '2 Fast 2 Furious', enhancing its almost cult status. But it was in the 'real' world where the R34 GT-R V-Spec would cement its reputation. Described by Evo Magazine as "A warrior-class performer" in its 2007 road test, where a standard R34 GT-R was pitted against the likes of a McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari F40 and Bugatti Veyron, the GT-R's reputation as a class-act remained intact.It may not be able to claim the original “Godzilla” title as that remains with the R32 GT-R, but the newcomer definitely carried the torch, and arguably the R34 GT-R has become the most recognised car ever to emerge from Japan in their late-90s golden era. Synonymous with the late Paul Walker who had a true passion for the R34, managing to own 2 of the 14 examples to have been Federalized in the early 2000s. As soon as the Fast and Furious franchise used the GT-R as the hero car in their series, the popularity of the R34 surged worldwide and continues to remain on that upward trajectory to this day.The R33 GT-R was a good car, but many found it to be too bulky in design and too heavy to be a worthy successor to the R32 GT-R, which the R34 sought to rectify and did so with flying colours. Released with a shorter, sharper design and the performance to match, it’s safe to say the bite truly matches the bark. For a car released in 1999, the R34 came crammed full of technology including a 5.8" LCD multifunction display in the dashboard, showing seven different live readings of engine and vehicle statistics such as boost pressure, oil/water temperature and throttle percentage among others.It arrived with aggressive new styling, a stiffer bodyshell and a reworked version of the bulletproof and highly modifiable RB26DETT twin-turbo, inline-six mated to an all-new Getrag six-speed gearbox and transfer case. The electronically controlled Super HICAS rear-wheel steering system was retained. Unlike some other performance cars of the 90s, Nissan did not neglect the braking system and fitted Brembo brakes with 300mm vented discs.This Sonic Silver, R34 GT-R Series I presents in excellent condition and has been maintained religiously throughout its 14-year, UK single ownership. As a Series 1 example, JDM-delivered car, it's one of just 2,709 Series 1s out of a production run of 11,578 cars. Within the history file there is every MOT since its 2008 import. The car has been serviced every year by GT-R Specialists, RB Motorsport, with all invoices on file including an engine refresh in 2018. Costing a whisker under £3,000, the head was skimmed, head gasket replaced as well as timing belts and idlers, giving full confidence to the new owner that the bulletproof RB26 is as ready for action as it's ever been.With the way R34 GT-R prices have skyrocketed so easily into six-figures in recent years, this cherished, one UK-owner example is surely the last chance to acquire such a desirable car for a reasonable outlay, especially considering the 25-year import rule legalising these cars in the US means that values may well move on even further.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R34 GT-RYear: 2001Chassis Number: BNR34000578Registration Number: D7 WLMTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 90700 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

Direct from 28-year family ownership, subject to a 7-year chassis-up restoration and one of just 25 models.Launched as the upmarket equivalent to the Land Rover in 1970 the Range Rover’s interior was somewhat behind that found in the contemporary Austin Maxi, at half the price. Interior refinements were added incrementally and it is perhaps inconceivable that a leather interior was only first introduced as an option in 1988! By the 1990s however it was clear that the smart money, both old and new, saw the Range Rover as a dual-purpose, luxury motorcar. The Autobiography Scheme was launched at the London Motor Show in 1993 and for the first time buyers could specify their Range Rover, available only as the long wheelbase 4.2-litre LSE, in any colour and interior trim they chose. Demand far outstripped supply and it was decided to limit the Autobiography option to just 25 cars, for the simple reason that there weren’t enough bare-shell LSE models available. Many retail-ready LSEs were re-painted and re-trimmed at Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Department, leading to production delays, late deliveries and cancelled orders. Leaving the production line in 1994 as an LSE in Beluga Black, this very special car was sent for Autobiography upgrades on the 7th February 1995 and re-finished in British Racing Green, with magnolia leather and fitted with a TWR body kit, a precursor to the Brooklands body kit of the later soft-dash Range Rover. It caught the eye of our vendor, Mrs Cook, who convinced her husband to exchange their bright red, six-month old, Autobiography for this car, a far classier alternative and benefitting from the same exclusivity. As lifelong Tottenham Hotspurs fans, the private registration number “L15 PUR” was applied to the car on the 12th October 1995 and is included in the sale, preserving the car’s history. The Range Rover was used regularly by our vendor’s late husband but, and despite meticulous in-house care and maintenance, the usual issues commonly found with the Classic started to show by 2006. It was then used sparingly until taken off the road in 2011. Easing into part-retirement Mr Cook now saw his beloved Range Rover as a restoration project worthy of his time and money. What followed was a seven-year odyssey involving expert structural and panel works, meticulous cosmetic preparation and specialist mechanical attention leading to significant improvements. The accompanying photograph album shows the thorough preparation and painstaking re-assembly of the Range Rover, a standard so high that it was often trailered to classic car events and mirrors placed underneath. The full schedule of works is simply too vast to include but in brief we start with the chassis which was shot-blasted, powder-coated, primed, hand sanded, primed again, painted black and lacquered. The bodyshell received remedial attention, replacement sections added where necessary with Waxoyl rust-proofing treatment to all vulnerable areas. The body panels were either shot-blasted or hand sanded back to bare metal and laboriously prepared for the several stages of painting. The axles were shot-blasted and thicker diff pans were welded on whilst new bearing housings and swivels were fitted. The braking system received new EBC discs, ventilated and grooved up front and grooved to the rear, whilst the callipers were rebuilt using stainless steel pistons. Specialist attention was directed to the air-suspension with new air springs fitted together with Koni dampers whilst “unobtanium” parts were manufactured specifically. The gearbox and torque converter were overhauled by the noted Midland Automatic Transmissions of Kettering. Mr Cook commissioned ADR Performance Engineering of Northampton to rebuild the engine with instructions to improve performance. A Tornado tune and ECU remap combined with forged pistons, reground crank, larger inlet valves and a Piper camshaft increased the brake horsepower to 265, a substantial increase from the standard 200bhp. Twin Kenlowe fans keep things cool and modern Bosch fuel-injectors have vastly improved start up and tickover. Ceramic-coated stainless steel headers replaced the cast-iron exhaust manifolds and the rest of the exhaust system was naturally upgraded to stainless steel. The sound-deadened interior was refreshed where necessary, inevitably receiving a new headlining, whilst the most significant upgrade saw dashboard and door caps stripped of their basic veneers and re-veneered with symmetrically cut American Burr Walnut, coated with multiple layers of polyester lacquer. Nationwide Trim not only supplied the headlining but also supplied new carpets with green over-mats piped in magnolia leather which matched the leather now covering the A, B and C pillars. Non-standard additions include new dark green webbing for the seatbelts, professionally fitted sound system and front and rear parking sensors. The extensive history file includes handbooks, service book, invoices, photographic record of the restoration and a copy of the Land Rover Owners International magazine from January 2019 which features this Range Rover’s restoration in far greater detail and poignantly showcases Mr Cook’s pride in his achievement. A Range Rover LSE is a rare car today, an early Autobiography is rarer still, very few come direct from 27-year family ownership and anyone wishing to replicate this superb restoration would need to budget at least £100,000, an estimate on file quotes £120,000. Offered to auction at a keen guide with a fresh MOT and a largely immaterial odometer reading of 106,698 miles at the time of cataloguing. We welcome and encourage your inspection of this remarkable Range Rover.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: RANGE ROVER LSE AUTOBIOGRAPHYYear: 1994Chassis Number: SALLHBM33KA638550Registration Number: L15 PURTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 40D06206A Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Sorrell Beige LeatherClick here for more details and images

Regarded as the ultimate Porsche Turbo; one of only 53 examples, UK-specification, just 25,000 miles and extremely original.First launched at the 1973 Paris Auto Show, with production commencing in 1975, the Porsche 911 (930) Turbo was a genuine Supercar which defined both the 1970s and 80s and was one of the fastest production cars available at that time. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS which was increased to 3.0-litres (eventually 3.3-litres) and, of course, turbocharged with technology gleaned from Porsche's 917/30 Can-Am programme. The brakes were also derived directly from the 917. The bodywork received special treatment resulting in one of the most aggressive looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear 'Tea-tray' spoiler.In 1989, before production was discontinued, Porsche marked the occasion by creating a very special, right-hand drive, limited-edition 930 LE - the ultimate Turbo, produced as the last hurrah to a turbo charged era. Starting out as a standard 3.3-litre model, the cars were then sent to the exclusive team at Zuffenhausen who built each example by hand.With just 53 of these cars produced, one for each UK dealership in 1989, a host of bespoke no-cost options were offered including colour-coded wheels, top-tinted windscreen, a choice of colours for interior and exterior, rear-quarter air intake ducts, electric sunroof, heated multi-adjust electric seats, electric sunroof, and gold ‘Turbo’ lettering stitched behind the seat. They also came fitted with leather throughout, extending over the seats, dash, centre console and door trims. Topped-off with a 3-spoke steering wheel with a special Porsche crest badge in gold, a feature which is echoed on top of the gear knob, plus a gold plaque with ''911 Turbo, 1975-1989 Limited Edition Model'’ engraving - as recognition of the LE's place in Porsche 911 history.Further features include electrically adjustable Sports seats with heating, electric tilt and slide sunroof, climate control, Becker Mexico radio/ CD, rear wiper, and a 180-mph speedometer (Z order number 02061).On the outside, the LE cars are visually very striking, with the poster pin-up wide bodywork and big rear wing. The side intake strakes and deep front spoiler (with additional oil cooler) follow the styling of the Low-build (Flachbau) SE model; similarly, the LE utilises the 330bhp 3.3-litre engine of the SE, hence a larger turbo charger, higher lift camshafts, higher boost pressure, larger intercooler, and quad exhaust system. Featuring the G50 5 speed manual gearbox with short shift, and option M220 limited slip diff.At the time of production, Porsche had no plans to turbocharge the incoming 964, so it was believed that the LE would indeed be the final forced induction model to leave the Stuttgart factory. The price was an eye-watering £84,500, a full 50% more than the average house price at the time!This original, right-hand drive UK-specification (C16) Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Limited-Edition (LE) was sold new on the 1st August 1989 by JCT600 (Rawdon) Ltd. Official Porsche Centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and was believed to have been ordered by the then Chairman of Newcastle United Football Club, Sir John Hall. He had a preference for purchasing cars with a black and white interior, hence this LE is finished in its special Linen and Black leather. This combination perfectly complements the Grand Prix White paintwork and matching Fuchs alloys.This superbly preserved car has covered just 24,996 miles (atoc) from new, supported by an original stamped-up service booklet (a mixture of Porsche Centres and marque specialists), up until 23,505 miles. Subsequently it was serviced by the highly respected Hairpin Company when our vendor purchased it from them in 2020. The car is thought to retain its original paint, to have never been restored and is wholly original – it certainly retains that Porsche smell and the overall condition is truly commensurate with the low mileage indicated.The factory option sticker under the bonnet remains in place and shows all the options codes you would expect for its model type, including (139) heated seats, (220) limited slip differential, (XA4) front spoiler, (XB7) rear air-ducts, (XE7) front oil cooler, (XH1) 3-spoke steering wheel, (XK5) leather gear lever, and (XN7) leather handbrake.The car is accompanied by its compete book pack, numerous receipts for maintenance over the years, tool roll, jack, and a UK V5C. This rare Turbo LE was the culmination of the 930 Turbo's 14 years of production, and as a result, is probably the best-developed iteration of this model, making it highly collectable today. This is one of the best Turbo LEs we’ve had the pleasure of offering, and we urge you to come and see the car in the metal.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 930 TURBO LEYear: 1989Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZKS000750Registration Number: G656 RTYTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 67K01008 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 24000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Linen / Black leatherClick here for more details and images

An instant cult-classic best known for its starring roll in the hugely popular TV show, Initial D, this UK-registered in 2017, Twin-Cam AE86 has been subject to a recently completed £20,000 restoration.Since the time of its launch in 1983, the Toyota Corolla GT Twin Cam 16 has been a popular choice for competitors in grassroots motorsport. The combination of a powerful engine mated to a lightweight chassis with rear-wheel drive has seen parallels drawn with the MkII Ford Escort and like the ‘Blue Oval’ car it was the rally circuits where the Corolla first found fame and, even today, the model remains competitive at Historic/Classic Group A and Group N events. Like any successful race/rally car, the Corolla spawned a host of look-a-like road cars with fans outfitting their cars with Superlite wheels and Cibie spot lights.After four short years, Toyota chose to retire the fifth generation of the Corolla with all future generations changing to front-wheel drive. The retirement did little to abate the cars popularity but with a shortage of original Irish/UK-spec cars, Twin Cam competitors and fans alike were forced to look further afield for fresh cars. Japanese-specification Levin and Truenos soon began to arrive on the slow boats from the East bringing with them a new form of motorsport in which the car already excelled at home – drifting.During the height of the boom, even bare shells were commanding substantial amounts, primarily fuelled by drift fans, with many 20-year old cars changing hands for the price of a new Corolla. Thankfully, things have settled down now but quality road cars continue to appreciate in value and the AE86 Twin Cam 16 is undoubtedly a very desirable modern classic.Presenting in truly outstanding condition, this AE86 has been subject to a thorough restoration costing more than £20,000. First registered on 01/03/1987, the car was then UK-registered on 01/06/2017 when purchased by our vendor. Its first owner, an older gentleman, unfortunately kept no documentation or history during his ownership, however, there is now a 7-page handwritten description by the restorer detailing the work undertaken for the 450 hour restoration to bring this car to such an exceptional standard. The shell was reportedly in good condition, however, it was stripped to bare metal and any imperfections were reconciled with new metal fabricated and welded in. Once the shell was complete, it was bead-blasted, primed and fully seam-sealed as per factory finish. Effectively everything was stripped down, vapour-blasted and even the nuts and bolts were zinc plated. The engine and gearbox were rebuilt at 84,849km. The attention to detail in the engine bay and underside really displays the quality of the restoration.Covering less than 100 miles since completion, this OEM+ restoration is surely one of the finest to have been committed to the peppy little Japanese hatchback. With so many AE86s succumbing to rust and hard lives, this outstanding example presents a fabulous opportunity to enjoy or simply admire nostalgically as values continue to soar. SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: COROLLA AE86 TWIN CAMYear: 1987Chassis Number: AE860275466Registration Number: WUI 3966Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 0275466Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 84869 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

