Registration - T986 RPHChassis No - WBABK82030ET81955M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 86,353 The format of a four-seat convertible has much appeal, yet the choice of such cars is surprising narrow, among which the E36 BMW has much to commend itself; especially when powered by the 2.8-litre version of BMW super-smooth straight-six engine. The tidy example on offer is finished in the appealing colour of Bostongrün metallic that’s complemented by black half-leather interior trim. It has had just four keepers from new, who’ve amassed a relatively modest total mileage of 86,397 between them. The most recent custodian has owned the car for the last eight years and currently classes the engine and automatic gearbox as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. He is now offering the convertible at No Reserve, and complete with M-Tech side skirts, new battery and alternator, its complete set of tools, book pack including the service record stamped to 86,248 miles (ie just 149 miles ago), plus a current MOT valid to July 20 next year. The third generation of BMW’s all-conquering 3 Series model (code name E36) was launched to much acclaim in October 1990. It was penned by Pinky Lai and Boyke Boyer who, as its silhouette suggests, were intent on optimising the newcomer’s aerodynamics. The model was ultimately produced in saloon, hatchback, coupe, convertible and estate guises, and with a choice of engines ranging from 1.6 to 3.2 litres. The 2.8-litre option available from 1994 to 1999 was a punchy straight-six unit of 193bhp and 207 lb ft of torque – sufficient output to propel the BMW to 60mph in around seven seconds flat and on a to a top speed just shy of 150mph. The E36 range was supplanted by the E46 in the year 2000 In summary:Just four keepers and 86,397 miles from newComes with full service history and current MOTBeing sold at No Reserve
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Registration - N442 PAEChassis No. - WDB1290632F134573M.O.T. - June 2024Odometer - 117,000 ‘N442 PAE’ was first registered in February 1996 and matches attractive Tourmaline metallic green bodywork with Mushroom-coloured hide interior trim and a black hood. The comprehensive specification also includes a colour-keyed hard top, while the Benz rides on period-correct eight-hole alloy wheels shod with ‘almost new’ Continental tyres all-round. The vendor has owned the SL since August 2022, and informs us that it has ‘always been garaged, lightly used and well maintained’ during his tenure. He presently grades the automatic transmission, convertible bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the straight-six engine and paintwork as ‘good’, and adds that the soft top functions as it should, though volunteers that there is a degree of discolouration to its windows. He is now selling the car complete with JVC stereo system, partial service history, a selection of invoices and a current MOT valid to June 1 next year. The odometer currently reads 117,000 miles. Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model since 1954, when the landmark 300 SL was unveiled. The 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The fourth generation (R129 Series) was based on a shortened version of the W124 saloon floorpan and first saw the light of day at the 1989 Geneva Salon. Runner-up to the Citroën XM in the following year’s European Car of the Year Award, it was a beautifully-engineered car that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features, and has the distinction of being the first passenger vehicle to have its seat belts integrated into the seats themselves. The specification also included independent suspension all round (double wishbone at the front/five link system at the rear), adaptive damping, ventilated disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, integral roll-over bar and front air bags. The model was replaced by the R230 in 2001 after 213,089 examples had been built. In summary:Always garaged and lightly used since acquired in August 2022Specification includes both hard and soft tops.Comes complete with a full year’s MOT ‘
Registration- JHX 305KChassis No - BB.ECMR17362M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 83,000 Here we have a totally unmolested example of one of the early fast Fords – an exciting car in period and a rare and sought-after model today. The GT’s pleasing blue bodywork is teamed with matching blue upholstery, the effect of which is accentuated by the sale car’s black Everflex roof, rear screen slats, mud flaps, white side stripes, period-style number plates and pair of auxiliary driving lights. We understand the Ford’s engine oil and spark plugs have been changed within the last six months, and the vendor presently grades the upholstery as ‘good’ and the V6 engine, manual transmission, hatchback bodywork and paintwork as ‘average’. The GT is now being sold complete with Auna sound system and a full A4 file of paperwork, which includes a current MOT that’s valid for a full 12 months. Ford’s Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Motor Show. The fastback coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had done for the USA – ie it was our ‘pony’ car, and would have been called Colt had Mitsubishi not bagged the name first. The monocoque body featured independent front suspension by MacPherson struts and a live axle with leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by discs/drums and the steering by rack and pinion. The newcomer was offered with a generous choice of engines. Initially these comprised the four-cylinder Kent unit in 1300 and 1600cc forms, plus the 2000cc V4 Essex unit (examples of which are now very rare). By September a version powered by the 136bhp, 3000cc V6 Essex unit had been added to the line-up. Gearboxes, like the engines, tended to be common to the Cortina and were slick four-speed manual units for the smaller-engined cars, with the option of a three-speed automatic with the bigger engines. True to type, Ford also offered the Capri in numerous levels of trim/specification – GT, E, L, X, XL, GXL, XLR etc. In summary:A rare and completely unmolested example of the MKI CapriJust seven keepers and an indicated 83,923 miles from newComes complete with large history file and 12 months MOT
Registration - YSJ 491Chassis No. - BB31.3534M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 9,601The vendor bought this B31 from a friend in 1999. It was in pieces at the time and he’s since restored it to the current condition. The gearbox was completely rebuilt by a specialist, as were the front forks. The rear suspension units have also been fully overhauled, the frame powder-coated and all the nuts and bolts replaced with stainless steel items purchased from BSA dealer Lightning Spares of Sale. The vendor volunteers that the primary drive, which was the subject of an older restoration, would now benefit from some attention, and that the whole machine deserves a degree of recommissioning. In summary he presently rates the frame, suspension and red paintwork as ‘excellent’, the cycle parts as ‘good’, and the single-cylinder 350cc engine, four-speed gearbox and brightwork as ‘average’. ‘YSJ 491’ comes complete with a selection of spares and a modest history file containing its original BSA service sheets, photographs etc. Based on pre-war designs, BSA’s B31 was the company’s first offering following the cessation of hostilities. It was powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke engine of 350cc and c.17bhp. Swinging arm rear suspension was introduced in 1954 and the model continued in production until 1959.
