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PIGAFETTA (A), MAGELLAN’S VOYAGE, 2 vols, New Haven and London, 1969; DUNRAVEN (EARL), SELF-INSTRUCTION IN THE PRACTICE AND THEORY OF NAVIGATION, 2 vols, 1900; WATERS (D), THE ART OF NAVIGATION IN ENGLAND, three copies, Hollis and Carter, 1958; ADMIRALTY MANUAL OF NAVIGATION, 2 vols, reprint, 1964; TAYLOR (E), THE HEAVEN-FINDING ART, first edition, Hollins & Carter, 1956; WATERS (D), THE RUTTERS OF THE SEA, Yale University Press, 1967, (10).
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PAPWORTH (J), RURAL RESIDENCES CONSISTING OF A SERIES OF DESIGNS FOR COTTAGES, DECORATIVE COTTAGES AND SMALL VILLAS, 20 hand coloured plates of 27, London, Ackerman, 1818, disbound; THE CHANCERY LANE SAFE DEPOSIT, pictorial cover, 1886; THE BOTANIST’S MANUAL, London, Groombridge; HATTON (J), THE STORY OF SIR WALTER RALEGH, 1894; THE SMOKER'S GARLAND, part III, 1889; BICKERDYKE, ANGLING FOR GAME FISHING, a concertina with five panels; with four albums of scraps, loose plates, etc, (qty).
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DAVIS (R), DEEP DIVING AND SUBMARINE OPERATIONS, a manual for deep sea divers and compressed air workers, 6th ed, folding plate and other illustrations and diagrams, green cloth, un-clipped d.j., Siebe Gorman & Co, 1955 (1).Condition Report: Jacket with general edge wear and scuffs, some edge browning and a chip to the top of the spine. Green cloth with minor edge wear. Internally good.
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A miscellany of antiquarian and other bindings, to include, SIMS (R), PEDIGREES AND ARMS, ex-Keele Library, 1849; WALKER (C), MATHEMATICAL CALCULATOR, 1810; GADBURY (J), EPHEMERIDES OF THE CELESTIAL MOTIONS, 1718; NEW MANUAL OF LOGARITHMS, 1870; HONE (W), THE YEAR BOOK, illustrated, London, 1832; DENISON (E), CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND BELLS, 1860, (qty).Condition Report: Ex-Library / public library / university library books will have ink stamps, labels or residues of library labels to the pages inside and / or spines.
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A 9ct cased Buren lady's manual wind watch and a selection of 9ct earrings. The Buren hallmarked London 1927, on expanding gold plated strap; the earrings on 6.2g total weight.Watch currently running. 16mm, 17mm (for ornamental thick hoops) and 18mm in diameter (for thinnest hoops) in outer diameter.
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Portable DVD player known for its compact and lightweight design, along with a 180-degree swivel screen, made it easy to carry and use in different positions. Comes with a Case Logic portable case, perfect for secure car mounting and convenient transport of all accessories. The set includes: TV cables, chargers, car connector, batteries, user manual, and remote control. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6.5''L x 9''W x 1.5''HManufacturer: SonyCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear. Functionality not guaranteed.
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Registration No: 565 BOL Chassis No: 630001328 MOT: ExemptOffered with a large history file that includes the buff logbook and the original sales invoiceJust c.77,851 credible miles recordedMOT certificates dating back to 1975 at 47,685 milesLaunched in September 1958, the Rover P5 was conceived to stave off increasingly refined competition from the likes of Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz. Available in Saloon and later Coupe guises - both of which employed four doors - the big Rover was luxuriously-equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and disc/drum brakes. The initial 3.0 litre OISE straight-six engine was a development of the one used by its P4 stablemate (the production runs of the two models overlapped). Automatic transmission, overdrive on the manual, and Burman power steering were all optional, with overdrive becoming standard from May 1960.Originally supplied to Hatton Motors Ltd, Broad Street, Birmingham, the first keeper was Messrs. S C Bilsby and Co, Tipton on 2nd June 1960, the car stayed within the same family until at least 1970 and within the Birmingham area. Benefitting from a restoration by the previous owner, this P5, presenting in period two-tone paintwork, has been in current ownership since 2017. Displaying some 77,851 credible recorded miles, the mileage can be evidenced by the plethora of MOT certificates dating back to 1975 at 47,685 miles. 'BOL' has been the subject of much improvement in recent years, in addition to the previous restoration work, mechanical work has included many new items that include: the battery, a master cylinder, brake components (both discs and pads), brake servo, wheel bearings, hoses and a stainless-steel exhaust. Other beneficial work has included the original radio having been upgraded to include Bluetooth and phone connectivity. The P5's tool-kits are to be found in the car, with the tool-kit in the boot believed to be the original. There's an original sales invoice from Hatton Motors Ltd and an original sales brochure present. Offered with a large history file that includes the original sales invoice and a further collection of invoices, there's also the original logbook and the current V5C. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226
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Registration No: V797 DFP Chassis No: 3B7MC3664YM227478 MOT: July 2025Imported into the UK in 2012Offered with a current V5C documentFitted with a bull-bar and front spotlights113,000 recorded milesKnown to the current vendor for over 10 yearsThe Ram Pickup, marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010 after which Ram Trucks was separated from Dodge, is a full-size Pickup Truck. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series Pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933. Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994.Finished in White with a Grey cloth interior, 'V797 DFP' was imported into the UK in 2012 and has been known to the vendor since then. A rear-wheel drive 'Dually' variant, the two-wheel each side of the rear axle layout allowed more road contact and width for greater stability, balance, and traction while driving, especially when towing or fitted with a fifth wheel. Powered by a 5.9 Litre I6 Cummins Turbo-Diesel engine mated to manual transmission this Dodge Pickup is fitted with a front Bullbar plus eight front spotlights, as well as two rear reverse/spotlights. Up front seats 3 abreast. Displaying some 113,000 miles it is offered with a current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: PMX 468K Chassis No: LD109750 MOT: March 2025Finished in British Racing Green with a Beige leather interiorComes with matching factory hardtop and fitted tonneau coverBenefitted from a substantial but sympathetic body renovation in 2016/2017A well maintained example as evidenced by the history fileSpecified with the desirable fitment of a manual transmission from newIntroduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard and a soft-top roof. Despite being in production for seven years, during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.First registered on the 24th of February, 1972, this UK-market manual transmission equipped Stag has continuously been well-maintained by its custodians, as evidenced by the accompanying history file. Several invoices dating back to the early 1980s show that no expense has been spared, the previous owner having put the convertible through a full body overhaul and repaint into British Racing Green in 2017, with completion in 2018, which included work to much of the chromework where necessary. Pleasingly, the Triumph retains the original Beige leather interior which is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition and the recent fitment of a new hood has improved the car significantly. The current vendor acquired the Stag just after the restoration work in 2018 and immediately set about improving the mechanical condition of the car. He replaced the water pump and hoses, had new brake and clutch master cylinders fitted, replaced the engine mountings and had the front suspension rebuilt and during 2019 the ignition system was treated to an overhaul. Offered with a factory hardtop present, the vendor describes the Stag to be in 'very good condition' all round and purportedly 'it drives very well' with 'a great exhaust sound and no cooling issues detected'. Limited space within the vendor's collection means this '70s icon needs to find a new home. There’s a substantial history file along with the current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: XS 4714 Chassis No: GY5703 MOT: ExemptOne of only five known to have survivedFitted with the original hand-made body by Martin-Walter of FolkestoneUnderstood to have had c.£230,000 spent on the extensive restorationOffered from long-term previous ownershipRe-trimmed interior and fitted with a new hoodThe Vauxhall GY 25 was produced between 1937 and 1940. Approximately 6,800 were built during that time period, with the 1939/40 models being used as ambulances and staff cars in the RAF during WWII and is powered by a 25hp 3215cc straight-six engine which is derived from a Chevrolet unit, an engine shared with Vauxhall after it was acquired by GM in 1929. The Wingham Cabriolets were all finished with hand-made bodies by Martin-Walter of Folkestone.One of just five known survivors globally, this 1938 Vauxhall GY 25 Wingham Cabriolet was one of an extremely limited number of cars built on the Vauxhall Big Six chassis. This particular long-wheelbase Wingham Cabriolet only became available in 1938 and features an extended luggage boot, which, according to original promotional material, was “large enough to take suitcases, golf clubs etc.”Built by Vauxhall Motors in July 1938, as certified by Vauxhall Heritage, ‘XS 4714’, a Paisley number, is a very special car indeed – recently returned to the road after what was essentially a 50-year restoration, the last owner began restoring the car in 1973, when he sadly passed away and the restoration stalled. The car has had a fastidiously detailed restoration, which has just been finished off by a well-known and highly respected classic car dealer. All the repair and rectification work had been carried out in stages over the years ‘as and when’ the previous owner’s budget allowed, and to an exacting and diligent standard. The Vauxhall is 'Said' to have superb paint throughout, with no visible dents or damage and excellent brightwork, right down to the accurate Red and Blue Vauxhall badge and the original fluted bonnet, while the chassis is said to be 'Excellent' and the refurbished wheels are also in great order. The seats and door trims have been re-covered in Light Tan leather by Moore’s Classic Car Interiors of Aylsham, Norfolk. The centrepiece of the interior is its beautiful art deco four-dial dash. The quality of the trim is otherwise exceptional – new carpets, neatly retrimmed door cards and a beautiful and highly polished wooden dash. At the rear, the luggage area is spacious and well-equipped, with a new spare wheel cover. From the bespoke wooden cappings to the quirky full-opening chauffeur and bride doors, it’s a machine that truly celebrates the artisan nature of coach-built cars.Mechanically, the Wingham Cabriolet came with a 3.2-litre straight-six engine, the largest of the Big Six engines, and with a manual transmission, mechanically akin to the famous 30/ 98 Tourer. It has been extensively overhauled throughout with the engine, brakes, steering and suspension all seeing work. The weather equipment is also present. In total c.