A simply stunning example of the much loved R107, purchased new by our vendor, and displaying only 26,328 miles.The Mercedes-Benz SL range from the 1980s was known as the R107 Series and was undoubtedly the ultimate, California-sunshine, top-down symbol of the era. Various engine options were offered but the most desirable was always the smaller 280, 6-cylinder version (which at the end of the decade became the 300) so inevitably it was always the rarest and most sought after. Launched in 1985, the 300SL was the ultimate incarnation of the updated R107 and was available for only four years with just 13,443 ever built, making them a rarity in right-hand drive. It was powered by a 2,962cc straight-six engine that produced 185bhp at 5,700rpm and 188lbft of torque at 4,400, sufficient output to endow this open-topped Mercedes with rapid acceleration and a top speed of 130mph.This particular late-production 300SL is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example and, with just one owner from new, this is a real opportunity to own a classic Mercedes convertible from the days when their build quality was legendary. Purchased from Gerard Mann Mercedes of Tamworth, and delivered on the 1st of August 1989 to our vendor's mother on a G plate on 'new plate day', this wonderful example has been cherished for its entire life in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. Stored in a dry garage, it's supplied with an extensive history file including its original books, all MOTs and Tax Discs over its complete life. Having covered only 26,300 miles in its first 21 years, it was parked up around 12 years ago and has been stored ever since. Our vendors have ensured that the engine was turned over regularly and, having now decided to bring it to the market, they have had it simply serviced and put through an MOT, pleasingly with 'Nil Advisories'. The indicated mileage at the time of consignment was 26,328.The optional hardtop roof has never been off, but it is believed that the soft top underneath is likely unmarked. The interior still appears 'showroom fresh' as do the tool kit and spare wheel. Our vendors have sensibly agreed to have the car sympathetically detailed prior to the sale, just to bring back the lovely finish that you would expect in such a low mileage Mercedes.As has been said many times, a car is only original once, and this SL remains delightfully original. There is slight marking to the edge of the driver's door, a reflection of the access in the garage more than anything, and a small mark on the bumper but we have agreed with our vendor that this is something that any purchaser might choose to attend to or leave as is, given the incredible condition of the rest of the car. So here we have a very low mileage, one owner from new Mercedes-Benz in exceptional condition, with the optional hardtop fitted, and an interior that belies it's 33 years, ready for a new owner to cherish for the next thirty years.   SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 300SLYear: 1989Chassis Number: WDB1070412A103043Registration Number: G621 EOVTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 10398222010809 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26328 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: LeatherClick here for more details and images

The Bjorn Waldegard/Hans Thorszelious, 1982 Motogard Rally of New Zealand-winning, Team Toyota Celica GT (#TC3) discovered and sympathetically restored to the way it was.During the Eighties, the World Rally Championship activities of Toyota Team Europe (TTE) continued to be as selective as they had been in the previous decade. The team’s calendar was largely dependent on national marketing requirements, plus the suitability of each event to the RA40 Celica 2000 GT that the team was campaigning in the top Group 4 category.The first couple of years were frustrating for Toyota as the naturally-aspirated Celica struggled to compete against a new generation of turbocharged rally cars that had started to emerge. Swedish manufacturer Saab was the first to adopt forced induction, winning its home rally in 1978 using a turbocharged front-wheel drive car, and Renault had won the 1981 Monte Carlo Rally using a turbocharged super-mini converted to rear-wheel drive. Most dramatic of all, however, Audi had started winning rallies with its new turbocharged four-wheel drive model.At WRC level, there was little that Toyota could do to become immediately competitive on the global scene. Patience was necessary because, behind the scenes, an all-new turbocharged Toyota Celica was being developed by TTE at its new base in Cologne, Germany, ready for homologation and a planned launch in 1983.However, with the new car still some way off, Toyota’s fortunes had begun to change when two examples of the new third-generation RA63 Celica 2000GT shocked the rallying fraternity by delivering an impressive result in the Group 4 class of the 1982 South Swedish Rally. Still naturally-aspirated, the coupés finished in second and third place overall in the hands of local drivers Leif Asterhag and Björn Waldegård. A little over a month later, a further development of the RA63 Celica was applied in time for the 1982 Motogard Rally of New Zealand. Though not immediately obvious from an external perspective, TTE had shifted the engine and powertrain slightly further back within the chassis of the two cars, thereby dramatically improving their traction.The Motogard Rally was not a happy event for some – Lancia failed to enter, Opel only sent one car and both Audi models experienced mechanical issues which put them out of contention – but drivers Björn Waldegård and Per Eklund put in a resounding one-two finish that marked an important historic victory for Toyota. The Celica had been campaigning in world rallying for ten years, yet this event in New Zealand was the first WRC win for the hard-working model.And that winning car is here today.Our articulate vendor has very kindly sent us an email describing his time with the Celica and we think it’s altogether more personal if we quote from it here:''The car was built in late 1981 at TTE (Toyota Team Europe) in Germany and rallied in the WRC during 1982. It was then sold some time later to the Al Kharusi brothers in Muscat Oman who rallied it for a few years. They subsequently sold it to the previous recorded keeper to me who carried on rallying it in the Middle East until bringing it to the UK in 1991. He then rallied it here until it retired from the Kent rally in the October of 1991. A little later he bestowed it to his friend and moved to America. It sat in his garage until 2009 when I purchased it. I also went out and bought two standard road cars for spare panels and parts. I still have one that will be free to the new owner along with many original works factory parts including suspension, steering, brakes, a gearbox, the original Kevlar sump guard plus other spares. I then went about stripping the car down to a bare shell, had it sand blasted and rectified any corrosion (which wasn't a lot) but without hiding any of the rallying history to the underneath apart from replacing the outer sill panels, the very lower rear quarter panels and spare wheel well. The two New Zealand cars had the engine and drive train set further and lower back and its clear to see where this was on the gearbox tunnel, bulkhead and the engine sump in relation to the steering rack. I then had new wheel arches made by a specialist and replaced all the bolt on panels and doors. Resprayed it in its original livery and then reassembled it. Importantly I have a couple of photos showing its original colours underneath as I sanded an area down on the back wing plus many other pictures before stripping it down which is how I can be sure it's an original factory shell. There are not many 40-year-old works rally cars you can say that about! Also, at this time I contacted TTE in Germany about my car and left them the chassis number. The next morning, I had a call from a really nice chap called John Day to discuss it and he was quite surprised to hear of the car because it had been off the radar for so long. He told me TC2 and TC3 had done the NZ rally and Bjorn had driven TC3. He also told me that SS at the start of the engine number stood for Super Swede who was the Swedish engine builder. I then took and sent him many photos at various different angles of the car and technical parts along with engine and gearbox numbers in between various phone calls asking for different angles. This went on for a week or so until then I heard nothing for a couple of weeks until I received via air mail a certificate of origin showing my car as TC3. At this point I realised it to be the first Celica in the world to win a WRC event. It wasn't until a while later that I noticed TC3 stamped on various parts including a welded in part of the shell. I also have other photographic evidence which makes me believe it also did the RAC rally the same year. The next year I met Bjorn Waldegard and Ernst Kopp (the other signatory on the certificate of origin to John Day from TTE) at Goodwood Festival of Speed and spoke with them about the car and how they remembered when they were building the cars that Ove Anderson who was in charge at the time, was so obsessed with keeping the weight of the cars to a minimum that he made the mechanics sand down all the panels trying to make them paper thin. We had a chat for a while and then Bjorn kindly signed a few photos of the car which will go with the car as well as a couple of magazines from the period and a Toyota Rally brochure. These are all the facts as I understand them and am happy to answer any other questions that may arise."As the first Celica in the world to win a WRC event, TC3 is an important part of Toyota and World Rallying history. Sensitively restored by our vendor, it's now ready to be used as its next owner sees fit, as part of a collection, car club rallies, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Group 4 events or simply to be enjoyed as a road car. Your earliest inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this very special Celica. SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: CELICA RA63Year: 1981Chassis Number: JT1CBTA6006000151Registration Number: VGX 629XEngine Number: SS009-3Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15085 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Extremely rare and desirable. Finished in gleaming Nero, this is one of only three UK right-hand drive examples fitted with a manual gearbox. These models represented the final opportunity to buy a naturally-aspirated, manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive Lamborghini.Valentino Balboni started working for Lamborghini on 21 April 1968, as an apprentice mechanic working his way up through the company until his retirement in 2009. In the 1980s, he was the only test driver who was simultaneously employed in prototype development, production and customer service at Lamborghini becoming the face of the brand and an ambassador for the company. In the 1990s, SantAgata began production of the Diablo and prominent customers in the USA, Japan and the Arab states often insisted on meeting Balboni in person, to hear about their new car directly from the chief test driver.Today, Balboni leads the life of an elder statesman and, despite retiring, he is still proud to be known worldwide as Mister Lamborghini, a witness to both the founding era of Ferruccio Lamborghini and to the age of carbon fibre. Anyone who has ever sat beside him in the passenger seat, their palms sweaty and their heart pounding, will never forget the experience.At the time of his retirement, the factory honoured their main man with a personal limited-edition of 250 that offered him a free hand to encapsulate all his favourite driving characteristics in one model. Based on the Gallardo 550, the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is rear-wheel drive, reducing the curb weight by 30 kg to 1,470 kg. The engine is rated at 542bhp and Lamborghini claims the Balboni can reach a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) and despatch 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds.Upon its release in 2009, the vehicle was sold out immediately as, apart from being a stunning limited-edition celebrating a much-loved man, the Balboni was the first rear-wheel drive Lamborghini model for over 10 years and a unique opportunity to option a manual gearbox car.This, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car is one of only three UK-supplied Balbonis with the desirable manual gearbox finished in Nero and just 16,800 miles have been covered from new in the hands of its five careful owners.The specification for this particular example includes 19" Scorpius Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels, Gloss Black Calipers, Satellite Navigation, Lifting Kit, Reversing Camera, Multi-Function Flat Bottom Leather Steering Wheel, Dual Climate Control and much more. It benefits from a Lamborghini service history completed at the following intervals:Lamborghini London:03/09/10 at 3,454 miles24/11/11 at 5,832 miles09/01/13 at 6,188 miles27/01/14 at 7,940 miles12/03/15 at 10,856 milesLamborghini Manchester:24/02/16 at 11,924 milesLamborghini London:24/04/19 at 16,200 milesLamborghini Birmingham:16/03/2021 at 16,648 milesFinished in Nero Noctis with full Nero Perseus leather interior with Balboni signature stripes and a centre console in Bianco Polar, this Special Edition is now ready for its next owner to join the very exclusive club of manual-gearbox Balboni ownership.A manual, rear-wheel drive, normally-aspirated, V10 is one for the pure driving enthusiast. It is also important to remember that this car was the last chance for customers to own a normally aspirated, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox Lamborghini - the ultimate drivers experience from Sant'Agata.NB: The car has been the property of Silverstone Auctions Managing Director, Nick Whale, for the last two years. SpecificationMake: LAMBORGHINIModel: GALLARDO LP 550-2 ‘VALENTINO BALBONI’Year: 2010Chassis Number: ZHWGE52VXALA09482Registration Number: LJ59 GFATransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Nero PerseusClick here for more details and images

Number 414/500 this superbly presented and very desirable Evo II, finished in Macau Blue, was imported and registered in 2020 with no former keepers.Unveiled at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the M3 was the latest creation from BMW’s legendary Motorsport division, a focused small performance saloon built to homologate the E30 3-Series for the European Touring Car Championship. Using what was essentially the 24-valve head from the M-Sport straight-six – minus two cylinders – mated to the block of the four-cylinder M10 engine, the M3’s engine developed an impressive 195 bhp from 2.3-litres. Throw in a Getrag close-ratio, five-speed gearbox, firmer suspension and additional downforce from the aerodynamic aids and you have a car that rewards the driver in the best race bred tradition. The discreet front air dam, rear spoiler, flared guards, and fatter rubber sitting on wider, unique alloy wheels helped set the M3 apart from the ordinary 3-Series – indeed, the entire body was unique to the M-Sport version apart from the bonnet, roof panel, sunroof and doors. To homologate further updates, BMW released the Evolution II version of the road-going M3 in 1987, incorporating upgrades to the engine (new high-compression pistons, lightened flywheel and a remapped management system boosting power to 220bhp) along with improvements to the chassis and suspension. Boasting a deeper front air-dam and an additional boot lid spoiler, just 500 numbered examples were produced.Regarded as one of the greatest drivers’ cars of the era, the E30 M3 enjoyed a fabulous motorsport career and, thanks to its motorsport heritage and place in M-Sport history, original E30 M3s have seen a stratospheric increase in value over the past decade, the best examples being eagerly snapped up by enthusiasts and collectors around the world.Delivered new to Europe, and living the majority of its life in France, this matching numbers Evo II was imported to the UK in 2019 and shows no former UK keepers. Finished in its original colour scheme of Macao Blue metallic over a Silver Uberkaro cloth interior, the car presents exceptionally well. We understand that it was repainted and recommissioned around 2007-2009 with the respray and maintenance work clearly being conducted to a very high standard. Within the history file, there is a good selection of bills from its time in France, Original Service/Dealer Directory, Owners Handbook, Owners Manual (in French), and Service Book sporadically stamped up to 166,670km. There are 3 Autovision technical inspection reports that were conducted in 2007, 2009 and 2011, with the mileage in 2011 being recorded at 176,670km showing the car to have covered less than 600km in the last 11 years, now displaying 177,256km. A delightfully original car with the only modifications being a stainless-steel exhaust system and a new head unit.With many E30 M3s being rightfully used as daily drivers back in the day, it's rare to find such an example with reasonable mileage, in such fabulous condition and with a very desirable specification. We welcome and encourage your inspection of this lovely M3.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3 E30 EVO IIYear: 1988Chassis Number: WBSAK010302191925Registration Number: E3O VXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 177256 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Grey Cloth/LeatherClick here for more details and images