Registration - RB07 SCOChassis - JF1GDFKH37G069764M.O.T. - December 2023Odometer - 30,500 In 2007 Subaru UK importers IM Group paid tribute to the late 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns by collaborating with Prodrive to develop the RB320, a special limited-edition of the all-wheel-drive Impreza WRX STI. The ‘320’ not only referred to the 320bhp the car’s Prodrive-tuned flat-four 2457cc turbocharged engine produced at 6000rpm, but also the number of examples of the model that were created, of which the appropriately-registered ‘RB07 SCO’ is one. RB320s were readily identified by their Obsidian Black Pearl paintwork, bespoke 18” dark anthracite alloy wheels, special-design stainless steel mesh grilles, unique front lip spoiler and Day-Glo orange ‘RB’ external badging, which echoed the colour of Richard Burns’ crash helmet. In addition to the Prodrive-tuned engine, the RB320 benefited from special Prodrive suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs, adjustable Eibach rear anti-roll bar and lower ride height. It also boasted a six-speed quick shift manual gearbox, RB-branded gearknob and mats, black and blue suede effect interior trim, and Prodrive-branded chrome exhaust muffler and, when accelerated flat out, could achieve the 0-60mph sprint in just 4.8 seconds. In road tests, Evo magazine commented ‘Uncorked on a great British B-road the 320 absolutely flies’, while Autocar described the RB320 as ‘Definitely the best current-model Scooby we've seen; Burns would have loved it.’ ‘RB07 SCO’ is an extremely well-presented example of this most desirable of Imprezas, and comes complete with service history and current MOT valid to December 8, plus an MOT-backed total mileage of just 30,480. It is now champing at the bit to hit the road or trackday circuit in the hands of a new owner. Now in its sixth generation, the Impreza has been a staple of the Subaru range since 1992. The WRX (World Rally eXperimental) versions were a performance derivative developed from the specification of the company’s works competition cars. Subaru’s success on the world rally stage (the Impreza WRC has won a total of six world rally titles) has long since made the cars a go-to option for performance drivers. In summary:A striking-looking and powerful limited-edition modelOne of just 320 produced in honour of the late Richard BurnsIndicated mileage of 30,480 is supported by the car’s history
Registration - T730 SCGChassis No. - JN1GBAS14U0031771M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 53,624 Attractively finished in a dark shade of green and trimmed in grey leather, ‘T730 SCG’ benefits from having the optional turbocharged version of Nissan’s proven 2.0-litre twin-cam powerplant. It rides on quality Michelin Primacy tyres and currently displays a totally credible (though unwarranted) total mileage of just 53,624 courtesy of six keepers, the most recent of whom has retained the Nissan since January last year. He classes the well-presented interior as ‘excellent’, and the four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, two-door bodywork and metallic paintwork as ‘good’. He is now offering the car complete with Kenwood bluetooth stereo coupled to a boot-mounted Clarion CD autochanger, service history file, and a current MOT valid into July next year. Multiple generations of Nissan’s ‘Silvia’ series of compact sports cars were offered at home and abroad from 1965-1968 and 1975-2002. The S14 model that debuted in Japan towards the end of 1993 was marketed in Europe as the 200SX, and is the offering that concerns us here. A sporting two-door coupe, it was available between 1994 and 2000 with a 2.0-litre twin-cam engine in either normally-aspirated or turbo form, and with either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The attractive model was treated to a mild styling update during 1996, versions of which are known by the Nissan cognoscenti as the S14A – examples with the force-fed engine also benefited from improved turbochargers. The cars rode on five-spoke alloy wheels and featured a prominent boot spoiler. In summary:A discreet performance car with two-litre turbo powerA six-keeper example currently displaying just 53,624 milesEquipped with bluetooth stereo and CD autochanger
Registration - HAY 609VChassis - 6454M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 17,900Resplendent in orange, this rare 180 Series Laverda Jota has remained in the current ownership for the last six years, during which time it has been treated to an engine rebuild by specialists JCS. They also carried out the last service, which was performed in 2020, since when the matching numbers machine has seen little or no use. An eight-keeper example it is currently displaying a modest but totally credible total mileage of 17,879. ‘HAY 609V’ is now on offer complete with a range of invoices, receipts and old MOTs. The Jota was arguably the world’s fastest production motorcycle of the 1970s, and while the manufacturer was Italian through and through, the Jota model was inspired by Brits Roger and Richard Slater of Slater Laverda Motorcycles, the official UK importer. The 180 tag relates to the three-cylinder bike’s 180-degree crankshaft, which endows the machine with its unique sound and monstrous levels of torque. Good examples are rare and eagerly sought by aficionados.