£230,000 has been spent completely restoring, replacing or refurbishing every area of the car possible. Now finished to a show-worthy standard 'XS 4714' is accompanied by numerous rare spares and a V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: Y834 MWL Chassis No: SCFAC133X1B500004 MOT: July 2025Loaned by Aston Martin to EON Productions for a photoshoot at Pinewood Studios with Pierce Brosnan to promote the twentieth James Bond film, 'Die Another Day'Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the hero cars in the film (hence the reason it was requested for the photoshoot)A notably early production example and one of seven cars which were initially retained by the factory for press dutiesSubsequently road registered as 'M16 SPY' and 'A12 AML'Part of a prominent Aston Martin collection since 2003The lead car in a parade to commemorate the opening of the M6 Toll roadJust c.37,800 miles from newPLEASE NOTE: The check engine light has recently appeared on this lot.A landmark model in Aston Martin’s history, the Vanquish MkI was unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Salon. Styled by Ian Callum and notable as his first ‘clean sheet’ design for the marque (as opposed to the DB7 which sat on a modified Jaguar platform), the newcomer featured a bonded composite aluminium chassis with carbon fibre backbone. Developed in conjunction with Lotus, the structure was equipped with all-round independent suspension and four-wheel, ventilated ABS disc brakes. A true Grand Tourer available in two-seater or 2+2-seater guises, the Vanquish was powered by a 6-litre V12 DOHC engine allied to automated six-speed manual transmission. With some 460bhp and 400lbft of torque on tap, the Fixed-Head Coupe was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5 seconds and 190mph. Although it broke a lot of new ground, the Vanquish was also notable as the last Aston Martin to be handbuilt at Newport Pagnell, with just 1,503 being completed before the arrival of the Vanquish ‘S’ in 2004. Confident that it had produced a winner, Aston Martin readied seven early production cars for UK press duties road registering them as ‘Y829 MWL’ through to ‘Y836 MWL’ during June 2001 (with the exception of ‘Y830 MWL’). The septet then appeared in a plethora of magazines and brochures. Taken on a road trip to Scotland, this particular example – ‘Y834 MWL’ – was the subject of a multi-page article entitled ‘Loch, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. However, its true claim to fame came was when it was delivered to Pinewood Studios to be photographed alongside Pierce Brosnan as part of the promotional campaign for the twentieth James Bond film, ‘Die Another Day’.Notable as the first 007 outing since ‘The Living Daylights’ in 1987 to star a current Aston Martin model as the hero car, ‘Die Another Day’ signified a re-forging of the links amid the British manufacturer and EON Productions such that the world’s most famous spy has remained a resolute Aston man ever since! Invited to the factory before filming commenced, Brosnan was sufficiently bowled over by the Vanquish to acquire one which remained with him until 2015 (when it was sadly destroyed in a house fire). Finished in the same Tungsten Silver with Charcoal leather and an aluminium centre console as the Vanquish's that lit up the silver screen but sadly lacking their ejector seat, missiles and machine guns, ‘Y834 MWL’ was an obvious choice for the Pierce Brosnan / Pinewood Studios photoshoot which was subsequently syndicated worldwide. Indeed, images from the iconic collaboration between James Bond and ‘Y834 MWL’ are still being used by numerous newspapers, magazines and websites today. Having graced the front cover of Aston Martin News in February 2002, the GT sported the appropriate number plate ‘M16 SPY’ for a brief while before being sold to the vendor by JCT600 of Leeds the following year. A prominent (and prolific) Aston Martin collector, the seller has enjoyed exhibiting his ‘James Bond’ Vanquish at numerous events and shows over the years, not to mention touring abroad with the Aston Martin Owners’ Club to the Le Mans 24-hours and Portugal etc. However, his favourite memory of the Tungsten-hued Coupe is from 9th December 2003 when he headed the parade of cars which were the very first to use the M6 Toll road. Registered as ‘A12 AML’ at the time (aping the ‘V12 AML’ number used by the factory), the GT reverted to its most famous plate ‘Y834 MWL’ during February 2022. Accompanying service invoices suggest that the Vanquish has covered 18,000 of its warranted c.37,800 miles in the vendor’s hands (albeit less than 4,000 of those have been accrued over the past decade). Highly original, the GT looks very much the same as it did when promoting ‘Die Another Day’ twenty-two years ago. Any Vanquish is a special car with Evo magazine naming the model as one of its 25 most significant performance cars of the last 25 years in 2023 and commenting thus: “If the DB4 of 1958 signalled the start of Aston’s original golden era, the Vanquish kick-started a new golden age that would see Gaydon-built cars, led by DB9 and Vantage, achieve unprecedented sales. Quite simply, it sparked the most successful period in Aston history, and for that Aston fans – and really anyone who enjoys the rich tapestry of performance cars – should be forever grateful”. However, as a bona fide piece of James Bond memorabilia, ‘Y834 MWL’ has a significance all its own. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, owners handbook and service book plus current MOT certificate valid until July 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: AJ02 ZKD Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99ZZ56444587 MOT: July 2025Desirable 'Gen 2' 3.6 litre exampleOnly four former keepers from newFull service history from new documented in extensive history file with full original book packRecently subject to much recent expenditure for a full borescope check and IMS Bearing change, plus a new steering rack, discs and pads, rear shocks and OEM exhaustsSpecified in the incredibly rare Porsche Exclusive colours of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue InteriorAsked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Model year 2002 saw a major upgrade to Carrera 2 and 4 with a 'facelift' to include the Turbo's 'teardrop' headlamps, glovebox, sports steering wheel, and the larger 320bhp 3.6-litre engine (featuring Variocam Plus variable valve timing and opening technology).First registered on the 11th July 2002, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ was specified through the Porsche Exclusive programme in the rare colour scheme of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue extended leather interior and was specified with such luxuries as heated ‘memory’ adjusting front seats, Tiptronic gearbox, Sat-Nav, air-conditioning and dark burr maple trim. Externally, the car came with a body-coloured matching hardtop and rides upon 18” Porsche Sport Classic alloy wheels.Purchased by the vendor in 2014, there are four previous keepers recorded, with the previous owner having been the custodian since 2009. The history file records seven Porsche main dealer services and five Porsche specialist services, with the latest recorded in August 2021 at 118,222 miles. Furthermore, the car has been subject to much further work as recorded by several invoices within the history folder, including an IMS and RMS bearing change plus more recent works for new rear shock absorbers, reconditioned steering rack, new brake discs and pads, an oil service in 2023 and a new stainless-steel exhaust. The vendor now rates the 911 mechanically as in ‘very good to excellent’ fettle. The bodywork has also been equally well cherished, and the vendor also rates this as ‘very good for the age of the car’ and ‘feels all round to have covered far less than its currently indicated 124,000 miles’.A genuinely delightful soft-top Porsche, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ is offered to market as the vendor has in his own words ‘simply not been using the car to its full potential’. Representing excellent value compared with some of its newer 911 siblings and given its specification is arguably far more interesting. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: JNP 570 Chassis No: GS2501760 MOT: ExemptA clean example that was subject to a comprehensive overhaul in the late 80s / early 90sFloor gearchange exampleSporting a delightful original 'special order' interiorSubject to recent cylinder head overhaul and attention to the bodyworkIntroduced in 1947, the A40 was Austin's first 'clean sheet' post-WW2 family saloon design. Based on a sturdy chassis frame equipped with independent front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer was powered by a 1200cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual transmission. With 40bhp on tap, it was reputedly capable of over 70mph. Once production was in full swing and the principal Devon (four-door) and Dorset (two-door) saloon models firmly established, other variants joined the A40 line-up including a Jensen-designed sports four-seater, 10cwt Pickup, 10cwt Van and Estate car (or 'Countryman' as it was known).First registered on 29th July 1950, ‘JNP 570’ is a rare example of an Austin A40 Devon, that was supplied from new in the attractive colour scheme of Black over a special order Grey interior with a rare Smiths clock rear-view mirror and a floor-change gearbox. Little is known of the early history of the Austin, however, it has been evidently very well looked after and has retained much of its original interior, even following a comprehensive body restoration during the late 1980s / early 1990s.Purchased by the vendor in 2015, ‘JNP 570’ has been cherished as part of a small private collection and has been maintained impeccably throughout his period of ownership. Recent works include a cylinder head overhaul during which hardened valve seats were fitted so that the car could comfortably be run on unleaded petrol. The front of the body has received much attention to the metalwork and paint. Now offered at No Reserve at our Duxford auction, the Austin is described as being in ‘very good’ order all round and will instantly transport any prospective owner back to an age when these now rare cars were de rigueur on the streets of Britain.PLEASE NOTE: A previous owner has been in contact and described that this A40 Devon is a very well known car with an extensive history file. We are indebted to previous owner, Mr David Whyley for his description: The car was first registered on 29th July 1950 to Victor Morral of the Motor House Broadway Road Evesham and in the early 1980’s, the car was then taken in payment for a job by a worker at a house in the Evesham area. It would later be offered for Auction at a Wolverhampton car auction and then Trevor Bradley acquired it on the 20th March 1981 when it was re-commissioned for the road. David and Anne Whyley bought it from him on 30/05/8 when it had covered just 49,000 miles. David and Anne would be custodians of the A40 for thirty years during which time it would be featured in many magazine articles and documentaries including "The Car is the Star". David also overhauled the engine at 89,000 miles and replaced all of the chromework with new old stock fittings. David is a highly regarded Austin