A properly engineered and superb fast-road driving RS homage.The 1973 Porsche 911RS is considered by all knowledgeable Porsche enthusiasts to be the single best 911 of all time. This is high praise when you consider the large number of 911 models that have been built over the 50+ years since the model's introduction. The Carrera RS (Renn Sport) is still to this day the benchmark 911, the beautiful lines only being matched by the sheer delight of driving it, with its positive steering, exhilarating sound, and linear performance. The RS had a purity of purpose that was not compromised by outside factors. For this reason, the Porsche RS Replica or "back-date" market has grown enormously, and demand is far outstripping the supply of quality machines.This tribute car presented here pays homage to the legendary 1973 2.7 RS, echoing that famous silhouette very well, and was professionally built by a well-respected Porsche specialist covering just over 1,000 miles since completion with its one and only owner. It utilises a C16, RHD 1984 3.2 Carrera Coupé as its starting point, this being a healthy well-serviced example with a decent history file containing numerous invoices and MOT Certificates documenting its conservative mileage.This striking car, now reborn, looks just right in the classic combination of Grand Prix White with Guards Red decals, wearing period Fuchs alloy wheels with Bridgestone Porsche N-rated tyres. All panels are period correct, having been sourced from Porsche, including new front wings, bonnet, front slam panel, sills, kidney bowls, rear quarters, fuel tank, and bumpers. All body seals are also new. The suspension has been rejuvenated with new dampers and new Powerflex bushes as well as new engine and gearbox mounts. Uprated drilled sports discs have been fitted along with new calipers, uprated steel-braided brake lines, and new wheel bearings. The 3.2-litre engine has been comprehensively stripped and rebuilt with new bearings, piston rings, chains, chain guides, chain tensioners, valve guides, and gaskets throughout. Additionally, the car was treated to an air induction kit, a brand-new starter motor and a custom stainless-steel exhaust and heat exchangers. The 915 gearbox has been fully rebuilt with new synchro rings, dog teeth, a WEVO conversion with a proper gearbox gate shifter system, along with a WEVO short shifter and PSJ precision coupler, and now feels like a G50 box! A new clutch and flywheel have been fitted and all gear linkage bushes have been replaced. New brake lines, fuel lines and oil return lines throughout, engine tinware, cam covers, cooling fan, oil cooler, oil tank and oil thermostat. The suspension components have been powder coated and all screws, piping, nuts, and bolts have been replaced throughout with factory parts. The interior hasn't missed out with many brand-new parts and materials including the headlining, RS Perlon carpets throughout, Prototipo Steering Wheel, red 3-point seat belts along with 6-point race harnesses, Recaro race seats, RS door-cards, Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, and white dial faces. Included with the car are the manuals, a new factory service book, a replica period toolkit, a brand-new factory jack, plus two new keys.If, like most of us, an original 1973 2.7 RS is a tad outside the budget, this superb 'homage' must surely be the next best thing.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 'RS TRIBUTE'Year: 1984Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZES102925Registration Number: A43 DUXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 63E05342Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1007 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Perhaps the best Lotus Carlton likely to come to open market for some time, just 26,770 miles from new and subject to an incredibly detailed total restoration.Offered here is a fascinating car that was carefully selected by our private vendor as a good, low mileage example with excellent history. Discovered in 2015, J204 JKR would only require some minor blemishes attending to before being enjoyed – or that was the initial plan. Once part of the rear arch body-kit had been removed, it was clear to see that the car would require some further investigation and from there, the project escalated into a full, highly-detailed, nut and bolt, cosmetic and mechanical restoration.The decision was made to take the bodyshell back to bare metal and, where there was any sign of rust, the relevant area was removed and expertly replaced (even a second donor Carlton was purchased to use where panels were no longer available). After 6 months, the shell was totally prepared and sent off to a paint shop with previous experience applying the tricky Imperial Green Pearlescent paint. Once each panel was prepped, the car was left for two weeks to settle before the paint was carefully applied. The result is astonishing and a testimony to what can be achieved by expert craftsman.Whilst in the paint shop, the mechanical parts were refurbished where possible and refinished ready for reassembly. In fact, such was the target for perfection that our vendor purchased another very low mileage, original Lotus Carlton to use as a reference car. The engine, gearbox and final drive was totally overhauled and correctly finished. Specialist parts were manufactured including the radiator assembly to appear original but improve reliability. Using other Lotus Carlton specialists our vendor sourced some amazing ‘no longer available’ brand new parts including the heat-cover under the bonnet unique to the Lotus Carlton at a cost of some £1,500. The only area of the car left mostly alone was the interior which, as a low mileage car, was in beautifully preserved original condition.Once every part was either as new, refinished exactingly, or new old stock, the car was ready to be reassembled and the result of this project is outstanding. The attention to detail by our vendor and his team of experts is remarkable. The car is flawless, and Lotus Carlton build number #0234 has to be one of, if not the finest example in existence.Featured in the April 2022 issue of Classic Cars Magazine, titled ‘Epic Restoration’, the entire process has been fastidiously documented. This special car is accompanied by the original service book, old MOTs dating back to 3-years old supporting the mileage, the current V5C ready for transfer or export, a wealth of invoices as you would expect, a copy of the aforementioned magazine and literally thousands of images from the restoration.The Lotus Carlton is a legend and these low-production performance saloons have now achieved iconic status and rightfully so. Examples rarely come to market as they disappear off into notable collections of landmark cars. If only the very best will do, this is a rather special opportunity that may never be repeated.SpecificationMake: VAUXHALLModel: LOTUS CARLTONYear: 1991Chassis Number: SCC000019M1162323Registration Number: J204 JKRTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 26770 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Offered from a prominent UK Bentley collection, this low mileage Continental R has benefitted from over £15,000 maintenance spend in the last 12 months - just 45,000 on the odometer and presented in stunning colours.Introduced in 1991, the Continental R was the first Bentley in 26 years to not share a body style with a concurrent Rolls-Royce and was inspired by the highly collectable Continental R-Type of the 1950s. The elegant two-door coachwork was styled by John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, a duo whose résumé included sports cars like the Aston Martin Virage. Five years later, Bentley introduced a short-wheelbase version dubbed the Continental T that was equipped with an uprated engine developing 420bhp and an impressive 650 foot-pounds of torque available at only 2,200rpm. Bentley customers soon expressed an interest in equipping the wide-body Continental R model with the T’s more powerful engine, and the Continental R Mulliner was consequently introduced at the 1999 Geneva Salon. Production ran from 1999 until 2003 with just 131 examples being built and they are often regarded as one of the last real Bentleys produced before the company's acquisition by Volkswagen.The example presented here is a 2001 Bentley Continental R Wide-bodied Mulliner Coupé (SCBZB25EX1CH63540) that has covered just 44,775 miles over the last 21 years. According to the Bentley Vehicle Specification sheets, the car is finished in Black Sapphire which basically is a very dark blue. The interior looks simply fabulous in a combination of French Navy and Barley hides with Dark Blue carpets, Dark Blue Lambswool Rugs and Burr Walnut veneers. The spec/option sheet runs to two A4 pages and makes fascinating reading.The car was purchased from Silverstone Auctions around 18 months ago with an indicated 43,765 miles and despite the fact that our fastidious vendor has only covered just over 1,000 miles in that time, he has spared no expense on service and maintenance in that period - some £15,000. Entrusted to H R Owen, Cheltenham they completed a major service on the car in 2021 replacing anything that wasn't upto standard. The Bentley also received 4 new tyres, an ECU re program, and has again had its annual service in May this year.In exceptional condition throughout having been maintained and stored regardless of cost, and in a delightful colour combination, this elegant Bentley is accompanied by a total and comprehensive service history including detailed invoices and numerous MOT Certificates.This is an opportunity to acquire one of the very best Bentley Wide-body examples on the road today.   SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: CONTINENTAL R MULLINER AYear: 2001Chassis Number: SCBZB25EX1CH63540Registration Number: Y932 BBATransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 102094L410M/T2W Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 44775 MilesInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

A beautiful German delivery, European-specification, Pagoda fresh from a 'last nut and bolt' restoration. UK-registered, running and driving without fault and ready for the next chapter.Launched in 1963 to replace the underpowered 190SL and utilising some of the new manufacturing techniques being adopted in the emerging S-Class, the Paul Bracq designed 230SL was proudly unveiled to an appreciative audience at the Geneva Motor Show. Remaining in production until 1971 with around 49,000 finding customers, the W113 Class, frequently referred to as the Pagoda, eventually spanned three engine sizes.The same show in 1967 coincidentally, saw the introduction of the W113-250SL. The new car retained the stiffer suspension and sporty feel of the earlier cars, but provided improved agility with its larger 2.5-litre engine and was now fitted with rear disc brakes and a larger tank. They were offered with a 4-speed Automatic transmission or a 4/5-speed ZF manual gearbox. Replaced by the 280SL in January 1968, its one-year production run makes the 250SL the rarest of the W113 Series.This spectacular 250SL was German supplied and remains in left-hand drive with its original hardtop. It has been subject to a painstaking restoration by M-B marque specialists over the last five years including D-Class, Multitech, SS Motors, Quickfit Safety Belts, SLS in Germany and the SL Shop. The work included a full glass-out respray, brand new leather interior, carpets, hood, engine, running gear and in excess of £36,000 was spent on retrimming, servicing and new parts. These new parts included brand new black Mercedes grained leather throughout including the dash, door cards, seats etc, brand new correct salt and pepper carpets throughout, brand new wood kit incl’ dash and surrounds, a new Mercedes Mohair hood, Mercedes-branded chrome seat-belts, new exhaust, headlights, Michelin Whitewall Tyres 185HR14 MXV, a new Becker Europa Vintage FM Radio with ’67 MB knobs and a Hirschmann Electric Chrome Wing Aerial.The engine rebuild included a reground crank with new mains and big ends, piston rings, rebuilt head with new valves, springs, guides and seats, recon oil pump, new timing chain, recondition fuel injection system and a new clutch and flywheel.At the time of photography, the odometer read 93,121 miles meaning that the car has only covered a handful of miles since the work was completed. The original documents held in the history file include its Service Book, and the stamped Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst alongside acres of invoices from the recent restoration in addition to a UK V5C. The fastidious attention to maintaining originality is clearly illustrated by the period-correct Becker Europa with 1967 MB-knobs, the Hirschmann aerial and proper Michelin tyres. This truly is a superb restoration and, resplendent in its gleaming new Signal Red paintwork, this is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of the rare 250SL on the market today. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 250SL PAGODAYear: 1967Chassis Number: 11304310000494Registration Number: TBATransmission: AutoEngine Number: 12998012008821Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 93121 MilesMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

A Series 3 E-Type that ticks all the boxes and a few more besides. One of the best V12s you will ever see.An original, UK-supplied Series 3 E-Type Jaguar that stands head and shoulders above the competition. Purchased in 2013, not just as a project, but as a project worthy of a restoration that would go above and beyond the norm. With the rebuild commencing in 1999, headway was made until things faltered and the car was mothballed until 2006 at which point a further six years of restoration were to follow. The standard of finish has to be seen to be believed and is a credit to the craftsmen that have returned this Jaguar to the road. Finished in its original shade of Silver with a matching hardtop, the attention to detail is rarely achieved, and with its 5.3-litre power unit now running injection backed up by a five-speed Getrag gearbox, this car gleams from stem to stern. The quality of the external finish is such that from a distance it looks like polished Aluminium. The interior is finished in dark blue hide with a matching dark blue Mohair hood and the whole car is detailed to within an inch of its life, be that under the bonnet, internally or underneath.Upgrades include a fully balanced engine on injection with lightened flywheel, high torque starter, dynamic engine damper, an AP clutch, plus attention to the cooling and braking system, adjustable rack and pinion steering, the digital odometer recording a distance of less that 1,680 miles since completion, the bespoke stainless steel exhaust system and much more.Accompanied by a comprehensive history file including restoration photographs, invoices and a Heritage Certificate, this is one Jaguar that will please the most pedantic and, in our humble opinion, a Series 3 E-Type in this colour combination with a hard top in place ticks all the boxes and then some.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: SERIES 3 ROADSTERYear: 1972Chassis Number: 1S1240BWRegistration Number: SCK 254KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1680 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue HideClick here for more details and images