Registration - OKC10FChassis - 1225247M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 28,040 ‘OKC 10F’ is a fine, right-hand-drive example of a rare model - some 119,767 BMW 2000s were produced, but www.howmanyleft.co.uk estimates that there are now just 41 licensed in the UK, with a further 36 on SORN. The bill of sale for the example on offer shows that it cost £1,900 when purchased new from a BMW dealer in Liverpool in March 1968. It was then garaged for some years after the original owner fell ill before being restored by the second one, and then passing into long-term family ownership before eventually being acquired by the current keeper. He informs us that the two-tone burgundy and black faux leather interior trim is in ‘excellent’ condition, while all the mechanical parts have been overhauled, replaced or serviced by specialist BMW restorers – this includes the automatic gearbox, which has been rebuilt. He adds that the body and (original) silver paintwork are ‘showing signs of age but are still respectable’, while the BMW’s MOT history appears to support its notably low indicated mileage of 28,041. The 2000 was one of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ (‘new class’) models, which are credited with reversing the marque’s fortunes between 1962 and 1972. The first of this line, the BMW 1500, was introduced in 1961 and went on sale the following year. The all-new car had an equally new engine – a combination BMW had not produced since 1933, when it did so with the 303. As well as the four-cylinder overhead camshaft M115 engine, the 1500 boasted independent suspension all-round with MacPherson struts up front – a first for BMW. The model also introduced the era of the ‘Sharknose’ BMW and was an immediate hit, with the company breaking even in its first year of production, after years of operating losses. The following year, a 47 percent increase in sales allowed BMW to pay shareholder dividends for the first time in two decades. Launched in 1965, the larger-engined 2000 was heralded by Autocar as ‘the best BMW yet’. In summary:A rare, little-used example of one of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ carsMOTs apparently support the indicated mileage of 28,041A comprehensive mechanical overhaul included a gearbox rebuild
Registration - DNN 543Chassis - S1/E/152922M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 94,784 Morris 8s are rare visitors to the auctions these days, and it’s certainly a long time since we’ve seen one in this condition. It was first registered in July 1937 and decades later has been the subject of a comprehensive restoration that was started in the 1980s by a previous owner and recently completed by the vendor. The engine was apparently rebuilt at the outset but has covered very few miles since. Within the last two years the body was removed, the chassis treated to some minor welding, the car repainted in the more appealing combination of black over green, the interior completely retrimmed, and new tyres fitted all round. The work included an overhaul of the braking system, but the vendor is keen for us to point out that the rear shoes currently have a tendency to bind, while the front linings apparently need matching (spare linings are included in the lot). The car has been refurbished to original specification, the only exception being the very sensible addition of flashing indicators. A WW2 theme has been created by the addition of white bumpers, side stripes and headlight mask, but the latter two can apparently be readily removed if desired. The vendor presently classes the bodywork and upholstery as ‘good to excellent’ and the engine, gearbox and paintwork as ‘good’, and he is now selling ‘DNN 543’ complete with new six-volt battery, luggage rack, suitcase, period-correct jack, toolkit, tyre pump, oil can, a selection of genuine WW2 related items (suitable for re-enactments) and some spare parts, plus a history file containing receipts and photos covering the work carried out. The Series I Morris Eight was unveiled in 1935 as a rival to Ford’s hot-selling Model Y. It was better equipped than most of its competitors and boasted electric wipers, synchromesh on its upper two gearbox ratios and Lockheed hydraulic brakes. The model was powered by a 918cc side-valve engine of 23.5bhp and ultimately produced in no less than five guises – ie two and four-door saloon, cabriolet, tourer and van. A total of 164,102 Series Is were produced all told. In summary:The subject of a recently completed long-term restorationNotably well presented to original specificationComes with some genuine WW2 items suitable for re-enactments
Registration - R994 BWTChassis No - SAXXPDNADBD157772M.O.T. - NoneOdometer - 14,600Here we have the potential bargain of the sale – a totally original Rover 100 that’s covered just 14,611 warranted miles from new and is being sold at No Reserve. In short, if you are seeking an economical university runabout for your son or daughter, then ‘R994 BWT’ could well fit the bill perfectly. Its red three-door hatchback bodywork is teamed with Ascot grey/fawn cloth interior trim that’s in unmarked condition. The Rover is powered by an 1120cc version of the K Series engine, drives through a five-speed manual gearbox, and rides on steel wheels shod in quality BFGoodrich tyres. It has had a total of seven keepers to date, and was acquired by the current one a year ago. He says the car ‘runs and drives superbly’ and presently grades the four-cylinder engine, transmission and upholstery as ‘excellent’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’, and is now selling the car complete with new fuel pump, Philips radio/cassette and history that supports the ultra-low indicated mileage. The Rover 100 was the final iteration of what started life as the Austin Mini Metro. That model first saw the light of day in 1980 and was intended as a larger alternative to the classic Mini, which was now 21 years old. Some of the Mini’s proven underpinnings were carried over; not least its sub-frame mounted 998 and 1275cc engines that drove the front wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The suspension was a version of the Allegro’s Hydragas system. The newcomer was initially just sold in three-door Hatchback form, but the packaging was good, accommodation deceptive and the ride and handling much lauded, and the model became a big seller, with a million finding homes within the first 10 years of production. By May 1990, the Austin had been heavily revised and morphed into the Rover Metro, complete with a new range ofK Series engines, and by December 1994 even the Metro moniker itself had been consigned to history and the car renamed the Rover 100. In summary:Just 14,611 warranted miles and seven keepers from newAn original unmolested example with ‘unmarked’ interiorEntered from a deceased estate and being sold at No Reserve
Registration - M3 EOVChassis No - WBSBG92000EA89525M.O.T - July 2024Odometer - 109,000 This very tidy Evo certainly looks the part, its Estoril metallic paintwork contrasting nicely with the grey Alcantara interior trim and shiny BMW Motorsport alloy wheels. It has had a total of just seven keepers to date, the most recent of whom has retained the car since July 2017. It was apparently serviced last month, and other recent maintenance has included: refurbishment of the engine’s VANOS system; replacement of the cam cover gasket; the installation of a new Milltek exhaust system; new front brake discs and pads and fresh rear calipers and pads; refurbishment of the Fulda-shod wheels. The vendor presently grades the six-speed manual transmission as ‘excellent’, the six-cylinder engine, two-door bodywork and upholstery as ‘good’, and the paintwork as ‘average’. He is now offering the BMW complete with: engine strut brace; sunroof, Sony CD player and 10-stack autochanger; spare wheel and tyre; full tool kit; first aid kit; and a pair of A4 folders covering the car’s history, plus a current MOT valid into July of next year. The odometer presently registers c.109,000 miles The third generation of BMW’s all-conquering 3 Series model (code name E36) was launched to much acclaim in October 1990. It was penned by Pinky Lai and Boyke Boyer who, as its silhouette suggests, were intent on optimising the newcomer’s aerodynamics. The model was ultimately produced in saloon, hatchback, coupe, convertible and estate guises, and with a choice of engines ranging from 1.6 to 3.2 litres. The M3 variant was offered from 1992 to 1999, the desirable Evolution development of which was launched at the 1995 Frankfurt Salon and featured a larger 3.2-litre engine of advanced specification, that was coupled to a six-speed Getrag gearbox. The E36 range was supplanted by the E46 in the year 2000. In summary:An eye-catching example of the relatively rare Evo variantThe subject of considerable recent maintenanceComes with Milltek exhaust, sunroof, Sony CD system and MOT