historian and described 'JNP 570' as "one of the best preserved examples left in existence today." For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: URK 397 Chassis No: BN1223802 MOT: ExemptUnderstood to have been despatched directly to Donald Healey Garages in 1955 before receiving a full conversion to M-specificationBelieved to have been raced in the US and at the Nassau Speed week before being repatriated to the UK as early as 1958Retaining its original M-specification engine plus a BN2 four-speed gearbox with overdriveMille Miglia eligibleDonald Healey's eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a notably sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the 'Healey Hundred' (a moniker chosen to reflect the car's ability to reach the magic 100mph), and, subject to a suitably encouraging response, Healey planned to build production versions in-house at his factory in Warwick. As things transpired, not only did the Ice Blue prototype more than impress the public, but it also excited Austin's Managing Director, Leonard Lord, so much that he struck a deal to build the car in volume at Longbridge. The newcomer was renamed the Austin-Healey 100/4. The rest, as they say, is history.The 100/4's chassis was a departure from the company's previous backbone designs and comprised a pair of three-inch square box-section side members running the length of the car, some 17 inches apart. These were braced by parallel and cruciform cross-members to which the steel floor pressings were attached. After the first 25 cars had been constructed at Healey's own premises in Warwick, the production of the mainstream bodyshells was turned over to Jensen. Once complete, the shells were transported to Longbridge, where the Healeys were assembled alongside the A90.As part of his tireless publicity campaign to promote the newly introduced Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1, Donald Healey entered a team of four pre-production cars for the 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race. Running with standard windscreens, interiors and even bumpers, two of this mildly tweaked quartet survived to finish 12th and 14th overall (an amazing result for such comparatively inexpensive cars in near showroom condition). Eager to capitalise on this success (and also to comply with the event's homologation requirements) Healey persuaded BMC to list a 'Le Mans kit' (twin 1.75 inch SU carburettors, high-lift camshaft, revised distributor advance curve and stronger valve springs etc) in its parts catalogue for 1954. Known officially as part P-280, it was available to fit on new or old models alike, and by dealers or private individuals. A handful of BN1 100s were to be delivered from Longbridge directly to the Donald Healey Motor Co. to be fitted with the 'Le Mans Modification Kit' when new; but upon launch of the BN2 it was to be adopted by BMC themselves for the 100M version and subsequently introduced at the 1955 London Motor Show. The upgrade has remained a popular modification package ever since and continues to be reproduced today.According to the accompanying Heritage Certificate, chassis BN1/223802 was built on 8th February 1955 in right-hand drive configuration for the Australian market. It is said to have all the hallmarks of a car that was uprated to ‘Le Mans’ specification at Donald Healey’s Warwick factory rather than being modified (either in period or more modern times) by a dealer or private individual. The requisite ‘telltales’ apparently being: a bend in the shroud bracket to clear the cool air box, aluminium louvred bonnet (crafted by Jensen cars) and hand etched numbering to the uprated SU carburettors etc. Seemingly shipped to the Bahamas when new (rather than Sydney), the 100 is further understood to have participated in that year’s Nassau Speed Week. Sadly, there are no reliable records to confirm its participation. The Big Healey is understood to have had a damaged rear end and have been repainted British Racing Green over Yellow when it was found by Dr Pryor whilst holidaying in the Bahamas during 1957. The vendor believes there is a chance that BN1/223802 was diverted to Nassau at the behest of Sir Sydney and Lady Greta Oakes who were prominent members of the Caribbean racing scene at the time and friends with Donald Healey.Repatriated by Dr Pryor in 1958 and issued with the Croydon registration number ‘URK 397’, he took the two-seater off the road following an accident in which his daughter was injured but retained possession until 1971. First owned by the vendor from 1980-1985 during which time he had it restored and repainted in its original Ice Blue over Old English White colours, the 100 later passed to Tony Elshof who previously served as the Austin-Healey Club’s Competitions Secretary and amassed a collection of significant examples of the marque. Changing hands several times thereafter, including a sojourn in France, ‘URK 397’ was reacquired by the seller during 2018. Entrusted to Rose’s Garage and Bushell’s Vehicle Restorations for servicing and maintenance since then, the Big Healey is deemed to be in ‘very good overall’ mechanical condition. Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the improved BN2 four-speed manual gearbox and gearlever-operated overdrive were both a boon. Although no longer concours, the two-seater remains presentable. Potentially eligible for such prestigious events as the Mille Miglia Storica, ‘URK 397’ is offered for sale with extensive history file, spare wheel, hood, tonneau cover and spare parts (the original, very rare distributor vacuum unit and the original cylinder head). It will also be accompanied by the V5C Registration Document.i For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: F432 SLJ Chassis No: WBABA320402255224 MOT: September 2025Warranted 93,365 miles from new as corroborated by its MOT historyFamously smooth 2-litre straight-six engine allied to five-speed manual transmissionWell preserved, factory-fitted Black leather interior and said to 'drive extremely well'The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3-Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 after replacing the E21 3-Series. The model range included coupé and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3-Series to be produced in saloon and estate body styles. The 320i was fitted with a two-litre straight-six petrol engine mated to either a five-speed Getrag manual or four-speed automatic pushing it to over 120mph. Far, far rarer than its saloon siblings, just 32,686 examples of BMW’s iconic E30-generation 320i Convertible were made (with most being to LHD specification).First registered on the 1st August 1988, 'F432 SLJ' was specified in Alpine White over a Black leather interior with a Black mohair hood and was fitted from factory with the desirable five-speed manual transmission. Throughout the car’s life, it has evidently been cherished and is presented with a comprehensive service history and the original book pack.Purchased by the vendor in 2016, the E30’s V5C records six previous keepers and displays 93,365 miles from new which is believed genuine as evidenced by MOT history. Upon inspection, the straight-six power unit fired into life with incredible ease and the vendor is confident that the mechanical condition of the car is ‘very good to excellent’. The paintwork appears to have been equally well cared for and it was hard to find age-related wear – the vendor also states that the condition is ‘very good’. The owner advises that the Black leather interior ‘appears to show far less miles than is indicated’ although he did state that the steering wheel leather has worn through at the top and will require repair.The vendor has thoroughly enjoyed the now very desirable cabriolet for eight years, and due to an expansion in his collection, but not an expansion in storage space, he feels it is due a new, loving home. The six-cylinder E30s have been becoming ever more desirable in recent years and this example would look very much at home in any prospective buyer’s collection.PLEASE NOTE: This BMW has recently been through a fresh MOT with no advisories and has had the steering wheel repaired professionally in preparation for sale. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: ARH 90X Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABCY39773 MOT: July 2025Believed to be 1 of just 168 UK registered XR3s left on the road todaySupplied with rare and desirable 5 speed manual transmissionOffered with a collection of invoicesFinished in attractive Titan BlueTo compete with Volkswagen's Golf GTI, a hot hatch version of the MkIII Escort was developed – the XR3. Initially, this featured a tuned version of the 1.6L CVH engine fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburettor, uprated suspension and numerous cosmetic alterations. It lacked a five-speed transmission and fuel injection. Fuel injection finally arrived in October 1982 creating the XR3i, eight months behind the limited edition (8,659 examples) race-track-influenced RS 1600i. The Cologne-developed RS received a more powerful engine with 115 PS (85 kW), thanks to computerized ignition and a modified head as well as the fuel injection. Built in Germany but developed with the aid of computers in Essex, Michigan and Cologne, the XR3 was an instant hit, and represented one in 10 Escort sales. The mix of iconic ‘cloverleaf’ alloy wheels, chin spoiler and Porsche 928 inspired sports seats, captured the public’s imagination. It wasn’t perfect, however, despite Bilstein being drafted in at the last minute to tweak the suspension, the ride was firm, so Ford’s UK Special Vehicle Engineering arm, headed by Rod Mansfield, stepped in to change that.Believed to be one of some 168 UK registered XR3s left on the road today, this XR3, a non-injection iteration of the model, was first registered on 20th April 1982, with the rare and desirable 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive and rarely seen Titan Blue with dealer decals still in place, this is a very early XR3 that the vendor purchased for his daughter in March 2022, after ‘a long search for a ‘good one’’, but it sits in a garage and has seen little use. With 4 former keepers recorded, the vendor says the car had once been owned by an auntie, then her niece and had been in storage for sometime.Even with Historic Vehicle status, the vendor has still put the XR3 through an MOT test at 86,798 miles, which will expire in July 2025. The single advisory has been remedied. The body is amazingly original with some minor marks as you would expect from such originality. The interior is equally very good. 'ARH’ had a cam-belt fitted along with a full service when purchased. In the last two years, the XR3 has also benefitted from a new carburettor, cam-belt and water pump, new tyres, new brake components, battery and battery tray, head gasket, thermostat, oil and filter. Additionally, it's worth pointing out its cloverleaf spare wheel and a Blue top-tint windscreen. Offered with a collection of invoices, sundry paperwork and a current V5C on file. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226