The 'Moss Pagoda'. Sir Stirling's own 230SL built for him personally by the factory in 1966.The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is considered a landmark model that founded a sports car dynasty that would prove an enormous commercial success for the marque. Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190 SL, the 230 SL abandoned its predecessor's four-cylinder engine in favour of a 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220 SE and producing 150bhp. An instant classic, the body design was entirely new whilst, beneath the skin, the running gear was conventional Mercedes-Benz, featuring all-round independent suspension (by swing axles at the rear), disc front/drum rear brakes, and a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Top speed was more than 193km/h. The 230 SL even managed a debut competition victory, as Sporting Motorist noted: "Performances of the Mercedes-Benz range in the competition field are legendary, and we think particularly of participation in the most rugged of rallies where the cars have proved their strength and stamina beyond doubt. Soon after the 230 SL was announced, Eugen Bohringer drove one to victory in the Spa-Sofia-Liège Rally, and although competition outings are rare, this was the sort of debut one would expect from the Stuttgart factory." Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape - devised by French automotive designer and classic car enthusiast, Paul Bracq - these SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and remain highly sought-after by collectors.The car’s abilities and good looks were not missed by a certain racing driver of the era, a young Stirling Moss, who had, by 1966, established himself as one of the greatest ever drivers to pilot a Mercedes-Benz. In 1954, Moss started to drive for Maserati in Formula 1, but in the same year he was signed by Mercedes-Benz racing manager Alfred Neubauer as a driver for the 1955 season. This was a pivotal moment in his Moss’ career, as he had become a member of what was then the most successful racing team in the world. 1955 was a formidable year for Moss and Mercedes-Benz, he and co-driver Denis Jenkinson won the 1955 Mille Miglia, with an average speed of 157.65 km/h. The two Brits therefore set a new record time for the ‘1,000 miles’, which still stands today, their time on this legendary road race has never been beaten and is never likely to be.The second great triumph for Moss in 1955 was his victory at the British Grand Prix on 16th July at Aintree in the Mercedes-Benz W196R. Moss was the first Brit to win this prestigious race and he led a quadruple victory for the ‘Silver Arrows’, followed by his team colleagues Juan Manuel Fangio, Karl Kling, and Piero Taruffi.In the Spring of 1966, Stirling was thinking about a new road car and the Pagoda was top of the list. According to the book ‘Mercedes W113: The Complete Story’, Moss had been so impressed with the W113 that he personally wrote a letter to his former race chief, Alfred Neubauer, saying: "In all the years I have been driving, I cannot remember ever driving a car that I would have liked to own more (except for racing cars!)"Again, from the same book, Moss was extremely keen to get hold of an early, more powerful 250 SL, but the factory had only begun producing LHD examples for the US-market. Supposedly, those with enough ‘clout’ could convince Mercedes-Benz to do a ‘special order’ of models not yet in wider production. Furthermore, Moss personally requested (and apparently insisted on) that his car should also come with another exclusive feature, this being that the car’s hardtop should have a distinctive opening roof vent; we understand this to be an unique feature, to honour Moss’ exacting wishes; the flap and hinges were specially engineered by Mercedes-Benz for this Pagoda to the same standard/spec as found on the 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ and this vent is believed to be unique on any Pagoda.Mercedes-Benz accommodated the wishes of their Grand Prix and Mille Miglia winner, choosing to give him the UK-spec car displayed at the 1966 Earls Court Motor Show, but specially fitted by the factory with the bigger M129 engine from the 250 SE (the 250 SL was introduced as a RHD model in early 1967) and the roof vent. Interestingly, the data-card for Moss’ Pagoda shows the rare reference ‘Code 992 - engine must be specially selected on the Dynotech for best maximum performance’ – very fitting for such a recipient!Loyal to the brand, and no doubt with a PR opportunity in mind, Moss and Mercedes-Benz arranged for the car’s collection from the factory, the moment captured in a famous historic photograph (see image attached), which was published with the caption “Former racing driver Stirling Moss, 36, being ‘flagged away’ by his old chief, Alfred Neubauer, 75, when he visited Stuttgart, Germany, to pick up his new Mercedes-Benz 230 SL sports car. In the passenger seat is Stirling's wife Elaine"Moss’ affection for his brand-new Pagoda was evident, as he assigned his very distinctive registration number, 'M7', to it (7 being his lucky number). Accompanying paperwork in the car’s history file confirms this, showing it was registered with Greater London Council, and benefiting from a service in Mayfair (where Moss lived) at 11,136 miles. Moss thoroughly enjoyed the car and can be seen in the driver’s seat of it captured in another period photograph (see image attached), we believe in attendance at Silverstone with his friend Rob Walker.Moss’ association with the ‘Pagoda’ model was also used in a commercial context, with him stood next to a similar LHD car (made to look like his actual car bearing the ‘M7’ registration number) in numerous advertisements for ‘J Wax’, with one using the strapline ‘Stirling Moss tells how to keep your car looking new – like his’The car presented here is Sir Stirling Moss’ 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W113) ‘Pagoda’, accompanied by a copy of its original factory special order form which is made out to ‘Stirling Moss of London, England’, a copy of its data-card, its original service booklet, handbooks, and historic registration documents – with numerous references to Moss being the first owner and confirming the car’s special features and fascinating provenance. Remarkably, the car also has a fully documented history of ownership, servicing, and mileage up to the present day - there are green logbooks, receipts, MOT Certificates, Bills of Sale and associated paperwork going right back to 1966!Following Moss’ ownership, in 1968, the car was bought by a Mr Mitchell, and wore the registration number ‘0017’. Again, the car’s history file documents servicing between 1968 and 1974 (14,336 - 49,700 miles), in Brentford, Chelmsford and Chingford. In November 1970, there is an invoice for the car being repainted in Jaguar Pearl Grey (the colour it still wears today).In October 1974, according to a purchase receipt, it was sold via Hurst Park Automobiles of Surrey to a Mr McBride (who part-exchanged his Ford Granada Estate as part of the deal). Mr McBride subsequently took the car to Northern Ireland and had the registration ‘BO13’ assigned to it. He routinely (between 1974 and 1976, and 49,700 - 72,728 miles) had it serviced Click here for more details and images

A right-hand drive, FIA-standard, Series 1 E-Type Roadster ideal for today’s historic competition. The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster with a hardtop in the mould of those fast-road competition cars of the mid-sixties era. It was owned and campaigned for many years by a gentleman racer and enthusiast from Derbyshire, who modified and maintained it for competition use at club level. With a view to being more competitive, he subsequently fitted an aluminium roof, doors, bonnet, and boot lid (possibly crafted by RS Panels of Nuneaton) and magnesium racing wheels whilst also having a race engine built and installed (we understand) by Jaguar specialists Swallows. After the owner sadly died, the car was left to his daughter, who eventually took it to M&C Wilkinson Ltd., who have over 40 years’ experience of Jaguar restorations, servicing, parts supply, and historic race preparation. The car underwent a meticulous cosmetic and mechanical update to FIA standards and now comes with HTP papers. Fully repainted in Carmen Red with a Black roof, like so many of the famous racing E-Types of the past, this very capable Roadster is ideal for today's historic competition, either as a circuit or tour car. The car was subsequently sold to a well-known Jaguar-racing customer of M&C Wilkinson Ltd., who only has his cars prepared to the very best of standards, hence how well it presents and drives today. Given some cabin comfort by GB Classic Trim with well-appointed seats, proper peg-drive wheels and its original Moss gearbox, this is a fast-driving E-Type, eminently usable and now with FIA HTP papers to allow for involvement in proper competition, should the new owner wish to do so. It's accompanied by its matching-numbers original engine, as a spare. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPE S1 3.8 ROADSTERYear: 1963Chassis Number: 850728Registration Number: 173 KVATransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Historic Formula Ford offering access to one of the most popular single seater categories in historic motorsport.The vendor of this historic Formula Ford Lola T204 informs us that it was purchased new Haas Automotive as part of Carl Haas' deal to represent Lola in the US and taken out to the States to compete in the US Championship in 1971. Having found pictures of the car in period in Valvoline colours, our vendor has recently returned the car to those colours and it looks very impressive.In 2018, the Lola was completely rebuilt including new chassis by Neil Fowler racing, who then prepared the car for the 2018/'19 season. Only a handful of events were competed in for those seasons and in 2020 the engine was rebuilt by Bold Engineering, bringing it up to the latest spec at the time and it was the reinstalled by Neil Fowler.Since then, the car has only had a shake-down for 20 laps around Brands Indy circuit where the seller reports it was on the pace and provided an awful lot of fun! The Historic Formula Ford Championship is one of the most popular single-seater categories offering close, exciting and affordable racing and this Lola looks like a great chance to join the fun.SpecificationMake: LOLAModel: T204Year: 1971Chassis Number: N/ARegistration Number: N/AClick here for more details and images

This amazing P1 Impreza has been extensively and meticulously restored by a former Prodrive employee.This amazing P1 Impreza has been extensively and meticulously restored to its original factory specification. The car was restored over a five-year period by a former employee of Prodrive who worked at the well-known Banbury base from 1999 to 2015. A comprehensive report by the former head of the Subaru Rally Team forms part of the history file and gives an independent description and analysis of the restoration and the level of detail involved in getting the car as close to the original specification as possible. This report includes a considerable number of photographs taken during the restoration and includes the finer detail, such as acid-dipping the nuts and bolts, prior to painting and re-fitting.For the engine restoration/rebuild, all the aluminium housings were vapour blasted to the original specification colour scheme and the silencer exterior heat pads were also replaced. The suspension was rebuilt with an STi Group N bushing kit, Zinc primer was added to the coating of the suspension components to aid longevity, and again all the aluminium parts were vapour-blasted. The Alcon Prodrive rear caliper housings were zinc-plated prior to enamelling, further demonstrating the level of attention this car has enjoyed.The genuine outer quarter panels fitted to both sides were glued at the lower seam, unlike the factory spot weld, which is a modern corrosion prevention technique. Genuine rear arches were sourced from the USA as they are no longer available in Europe and both sides were fitted with new inner arches. All the shell panels were treated with etch-primer prior to application of original-specification 74F Blue Cellulose paint (water base not used). The restorer's market research suggests that extensive corrosion protection after painting is the best inhibitor. The boot was painted in base coat and lacquer, however, limited paint and primer were used on these areas as they were contributing to corrosion issues when built at the factory originally.The sill inspection covers were re-sealed as per factory standard. New fuel-filler pipes were zinc-plated then enamelled (factory spec was zinc only which was a common rust area) and new OE-spec fog lights were fitted. As you can imagine with the attention to detail on this rebuild, all brackets, nuts, bolts and washers were acid dipped and re-plated prior to painting or re-fitting, a process that is far superior to the factory procedures. The wheels now fitted to this particular car are the 18-inch gold alloys that were an optional extra detailed in the original P1 Extras Booklet and not the standard 17-inch, titanium-finish alloys, whilst the rear silencer is also the P1-spec unit.The most recent work was carried out during July 2022 by Venture Engineering meaning this superb example is ready for its next lucky owner. This Impreza P1 represents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a car that’s been restored with well over 1,000 hours of love and care and extensive in-house knowledge of the P1 model and its potential pitfalls. SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: P1Year: 2000Chassis Number: JF1GM8KDGYG003289Registration Number: X208 NBWEngine Number: 885011Drive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

Owned from new for almost 30 years by Roger Daltrey of The Who; in great condition and ready to be enjoyed.One of the 20th Century’s truly great automobiles, the Volkswagen Beetle spawned a host of derivatives, the longest enduring being the Cabriolet. A single prototype was built pre-war, but it was not until 1949 that production commenced, the bulk of which was entrusted to Karmann of Osnabruck whose four-seater Cabriolet appeared soon after the two-seater Hebmuller-built version. Only Karmann’s would stand the test of time, outliving the saloon and remaining ever fashionable, an instantly recognisable motoring icon to this day and one ever popular with showbusiness celebrities.Mechanical changes to the Cabriolet kept pace with those of the saloon until the latter’s production began to wind down in the early 1970s. Thus, the Cabriolet gained the Super Beetle’s MacPherson strut front suspension, trailing-arm rear suspension and more-bulbous bonnet for 1971. 1973 brought with it a curved windscreen (and shortened bonnet), recessed dashboard and altered rear wings with enlarged light clusters. Topping the range was the 1303 LS with a 49bhp 1.6-litre twinport air-cooled flat-four engine. In this specification the Cabriolet continued to be built until January 1980, two years after German production of the saloon had ended.The car presented here is 1977 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet formerly owned from new for almost 30 years - from 1977 until 2005 - by Roger Daltrey CBE, founder and lead singer of The Who, legendary rock band of the 1960s. The car is accompanied by a signed letter from Daltrey confirming that he owned the car for that period. Also in the history file is a Volkswagen Museum Certificate which confirms the specification above, a build date of 27th January 1977 and that the car was UK-delivered. It also confirms the original colour scheme of Viper Green Metallic paintwork with a Pale Sand hood.The car has benefited from diligent ownership since 2005, being regularly serviced and maintained. In 2014 the Karmann bodywork receiving a full bare metal respray in the original factory colour of Viper Green, whilst there are still in situ Cibie Oscar driving lamps fitted during Daltrey’s ownership. The previous owner also had the seating and door cards fully re-trimmed in beige leather, with perforated centre panels.During the penultimate service while in Daltrey’s care the original service book was misplaced, and so the servicing history for this period is substantiated solely by his signed letter. Accompanying the car is an original book pouch, containing a period owner’s manual, the authenticity certificate from Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen, some old MOT certificates and previous V5 documents. A 2005 newspaper article from when Daltrey sold the car is also included, along with his signed letter to the buyer at the time.Our vendor is a big fan of The Who, enthusiastically buying the car in 2019, and has since kept up its conscientious custodianship. He has lavished over £10,000 on this very deserving car, primarily to get it back to its original specification, saying “the car is now as near to as it was when it left the factory as I can get it; it's in great nick, not Concours but very good.”A really fun car in very good condition, with Rock Royalty provenance, at an attractive guide.SpecificationMake: VWModel: BEETLE 1303 LS CABRIOLETYear: 1977Chassis Number: 1572067740Registration Number: TNM 325RTransmission: Manual Engine Number: AS468349 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 80000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BeigeClick here for more details and images