Registration - J767 WFFChassis No. - WBAEG22040CB57622M.O.T. - November 2023Odometer - 83,344The resplendent Brilliant Red bodywork of this very original-looking 850i is matched to grey leather interior trim and period-correct BBS alloy wheels shod with Dunlop Sport tyres all round. The vendor is a BMW enthusiast and BMW Club member in whose care ‘J767 WFF’ has been for the last 24 years. He informs us that on his watch it has always been garaged, regularly serviced by BMW dealers and treated to regular visits to car shows etc. He regards the condition of the interior to be ‘outstanding, with carpets that look as-new’, and presently grades the V12 engine and automatic transmission as ‘excellent’, the paintwork as ‘good’ and the coupe bodywork as ‘average to good’. He is now offering the five-owner BMW complete with factory-fitted sunroof and audio system (including boot-mounted CD autochanger), full set of tools, spare wheel/tyre, service records, selection of invoices, book on the 850i model and a current MOT valid into November. The odometer currently stands a totally credible 83,344 miles. A relatively rare sight on British roads, the Klaus Kapitza-penned 8 Series BMW (chassis code E31) was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 1989. Though it effectively supplanted the venerable 6 Series (E24), it was in fact conceived as an additional model line and, with more performance and a higher price tag, was aimed further upmarket. During its 10-year reign, the four-seat 8 Series was available in 830i, 840i and 850i form, though by far the biggest seller was the 4,988cc, 296bhp 850i that was manufactured from 1989-94, of which over 20,000 were produced. The V12 engine was mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 4-speed automatic unit. The fully independent suspension featured struts at the front and coil springs on the rear. Steering was by ball and nut and braking was by discs all round – vented at the front; solid at the rear. Despite a considerable unladen weight of 1790kg, the performance of the 850i was brisk, with the top speed electronically limited to 155mph and the 0-62mph dash accomplished in 6.8 seconds. In summary:A very well presented example with ‘outstanding’ interiorHas remained in the current ownership for the last 24 yearsJust five owners and an indicated 83,344 miles from new
Registration - 305 NYAChassis No - AA2S7-D148784M.O.T. - August 2024Odometer - 31,269 This early, floor-start example of Alec Issigonis’ mould-breaking small car has recently emerged from a major restoration - its rebuilt original 848cc engine has subsequently covered just 100 miles. The body is freshly painted in the same Almond Green colour it bore when it left the factory, while the new light green and grey interior trim is also to original specification, and the Mini rides on period-correct 10” cream-painted steel wheels shod in Falken Sincera SN-807 tyres. A nice, and rare touch are the two wicker baskets housed under the rear seat – a little-known option back in the day. The vendor describes all aspects of the newly-restored car as ‘excellent’ and informs us that ‘305 NYA’ has been in the same family ownership for 20 years – not the more usual father-to-son story, however, but son-to-father! The enthusiast pair – the fifth and sixth keepers - have compiled two ‘huge’ history folders’. The Heritage Certificate shows that the matching-numbers vehicle rolled off the Longbridge production line on September 13, 1961, and was despatched to Taunton Motor Company in Somerset two days later (the dealer plate is still displayed on the driver’s door sill). It was then issued with registration ‘305 NYA’ on October 27. Sensitively restored and very well presented complete with 12 months’ worth of MOT, this charming little motorcar should provide its next owner with many years of fun motoring. The classic Mini needs little introduction. BMC’s compact, two-door, four-seater may have first gone on sale in August 1959 but is inextricably linked to the Swinging Sixties. Designer Alec Issigonis maximised the space available for passengers and luggage by mounting the 850cc A Series engine transversely and driving the front wheels, making it a far more practical proposition than its diminutive proportions initially suggest. The model was first marketed as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor, with the Austin Seven being renamed the Austin Mini in January 1962, and the Mini marque itself coming into being in 1969. In summary:A newly-restored, matching numbers, floor-start exampleSame family ownership for the past 20 years; six keepers in totalJust 100 miles covered since completion of the restoration
Registration- DGS 383XChassis No - WF0CXXGAECBR03631M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 90,000 Big-engined Capris are all the rage these days, but ‘DGS 383X’ takes the scene to a whole new level. What started life as an unassuming blue 3.0S is now an immaculate white specimen sporting beefy X-pack arches that shield wide-rim RS wheels shod with 225/50 R15 Yokohama tyres. Inside, the rear seat has been removed and a full FIA Safety Devices roll cage installed along with bucket seats, Securon harnesses, carbonfibre door cards and many other mods aimed at fast road or on-track driving. The engine has apparently recently been rebuilt and, although we’re not party to the full specification, a quick peek under the bonnet reveals a trio of carburettors – a sturdy strut brace is also evident. The vendor presently regards the V6 engine, five-speed manual transmission, modified bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as all being in ‘excellent’ order. The Capri is now on offer complete with lots of receipts and old MOTS that evidently support the indicated mileage of 91,421, plus a current MOT valid for the next 12 months. Ford’s Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Salon. The fastback coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had done for the USA. The newcomer was initially offered with a generous choice of four-cylinder engines, but by September they’d been joined by the 136bhp, 3-litre V6 Essex unit. Worthwhile improvements to the model came with the MKII versions of 1974 and the quadruple headlamp MKIII cars introduced in 1978. The 3.0S version was immortalised in the TV Series ‘The Professionals’ and a pair of cars from that show recently fetched £93,375 each! In summary:A tastefully much-modified example for use on road or trackNine-keepers and a warranted 91,421 miles from newComes with lots of paperwork and a fresh 12 months’ of MOT