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Registration No: TDJ 770L Chassis No: BBAFNP19116 MOT: Exempt1300 XL model presented in the attractive combination of ‘Sunset’ with contrasting Biscuit vinyl interiorJust 32,457 Miles on the odometer with 4 former keepersOffered with a comprehensive history fileFord’s phenomenally successful Escort made its debut at the 1968 Brussels Motorshow. It was a direct replacement for the long running Anglia range and, while much of the mechanicals were carried over, the styling was far more contemporary. Power came from a choice of 1100 or 1300cc versions of the Crossflow ‘Kent’ engine, which drove through a slick four-speed manual gearbox or three-speed automatic unit and on to the rear wheels. Suspension was by MacPherson struts at the front and live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear, while the Escort was the first Ford to feature rack and pinion steering. The XL trim variant included the GT-Style six dial instrument binnacle, two speed wipers and heater/demister, ashtrays and simulated wood fascia to the dashboard and door cappings. On the exterior, stainless-steel finish sill plates, wheel trims and more.This particular Escort, presented in ‘Sunset’ with contrasting Biscuit vinyl interior was first registered on 01 May 1973 and delivered to Liverpool. ‘TDJ 770L’ would have just 2 keepers until it was purchased by its third owner, an R J Gourley, also living in Liverpool in August 1975 at just two years old. The car would remain with Gourley for the majority of its life, for some 42 years between 1975 and 2017. During his ownership, the car covered 14,374 miles and was dry-stored in his single garage and used sparingly. Following his ownership, the car was passed to a family friend, before being sold to the previous owner, and the current owner in June 2019. Amazingly, ‘TDJ 770L’ is believed to be in remarkably original condition, with its original paint still showing touch-ins from Gourley accidentally scraping the car on either side of the rear arches when pushing the car in and out of his small garage; adding to its charm. The condition of the interior and notably the boot further corroborate the story that this car spent most of its life garaged, and cherished.Included with the vehicle is a charming history file. Included within are various documents such as an AA Road test report dated November 1972, Escort comparison guide, Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Schedule and more. Also included within are numerous Tax discs, laid out nicely, a significant collection of MOT certificates from 1983, showing a clear progression in the car’s mileage over that period. An original ‘The Ford Escorts’ brochure, a Ford Warranty Facts booklet, Esso Recommended Lubricants booklet, Its original Owner’s handbook and Ford Sure booklet are also included, along with a handful of invoices, further literature and the current V5C document which displays 4 former keepers.In current ownership, ‘TDJ 770L’ has been enjoyed for numerous car shows and events, and now presents a fantastic opportunity for its next owner to cherish. For more information, please contact: Andreas Hicks andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk 07929 363573
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Registration No: B10 AXA Chassis No: WAPBA33L09FE45044 MOT: July 2025Build Number 44 of a reputed 112 B10 3.3 Saloon models worldwideRare and highly desirable manual gearbox exampleCurrent ownership for eleven years and just five former keepersSupplied with a history file including documented service historyThe Alpina B10 3.2, 3.3, V8 and V8S petrol-engined models were built in saloon and estate body styles based on the E39 from January 1997 to May 2004. The BMW Alpina B10 3.3 produced 276bhp @ 6,200bhp and 335Nm (247 lb ft) of torque @ 4,500rpm. Alpina only made 112 of the B10 3.3 saloon models worldwide, from a total E39 B10 production run of 472, split across six-cylinder and V8s, saloon and touring models. Alpina really threw everything at this model! Unlike the earlier 3.2 version (which used a 528i engine as a base), the 3.3 Alpina took the legendary S52B32 engine from the US-spec E36 M3 and then increased the stroke to up the capacity to 3.3 litres. It was then fitted with lightweight MAHLE pistons with a ported and polished cylinder head, with a new crankshaft with torsional vibration dampers and revised ECU software.Build number 44 of the 112 B10s produced, was manufactured in 1999 and was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 1st March that year. Finished in Anthracite Grey paintwork with Montana Grey leather interior upholstery, the Alpina was specified with the rare and highly desirable manual gearbox, as well as electric rear windscreen blind and rear window privacy blinds, 19’ staggered alloys, Angel Eye, and LED lights, as well as having a tracking system. In current ownership since 2013, the Alpina has covered some 18,000 miles in this time and has just five former keepers. Offered with apt ‘B10’ registration number included, its original unused tool kit, glove box torch, medical kit, Schnitzer heated wing mirrors and a stainless steel exhaust, the B10 is rated by the vendor as ‘very good’ in regards to bodywork, paintwork, engine, gearbox, and electrical equipment, and as having ‘excellent’ interior trim. Offered with a history file that includes the original book pack including the stamped service book, as well as historic invoices and MOTs, a no advisory MOT until July next year, and a current V5C document. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
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Registration No: GPH 902K Chassis No: GHN5252086G MOT: ExemptExtensive restoration works completed by Maidstone Sports Cars in 2007Benefits from an unleaded Ivor Seale engine and fitted with overdrive from newSupplied new by Wadham Stringer Limited of GuildfordAccompanied by a large history file dating back to the 1990s which includes a BMIHT CertificateReady to be used and enjoyed!Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'. Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1798cc 'B' series four-cylinder engine was allied to a four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control.Despatched new on the 30th June 1971, ‘GPH 902K’ was supplied via Wadham Stringer Limited of Guildford. Specified from new with overdrive, a heater, a tonneau cover, and seatbelts, the MG was provided extensive restoration works by Maidstone Sports Cars in 2007. The work comprised of fitting an unleaded Ivor Seale balanced engine with a new water pump and oil cooler; an overhauled gearbox and overdrive unit; repainting; new chrome wire wheels; renewed front wheel hubs and new rear hubs; electronic ignition; and further enhancements, with the invoices on file from Maidstone Sports Cars (for 2007) surpassing £7,500 alone.The improvements have not stopped there however, with ‘GPH 902K’ benefitting from a new mohair hood in 2015 (supplied by MGOC Spares), further repainting by Sussex Coachworks also in 2015 (images on file), new door cards and fittings in 2017 and overhauled rear wheel hubs in 2019. Having now covered some 14,000 miles since the restoration works in 2007, the Roadster boasts a large history file containing BMIHT Heritage Certificate, a vast collection of invoices back to the 1990s, numerous past MOTs, images of the recent paintwork and the V5C. Benefitting from a recent full service, fluid change and a new hood cover, the vendor informs that the B drives ‘very well’ and is ready to be used and enjoyed by a new owner! For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
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Registration No: WC 1264 Chassis No: 151112 MOT: ExemptRecently fitted with a handbrake, ratchet quadrant and starter motorConverted in-period to a Pickup by a Dordogne butcher during WWIIOffered with some original documentation, various manuals and the current V5C documentAn evolution of its B2 and B10 predecessors, the B12 was introduced in October 1925. Available with a diverse choice of all-steel bodywork (made to Budd patents), its uprated, quarter-elliptic leaf-sprung chassis featured worm and roller steering, rear shock absorbers and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a willing 1452cc four-cylinder side-valve engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, the B12 was quick to establish a reputation for durability and economy. In production for less than two years, surviving examples are an understandably scarce sight today.This Citroen B12 was built in 1925 (verified by Stellantis-Citroen UK) as a Saloon. Purchased as a non-runner in 2021, some missing parts have since been sourced in France and the now engine starts and runs via the starter motor or starting handle. The vendors purchased the B12 due to an interest in WWII history, of which there is plenty. It was converted to a Pickup (Plateau) by a butcher in the Dordogne during WWII, to enable him to obtain fuel from the Nazi occupiers who issued coupons to owners of commercial vehicles. When Germany finally retreated and liberation came, vehicles were painted with Free French Independence (FFI) insignia to participate in victory celebrations. The butcher then sold it to a local vineyard owner. An Englishman spotted the Pickup in a field in the late 1980s and purchased it, subsequently featuring in a number of magazines.Since 2021 the Pickup has benefitted from much expenditure, including replacement of the flat bed, the fuel lines, battery and cradle and the 6v windscreen wiper motor; refurbishment of the steering wheel, wiring loom, matching door cards and fabricating period registration plates. The Citroen was granted an age-related number in January 2024. Some original documentation and various manuals are included along with the V5C. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: LHO 401 Chassis No: 401/1202 MOT: ExemptOne of just 618 Bristol 401s built and with the distinctive original Bristol registered plate "LHO 401"Previously in the ownership of Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant Hollywood writer, director and actorMatching chassis and engine numbers and a fantastic opportunity to own a BristolOffered from a deceased estate and just requiring its final finishing / debugging"This, indeed, is the car for the connoisseur. It can only be modesty on the part of the Bristol publicity boys which has prevented them from quoting as the 401's slogan 'The Best Car in Britain'" (Motor Sport magazine, January 1953).Introduced in Autumn 1949, the 401 was characterised by its super-smooth, aerodynamic bodywork. Honed in the Bristol Aeroplane Company's wind tunnel and built using Milanese coachbuilder Touring's ‘Superleggera’ technique, it boasted a commendably lithe kerb weight (c.2,700lbs). Equipped with transverse-leaf independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes, the newcomer proved a notably fine handler taking Touring Class wins on both the Cannes and Tulip Rallies during 1951. Powered by a 1971cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the elegant sports saloon promised nigh-on 100mph performance. Only in production for four years (by which time a mere 618 are thought to have been made), the model's exclusive £3,212 13s 4d price tag was a reflection of the aircraft quality materials used in its construction.First registered in Hampshire on the 14th May 1953 and previously featured in the December 1956 issue of Motor Sport magazine with its original and apt Bristol area mark 'LHO 401', this Bristol 401 has resided in and benefitted from its current ownership since 2019. When purchased by the vendor, 'LHO' was in a stripped-down state. The clincher for the vendor buying this particular car in a stripped-down condition - not normally recommended, was he identified from the logbook it was registered close to his birthday. A touch of serendipity in his mind. Stripped-down for previous restoration work in 1979, 'LHO 401' had occupied a space at TT Workshops Ltd for some 15 years, where work was carried out as-and-when. Decades now having passed 85% complete and unfinished, work was to begin in earnest to finally bring 'LHO' back to its former glory.All checked out as 'very good'. In particular, the chassis presented in excellent condition with no visible corrosion or signs of damage. Stripped once more, 'LHO' was presented to Superspray Ltd where it was taken to bare metal (images on file). 