Specifically built with a Coventry Climax 2-litre FPF for Le Mans in 1960, fate was to dictate that the car never made the race, however, this little LX Elite has been returned to full health and is currently looked after by Classic Team Lotus.The Type 14 Lotus Elite, 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.Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this legendary Elite Type 14 that was built with one objective in mind and that was to win overall at the 1960 Le Mans 24hrs. With its prodigious speed and better economy against the more powerful competition, fewer pitstops for fuel would be a positive advantage. Named the LX, It was put together and race-prepared at the Lotus Works and fitted with a 2-litre Coventry-Climax FPF twin-cam engine. It was felt that with the car's slippery design, the extra power generated by the FPF and raised gearing, that it would be fast in a straight line and that proved to be the case with John Whitmore, reserve driver for Aston Martin, commenting in practice that he believed it faster than the works DBR1 down the Mulsanne Straight.The Elite was entered by Lotus Engineering and funded by Jonathon Sieff, part of the Marks and Spencer dynasty and a Lotus customer. Innes Ireland was to share with Alan Stacey both Team Lotus drivers and highly regarded, however, the very talented Alan Stacey lost his life at Spa a week earlier so his prodigy, John Whitmore, was transferred across from Aston Martin.As practice started, the normally pragmatic Innes Ireland was frustrated with cooling issues and the lack of balance in the car which he considered might be spring rates when John Whitmore drove the car using revised tyre pressures, he was impressed by its potential. However, events and the normally rugged Innes Ireland's low mood were to have a profound effect. Jonathon Sieff, with whom Innes enjoyed a good relationship, had left the track in his 1,216cc Elite during practice on the Mulsanne leaving him very badly injured and the death of his friend Alan Stacey only days earlier and current events made Innes decide that he wanted no further part in that year's event at The Sarthe. Sometimes you just know. He borrowed John Whitmore’s Minivan and headed for the ferry home and back to his beloved Borders. So, without a co-driver the Lotus LX entry was cancelled even though they had a accomplished one of the hardest parts of the foray - overcoming the French scrutineering process! Type 14 Elites won their class for the next four years, but the chance to see the most powerful Elite LX in action at Le Mans had gone.It was then sold to the independent Team Elite who had aspirations to race again at Le Mans in 1961 but an accident two months before at Rufforth curtailed their ambition and financial problems were looming. The investment by Jonathon Sieff and significant Lotus Engineering input with re-enforced engine bay and suspension, brakes and steering from the Lotus 18 F1 program were starting to look stillborn. The Elite LX passed through the hands of six owners before being acquired by Charles Levy who had chief Lotus designer, Ron Hickman, confirm that his newly acquired Elite was chassis 1255, the 1960 Works Le Mans entry. He confirmed ‘’with 100% certainty’’ that the bodyshell was correct.It was purchased by our vendor in 2014, himself a Lotus engineer from the Cheshunt days in the sixties, and his ambition was to see the Elite LX restored and prepared for an outing at Goodwood. There was of course only one option and that being Classic Team Lotus with lead mechanic Rob Ashley concentrating on preserving the period authenticy and preparation for FIA events and it has had FIA papers since 2021. It's fitted with a brand new Crosthwaite and Gardiner Coventry Climax FPF 2-litre engine. With two final pre-Goodwood track tests by Lotus test-driver, Gavan Kershaw, the Elite is now signed-off ready for its new owner. The late Tony Dron, after a track test article for Octane in 2014, before any work by Classic Team Lotus to prepare the Elite proclaimed that  ‘’This is a car that could prove to be devastatingly quick in a wide range in historic events’’. We have to emphasize that the track test was conducted before the Elite had returned to its spiritual home at Classic Team Lotus.This historic Elite comes with everything to corroborate its incredible story including a copy of the 1960 Le Mans entry form, a Le Mans Regulations booklet, authentication letters from Ron Hickman and the Team Elite manager and a considerable number of restoration invoices. Classically presented and with prodigious historic competition potential, the LX is part of the Lotus story and we welcome any inspection.NB: While the car had been taken to Le Mans on the 'borrowed' road registration number '6 SME' it was formally road-registered in the UK as 1992 AR, and later JVS 261.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELITEYear: 1960Chassis Number: 1255Registration Number: JVS 261Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Hand-crafted with a high-quality paint finish.From the ubiquitous twin-came engine found under the bonnet of Italian beauties throughout the 1960s and 1970s. With chrome fittings, UK 3-pin socket, wired and ready to use including a G9 LED that emits a lovely aura of warm white.Click here for more details and images

Car #61 retains its original Clubman spec shell with an International spec engine (Goodman Racing unit), a dog box, plus its original unpainted bumpers. A real survivor of the Group B rally era.In the mid-1980s, the 'Group B' race category of the World Rally Championship inspired the wildest, most powerful rally cars ever built. The MG Metro 6R4 was born out of this short-lived turbocharged era and Austin Rover's optimistic thirst for motorsport success after the TR7 V8 and TR8 rally cars had hung up their competitive boots. The entire project was the brainchild of Austin Rover Motor Sport Chief, John Davenport. Davenport decided to follow the lead of Audi's revolutionary permanent 4WD transmission, and once the green light was given, he collaborated with the best engineering brains in the land. Patrick Head and John Piper from Williams F1 were brought onboard as not only were Williams the best F1 team at the time but they were also sponsored by the company.In December 1982 the finished prototype was delivered to Cowley for in-house development to begin. However, it wasn't until 1984 that the 6R4 was introduced to the press in order to quell increasing speculation surrounding the project. Beneath its skin, the puny A-Series engine/front-wheel-drive package was replaced by a David Wood-designed 3-litre, 90-degree V6 situated behind the front seats and driving all four wheels. Twin-cam cylinder heads modelled on those of Cosworth's Formula 1 DFV V8 engine ensured the 6R4 was a true giant killer.The car appeared in two guises. There was a so-called Clubman model, a road going version developing approximately 250bhp, of which around 200 were made and sold to the public. A further 20 were taken and built to International Group B specifications. However, in 1986 Group B rallying was scrapped after a series of fatalities among drivers and spectators. Just as teething problems were being ironed out, the 6R4 was denied any chance of glory on an international stage.Happily, that was not the end of the story and, with the help of the various governing bodies, detuned versions (the capacity was limited to 2,500cc) of the 6R4 were allowed to continue rallying at a national level - something they do with great success to this day. They also achieved a stellar career in Rallycross.The 6R4 presented here (substantiated by a 6R4 expert and documented in a corresponding e-mail from 2002 to a previous owner - a copy of which is in the car’s history file) is one of the original batch of 200 cars assembled for Group B homologation between August and October 1985. It confirms that the car’s chassis number was SAXXRWNP7AD570052 and its 6R4 number was 061 (all as per they appear on the car’s chassis plate, number tag and V5C). The records state that the engine was fitted on the 14th September 1985 and the car was allocated to the Sales Department on 13th October 1985.Skip forward to 2018 and this car, 061, was bought by our rally-enthusiast vendor, and between him and his son (who also campaigns a WRC Fiesta), it has done numerous events (demos/hill climbs – which the previous owner also did with a sprint/hill climb MSA logbook) and is very well-known, being a highly regarded example in 6R4 circles.The history of this particular car is interesting, with information provided by our vendor, it has ownership continuity from new. In 1987, Ted Toleman (former principal and founder of the Toleman F1 team) acquired two 6R4s, cars 052 & 061 - 052 was selected to be modified. Having given up on F1 in 1986 when he sold his team to Benetton, Toleman decided to become involved in Endurance Rallying instead, with the aim of becoming the first British team to win the Paris-Dakar. After competing in the 1987 event with a Range Rover, the Toleman Group returned for 1988 with the modified Metro 6R4 to be driven by World Hot Rod Champion Barry Lee and Toleman himself. Known as the TG88 Metro Raider, the ugly brute was widened and lengthened by 8.5" to make it more stable and the highly-strung V64V engine was replaced with a JE Motors-tuned 3.9-litre Range Rover engine producing 230bhp. Unfortunately, it was disqualified at the end of the first day after exceeding the time limit (their support truck failed to reach them in time to start the next stage).To be able to use this TG88 Metro Raider (052) in the Paris-Dakar, he attached to it the registration ‘E577 CWC’, whether this was done officially or not, but it's often the done-thing in motor racing. The car presented here, 061, the sister-car of this Metro Raider (052) today officially wears the registration E577 CWC (as per its V5C) and the car’s original ID tag (denoting) 6R4 061 and BL chassis plate all correspond and, as mentioned, are supported by the e-mail from the 6R4 expert.Importantly, car 061 retains its original Clubman-spec shell and is fitted with an International Spec engine (Goodman Racing unit) and a dog box’. Like most race/rally machinery this car has had a life, with parts replaced, updated and adapted for use over the years, often being sourced from specialists, including John Price Rallying. It has always been owned by 6R4 enthusiasts, with one restoring it back to standard pristine condition and subsequently using it as demonstration events.The car is today in fine mechanical fettle and has, pleasingly, retained many original features over the years - real testament to the previous owners’ dedicated custodianship. It has been little used in the last few years. The underside particularly appears unmarked and is in fine condition. Indeed, when Top Gear wanted to do a feature on the 6R4, the production team approached a previous owner of car 061, who was more than happy to oblige and lent the car to the programme in which it was driven by Richard Hammond (photo attached on the Top Gear set).With Group B rally cars now hitting the £500,000 mark, British Leyland's answer to the factory cars from those elite manufacturers now looks incredible value.SpecificationMake: MGModel: METRO 6R4Year: 1985Chassis Number: SAXXRWNP7AD570052Registration Number: E577 CWCTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 0-CR-048 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

A well-known example that's been used as intended and is all the better for it!Ferrari's line of highly successful V8-engined road cars began with the 308 GT4 of 1973. Badged as a 'Di-no', the all-new 308 GT4 2+2 superseded the preceding Dino V6. The newcomer's wedge-shaped styling - by Bertone rather than the customary Pininfarina - was not universally well-received but there were no complaints about the performance of the 3.0-litre quad-cam V8 engine, which was carried over to its successor.Introduced at the Paris Auto Salon in 1975, the contemporary styled 308 GTB - Ferrari's second V8 road car - marked a return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed 308 GT4. Badged as a proper Ferrari rather than a Dino, the 308 GTB had changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in both wheelbase and weight, retaining its predecessor's underpinnings and transversely mounted engine that now featured dry-sump lubrication.In road tune, this superbly engineered power unit produced 255bhp, an output good enough to propel the 308 GTB to a top speed of over 150mph. Produced initially with fibreglass bodywork - the first time this material had been used for a production Ferrari, the Scaglietti-built 308 GTB used steel after April 1977. Further developments included the introduction of an open-top GTS version with Targa-style removable roof, the adoption of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and, finally, revised cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder on the Quattrovalvole (QV) model in 1982. An exhilarating driver's car and a Ferrari purist's delight, the 308 GTSi and its many derivatives proved a huge commercial success for Maranello, with over 12,000 sold.This 1980 308 GTS is well-known within Ferrari club circles and amongst fellow 308 owners mainly because this remarkable example has covered just over 130,000 miles. It has been used as intended and is all the better for it! Our private vendor bought this venerable right-hand drive example in early 2020 from Ferrari specialists, Rardley Motors, and it has remained part of his Collection ever since, unusually for this car only covering around 3,000 miles in his two and a bit years of ownership.What’s also fantastic is the service history that comes with the car. There are two packed binders of history and maintenance information that give a reassuring insight into the car's fascinating life. There is simply way too much to list here so we highly recommend any interested parties to come to The Classic to see the car and study the history file and let it speak for itself.Finished in Grigio Titanio with a red leather interior, a very rare combination for a 308, we’re informed that this example was originally a demonstrator for Ritchie’s of Glasgow and is a very late carburettor example. Over 130,000 miles is admittedly quite a lot for a 308 but if it was a BMW M5 no one would be unduly concerned. It's not always discussed openly but those people who work on Ferraris use the expression "A busy Ferrari is a happy Ferrari" and statistically high-mileage, looked-after cars are the least trouble. It's very simple - Drive, service, repeat - drive, service, repeat. We see a lot of Ferraris from this era and would be confident that, given its very impressive service and maintenance history, this example could happily be enjoyed for the next 130,000 miles.Much loved and regularly spannered over the years, this really is a special 308 ready to carry on doing what little V8 Ferraris do best. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTSYear: 1980Chassis Number: 29171Registration Number: JPM172VTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 130000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

On offer from 35-years current family ownership with just over 67,000 miles and its original stamped service book.The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show as a means of homologating the Sierra for Group A Touring Car racing. These regulations dictated that a minimum of 5,000 were built and sold and eventually Ford complied, with 5,545 finding homes. Based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2.0-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. The RS Cosworth used a 204bhp 2.0-litre DOHC engine with a Garret T3 turbocharger and inter-cooler enabling it to reach 62mph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. In 1986, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a blue-collar hero able to humble true sports cars.This lovely Sierra RS Cosworth was supplied new, finished in Diamond White and first registered on 11/08/1986 to the Rugby Autocar Co. Ltd. It was subsequently purchased by our vendor's late husband, some six months later on 13th of February 1987 from Ford Main Dealer, Soans of Leamington for a total vehicle price of £14,995. A photocopy of the sales invoice from Soans accompanies the car in the history file alongside the original book pack, original stamped service book, and other original booklets and manuals.After a near 20-year hibernation, the car returned to the road around two years ago in March 2020, and recommissioning included the replacement of the front and rear brake calipers, brake hoses, track control arms and steering mounts, tie-rod ends, steering-rack gaiter kit, wheel bearing kit front and rear, power-steering belt, distributor cap and rotor arm, oil and filter and an exhaust system at a cost of £823 including VAT. There are one or two minor interior issues, the dashboard is cracked and there is a small hole by the handbrake where Michael J. Mouse popped in for the winter but further detailing would take it to the next level.From 35-years current family ownership, only 67,110 miles and a good history file, this RS Cosworth seems very sensibly guided.     SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA RS COSWORTHYear: 1986Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGU97405Registration Number: D77 CHPEngine Number: GU97405 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 67110 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Recaro Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