Registration- TSN 528HChassis No - TBCM.O.T. - Spetember 2024Odometer - 97,000 kilometres ‘TSN 528H’, otherwise known as ‘G Force’, was restored and customised in the late 70’s. The ‘G Force’ name stemmed from the unusual paint scheme commissioned for it by its then owner, Barry Sturges, that included a bonnet mural depicting people in a spaceship. It was this that gave this well-known muscle car its nickname, that’s still remembered today by Mustang enthusiasts, even though the mural has long since been painted over. Sturges was a keen amateur drag racer, and is said to have achieved a mid-14s run in ‘G Force’. The car has been in the vendor’s hands for the last three years, and was last serviced three months ago. He currently grades the 428ci (7-litre) engine and three-speed automatic transmission as ‘good’, and the bodywork, white paintwork and black interior trim as ‘average’. This iconic Mustang is now offered for sale complete with a fresh MOT and a large file of paperwork. A slice of UK-inspired Mustang history. Launched in 1969, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet was one of the fastest cars to carry the Mustang name in period. The key to its speed was the 428ci (7-Litre) Ford Cobra Jet FE V8 engine that nestled under its vast bonnet – its output was 335bhp and a stump-pulling 440 lb ft of torque. In summary:‘TTN 528H’, aka ‘G Force’, is a well-known car from the ‘70sThe model was one of the fastest to carry the Mustang nameThe car comes complete with a large history file and a fresh MOT
Registration - D928 HUAChassis No. - WP0ZZZ92ZGS841891M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 124,000 The 928 on offer is an S2 model from 1986. According to VDI Check it was originally finished in blue and repainted in its current red livery in 2015. This is paired to a navy blue interior trimmed in a pleasing mix of leather and striped Alcantara, and the S2 rides on its original set of alloy wheels. The last keeper retained the Porsche for eight years and we understand its steering rack, cam belt, water pump and mass air flow sensor have all been replaced in recent times. The vendor presently classes the V8 engine as ‘excellent’ and the four-speed automatic transmission, coupe bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. ‘D928 HUA’ is now on offered complete with a spare set of 17-inch 911 alloy wheels and almost new tyres, model-related cherished registration number, pair of keys, the original owner’s book pack, a degree of service history and selection of bills and receipts, plus a current MOT valid for the next 11 months. Styled by American Tony Lapine, Porsche’s front-engined, water-cooled, V8-powered 2+2 928 was launched at the 1977 Geneva Salon. Not only was it about as mechanically different to the ubiquitous 911 as it could possibly be, but represented the company’s first foray into grand touring territory. Nevertheless, it received a rapturous reception from the press and was duly awarded the 1978 Car of The Year Award. Production continued until 1995, by which time some 61,000 examples had been made. At launch, the all-alloy engine was 4,474cc in capacity and produced some 240bhp. The S derivative introduced in 1979 featured an enlarged unit of 4,664cc and a commensurate increase in performance – the 0-60mph dash was now possible in 6.2 seconds and the top speed electronically limited to 155mph. The S2 version introduced in 1983 saw power further boosted to 310bhp and a welcome increase in equipment levels. In summary:A seven-keeper example that’s currently registering 124,740 milesHas remained in the last ownership for eight yearsComes with a spare set of 17-inch Porsche 911 wheels and tyres
Registration - RL02 HJDChassis No - WP0ZZZ98Z2U604687M.O.T. - 12/2023Odometer - 95,000Boxsters have been lauded by the press and enthusiasts alike from the day the model was launched 27 years ago, despite which they remain remarkably good value in the second-hand market. This tidy 986 example is powered by the 2.7-litre engine which drives through the optional Tiptronic paddle-shift gearbox. It has recently been treated to a new hood and nowadays rides on a set of premium Pirelli P Zero tyres. The vendor, the Porsche’s sixth keeper, inform us that while in his care it ‘has always been dry stored and well maintained, runs and drives superbly, and could happily be employed as a daily driver’. He presently grades the flat-six engine, transmission and convertible bodywork as ‘excellent’, the black leather trim as ‘good to excellent’, and the silver paintwork as ‘good’. ‘RL02 HJD’ is now being sold complete with a full service history (including the stamps of a number of Porsche specialists), a pair of keys, an assortment of invoices, and a current MOT valid to December 4. The chic two-door, two-seat Boxster was introduced alongside the evergreen 911 in 1996. Being of mid- rather than rear-engined configuration it actually exhibited superior handling and roadholding to the seemingly immortal 911, winning immediate acclaim from the media and customers alike. It was also the first road-going Porsche since the 550 Spyder to be designed from scratch as a roadster, having been penned that way by Dutch designer Harm Lagaay, who was also primarily responsible for the 968, 993, Cayenne, 996 and Carrera GT. The Boxster sobriquet was a contraction of ‘boxer-engined roadster’ – the newcomer being a convertible with water-cooled flat-six engine. At launch the powerplant was 2.5-litres in capacity, but the standard offering was increased to 2.7-litres in 2000, coincident with the introduction of the higher performance 3.2-litre S. Suspension was independent all round by MacPherson struts and coil springs, braking by power-assisted ventilated discs, and steering by rack and pinion. With 225bhp on tap the 2.7-litre version was capable of sprinting to 60mph in only a little over six seconds and on to a top speed of almost 160mph. In summary:A tidy six-keeper, 95,513-mile example with automatic transmissionRecently treated to a new hood and a set of premium tyresComes complete with full service history and current MOT
Registration - J900 SNOChassis No - WDB2304752F009773M.O.T - NoneOdometer - 62,000 A standard R230 Mercedes has plenty of presence, but ‘J900 SNO’ has a notably more muscular look still, thanks to the fitment of Lorinser front and rear spoilers and side skirts, Riva five-spoke alloy wheels shod with suitably low-profile tyres, and a Remus sports exhaust system. The Benz has apparently been in storage for the last three years, but will have a fresh MOT in time for the sale. The vendor informs us that the car ‘starts and runs reliably’ and that its ABC suspension (that can be a problem on this model) ‘works well’, as does the roof mechanism. He presently regards the V8 engine and automatic transmission as ‘excellent’, the grey leather upholstery as ‘good’, and the bodywork and silver paintwork as ‘average to good’. He is now offering this eye-catching SL complete with tracker, cherished registration (‘J900 SNO’), a pair of keys and partial service history, plus a comprehensive file of old MOTs, invoices etc. The landmark 300 of 1954 and the ensuing 190 comprised the first generation of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic SL models. The much-loved second generation (W113) began with the 230 of 1963 and was distinguished by a distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of ‘Pagoda top’. The apparently everlasting, larger, third model (R107) was followed by the R129 Series. Launched at the Geneva Salon of 1989, it was based on a shortened version of the W124 floorpan and bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features. Next up was the R230 Series that was in production from 2001 to 2011 with a range of engines from a 3.7-litre 245bhp V6 to a thumping 6-litre V12 of no less than 604bhp, and most notable for its retractable hardtop and active body control. A total of 169,433 R230s were manufactured all told, the most popular version of which was the SL500, of which 100,000 units were made. In summary:An eye-catching six-keeper, 63,970-mile exampleEquipped with Lorinser body pack, Riva wheels and Remus exhaustComes with a sizeable history file and 12 months MOT Condition: Detailed description and professional photographs coming shortly.