'LHO's' original colour had been identified as a Blue/Green hue ('Blue' on the buff logbook), however, it was decided that British Racing Green would be used. Meanwhile, the engine, was overhauled by Rob Walker Engines, Oxfordshire. A set of Cosworth pistons and rings, developed for better combustion in race engines were obtained from Roderick MacPherson, a Bristol Engine specialist, along with a 'fast road' profiled camshaft. The gearbox was taken to another Bristol specialist to be checked over and have an overdrive unit fitted.Previously in the ownership of a Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant writer, director and actor linked to satirical sketch comedy and work in Hollywood, 'LHO 401' is accompanied to the sale by its original logbook, instruction manual, a dossier of correspondence, invoices from the 1970s and 1980s, a copy of Motor Sport magazine featuring 'LHO' and other fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE: The restoration of this lot is essentially complete. The ‘finishing’ it requires is a matter of running-in, de-bugging and minor fettling. For example, the fuel filler flap could do with adjustment likewise the operation of the windscreen wiper motor. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762
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Registration No: AXW 2 Chassis No: B86AH MOT: ExemptOn offer at No Reserve from a deceased estateOrdered at the 1933 Earls Court Motor Show and delivered to Dr I.W Magill in May 1934One of 36 bodied with James Young Drophead Coupé CoachworkIn the ownership of only two owners from new, with the current family of the deceased estate having custodianship since 1974Offered with one of the most extensive history files we have had the pleasure of handling, complete with three box files of history, including invoices for restoration in the 1970s and 1990s, buff logbook, correspondence with the original owner and chassis cardsAt the dawn of the 1930s with the reverberations of 'Black Friday' (29/10/1929) being felt worldwide, competition between carmakers grew increasingly desperate. Thus, while WO Bentley sought to refine his 8 litre into the ultimate luxury carriage, Rolls-Royce responded by dabbling with a sports car concept. Their concerns as to the branding of 'Peregrine' (as the project was labelled internally) were alleviated by Bentley's collapse in 1931. Outflanking rivals D. Napier & Son, they acquired Bentley wholesale (including WO's services) for £125,257. With a department brief that "the new car must be as unlike the Rolls-Royce models as possible" Derby engineers set about preparing 'Peregrine' for flight. Built on a 'double-dropped' chassis carrying all round semi-elliptic leaf sprung suspension and assisted drum brakes, the new car used a tuned version of the Rolls-Royce 20/25's 3669cc OHV straight-six. Boasting twin SU carburettors, a wilder camshaft, strengthened con-rods and a higher compression ratio, this revamped unit developed around 120bhp (a fifty percent improvement) without compromising on refinement. Equipped with the 20/25's four-speed manual gearbox, high-geared worm and nut steering and hydraulic dampers, the resultant 'Silent Sportscar' - as the Bentley 3.5 litre soon became known - was unveiled to great acclaim at the August 1933 Ascot Races.Ordered at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1933 through Pass and Joyce Ltd, chassis B86AH was the second of 36 Derby Bentleys to be bodied by James Young in Drophead Coupé form. The chassis card records on file suggests that the chassis was despatched to James Young on the 6th April 1934, and the completed car would be first registered as ‘AXW 2’ on the 17th May 1934 to Dr Ivan Magill initially of 11 Wimpole Street. Magill was an Irish-born anaesthetist who would become recognised as one of the founding fathers of anaesthesia and would also become known for inventing the Magill forceps which are still regularly used in surgery today – he would be knighted Sir Ivan Magill by Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.The buff logbook on file suggests that Magill kept the car for over thirty years, with his latest vehicle excise duty entry in 1967. A handwritten letter dated 1971 from Dr Magill to the late second owner, Brigadier Blackburn, advises that he had covered some 180,000 miles in his ownership and had originally paid £1650 for the completed car when new. Later, when the Bentley became mechanically tired, he sold it for just £150, after attempting to revive the engine which was notably thirsty on oil at this point. It appears that the car would be sat unloved from the end of Magill’s ownership until the late Brigadier Blackburn purchased it in 1971 and was in quite a state when it was taken on. It was decided at this point that a full restoration would be undertaken and the Bentley would be entrusted to family member Nick Harley in Winkleigh to perform it. Just three years later, ‘AXW 2’ emerged transformed.Brigadier Blackburn was to use the car extensively for the rest of his life, and his daughter and the vendor for the sale recalls that he took his family and the car to Germany and Singapore for his many postings as a military officer. The car would constantly be maintained by various specialists, and there is an utterly exhaustive stack of invoices from various specialists for works including body repairs, trimming repairs internally and externally and of course mechanical maintenance. It is noted that the Bentley would also be MOT’d every year, proving that the Brigadier kept the car constantly ready for action. The latest invoices on file are from specialists Richard Parsons and A&D Engineering in 2019 for works to the clutch and transmission and for an overhaul of the engine in 2008.Tragically, Brigadier Blackburn passed away in 2023 after a long-term health condition and his daughter (and regular car and boat adventure partner) inherited the Drophead Bentley from his estate. The vendor has tried as best as possible to keep the Bentley running and has prepared the car for sale by getting it running after a blocked fuel line to the solid-state fuel pump caused non-starting. Upon H&H’s inspection, we noted that the Bentley is in overall solid condition and when recently driven for the photoshoot it fired into life with relative ease, but we do advise a full mechanical check over due to the car having been sat briefly. Thanks to the obvious love that the late long-term owner had for B86AH, it has developed a delightful patina that can only be accumulated through using the car – and the history file indicating various days out to Bentley Drivers’ Club events at home and abroad attests to its condition. Prospective owners may wish to improve the car’s cosmetic appearance if they have the taste for concours displays, however, they may also be perfectly happy with its very usable ‘driver’ condition. Now, excitingly offered to the market for the first time in over fifty years, ‘AXW 2’ is to be sold without reserve. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: UW 2726 Chassis No: GX026 MOT: ExemptMatching chassis and engine numbersDisplayed at the 1929 Olympia Motor Show and then supplied new to Alfred Sainsbury of the famous grocery chainRecently retrimmed interior, new hood and tonneau cover by David Beswick coach trimmingBought by the previous owner in 1994 as a restored rolling chassis with the coachwork includedRe-bodied as a four-seater Tourer reputedly using a Tony Robinson bodyRestoration completed in 1997 and then used on many continental tours soon after A logical progression from Rolls-Royce's first ‘owner driver' model the 20hp, the 20/25hp was introduced in 1929. Near identical to its forebear, at least to begin with, the newcomer enjoyed a greater turn of speed thanks to an enlarged 3669cc OHV straight-six engine. Fed by a single Rolls-Royce carburettor and carrying both magneto and coil ignition, the super-smooth powerplant was mounted in unit with a four-speed manual gearbox (the latter operated via a traditional right-hand change). Capable of supporting a wide variety of coachwork, the 20/25hp's substantial ladder frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, four-wheel drum brakes and a mechanical servo. Progressively developed, the Rolls-Royce 20/25hp remained in production until 1936 by which time some 3,827 are thought to have been sold.Chassis ‘GXO26’ was displayed at the 1929 Olympia Motor Show and was just the 15th example of the 20/25 sold to the public. Supplied new to Mr. Alfred Sainsbury of Queen Anne’s Mansions, W.1, London, an important member of the famous grocery chain (and was made a director of Sainsbury's when the company became a PLC), it began life as a H.J. Mulliner-bodied Weymann Saloon, the original coachwork had long since fallen into disrepair by the time the previous owner acquired the Rolls-Royce in 1994. In fact, at that time the 20/25 existed as a well restored rolling chassis with a handsome, but yet to be fitted, four-seater Tourer body which is thought to have been crafted by the esteemed coachbuilder Tony Robinson. The restoration project was completed by 1997, with the former keeper subsequently enjoying ‘UW 2726’ on a number of Continental Tours.As part of the restoration works, the interior was re-upholstered and a new hood and tonneau cover made by David Beswick Coach Trimming costing some £7,000 in trimming alone. Boasting a dynamo starter and full flow oil filter, the Rolls-Royce is said to possess ‘very good oil pressure’, not to mention ‘a fully functional central chassis lubrication system’. Having had its brakes relined c.5,000 miles ago, the 20/25 was offered through H&H after twenty-seven years of ownership and sold into the current late ownership for £92,250 in 2021. Thereafter, used and enjoyed by the late vendor alongside his other classic cars, the 20/25 is accompanied by copies of the RREC chassis card records, a collection of invoices and previous MOT certificates, and a current V5C Registration Document. A very pretty Tourer bodied 20/25, and boasting matching numbers chassis and engine number, the example offered here takes some beating. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