A simply stunning Stingray Big-Block, the subject of a superb restoration over a period of years.The iconic Chevrolet Corvette (named after a small, manoeuvrable warship) has now been in production for eight generations with enormous pedigree and style. The first model was a convertible penned by designer Harley Earl and was introduced in 1953 at the GM Motorama as a concept show car. The C2 Corvette, which followed was produced between 1963 and 1967 and it is, perhaps, this car that is most entrenched in American automotive history with its dramatic styling, deeply scalloped side panels and the evocative Sting Ray model name. The C3 arrived in 1968 with a slight name change to Stingray although it closely followed the design of the Mako Shark II concept car. The new C3 displayed a number of innovative features including vacuum operation of the headlights, a shield to conceal the wipers when not in use and 17 inch wheels as standard. The chassis, fully independent suspension and disc brakes were carried over from the C2 and the car was offered with a choice of engine sizes and 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearboxes.This fabulous, 3rd-Generation Corvette is fitted with the ultra-desirable, big-block 454ci engine that produced 365bhp/ 460lbs ft when new. It's resplendent in Bridgehampton Blue enhanced by eye-catching chrome side-exit exhausts, chrome grilles and huge chromed Turbine wheels. The car was the subject of a long-term no compromise restoration taking around ten years and at a cost approaching £60,000 some years ago. It's accompanied by a substantial history file with photographic records of the restoration, numerous MOTs and an very rare 1971 brochure of the model. Since being restored, it has been in the hands of its last two keepers for some years and used and enjoyed extensively being driven across the UK and Europe, attending many rallies and events and always drawing admiring glances. The car features an easily removable Targa Top, stored inside comfortably, the fit and finish of which reaffirms the quality of its restoration. There is none of the tugging, levering or fighting required on many examples, simply drop the handle and the panels slide out to reveal the wonderful interior.The Corvette has become widely known as America's Sports Car and has become synonymous with freedom and adventure, ultimately becoming both the most successful concept car in history and the most popular sports car in history and it's not hard to see why with the deep burble of that confidence-inspiring V8, the wind in your hair, the sun reflecting off the gleaming Bridgehampton Blue bonnet along with the feeling of being in control of one of the most evocative pieces of automobile Americana ever.Everyone needs a Vette in their life for a couple of Summers and we can't think of a better opportunity.SpecificationMake: CHEVROLETModel: CORVETTE STINGRAYYear: 1971Chassis Number: 194371S107883Registration Number: FVG 311JTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 194371S107883Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15200 MilesMake: Only LHDInterior Colour: LeatherClick here for more details and images

Smartly finished in Obsidian Black, this SL55 was part of a notable collection and comes with a superb history file.First registered in the UK on the 24th September 2002, but built as a 2003 model-year vehicle, this exceptional example of the glorious SL55 AMG is finished in Obsidian Black with an Exclusive Red leather interior. Built in right hand drive, the car was specified from new with optional extras including a Parktronic sensor system, Bi-xenon headlamps, multi-contour seats, electric folding mirrors, AMG styling package with 18-inch wheels, premium audio system with CD changer, and an anti-theft alarm.The SL55 retains a succession of servicing invoices from certified Mercedes-Benz workshops dating from 2006 to 2015 that include Mercedes-Benz of Chelsea, Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne and respected marque specialists Stevensons. Invoices held on file show the car has received proper maintenance throughout its life, which is evidenced by the excellent overall condition. Such is the quality, that in 2015 it was acquired by Norwegian shipping magnate Andreas Ugland and subsequently exported to the Cayman Islands, where it was featured within his eye watering car collection, housed at the Cayman Motor Museum in West Bay, Cayman Islands.In 2021, the Mercedes was repatriated to the UK following the passing of Mr Ugland in 2020 and was imported with all appropriate UK taxes and import duties paid and re-assigned the original UK registration it wears today. Most recently, in December 2021, the SL benefitted from further expenditure with marque specialists Stevensons which included an 'A-service', replacement engine oil and filter, replaced brake fluid and updated SBC, replaced boot struts, replaced PSE pump, replaced hydraulic roof ram and oil and re-gassed air conditioning.The vendor states that whilst the car was in the care of Stevensons, they commented that this example is the best they have seen for many years and has clearly been loved and cherished. The odometer read just under 58,400 miles at the time of cataloguing and this SL55 AMG is offered with an Owners Manual, service book, UK V5C registration document, sundry service invoice, two sets of keys.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: SL55 AMG R230Year: 2002Chassis Number: WDB2304742F030608Registration Number: PF52 XYBTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 11399260004085Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 58400 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Exclusive Red LeatherClick here for more details and images

Last seen in Spectre, this is one seven built for the snow scenes and the only one to have taken on Bond in battle.In 1962, over a winning hand of Chemin-de-Fer, a secret agent introduced himself and twenty-five films later he needs no introduction. By the third film, 1964’s Goldfinger, the franchise had found its footing and 007 his car, the Aston Martin DB5. The title song’s opening chorus “Goldfinger, He's the man, the man with the Midas touch” as belted out by Shirley Bassey, is relevant today as it can be argued that any car featured in the long-running film series has the Midas touch. Values of the Aston Martin DB5 have skyrocketed since the re-introduction of the model in Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale. It had a starring role in 2012’s Skyfall and featured in the closing credits of the 2015 film Spectre.Sam Mendes, the director of both Skyfall and Spectre wanted a spectacular snow chase scene and turned to Jaguar Land Rover to assist. With the standard Land Rover 110 Defender deemed a bit too bland for the baddy’s getaway car they turned to leading Land Rover modifiers, Bowler. The firm transformed 10 standard production, Santorini Black, crew-cab 110s into the SVX Concept or Spectre Defender. The cars featured huge 37-inch tyres, heavy-duty roll cages plus toughened suspensions with rose joints and Bilstein rally dampers. A hydraulic handbrake was installed, and its lever repositioned. The engine was tuned to give 180 bhp and Recaro seats fitted.The Land Rovers fell into two categories for the chase sequence, high-speed getaway road cars and low-speed snow cars. This particular Land Rover was developed for the snow scene and given the way in which some of these cars were used during filming, it is unsurprising that not all survived intact with three cars out of the original ten apparently destroyed.This particular car enjoyed the most spectacular demise of all, ending up being rolled into a ball by Bond's wingless Britten-Norman Islander as it emerged from the barn still travelling at speed prior to the aircraft gently T-boning the following Range Rover containing the female lead, Léa Seydoux. It was initially assumed that the Defender was damaged beyond repair but apparently not, as when it was returned to Bowlers, they felt that the damage was lighter than it appeared and, £46,000 later, it's back as good as new. It has still only covered 35 kilometres and was UK registered this year. It will be MOT tested prior to the sale.There are a number of replica Spectre Defenders available on the market but, that's what they are, replicas, and what we have here is the real deal on offer at No Reserve and like anything with genuine Bond movie provenance, there will always be a ready market. SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER SVXYear: 2015Chassis Number: SALLDHSP8FA62376Registration Number: CU64 DUVTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 36 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

The ex-Richard Burns/Robert Reid rally car, used in Monte Carlo and Sweden during their Championship-winning 2001 season. On offer from 15-years private ownership and fresh from a sympathetic restoration retaining its original bodyshell and engine.Following the disappointment of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the 2000 WRC Championship, 2001 was a year of redemption for the late Richard Burns and Robert Reid who finally achieved their first, and only, championship winning season. It was very tightly contested, and by no means a walkover, especially when their competition was arguably the greatest selection of rally drivers in history, including the late Colin McRae, Tommi Makinen and defending champion Marcus Gronholm, yet it was Burns in the S7 Impreza that took the drivers championship home that year with Peugeot retaining the Manufacturer's title. When we say this season was close, the top 3 drivers were separated by just 3 points by the end of the season!For the 2001 World Rally Championship, Subaru nominated Petter Solberg and Richard Burns as their driver lineup, with Marko Martin and Toshi Arai competing in selected events. Their WRC 2001 Car featured an all-new look, based on the new Impreza WRX GD chassis, popularly known as the Bugeye. Along with the new body, the car featured revised aerodynamics, improved weight distribution and importantly, a lower centre of gravity and naturally mechanical developments continued apace. Synonymous with Rallying success, these World Rally cars were built, prepared and run by British motorsport team, Prodrive.Held over 14 rounds, the 2001 World Rally Championship effectively covered ever corner of the globe, from the infamous Monte Carlo, to Australia, Argentina, Sweden and the Safari rally in Africa. During the course of the season, the WRC 2001 secured seven podium finishes, with Richard Burns claiming the World Rally Drivers Championship, beating four-time champion Tommi Makinen, double-champion Marcus Gronholm, and 1995 champion Colin McRae!This Subaru Impreza WRC 2001, PR WRC 01 008 was built during January 2001 and registered as X2 SRT for Richard Burns to drive in the Monte Carlo Rally 2001, Start No 5. It then went on to be driven by Richard again for a second time in Rally Sweden 2001 and the car's final outing that year was Rally Portugal 2001 with Toshi Arai at the wheel.The car then went to America and, registered as S200 USA, went on to win the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) and Rim of the World rallies. It then returned to Prodrive around September 2001 and was registered as X8 SRT, which it retains today, and was immediately shipped down under for Toshi Arai in the Australian Rally 2001 and returned home for its final outing that year, Rally GB 2001 driven by Neil Weardon. X8 SRT was then not campaigned until 2004 when RED Motorsport hired out the car for a couple of rallies before selling it on to David Turnbull. David competed in the car successfully in the UK and Europe run by ATM Engineering from Selby, North Yorkshire and, in 2008, the Subaru was sold to its current owner but remained in the care of ATM Engineering. There was no peace for the wicked and it continued to compete up until 2015 in a selection of rallies including Rally Barbados, as well as many UK and European based races. Needless to say, the car was run with no expense spared and collected a plethora of silverware with 121 stage victories and 9 overall victories to date.In 2020, ATM Engineering began a full restoration of X8 SRT. The shell was blasted and had a full repaint whilst the very tricky to find, original aluminium panels were sourced for the rebuild and many original Prodrive parts that had been removed over the years such as the Carbon seats that Richard Burns used and a one-off carbon map book holder that was commissioned by Robert Reid, Richard's navigator were re-fitted. The period-correct 2001 livery was applied to the car by an ex-employee of Prodrive that had applied the vinyl for the cars in the first place. The original engine that was used by Richard remains fitted and that was fully rebuilt by marque expert, Graham Sweet, with less than 100 stage miles since. The rebuild was completed to a stunning standard in April 2021 and there is a Letter of Authenticity supplied by Prodrive confirming its history alongside its original Gold FIA Passport.An unequivocally impressive piece of machinery as a stand-alone car, but to have contributed to the great Richard Burns’ Championship winning year rightfully puts this car into a special place in many people’s hearts. A real collector's item - special provenance but retaining the ability to continue to be used for what it was originally designed to do.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZA WRCYear: 2001Chassis Number: PR0WRC01008Registration Number: X8 SRTTransmission: SequentialEngine Number: 01ST10ZDrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Smartly presented in classic colours with an odometer reading of 60,496 miles that is supported by the original service book.The 250SL Pagoda W113 was already in production by the time it was introduced at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show, and discontinued by January 1968. The short one-year production run before being replaced by the 280SL in January 1968, makes the 250SL the rarest of the W113 series cars. The new car retained the stiffer suspension and sportier feel of the early SLs, but provided improved agility with a new engine and rear disc brakes. Range also improved with an increased fuel tank capacity from 65 to 82-litres. The 250 SL was offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 4-speed or ZF 5-speed manual transmissions.The preceeding model, the 190 SL, had been a huge hit in the Untied States, a pretty and nimble alternative to the bloated turn-pike cruisers so it's no surprise that over 90% of Pagodas were built in left-hand drive and destined for America, as was this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL on August 4th 1967. Incredibly, the car’s original service book survives, we cannot stress enough the rarity of this, and notes that the car was first registered in Chicago, and first serviced by Knauz Continental Autos Inc., of Illinois at 867 miles on 28th November 1967. There are a further thirteen service entries culminating in a final visit in 1976 at 51,906 miles, and presumably was off the road during the next three decades, was subsequently restored and next serviced in July 2012 at 58,125 miles.The car was imported into the United Kingdom and registered on 13th August 2012 with the DVLA, to the first UK owner who enjoyed the little Pagoda for six years before our vendor purchased it. A long time client of Silverstone Auctions, he had the intention of using it for a Continental tour before COVID restrictions came into place a year later. It's now presented to auction recently serviced, MOT'd and benefitting from fuel system works at a cost of £3,000 and the valve stem oil seals were also replaced. The history file is lovely and contains the aforementioned original service book, associated paperwork, V5C and recent MOT Certificate.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 250SLYear: 1967Chassis Number: 11304312001287Registration Number: XBL 434ETransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: M129000641 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 60496 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images

Bought directly by our vendor from the first owner in 1998, subject to a long-term restoration and just one of 562 right-hand drive examples.The 1955 launch of the 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz's reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed. Unsurprisingly, most of the 26,000 units were sold to the North American market and, it's believed, just some 562 were made in right-hand drive. Although stunningly pretty, the 190 SL had stiff competition in the UK from domestic sports car manufacturers such as Jaguar, Austin-Healey and the significantly cheaper models from MG. Consequently, a UK-supplied 190 SL is perhaps the rarest of all sports cars from that era, especially compared to the huge amount of cars sold to countries who drive on the other side of the road.Some would say that a car’s history is as important as its condition, and whilst restorations can be paid for, it is the story that elevates a car from lovely to interesting. We now have the pleasure of telling this car’s story which began when it was first registered, appropriately enough on New Years Day 1961, to the first owner, a Mr Beach of Twickenham. Supplied in red with a black interior, the car was issued with the registration number 56 HYL and we are pleased to say that the car still bears that registration today, and will do for the next owner. The accompanying buff continuation logbook, stamped 25th May 1972, is signed by Mr Beach and notes the car’s colour, chassis and engine numbers.One day in 1998, our lady vendor was strolling past Mr Beach’s house and noticed the 190 SL in the open garage. Lengthy negotiations were started and the car was finally purchased from its first owner by our vendor. It appears that it had not run for many years and the subsequent restoration was a labour of love that took over twenty-years, which our vendor concedes was to a good, usable standard, rather than to Concours-winning condition. The colour was changed to silver, the interior retrimmed in red leather and topped by a black soft top hood with the original interior fittings retained where possible.Very rarely does a 61 old car come to market with just two owners from new, and few have the original owner’s details listed in a buff logbook. The odometer reading of 53,498 miles, at the time of cataloguing, is believed genuine, in keeping with the car’s decades away from the road. Sensibly guided, it's presented to auction with the current V5C showing just one former keeper, the aforementioned buff continuation logbook, a fresh MOT Certificate and the distinction of being a 190 SL with the lowest ownership history offered to market in some time. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 190 SLYear: 1961Chassis Number: 12104220019189Registration Number: 56 HYLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 121-92120019245 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53498 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red LeatherClick here for more details and images