Registration - S475 UKYChassis No - VF7S6NFZF56784290M.O.T. - NoneOdometer - 65,000 According to the ‘How Many Left’ website, just 653 Saxo VTRs are currently licensed for use on UK roads, which explains why these attractive pocket-rockets are now rarely seen. This attractive MK1 version matches Poseidon Blue paintwork to multi-coloured cloth interior trim. Its relatively modest indicated mileage of 65,507 is supported by its MOT record and stems from the Citroën having been dry stored for the past 10 years and travelled only 13,221 miles in the last 17. The vendor currently classes its four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual gearbox and paintwork as ‘excellent’ and the three-door bodywork and upholstery as ‘good’. He is now selling the Saxo without Reserve and complete with glass sunroof, Wharfdale audio unit and Dimma locking fuel cap. Launched in 1996, the Saxo was Citroën’s replacement for the successful AX, and was certainly a step forward in terms of design. The frontwheel drive newcomer was offered with a choice of no less than four petrol engines varying in capacity from 954 to 1587cc, and one diesel unit of 1527cc. There were two sporting options among the range – VTR and VTS. The MK1 VTR (1997-1999) was powered by a fuel-injected eight-valve version of the company’s four-cylinder 1587cc powerplant, the output of which was 90bhp. Thanks to a lightweight bodyshell, this was sufficient to sprint the three-door hatchback to 60mph in under 10 seconds and on to a top speed of c.116mph. Suspension was by coil springs up front and torsion bars at the rear, and braking by discs all-round, ventilated at the front. The bodykit that distinguished the VTR from the more junior members of the line-up was shared with the top of the range VTS model. In summary:An apparently very original eight-keeper exampleThe modest overall mileage of 65,507 is backed by the MOT recordDry stored for the last 10 years
Registration - N426 MPVChassis No - JT153UF2000033048M.O.T. - July 2024Odometer - 104,000‘N426 MPV’ was first registered in September 1995, and is a second generation model and therefore benefits from all the improvements that that brought to the market. It has had a total of seven keepers to date, including both the vendor and his wife, and has remained in their care since 2019. It has been the subject of ongoing maintenance during their tenure and the work has included: the respraying of the bumpers by Agmors Coachworks of Glasgow, refurbishment of the ECU, the replacement of the handbrake cables and installation of four new tyres - Nokian on the front and Pirelli on the rear. The most recent service was conducted six months ago, which included a change of oil and filter and the replacement of a pair lambda sensors. The vendor presently considers the automatic transmission and grey leather interior trim to be in ‘excellent’ order, and classes the 3968cc V8 engine, four-door bodywork and Pearlescent White paintwork as ‘good’. The odometer of the Lexus currently registers a total of 105,079 miles, a figure that appears to be supported by the MOT history. The car is now being offered complete with a glass sunroof and current MOT valid into July next year, and is being sold at No Reserve. When launched in 1989 the first generation LS 400 was designed to serve as the flagship model for the Lexus brand – the luxury division of Toyota. It was a relatively conventional saloon with a V8 engine mounted up front and driving the rear wheels. It was generally well received, however, and remained in production until usurped by the second generation version four years later. The engineers had worked hard in the intervening years and the newcomer, though very similar in looks, was an improvement in many ways and featured a longer wheelbase, strengthened body structure, an updated suspension system, improved braking and increased sound insulation. There was also a reduction in weight which led to a modest gain in fuel economy, while the performance of the 3968cc V8 engine had risen slightly to 260bhp – sufficient to allow the big Lexus to sprint from rest to 60mph in around 7 seconds when required. In summary:A well-presented 105,079-mile exampleThe subject of ongoing maintenance in the current ownershipComes with current MOT and is being sold at No Reserve
Registration - A423 MDYChassis - C66500M.O.T. - June 2024Odometer - 55,400 This eye-catching Morgan is accompanied by a substantial history file of invoices and photographs documenting the extensive body-off restoration to which it was treated in 2019/2020. The 1597cc, four-cylinder Ford CVH engine was completely stripped and rebored; the cylinder head skimmed; the crankshaft overhauled with new bearings; the timing belt, water pump and oil pump replaced; the carburettor overhauled, and a Piper fast road camshaft and new pistons rings, alternator and coil installed. The Ford Type 9 manual five-speed gearbox with long 1st gear was overhauled by specialists Leek Transmission, and a new brake master cylinder, pipes and calipers fitted, along with uprated dampers and springs and a new wiring loom. The body received new door posts and a fresh pair of steel front wings prior to undergoing a full professional bare-metal respray in British Racing Green. To complete the picture, the interior was retrimmed in green-piped cream leather. In total, more than £10,000 was spent on bringing the car up to ‘excellent’ condition throughout, while the wood of dashboard, Moto-Lita steering wheel and gear-knob help retain the period feel that typifies the 4/4. The odometer presently indicates a credible though unwarranted total mileage of 55,397, while MOT records confirm that this very tidy Morgan has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since 2007. Launched in 1936, the 4/4 was the first four-wheeled vehicle Morgan produced, with the 4/4 name indicating four wheels and four cylinders. Production was halted briefly during WWII and from March 1951 to September 1955, other than that it ran continuously until 2018, making the model the world’s longest-running production vehicle. This nimble sports car originally featured a 1122cc Coventry Climax engine, while the Series II 4/4 introduced in 1955 featured a Morgan Plus 4 chassis and 1172cc side-valve engine. Various incarnations followed, leading to the launch of the 4/4 1600 in 1968, to which the 1597cc Ford CVH engine was fitted from March 1982 to November 1991, during which time 1,652 4/4s like the one now offered were built. In summary:A handsome example of the quintessential British sports carThe subject of a well-documented restoration in 2019/2020Subtly modified with fast road camshaft and uprated suspension