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Registration No: GMA 960N Chassis No: LD330820 MOT: ExemptFitted with a manual gearbox with overdriveCurrent ownership since 2010 and c.60.000 credible miles recordedOffered with a collection of photographs from the previous bodywork restoration and re-paintJust subject to fresh engine and gearbox oil, new gaskets and hoses plus a new SU fuel pump and moreIntroduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell, the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph.Finished in Red complemented to a Black vinyl interior, 'GMA 960N' is a desirable manual transmission example fitted with overdrive. Just before the Stag's current ownership, it was subject to an extensive restoration in 2010. A detailed photographic record is included in the sale evidencing the bodywork being restored and repainted, with the engine, gearbox, suspension, and braking system also being overhauled. Displaying a credible c.60,000, 'GMA 960N' has recently been subject to some light recommissioning due to a period of storage, with Price & Joy Classics being entrusted to carry out the work. This work included fresh engine and gearbox oil, new gaskets and hoses plus a new SU fuel pump and more, with the cost coming to £4,282.45. Offered with a large collection of the aforementioned restoration photographs, a collection of invoices and the current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: 5256 BH Chassis No: EB2471940 MOT: September 2025Engine previously replaced with a 'standard FWE engine' mated to an MG gearboxOwned by a Lotus enthusiastOffered with restoration invoices, letters, notes and old MOT certificatesUnveiled at the 1957 London Motor Show, the Elite (Type 14) was not only Colin Chapman's first production road car but also the world's first fibreglass monocoque (a contributory factor to its reputed 684kg kerb weight). Perhaps influenced by the FIA's recently introduced 1300cc GT racing class, the newcomer's specification included F2-derived all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (inboard at the rear). Powered by a Coventry-Climax SOHC four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the basic variant claimed a top speed of over 120mph.The work of Peter Kirwin-Taylor, aerodynamicist Frank Costin and John Frayling, the Coupe's super sleek silhouette is still considered a masterpiece. Unsurprisingly, given its radical design (and Chapman's budget constraints), the first running prototype did not emerge until May 10th, 1958. Driven straight to Silverstone by Ian Walker, it promptly won a production sports car race against 1600cc opposition. As successful abroad as on British circuits, the Elite won its class at Le Mans every year from 1959-1964.Finished in Lotus Red with a Black interior, ‘BH’ is thought to have begun life as a ‘Super 95’ model (the 1973 VE60 recording ‘Super 95’), it's certainly equipped with ‘Super 95’ features including the fuel cap, ashtrays, bonnet duct etc, although it has been fitted with a ‘standard FWE engine’ at some stage. Registered on 1st January 1963, the early history of ‘BH’ is unknown, but the RF60 logbook states Lenham Sports Cars as the recorded keeper in October 1973, before passing to Kevin Sykes of Kent in March 1974. A letter on file indicates restoration during the 1980s, with supportive invoices plus the fitting of the current ‘standard’ specification FWE engine and MG gearbox as it was purchased minus the original engine. According to the vendor, the current FWE engine is thought to have covered the same mileage as the car post-restoration (c.7,411 miles), when it's likely the odometer was zeroed with an engine possibly rebuilt. We are unaware of any evidence for this.‘BH’ appears to have been used very occasionally, with six old MOTs dating between 1973 and 2021, indicating a total mileage not exceeding 4,000 during this period. Evident from the MOT records, ‘BH’ is believed to have only covered some 7,411 miles in 50 years! The current Lotus enthusiast owner of ‘BH’ acquired the car from Paul Matty Sports Cars Ltd as a light project in 2019 following a period of storage and has since carried out restoration works that have included a brake and suspension overhaul, fitting of new SU carburettors, replacement fuel pump and an overhaul of the water pump etc. Prior to the current MOT (Expiry date 10th September 2025), it was last MOT’d in 2021. ‘BH’ has seen little use in the present keeper’s hands, due to health hiccups, but it is in running order and said to have a ‘particularly nice gearbox’. The history file includes the current V5C Registration Document recording 4 former keepers, the 1973 VE60, a quantity of restoration invoices, letters, notes, and old MOTs and a purchase invoice. For more information, please contact: Stewart Parker info@handh.co.uk 07836 346875
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Registration No: UIL 430 Chassis No: ZFFEZ59C000164409 MOT: June 2025Stunning right-hand drive F430 Spider F1Finished in Nero Daytona complemented to a Sabbia leather interiorBelieved to be 1 of the last 10 examples made37,471 miles from new, owner's wallet, handbook and service bookFactory options include carbon ceramic discs and carbon interior trimUnderstood to have been previously owned by Tony Iommi from Black SabbathA 'superbly' maintained example, extensive service history and no-expense spared in current ownershipHere's a milestone car. The F430 was the first no-buts Ferrari, the first Maranello product for which no excuses needed to be made. It was regarded by most critics as, if not perfect, as close to theoretical Ferrari road-car perfection as a Ferrari had ever been' (John Simister, EVO magazine, March 12th 2013).Unveiled at the Geneva Salon in March 2005, the F430 Spider was a modest 70kg heavier than its Berlinetta sibling. However, the structural strengthening this weight gain allowed meant that the newcomer was a dynamic match for its fixed roof stablemate under most circumstances (Richard Bremner commenting, in Autocar magazine, that he was only aware of any loss of rigidity perhaps one percent of the time). Styled by Pininfarina under the guidance of Frank Stephenson, the F430 Spider featured a reinforced windscreen and twin steel rollover hoops and could retract its fabric roof under an aluminium 'double bubble' tonneau cover in twenty seconds. The elliptical air intakes which dominated its nose recalled those of the Ferrari 156 'shark nose' F1 car, while its tail treatment echoed that of the marque's revered Enzo hypercar.Derived from that of its F360 predecessor, the two-seater's aluminium chassis boasted improved torsional stiffness and played host to all-round independent suspension, four-wheel vented disc brakes (complete with ABS) and power assisted rack and pinion steering. Displacing 4308cc, its 'quad cam', 32-valve V8 was quoted as developing 483bhp and 343lbft of torque. Allied to either manual or F1-style 'paddle shift' transmission (both six-speed), it enabled the F430 Spider to sprint from 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds and onto over 193mph.Supplied new by Lancaster Ferrari, Sevenoaks, this Spider with the F1 gearbox (paddle shift or auto) is a 2009 model and is understood to be one of the last batch of 10 to be manufactured. Presenting in Nero Daytona with ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ shields, Nero Black soft-top and complementing Porsche ‘Aurum’ coloured wheels and Inlet Manifold. The Nero Daytona bodywork has seen ceramic coating, along with paint protection film, to keep the sumptuous Black hue looking its best. A nice touch is the ‘F430’ relevant number plate accompanying the sale.The Nero Daytona paintwork would certainly have suited the F430’s previous owner, member of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi who has often been described as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.The 430’s interior wears Sabbia (Sand) Roll-bar upholstery, windscreen surround and roll-over hoops. With complementing Nero (Black) carpets, juxtaposed with a carbon steering wheel and interior inlays, Carbon dashboard inserts, heated leather seats, RadioNav system with Bluetooth connectivity, Navtrak anti-theft system and front and rear parking sensors. The 430 has the benefit of a carbon-ceramic brake system, a £20,000 option when new. The Ferrari Yellow-shield colours are carried over to the brake calipers and the Yellow instrument panel lights.With Ferrari main dealer service history throughout, for the last 3 years the car has been maintained at JCT600 Ferrari Leeds, since 2021, by Danny Dawson who has won Ferrari World’s Best Technician for the last 2 years running, with the last service at 34,736 miles in May 2024. Expenditure has included the purchase of a plenum and importantly new exhaust manifolds in 2021. There are JCT600 print-outs, dated 16th May 2024 and at 34,534 miles, that record the level of wear of both the clutch and the discs, with both results summarised as ‘OK’.Driven on a nine-country European tour quite recently, the Spider is now offered to a new custodian. Possessing a full set of books in its Ferrari leather folder, there is also a collection of invoices that accompany the owner’s wallet with the handbook, fully stamped service book and the V5C Registration Document. Additionally, there are the 2 Ferrari keys and the full tool-kit. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: NTL 51P Chassis No: TA2224072 MOT: T.B.AVery rare, surviving, UK-supplied Celica notchbackSubject to an extensive restoration back to original specificationFull rotisserie custom paintworkCost in excess of £40,000 to restoreUnveiled at the October 1970 Tokyo Motor Show, the first generation Toyota Celica debuted as a two-door, notchback coupe with distinctive ‘coke bottle’ styling. Utilising the same running gear as its Carina sibling but in a smaller, lighter and sportier package, the newcomer was a strong seller in Japan and served as something of a halo model in North America and Europe. Better built than many of its rivals on the latter two continents, the Toyota was also an early adopter of five-speed manual transmission. Performance was class competitive and running costs admirably low. The Celica proved its worth in competition too both as a rally car and circuit racer. A fan of the first generation Toyota Celica since its launch, the vendor could not resist acquiring ‘NTL 51P’ when it was advertised locally. An aeronautical engineer by profession, he was undeterred by the Coupe’s forlorn appearance. Determined to return it to showroom condition, he undertook much of the work himself over the next four and a half years. Consulting with marque specialists and taking the time to source correct-type replacement parts where necessary, he spent £12,000 on the professional repaint alone. The interior was retrimmed with new leather, carpets and door card inlays. The 1.6 litre engine received new pistons and liners as part of its overhaul, while the five-speed gearbox and differential were treated to new bearings etc. A custom exhaust system was fabricated and the wheels refurbished. Deemed by the seller to ‘look, feel and drive as it would have done in the mid-1970s’, the notchback coupe is only coming to market to make room for a new project. Worthy of close inspection having had more manhours and money lavished on it than most surviving first generation Celicas, ‘NTL 51P’ has covered a mere 100 or so post-completion miles. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and sundry paperwork. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762