**SALEROOM NOTICE: Please note the car has been damaged in transit, and the damage will be repaired post-sale by the party responsible.** One UK owner, strong factory-spec ‘440’ with an excellent soundtrack! Extensively redesigned for the 1971 model year, the Belvedere GTX featured an entirely new body-style with a raked-back windshield, bulging sides, deep-inset headlights and a wrap-around chrome trim giving the front end its distinctly evil appearance, particularly at night. 1971 was the last year that the GTX was offered as a stand-alone model in the Plymouth range and purchasers were able to choose from a four-barrel 440 V8, a six pack 440 V8 or a 426 Hemi V8, coupled to either a 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic transmission. Due to increasingly stringent emission regulations reducing the power (through the use of fast-acting choke systems and lower compression ratios) and increasing insurance premiums, sales of the GTX were low in their final year, with only 2,492 built throughout 1971, making these late-model Plymouths rare in their home country, let alone over here in the UK.This example is a 1971-built, 440 four-barrel model, with the 3 speed automatic transmission. Finished in a gorgeous True Blue Metallic (B5) with black body-line painted stripes, the current owner purchased the vehicle in the US and imported it to the UK last year, with it being registered on British soil for the first time in April 2021.When it arrived on our shores, the vendor states that the car was a non-runner and had a number of electrical gremlins, however, in subsequent months, the car has been fully worked-through, with all major faults rectified. This work included attention to the electrical system, brakes, audio and cabin heating system, with the result that all major systems are working as they should be, although our vendor does note that a few of the gauges are inoperable at the present time.Under the bonnet, the 400ci engine was certified to be original although the vendor has been unable to independently confirm this, however, the VIN Decoder lists the engine from new as a "440 4bbl V8 high performance"  Whilst it has largely been left alone, the engine does benefit from a new Holley carburettor, and is reported to be in full running order with a glorious V8 soundtrack from the twin-exit exhaust.Inside, the GTX came with a strong original specification from the factory including wood panelling and a plus interior trim. The vendor has added a period-look AM/FM radio with smartphone connectivity and new over-mats for added comfort, without taking away from the period looks and style of this V8-powered piece of 70s Americana.Presented in very good condition throughout, but with potential to take the car to the next level should the next owner wish to do so, this is a great opportunity to acquire a running, driving and useable example of the 440ci-engined GTX from the final year of production. Ready to enjoy, fettle and turn plenty of heads wherever you go! SpecificationMake: PLYMOUTHModel: BELVEDERE GTXYear: 1971Chassis Number: RS23U1G240852Registration Number: WWU834JTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 70000 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Beautifully specified in Peacock with Sapphire, a modern classic Bentley Coupé manufactured in limited numbers with enormous presence.Introduced in 1991, the Continental R was the first Bentley in 26 years to not share a body style with a concurrent Rolls-Royce and was inspired by the highly collectable Continental R-Type of the 1950s. The elegant two-door coachwork was styled by John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, a duo whose résumé included sports cars like the Aston Martin Virage. Five years later Bentley introduced a short-wheelbase version dubbed the Continental T that was equipped with an uprated engine developing 420bhp and an impressive 650 foot-pounds of torque available at only 2,200 rpm. Bentley customers soon expressed interest in equipping the wide-body Continental R model with the T’s more powerful engine, and the Continental R Mulliner was consequently introduced at the 1999 Geneva Salon. The nomenclature was an homage to H.J. Mulliner, the British coachbuilder responsible for the original R-Type’s breathtaking fastback bodywork. The R Mulliner’s wide-body configuration offered spacious interior elegance, whilst the twin-turbocharged V8 could rocket the car to a top speed of nearly 170mph, with brisk 5.6-second sprints to 60 mph from standstill. Individually tailored to customer order, the R Mulliner was Bentley’s ultimate 20th century combination of luxury and performance, produced in a modest total quantity of 148 cars with 63 in right-hand drive. Offered here is a well specified Bentley Continental R finished in Peacock Blue with mostly Sapphire Black interior. Purchased new by the F & W Manufacturing Company, London W1 for £240,000, this Wide body Coupé shows circa 65,000 miles on the odometer and comes with a complete, well-documented service history.Accompanying the Bentley is a service file with invoices indicating that over £15,000 has been spent on maintenance in recent years, including a service at P&A Wood as part of its pre-sale preparations, the last owner having bought the Bentley from this notable dealer directly. As well as servicing, this work included new front brake pads and discs, new rear pads, new alternator belt, various electrical rectifications, Waxoyling of the underbody, and some other maintenance. The original service book shows over 20 Bentley main dealer or specialist stamps and the original book-pack is complete with drivers handbooks.The car was purchased by our vendor in 2018, who has used it sparingly and invested his passion into bringing this car up to its fantastic current condition. On the button and driving well, this magnificent modern-classic Bentley is described as in excellent condition and will be offered with a fresh MOT and its original registration plate applied for.NB; The Cherished Registration Number illustrated does not form part of the sale. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: CONTINENTAL RYear: 2000Chassis Number: SCBZB26E6YCH63317Registration Number: TBATransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 65000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Exquisite 1951, XK120 Coupé fully rebuilt in 2015 by Tester Engineering in the style of the 1951 factory 'LT' cars.In 1951, William Lyons, having entered three of Jaguar’s new C-Type at that years Le Mans, became concerned that the cars may not be ready in time. As an insurance policy, he asked the Works to prepare three special XK120s that would comply with the Le Mans regs and last for the 24 hours. These cars were the first XK120s since the initial run of 210 cars in 1949 and 1950 to have lightweight aluminium coachwork and feature lightweight alloy bodies and a subtly altered shape, outer sills and cut-down doors, one-piece rear, cut-in bonnet, and Brooklands-type aero screens. Known as LT1, LT2, and LT3, the cars were all set to go, however, their day of glory was denied as the C-Types were completed in time. All dressed up with nowhere to go, the three LT cars sat around Browns Lane feeling sorry for themselves for a while until Charles Hornburg, the famous US West Coast Jaguar importer, spotted them during a visit. He promptly purchased the cars and exported them stateside, where Phil Hill masterfully drove one to 3rd overall and a class win in its very first race in August 1951.Supplied and delivered new to Jaguar distributors Hoffman of New York in October 1951, where it remained until repatriated in 2014, this outstanding XK120 Coupé was about to be transformed as an homage to the early factory lightweight cars and in particular one of the LT cars and continue its life with racing aspirations. Totally rebuilt over the following months by renowned Jaguar engineer Jim Tester of Tester Engineering to a standard rarely achieved, with an all new alloy body by Robert Gregson sitting on a fully refurbished and strengthened chassis externally finished to a superb level by Normandale. Mechanically, Tester rebuilt and fitted a 4.2 engine running triple Weber carburettors with full stainless sports manifold and exhaust, fitted disc brakes all round with adjustable suspension, adjustable pedal box, rebuilt rear axle with a Limited Slip Differential and Watts linkage. Internally, the same level of detail continued with a full cage, leather sports seats, harnesses and fire extinguisher system complimenting the other race accoutrements.Upon completion, the XK competed in two rounds of the 2015 Jaguar Heritage Challenge (Donnington Historic Festival and Silverstone International Festival) with a class win at Silverstone driven by Calum Lockie (multiple GT, Group 'C' and Endurance Champion). Remaining in storage until 2020, the car has now been fully recommissioned and is ready for use once again.This really is an extraordinarily beautiful car. The lines of the bespoke LT-style alloy bodywork add a sense of purpose and the car looks exactly as you would hope, a full-house 50s racing Jaguar might look.This is countered by its presentation in a glorious shade of Midnight Blue with matching carpets and Navy Blue leather seats. Fit and finish are to Concours standards and the attention to detail is remarkable. It's correctly UK-registered with V5 documentation.An outstanding and beautifully finished XK Coupé that is crying out to be taken by the scruff of the neck and enjoyed once again.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XK120 COUPEYear: 1951Chassis Number: 679052Registration Number: XBV 206Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

Realm Engineering chassis and body, freshly built, IVA tested and with less than 50 miles on the clock.Faced with a glut of incomplete and unused D-Type bodies, chassis’ and parts following their withdrawal from racing at the end of the 1956 season, Jaguar made the decision to convert these left-over vehicles to road-going specification, for wealthy enthusiasts and drivers, most notably in the United States of America. Largely unchanged from the competition-spec vehicles (by modern standards, anyhow) this new vehicle - dubbed the XKSS - was fitted with a more conventional body, passenger door, wrap-around windscreen, side screens and quarter-bumpers, and not much else. Rarely did competition vehicles make it to production in such an untamed manner, but that was all part of the appeal for XKSS buyers. Sadly, following a devastating fire at Jaguar’s Browns Lane factory that destroyed all but sixteen XKSS models which had already been built, production was ended. As a result, the remaining survivors of the original 16 vehicles command an understandable premium when they come up for sale, putting them out of reach for all but the wealthiest of owners.Thankfully, there are numerous companies and talented individuals producing near-identical replicas and recreations, with one such company being Realm Engineering, who supplied the chassis and GRP kit body that made up this fantastic recreation we have here. Notably, Realm are well-known in their field for C and D-Type replicas, as well as producing the only AC Cobra replica which has Carroll Shelby’s personal seal of approval, so you can be certain that they are at the top of their game. Constructed to an incredibly high standard by the current owner over the last two years, this ‘XKSS’ utilises running gear from an XJ6, with the 4.2-litre inline-six engine and 5-speed gearbox providing drive, whilst the build also features a narrowed Jaguar independent IRS rear axle. Upgrades include triple Weber carburettors, big valve head and an unleaded fuel conversion.Sat on the correct replica 16” Dunlop racing wheels and fitted with a mohair folding hood, this 'XKSS recreation' looks every inch the thoroughbred British sports car, providing its owners with a near-identical driving experience without the eye-watering price tag attached to a real Jaguar XKSS. Alongside the roof, the car is also complete with its side screens, hood cover, boot rack and wet weather gear, should you be caught in a typically British shower.Following completion of the build, this example was correctly IVA tested and approved, registered on the V5 as a ‘Heritage XKSS’ and given an age-related registration from the donor vehicle’s year. Now, correctly registered MKU 170W can be removed and a private non age defining or personal plate can be fitted. Having driven only to and from the test station and the paint shop to get its coat of freshly-applied Old English White, this 2022-registered 'XKSS recreation' is ready for the next owner to enjoy to its fullest.Supplied with the V5C showing first registered on 1st May 2022 with no former keepers, a photographic record of the build with around 300 images, folder full of invoices and documentation of the build process, IVA certification and with no requirement for an MOT for the next three years, this really is an unrepeatable opportunity to obtain an as-new XKSS recreation that is ready to drive.SpecificationMake: REALM HERITAGE XKSSModel: XKSS RECREATIONYear: 2022Chassis Number: REALMSSS167680080Registration Number: MKU 170WTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 102736 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Old Jaguar RedClick here for more details and images

#68/100, this meticulously restored example is surely the finest JPS to come to market in recent years.Technically called the World Championship Commemorative Model, but more colloquially known as the John Player Special, this was the first and arguably the most memorable limited edition Esprit from Lotus. Dubbed the JPS due to its distinctive black and gold livery, inspired by the ground effect, JPS-sponsored, championship-winning Lotus 79 cars of the period, as raced by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Petersen. Originally planned to build 200 examples, it was believed that just 185 were produced, 100 for the UK, 55 for the United States and 30 for Europe. The eye-catching specification included gold-coloured side-stripes complete with World Champion lettering, gold-coloured front and rear windscreen surrounds and alloy wheels, gold-effect corduroy seat inserts and a three-spoke leather rimmed steering wheel instead of the normal plastic offering. The 'Juke Box' installed was a Hitachi Digi-One radio-cassette. The 1973cc, 16-valve DOHC engine delivered a feisty 160bhp which was sufficient to sprint the 1,980lb glass fibre-bodied, two-seater to 60mph in 6.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 124 mph. The short production run lasted from December 1978 to July 1979.This immaculate example is Number 68, however, as we understand and know Lotus from that period, it is unknown what number it was in the production line. Our vendor confessed to getting somewhat carried away with the restoration, and as part of the process, #68 had a full body-off, glass-out restoration, including a respray and new stickers to ensure no stone was unturned and the car would be as good as new, if not better, which we feel he’s achieved by some distance. A number of top specialists have been involved in the car's transformation and the results are very impressive with a fabulous level of finish yet maintaining the character of the car, which is no easy feat!The restoration catalogue is fantastic, featuring new aluminium fuel tanks, brake line hoses, new aluminium radiator, new coolant hoses, Wilwood front callipers and disks (originals to go with the car) and new suspension and bushes all round. The engine was overhauled including new liners, crank reground and new pistons circa 2000 miles ago and a stainless-steel exhaust system including 4 into 1 manifold fitted to help it sing. The list goes on, making for pleasant reading and an even more pleasant driving experience.The history file is nicely detailed and contains dozens of old invoices and MOTs. Superbly presented and indicating only 72,746 miles, this is an exceptionally high-quality example that would cost a small fortune to replicate. With the combination of comfortable mileage and the quality of restoration, this very special Lotus would sit equally as perfectly in the hands of a collector as it would in the hands of an enthusiast wanting to get out and drive it.With Lotus cars of the future destined to have electric hearts, there cannot be a better time to pick up the old-school and experience the cars that made the David and Goliath brand from Norwich withstand the test of time with such flying colours.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ESPRIT S2 JPSYear: 1979Chassis Number: 79020661GRegistration Number: TOI 9585Transmission: ManualEngine Number: CC907790216073 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 72746 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black and CreamClick here for more details and images