Registration - G262 JUHChassis No - SFABXXBAFBLL79780M.O.T. - April 2024Odometer - 30,000 The black bodywork of this tidy-looking XR2i is teamed with patterned grey cloth interior trim and rides on period correct alloy wheels shod with Nankang tyres. It is an eight-keeper example that is currently registering a very modest total mileage of 30,190 (unwarrented), that appears to be supported by its partial MOT history. The vendor informs us that the Ford has just been treated to a service but volunteers there is a slight misfire and some evidence of both oil and coolant leaks. Overall he rates the hot hatch’s bodywork as and paintwork as ‘good’, the five-speed manual transmission and upholstery as ‘average’, and the CVH engine as ‘below average’. The car is now being sold complete with glass sunroof, Pioneer radio/cassette player and a current MOT certificate valid to April 24. After developing through no less than seven generations, Ford’s incredibly successful Fiesta was finally discontinued in June of this year, much to the disappointment of its legions of fans the world over. No less than 22 million examples were sold during the model’s astonishing 47-year reign, 4.8 million of which found homes in the UK, where it was the top selling model for 12 consecutive years (2009-2020) and the country’s best-selling car of all time. From frugal family car to winner of international rallies, Ford’s famous baby has ticked countless boxes in its reign and leaves a very large automotive hole behind it. The XR2i model we’re concerned with here, was a performance version of the MKIII Fiesta that was launched in 1989. It was powered by Fords 1600cc eight-valve OHC CVH engine of 108bhp – sufficient output to accelerate the three-door hatchback to 60mph in around 9 seconds and on to a terminal speed of c.118mph. In summary:An eight-keeper example displaying just 30,190 miles from newJust serviced, and MOT’d to April 24 next yearEquipped with factory sunroof and Pioneer stereo system
Registration - H612 OCCChassis - ZFFSA17S000088920M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 38,968 km (24,213 Miles) ‘H612 OCC’ has had just the one keeper since this handsome lefthand drive Testarossa was imported to the UK from Switzerland in 2017. During his tenure it has covered only 3,000 miles and benefited from the replacement of the engine belts and clutch and the fitment of a fresh set of Pirelli P Zero tyres all-round, while the last oil service was carried out by the vendor as recently as this year. Once finished in metallic grey, it is these days presented in Rosso Corsa that’s perfectly complemented by Crema hide interior trim. The odometer presently displays a very credible though unwarranted total mileage to date of 38,965 kilometres (24,212 miles) and this desirable Prancing Horse is presently considered by the vendor to have a ‘good’ 12-cylinder engine, five-speed manual gearbox, two-door bodywork, paintwork and upholstery. It is now offered complete with some UK service history, plus a current MOT valid to April 4 next year. Ferrari’s mid-engined, flat-12 Testarossa was unveiled to an expectant media at the Champs-Elysée’s Lido nightclub on the eve of the 1984 Paris Salon. Though an evolution of the 512BBi, it had a markedly different appearance. In order not to recreate the high cabin temperatures of its predecessor, the Testarossa featured a pair of rear-mounted radiators. This called for large, slatted intake ducts leading from the doors and rear quarter panels, and it was these that gave the newcomer both its distinctive looks and considerable girth. The model was also longer and higher, resulting in more passenger and luggage accommodation. The Testarossa name (Italian for ‘red head’) was an echo of Ferrari’s immortal Testa Rossa sports racing cars of the 1950s and the engine’s cam covers were painted red, as before. The five-litre Colombo-designed unit was very similar to that of the 512BBi, but featured four-valves per cylinder. Together with other improvements, this resulted in a healthy output of 390bhp – sufficient to power the sleek new Prancing Horse to 60mph in just over five seconds and on to a top speed of some 180mph. In summary:A well-presented lefthand drive example imported from SwitzerlandJust 3,000 miles covered since arriving in the UK in 2017Recently fitted with new engine belts, clutch and tyres all-round
Registration - VEL 632SChassis No - 14016M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 13,828 Examples of the Bertone-penned GT4 are a relatively rare sight at auction these days and, if this pretty 1978 example is anything to go by, it’s because their keepers have been hanging on to them – ‘VEL 632S’ has remained within the same ownership for no less than 28 years. A genuine righthand drive UK market example, it was apparently originally finished in yellow, but these days presents in the classic hue of Rosso Corsa that’s matched to Sand hide interior trim. We understand that the Prancing Horse has been dry stored for the last four years or so, prior to which it was treated to a service and a fresh set of engine belts. Along the way it has also been equipped with a pair of stainless-steel exhaust manifolds. The car is accompanied by every MOT carried out from 2006, documentation that gives credence to the notably low indicated total mileage of just 13,828. The vendor volunteers that the Ferrari would now benefit from a degree of paintwork and re-gassing of the air conditioning system. It comes complete with factory-fitted sunroof.Ferrari’s mould-breaking 308 GT4 was introduced at the Paris Salon in 1973. Originally marketed as a Dino, it didn’t, however, gain its Prancing Horse badges until 1976. It was the first production Ferrari to feature a mid-mounted V8 engine and the first to be clothed in Bertone-designed bodywork, the angular lines of which were a major departure from the sweeping curves of the Pininfarina-penned 246 that it replaced. The chassis was a stretched version of that used for the 246 – the combination of longer wheelbase and transversely mounted engine allowing room for a second (small) row of seats. The 3-litre light-alloy engine delivered 255bhp at 7600rpm – sufficient to endow the car with a top speed of over 150mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds. It was mated to a traditional Ferrari ‘slotted gate’ five-speed gearbox mounted behind and beneath the engine. Production of the GT4 continued until 1980, when the model was replaced by the Mondial. Some 2,800 examples were made during the seven years of manufacture. In summary:Has remained in the current ownership for no less than 28 yearsMOT history seemingly backs ultra-low indicated mileage of 13,828Treated to new engine belts and a service four years ago