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Registration No: BPA 375 Chassis No: GGA 68 MOT: ExemptPark Ward Sedanca de Ville coachwork with division55,917 recorded miles plus long-term family ownership since 1980Collection of invoices, old MOTs and tax discsSupplied new to Lieutenant Colonel S.S.G CohenUnderstood to have had low ownership and subject to a re-wire in 2009Said to be a 'well-maintained' example with matching chassis and engine numberRolls-Royce introduced the 20/25 in 1929 as a successor to the outgoing 20hp model. Although the newcomer was primarily aimed at owner drivers, many examples were nevertheless sold to customers with chauffeurs. The four-speed manual gearbox featured the manufacturer's traditional right-hand change and was equipped with synchromesh on the top two ratios from 1932 onwards. The substantial chassis sported rigid axles front and rear, suspended on semi-elliptic leaf springs. The four-wheeled braking was mechanically servo-assisted. Power came from an enlarged version of the straight-six OHV unit used in the 20hp. Now displacing 3,699cc, it made for swifter acceleration and a higher top speed of up to 75mph. The increased capacity of some 570cc gave useful extra power and allowed coachbuilders of the day to experiment and offer more intricate body styles without impeding performance.As before, the choice of bodywork for each 20/25 was to the taste of each individual customer, and Freestone & Webb, Gurney Nutting, Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper were among the many coachbuilders selected to clothe these fine motorcars. Usefully faster than its 20hp predecessor, the model remained in production until 1936 by which time some 3,827 had been sold, making it the company’s best-selling model between the wars.A notably elegant example with Park Ward Sedanca de Ville coachwork and division, chassis GGA 68 was supplied new to Lieutenant Colonel S.S.G Cohen and has been in long-term family ownership since 1980. Understood to have had low previous ownership the Rolls-Royce displays 55,917 miles and is said to be a 'well-maintained' example that was the subject of a re-wire in 2009. Benefitting from matching chassis and engine number, GGA 68 is offered with buff logbook, collection of invoices, old MOTs plus tax discs and a current V5C document. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: J907 XAJ Chassis No: SDLDGN3P6NB011777 MOT: May 2025Current ownership since 1998 and just three former keepersJust c.49,300 recorded milesSupplied with a history file including the combined book pack with stamped service bookHas benefitted from significant expenditure with marque specialists in current ownership, including pre-emptively replacing the outriggersFor many, the cream of the TVR crop was the no-nonsense Griffith, manufactured from 1991 to 2002. Borrowing elements from its Tuscan racer and V8S siblings once finalised, the new model's polyester-coated tubular spaceframe featured all round independent coil-over wishbone suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. It was propelled by derivatives of the ubiquitous Rover V8 engine ranging in size from 4.0 to 5.0-litres, mated to a five-speed Rover or Tremec manual gearbox. Suspension was independent all round by double wishbones and coil springs. Braking was by 10-inch ventilated discs at each corner. Upon test, Autocar discovered that the Griffith 4.3 was "faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari Testarossa up to 120mph". Recording 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and 0-100mph in 11.1 seconds, the magazine also praised the TVR's ergonomics adding that it was comfortable "even for the tallest (6ft 4in) of our testers".Supplied new by TVR main agents Hillside Motors of Surrey on the 19th March 1992 and finished in Mica Blue with Flint hide upholstery and a Black roof, the Griffith offered is powered by the arguably most usable Griffith engine option, the 4.3-litre. Also understood to be one of the rare and highly desirable big-valve examples, the vendor describes a thrilling power surge at 4,500rpm. In the vendor's ownership since 1998, the Griffith has had three former keepers and is now offered having 49,300 recorded miles. Used regularly throughout the vendor’s custodianship, including several trips to Le Mans, the TVR has been well maintained throughout this time. Pleasingly still boasting its original paintwork, chassis ‘11777’ is rated by the vendor as ‘very good to excellent’ regarding bodywork, electrical equipment, and interior trim, ‘excellent’ in engine and gearbox, and ‘good to very good’ regarding paintwork.Notable recent works while residing with the vendor have included a new hood in 2015 (c.£700); pre-emptively fitting new chassis outriggers as well as new fuel lines and battery relocation in 2018 (c.£3,200); new master cylinder, ball joints, an exhaust manifold gasket in 2020 (c.£2,500); new shock absorbers, bushes, and springs in 2021 (c.£1,800); new alternator and exhaust inner wing heat shields in 2023 (c.£1,500) with the improvements completed by TVR and classic car specialists. The accompanying history file includes the (rare to see) original combined owner’s handbook and service book in the TVR wallet, with the service book containing twelve stamps. Also included is a large collection of MOTs and invoices for improvements and servicing, as well as the in-depth guide ‘The TVR Griffith and Chimaera’ by Steve Heath.PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale, with the correct registration being the original 'J907 XAJ'. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
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Registration No: F21 NSX Chassis No: JHMNA12600T000564 MOT: March 2025Finished in Formula Red with Black upholstery, the same as the car owned by racing legend Ayrton SennaUnderstood to be 1 of just 500 UK-supplied examplesCherished registration number ‘F21 NSX’ included in saleOffered with owner's wallet, service book, and handbook plus a collection of invoicesThe NSX (New Sportscar eXperimental) was a major departure for Honda, which by 1984 was renowned for its well-engineered but generally quite staid road cars. Its origins lay in the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept of that year and wowed the performance car world when it debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The intention was to match or better the performance of contemporaneous V8 Ferraris, coupled with superior reliability and lower cost. With styling inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, the paint process ran to 23 phases, and Ayrton Senna was involved in the vehicle's final development. It was the first mass-production car equipped with an all-aluminium body and was powered by an all-alloy V6 motor featuring Honda's patented VTEC engine control system and titanium connecting rods. The unit drove through a five-speed manual or four-speed sports automatic system.Make no mistake, this was a mould-breaking motorcar that even caused McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray to say: "When I drove an NSX, all existing benchmark cars vanished from my mind." The car was the first real Japanese 'supercar', proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. However, this superiority was not translated into sales and, by the time production ceased in 2005, fewer than 20,000 had been sold making them relatively rare and much sought-after today.Manufactured in 1991, ‘F21 NSX’ is a highly desirable UK-supplied example having been supplied new via Shepperton Honda and first registered on the 16th May that year. Finished in the striking and iconic colour combination of Formula Red paintwork with Black leather interior upholstery, matching that of the NSX owned by racing legend Ayrton Senna that is so familiar from the well-known image of him washing it outside his Portuguese villa in 1992. The 3.0 V6 VTEC engine is allied to the four-speed automatic transmission and is offered for auction having covered some 93,600 miles from new. Covering the majority of its mileage in the first eleven years, surpassing 70,000 miles, the NSX has just three former keepers. While residing in current ownership, the NSX has been used regularly, attending numerous shows, and winning awards at several of them!Presenting very well, the NSX still features its supplying dealer sticker in the rear windscreen and the tool kit, as well as the original steering wheel and gear lever accompanying. Supplied with a history file that includes the book pack in the Honda wallet including the owner’s handbook and service book, a large collection of previous MOT certificates, numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing, original sales literature, current V5C document, and, most pleasingly, the original Shepperton Honda sales invoice and correspondence between the Shepperton Sales Director and the first owner. Benefitting from its most recent cambelt change in 2023 by Guildford Honda and a full service at the start of this year, this NSX is an excellent opportunity to acquire a scarce UK-supplied example, in a very popular colour scheme. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226
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Registration No: YGE 67J Chassis No: 1L13067BW MOT: September 2025Owned by the Denny tailoring family of Southwold whose clients have included the author George Orwell since at least 1978Repainted in its factory colour and treated to a minor overhaul in 1990/1991 but otherwise highly originalRegularly MOT tested but little used in recent yearsNicely proportioned short wheelbase variantCredible 79,000 recorded miles"If you do not intend to buy a XJ6, don't try one, for ordinary cars will be spoilt for you thereafter. This is a very special kind of motoring" Autosport (06/08/1970) Introduced in September 1968, the Jaguar XJ6 was an automotive exemplar of the saying that a whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. There was nothing radically new about the model's four-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering or four-wheel disc brakes and yet it effectively moved the goalposts of luxury car design. Another of Sir William Lyons' stylistic masterpieces, its bluff radiator grille, slim-pillared glasshouse, pronounced belt line and quad headlights gave presence aplenty. Powered by a choice of 4.2 litre or 2.8 litre straight-six XK engines allied to either four-speed manual plus overdrive or automatic transmission, the XJ6 was a strong performer (though, the smaller-engined variant felt somewhat less powerful than its 1.4 litre deficit suggested). Belying the saloon's exterior dimensions, the cabin felt reassuringly cocooning thanks in part to a generous transmission tunnel. Hailed by Sir William Lyons as "the best Jaguar ever" during a series of 1969 television adverts, the first generation XJ6 won that year’s ‘Car of The Year’ award and remained in production until 1973.First registered in Glasgow on 5th February 1971, chassis 1L13067BW was purchased by the vendor’s father from Mann Egerton of Norwich seven years later at a time when the family tailoring business - ‘Denny of Southwold & Saville Row’ - could boast George Orwell, Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Alfred Munnings, Adrian Bell, Rennie Mackintosh and even the future King Charles III as clients. Treated to a respray in its original hue, sundry mechanical fettling and recoloured leather during 1990-1991, the Jaguar had its power steering overhauled in 1994 and headlining renewed in 2002. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 79,000 miles from new, the XJ6 passed its most recent MOT test on September 10th 2024. Pleasingly original in terms of its factory-fitted 4.2 litre engine, interior trim, boot liner and dashboard etc, ‘YGE 67J’ rode the country roads to and from the photography location notably well. Representing the iconic XJ6 in its purest form, Series 1 cars are increasingly sought after especially when finished in such a fetching colour combination and coming from long-term ownership. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and current MOT. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737