A superbly engineered bespoke Special; elegantly proportioned and utilising a mighty 6.7-litre straight-8 engine.When Bentley was founded in 1919 in London, W.O.'s aim was simple: "To build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class."  His earliest motor cars – the 3-litre, the 4½-litre, the Speed Six and the supercharged Blower – were absolute world-beaters, and Bentley's performance at Le Mans is the stuff of legend. Their first entry in 1923 saw them finish fourth, and by the following year they had crept up to first. Soon the marque was unstoppable at Le Mans – its reliability and performance undeniable – with Bentleys taking first place in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.Some of the cars that achieved these feats are still around today and quite rightly command much respect and heavy premiums on the rare occasions they do come to the market. For several years now there have been a handful of very skilled specialists producing cars in faithful homage to these great Bentley racers, often bringing together original parts, new materials and engineering prowess, sometimes themselves commanding in excess of £250,000. These sorts of car should always have a distinct Bentley flavour, both mechanically and stylistically, and perform as closely as possible to the original examples. The car presented here is in that same vein and offers an owner a real taste of that unique and intoxicating Bentley spirit. The car was conceived and built by a highly-skilled engineer, who has fully restored many Bentleys and Jaguars over the years as part of DLB Engineering in Northamptonshire. This Bentley Special was a long time in the planning and the execution has been a labour of love.KBC 570 was commissioned some 10 years ago, utilising a c.1952 Bentley MK6 saloon. Deemed a long way from economic salvation due to typical body corrosion and a conrod that had made a bid for freedom through the side of the engine block. Due to the original engine’s catastrophe a Rolls-Royce B81 straight-eight engine was sourced from an ex-RAF 1966 fire engine, replacing the enormous twin choke Solex carburettor with four SUs to achieve better fuel economy and a lower bonnet line. Now fully rebuilt and detailed, it runs and performs as well as you’d expect, having found its most exciting application at the heart of this Special. To accommodate the extra length of the mighty 6.7-litre straight eight engine, and achieve a more aesthetic look (not present on all Specials), the chassis was extended by some 16-inches at the front, and reduced by the same amount at the rear, all done on a machine table to ensure accuracy, with further supports being added to maintain the MK6’s legendary rigidity (the chassis retains its all-important cruci-form ensuring its inherent strength and integrity were not compromised). This modification has the added advantage of being able to leave the pedals and gearbox in their original positions.To cope with the huge increase in torque, the rear axle was replaced with a Salisbury 4HA unit with a 288/1 ratio from a Jensen Interceptor. The original MK6 brakes were wholly inefficient at best, and absurdly complicated at worst, so the whole system was replaced with a more modern set-up utilising a vacuum servo from a Jaguar Mk7. All fixings and fixtures, where possible, use top-grade stainless steel or aluminium, with local gifted artisan engineers being used to assist with some aspects of the car’s construction.With elegant proportions in hand-built aluminium, finished and trimmed to an equally high standard, plus having a tailored tonneau, this Special is ready to go. There really is an abundance of engineering and visual detail to this car, it needs appreciating in the metal. This is a rare opportunity to own and enjoy a properly engineered Special, at an attractive price point.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: MARK VI 'SPECIAL'Year: 1952Chassis Number: B-166-TNRegistration Number: KBC 570Transmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: OxbloodClick here for more details and images

Just under 34,000 miles with only two previous keepers, this wholly original example is as good as it looks.This is a 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth (2WD) and is in super original, unmolested condition. First registered on 2nd December 1988, this superb Moonstone Blue example has covered just under 34,000 miles with only two previous owners (both within the same family). A combination of diligent ownership (without extensive modification), minimal use and sheer preservation, now means this Fast Ford is in collector-quality condition.In 1988, the car’s original owner kept it for two years, covering some 15,000 miles, before selling it to a 60-year-old politician, who only used it on special occasions. Upon sadly passing away aged 73, he passed the car onto his son, a garage-owner and mechanic (supported by a letter in the car’s history file). The son maintained the car, only driving it a handful of times to attend some car shows, it mostly being tucked away in dry storage, covered up and only retrieved out for the occasional clean and polish. Having been in the same family for 30 years, the car was subsequently sold in 2021 to our Ford-enthusiast vendor, who fully appreciated its low mileage, wholesomeness, and sheer originality. To wholly ensure this was the case, prior to buying, he had it inspected, and sure enough, the paint was factory-consistent on all panels. Likewise, the panels themselves were straight and true, whilst the wheels and exterior trim were all in original condition, with the spare wheel and jack having never been used. The interior also was in a fine state of preservation, without the regularly seen bolster wear or dashboard cracking. A very fine place to be to experience one of best analogue driving experience of the last 40 years, the 2WD making this all the more visceral.Keen to get the car back up to full health, he spent just over £5,000 to recommission it, including a full service, timing belt discs and pads to the front and rear, new track control arm bushes and drop links, fuel regulator, OEM Graham Goode exhaust system, handbrake cables and new brake calipers on all four corners. The car was now in excellent order, with everything that needed to be done attended to. In standard form, the red-top non-CAT Cosworth engine of the 2WD Sapphires produces 201bhp, with this car benefiting from a (fully reversible) Stage 1 ECU chip upgrade, helping the fuelling, whilst also giving a modest power increase to 248bhp. Having been a proud custodian of this special Ford, with it covering a meagre 200 miles or so since 2018, our vendor has decided to sell it to allow for the purchase of another car.The car comes with previous MOT certificates, plus its handbooks and service booklet. Two sets of keys are included, with the spare key in as-new condition. There are some invoices for work carried out, including the recommissioning work.If you are looking for an unmolested original RS Cosworth, this is probably one of the worthiest candidates currently available; the lighter and rarer version of the Sapphire, this example is one for the Ford Connoisseur. Offered at an attractive price guide, giving the new recipient membership into the exclusive club of RS ownership.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 2WDYear: 1989Chassis Number: WF0FXXGBBFJS19022Registration Number: F394 FGNTransmission: ManualEngine Number: JS19022 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 33735 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

** Saleroom notice** Awaiting new V5 from the DVLA with the new engine number on it  Over 1,000 man-hours have been invested in this venerable Defender transforming it into a simply remarkable vehicle. Offered here in Keswick Green, this Defender 90 is no ordinary example as you might expect, after over 1,000 man-hours of careful restoration and innovative development. Now sporting a clever soft-top conversion with roll-cage, the work was carried out by Classic Days Bespoke Vehicles at J. Day Engineering in February 2022. It’s now powered by a standard 3.9-litre Rover V8 and automatic transmission transplanted from a Discovery 1. The donor vehicle had covered 139,000 miles but had been regularly maintained and serviced for many years prior at J. Day Engineering so they knew that the engine was sound. Naturally it was fully dismantled/inspected, serviced and refitted with new auxiliary parts before being installed in the Defender project.As you can see from our images this is a superbly-crafted development, however, viewing in person is the only way to appreciate the quality on offer. To list every aspect of the restoration/conversion would take more space than we have here but we have attached a list of some of the bespoke adaptations.Brand new galvanized Chassis - painted in chassis protector black paint.Brand new bulkhead in body colourRear Tub area - Original tub, finished in body colour, stone guard on underside. Hybrid wood floor/deck. Drop-down tailgate with custom hinge and customised spare wheel holder to allow use of drop down tailgate.Series-style doors conversion, newpowder-coated suspension arms, rear diff and steering arms. Poly Bushes all round. New Gaz shocks with Discovery springs set up.4-wheel drive with Discovery transfer box. Custom made gearbox tunnelBrakes -  New grooved/drilled discs all round with EBC green pads. New brake lines made.Custom built stainless exhaust with discreet side-exit pipes. Fitted with factory CATS for emission legalityFull bare-metal body colour change to Keswick Green with Matte Silver accentsFull soft-top conversion from Undercover Hoods in Birmingham and a roll-bar from Purely Metal in SuffolkPuma dash conversion, painted in body colour with leather trim matching the seats.Hand-stitched leather front & rear seats( Exmoor supplied trim bases/backs) with matching dash trim and door cards. Cream with green diamond stitch. Contrasting full front carpet set - hand-stitched.Double Din stereo with Bluetooth and USB, new surround speakers. MOMO Indy heritage steering wheelNew Wolf-style wheels (16” x 6.5J)  with new Goodyear Wrangler tyres New wheel studs LED headlights, tail lights and indicator lightsNew fuel tank and fuel lines New high pressure pump and swell pot.Tornado systems Custom ECU MOT until 18/5/23 This bespoke British classic would make a fine daily driver, weekend toy or stylish workhorse for any Land Rover enthusiast. Come along and have a look.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90Year: 1991Chassis Number: SALLDVAF7HA704353Registration Number: J43 GPXTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 36D70837CDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 139277 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: CreamClick here for more details and images

The car that literally drove Margaret Thatcher to power.Manufactured on 24th March 1973, this particular Rover was to play an important role in UK political history, transporting newly-elected, the now late Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female Prime Minister, from Conservative Headquarters to Buckingham Place on 4th May 1979 where she accepted Queen Elizabeth II’s invitation to form a new administration. Converted by Hoopers, shortly after rolling off the production line, to Government specification, GYE 329N was to be one of three such examples used for ministerial duties, finished in Ebony Black with a Saddle Tan hide interior.Retired shortly after taking its place on the political stage, the Rover moved into private ownership in 1980 with a recorded mileage at the time of circa 76,000, with approximately 17,000 miles recorded since then. It remains in exceptional condition throughout to this very day. More recently, the paintwork has been refreshed and the engine and gearbox rebuilt, however, and most importantly, the original ’conservative’ interior remains.With a large history file and unquestionable provenance, so much so that it has just been featured in the September issue of Classic & Sportscar Magazine, this venerable Rover P5 is an attractive classic saloon in its own right, however, if we accept that Margaret Thatcher played a hugely significant role in the late 20th century history of the UK and that the Iron Lady's first ever trip as our Prime Minister was in the back seat of GYE 329N, then it does add a certain cachet.Period news reel showing arrival at Buckingham Palace - 6 minutes approx. onwardshttps://youtu.be/B_ArrUijEQ   SpecificationMake: ROVERModel: P5Year: 1973Chassis Number: 84019971CRegistration Number: GYE 329NTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 84100688DDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 93000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Saddle Tan HideClick here for more details and images

Number 100 of 100 and finished in special order Graphite Grey Metallic, this rare Tickford Capri has clearly been cherished by its three keepers.Arguably the brainchild of ex-Lotus F1 driver, John Miles, the Ford Capri Tickford Turbo was unveiled in prototype guise at the 1982 Birmingham Motor Show. Developed by Aston Martin Tickford Ltd (the famous Newport Pagnell manufacturer's special projects wing), the newcomer was based on a standard MKIII Capri 2.8 Injection. Visually distinguished by the lift-reducing GRP mouldings on the nose, flanks and tail, the fixed-head was credited with a 0.37 drag coefficient. Reworked with the addition of an IHI turbocharger and Garrett intercooler, its 2,792cc Cologne V6 drove the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Upgraded with four-wheel disc brakes, the muscular 2+2 coupé also benefited from power-assisted rack and pinion steering and A-frame reinforced rear suspension. Credited with 205bhp and 260lbft of torque, the high-performance model was capable of 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds and 139.8mph. Priced at an immodest £14,985, it came with Recaro front seats and a leather-topped walnut dashboard as standard. The plan was to reconfigure 250 examples and an initial batch of 100 Injection Capris was purchased from Ford, however, at some 200 man-hours per conversion, the cars proved expensive to build and expensive to sell. Ultimately just 85 or so were completed originally although it's understood that the final 15 were finished a little later.Received by its first owner, a Mr David Sutton of Macclesfield, on the 13th of September 1987, E730 JKV was finished in a special order Graphite Grey Metallic with a Burgundy Leather interior. Within the history file is a well-documented chain of communication from Tickfords to Mr Sutton detailing special requests and options culminating in a total invoice of £20,300 (4 times the cost of a the standard Capri at the time). Listed as number 100 of 100, this is the final production Tickford although three others were built afterwards with clients bringing in their own cars to be converted. The car was optioned with a grey lambswool headlining, re-shaped sun visors covered in the same Burgundy Leather, Stainless Steel Exhaust, twin-dip headlights, Tickford number 100 on the front grille and a Tickford enamel badge on the boot. Mr Sutton enjoyed the car up until 2003 when it was purchased by its second owner who likewise cherished the car up until 2015 when the current custodian became its proud owner.Whilst with its first owner, the engine was totally rebuilt at 84,000 miles along with the gearbox, overseen by Tickford with all the work fully documented. The car comes with two service books fully stamped and an in-depth history file with many invoices from Tickfords. The provenance with this car is second to none and shows just how this car has been loved by its three keepers. Within the file is also photographic evidence of a full body restoration by the second owner which is now some 15 years old, however the car still looks great today. The car has not long had a full service and has an MOT until March next year. Being number 100 and the last car built it is very special and will grace any collection.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRI 2.8 TICKFORDYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0CXXGAECGA98877Registration Number: E730 JKVTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GA98877Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 112000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images