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Registration No: WC 1273 Chassis No: 126 BG MOT: ExemptSelf-evidently the subject of an extensive past restorationHailed by the vendor's son as the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (whilst still bodied)A fantastic 'blank canvas' for its next ownerWorthy of close inspection if only to see the workmanship that helped garner Rolls-Royce its reputation for making 'the best car in the world'The model upon which Rolls-Royce's reputation as makers of 'The Best Car in the World' was founded, the 40/50hp debuted at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A somewhat conventional yet beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its superlatively smooth six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and twelve spark plugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). Allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, a three-speed gearbox was utilised from 1909 to 1913), the sidevalve unit proved both wonderfully torquey and eerily quiet. Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and higher top speeds than their earlier brethren. Rolls-Royce of America Inc was established to bypass the swingeing import duty that had hitherto restricted its parent company's transatlantic sales. Operating from factory premises in Springfield, Massachusetts, the new concern initially built carbon copies of the famous 40/50hp model. However, as time progressed so its product became more attuned to the US market. The beautifully wrought ladder frame chassis and enviably smooth 7428cc straight-six engine were little altered but later cars featured a three-speed, centre gearchange manual transmission and left-hand drive (interestingly just 600 or so of the 1,703 Springfield Silver Ghosts completed were to LHD specification). Designed to woo existing Packard, Cadillac and Pierce Arrow customers who had little truck with the idea of a chassis only purchase, a catalogued range of Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork was soon made available. The various designs were given British names and subcontracted to the likes of Amesbury, Biddle & Smart, Holbrook, Locke, Merrimac, New Haven, Smith-Springfield and Willoughby. From what we can gather, chassis 126BG was initially bodied as a Town Car Brougham and supplied new to plantation owner Howard Melville Hanna Jr. Among the richest and most influential in Ohio, his family’s business interests encompassed the coal, iron ore and shipbuilding industries. Reputedly laid-up due to an engine malady, the Rolls-Royce was left to languish in a Syracuse barn for many years before being bought by noted German collector Lars de Jounge during 1972. Relocating to Europe, the Silver Ghost was subsequently treated to a protracted, ‘ground up’ refurbishment from which it emerged as a Piccadilly Roadster. Sold to the vendor by Richard Biddulph of specialist dealer Vintage & Prestige, chassis 126BG was advertised for £280,000 and described as having been “nut and bolt restored at vast cost”. Deemed by the seller’s son to be the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (and his father has owned dozens), the car has since surrendered its rakish two-seater coachwork for another project. The vendor got as far as acquiring a suitable six-light Saloon / Sedan body to transplant (which is available to purchase by separate negotiation) but a change of plans means that he has decided to offer chassis 126BG as a ‘blank canvas’ for a new owner to configure as he / she wishes. Now UK road registered as ‘WC 1273’, this running and driving rolling chassis is worthy of close inspection if only to fully appreciate the engineering that earned Rolls-Royce its hallowed reputation. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737
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Registration No: KKL 847 Chassis No: B292BH MOT: ExemptA highly original, matching numbers example and just over 80,000 miles from newJust four owners from new with copies of much period correspondence and early service historyThe twelfth of just forty-nine MkVI fitted with elegant James Young 'Design C11' coachworkIntroduced in 1946, the Bentley MkVI was the first post-war Bentley of Rolls-Royce design. Rolls-Royce survived the war in somewhat good health, as it produced aero engines for the Royal Air Force, along with other engines for military vehicles. The first Bentley MkVI was delivered to its owner in September 1946, 16 months after VE Day. It was powered by a new 4.3-litre F-head six-cylinder engine featuring overhead intake, side-mounted exhaust valves, and an aluminium alloy cylinder head.The MkVI was also the first Bentley with standard factory-designed bodywork built by the Pressed Steel Company of Oxford, with ex-Gurney Nutting chief designer John Blatchley applying the refined detailing. The bodies were fitted to the chassis and trimmed and painted to a standard that rivalled the best coachbuilders. Custom coachwork, like that on this car, remained available at the buyer’s discretion. This was quite a change in philosophy by Bentley’s parent company, yet it reflected the reality that standardised bodies could be built in greater numbers at its new factory in Crewe, England. Through 1952, there were 4,949 examples of the MkVI produced. Both a lovely and stately automobile, MkVIs boasted of a separate chassis featuring coil-spring independent front suspension, quite an engineering advance in its day.Sporting handsome aluminium coachwork by London coachbuilder James Young, Ltd, chassis number B292BH carries body number 1911 to design C11. Supplied via Jack Barclay Ltd on the 20th February 1948 and registered as ‘KKL 847’, chassis B292BH was delivered new to Mr Charles Soukup, Managing Director of Richard Klinger Ltd. Described in correspondence, the supply of the vehicle to Soukup’s exacting standards proved to be a demanding task (correspondence on file). By October 1950, ‘KKL 847’ had passed into the hands of Norfolk farmer Stephen Farrow Esq before coming to auction in 2013 after some 23 years in a dry barn. The previous owner purchased the car at the auction and brought it back into road-worthy order. Recommissioning included repainting of parts of the front and rear wings in period-correct cellulose. It was subsequently sold via H&H in 2021 to the current owner.Fastidious with his motorcars, the vendor improved the Bentley further, with work to the exterior and feeding of the leather interior. The vendor has kept the car in a well-serviced, road-going order (documented on file), being confident enough to enjoy a tour of the continent during 2023. The recent acquisition of another coach-built Bentley has made B292BH redundant in his life, and therefore he has taken the decision to offer it for sale. It is offered with an extensive history file, including copies of the original servicing notes within the owner’s manual. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
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Registration No: JLN 239K Chassis No: 124871H525093 MOT: ExemptOffered from long-term ownershipRecent front brake overhaul4-speed Hurst shifter manual transmissionThe vendor believed it to be a Z28 modelWith the dawn of the 1970s, Chevrolet's Camaro entered its second generation. The competition also did this, but this time they weren't forced to take a quick approach because a stroke of genius like the Mustang couldn't be easily repeated. The Camaro had grown in size and had a completely new design, one might think it was almost European. Under the hood, however, they relied on the tried and tested: displacement and performance. The chassis was significantly improved, while at the same time more comfort inside. The press department called it “a driver’s car”.Offered here is a ‘Shark Nose’ early second generation (1970-1973) of the Camaro that pre-dated the US Federal rules on bumpers, and arguably the more desirable and sought-after appearance for the iconic marque. Presenting in Black with both the Z28 and Type LT badging and a 4-speed manual transmission example, it is understood to have been in the UK for a long period, indeed the HPI report suggests its first registration in the UK as 6th June 1971. In current ownership since 2006, it is understood to have been restored by the previous owner sometime before then, with bodywork and paintwork carried out. We are advised that in more recent times the Camaro has benefitted from a brake overhaul that included new discs, calipers and pads.The cockpit has air conditioning fitted and has a purposeful period-style Hurst Indy shifter that looks the part! It is offered with a collection of old MOTs and a current V5C. The vendor bought the Camaro on the understanding it was a genuine Z28, however, we would recommend further investigation is required. The body decodes as a V8 and the engine number is partly visible and states the build details as the Flint factory on October 29th, although, the important letter stampings are difficult to read. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
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Registration No: PXS 214 Chassis No: 413539 MOT: ExemptResided in Bishops Stortford for the first fifty-one years of its life across just four ownersPurchased by the late vendor some two years ago for £22,495Wire wheel refurbishment and new tyres in 2011 costing some £1,200Offered with a history file including buff logbookThe Jaguar MkIV was Jaguar’s first car following WWII and was produced between 1945 and 1948. Manufactured using a 120” separate chassis featuring beam front and live rear axle suspension on semi-elliptic springs and Girling mechanical brakes, it was offered with three engine variants; four-cylinder 1½ Litre, or six-cylinder 2½ / 3½ Litres coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. The stylish all-steel coachwork was available in four-door saloon or drophead coupe configurations featuring the kind of luxurious interior typically associated with the Jaguar. In addition, it featured distinguishing chrome headlamps and a prominent chrome radiator grille. Very few of these magnificent Jaguars were built for the right-hand markets as steel was being rationed for goods for export.Chassis number 413539 was manufactured in 1947 and was supplied new through Moors Garage in Bishops Stortford to the first owner, Mr. E. F. Cooper, a distinguished local man, being first registered on the 28th October. Finished from new in Gunmetal, the Jaguar now wears two-tone Gunmetal and Silver paintwork with complementary Black leather interior upholstery. Reputedly a very original example, the MkIV interestingly spent the first 51 years residing in Bishops Stortford across only four owners. Venturing to Suffolk with its fifth owner in 1998, the Jaguar was purchased by the late vendor for £22,495 in 2022. The mileage is recorded at some 8,800 miles with supporting evidence suggesting this mileage is correct from the 1970s to the present day. Benefitting from wire wheel refurbishment and new tyres in 2011 costing some £1,200, the Jaguar is offered with extensive history including the buff logbook, the original manufacturer's guarantee document, previous MOT certificates and tax discs, and a V5C document. Rated by the vendor as ‘very good’ in regards to engine and gearbox, having 'good' bodywork, electrical equipment and interior and ‘average’ concerning the Jaguar's paintwork. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
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