Registration - 516 YUYChassis No - 2751387M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - TBC This rare and ever-so-Gallic model originally dwelt in the South of France, was allegedly restored by a fireman, and was imported to the UK in 2013 by the previous owner, and then purchased by the vendor last year following a chance meeting at Goodwood. It features lefthand drive and the column gearchange and three rows of seats that are an integral part of the Famililale model’s specification. It is finished in black over Dove Grey and trimmed in a mix of fabric and green vinyl up front, and green vinyl for the second and third rows of seats. Recent maintenance has included a rebuild of the braking system and the replacement of the distributor, HT leads and brake cylinders. The vendor now feels the Peugeot ‘runs well and is very solid’, and presently grades the four-cylinder 1468cc engine, four-speed manual gearbox, five-door bodywork and upholstery as ‘good’, and the paintwork as ‘average’. He is now offering this rare slice of France complete with a selection of paperwork, a workshop manual, and an assortment of tools. The mid-sized 403 model was produced by Peugeot from 1955 to 1966, during which time no less than 1,014,111 examples were produced. The model was offered in no less than seven guises, namely four-door saloon, five door estate, convertible, pickup, van and, courtesy of a lengthened wheelbase, a Familiale and Commercial estate. The interesting Familiale, the subject of this lot, featured three rows of seats, thereby turning the 403 into a 7/8-seater vehicle. It also featured full-reclining front chairs and a column mounted gearchange. The successor to the 403 was the four-times East African Safari Rally-winning 404. In summary:An unusual and potentially very useful French classicImported into the UK in 2013Said to be solid and the subject of some recent maintenance
Registration - YDT 385GChassis No - GCN1/2096GM.O.T - ExemptOdometer - 6,812 (unwarrented) This decidedly good-looking Snowberry White MGC roadster was the pride and joy of the vendor’s late father and was the transport of choice for her wedding last year. A righthand drive, matching numbers example, it has remained within the family’s care since November 2015, during which time it has been reserved for sunny weekends and visits to car shows. We are informed that the engine was rebuilt by Vic Young in 2005 and these days sports a trio of HS6 SU carburettors and an 18-row oil cooler. The subject of a comprehensive restoration in 2012/2013, the MG also now features a stainless-steel exhaust system, uprated front disc brakes, Spax adjustable dampers and rides on Minilite-style alloy wheels shod with good quality Avon tyres. The nicely patinated white-piped black leather interior is apparently original aside of its desirable Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel. Always ‘dry stored and well maintained’, this fine manual gearbox roadster comes complete with a chrome luggage rack and is accompanied by a comprehensive history file that includes a BMIHT Heritage Certificate. Intended as a flagship sports car to replace the Austin-Healey 3000, the MGC was introduced in the autumn of 1967. Based around the two-door monocoque bodyshell of the humble B, the newcomer was powered by a 2912cc OHV straight-six engine allied to either a new heavy-duty, all-synchromesh, four-speed manual overdrive gearbox, or three-speed automatic transmission. Other mechanical differences included: a larger radiator, torsion-bar front suspension, telescopic dampers and lower geared rack and pinion steering. The C was visually distinguished from the B by its 'power bulge' bonnet and taller 15-inch wheels. While early road tests criticised the car's 'nose heavy' handling (the engine was 209 lbs heavier than the B’s and the weight distribution was 53:47), later reports were kinder. With some 145bhp and 170 lb ft of torque, the model could complete the 0-60mph dash in around 10 seconds and hit 120mph flat out. Sadly, too readily confused with its smaller-engined brother, it was axed in 1969 after just 4,544 roadsters and 4,458 GTs were made. Now, 50-plus years later, the MGC's lack of period sales success only serves to make it more collectible. In summary:A notably well-presented, matching numbers, home market exampleThe subject of an engine rebuild in 2005 and restoration in 2012Features upgrades to engine, brakes, suspension and exhaust
Registration - BX10 JEOChassis No. - SCBCK63W4BC067117M.O.T. - May 2024Odometer - 33,960 Please note -This lot is being re-offered due to a defaulting purchaserNow here’s a proper motorcar if ever there was one, as it’s a Supersports model from the original Continental GT range, and therefore the ultimate Bentley of its day. This particular example is resplendent in Pearlescent White that’s matched to suitably luxurious black leather trim, and rides on the correct 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels encased in Mr Pirelli’s ultra-high-performance P Zero tyres. According to Experian Autocheck, ‘BX10 JEO’ has had just four keepers to date, the most recent of whom has retained the car since 2018, so should therefore know it as well as anybody, and presently considers the mighty W12 engine, six-speed ZF Tiptronic automatic transmission, two-door coupe bodywork, paintwork and sumptuous upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order. Service history is paramount on a car of this nature, and this one is being sold with a complete record comprising 13 stamps, the last of which was dated as recently as April 25 this year. The odometer currently stands at a relatively modest 33,690 miles, meaning the six-litre engine should be in its absolute prime. The Continental Supersports made its debut at the 2009 Geneva Salon. It was the first Bentley capable of running on either petrol or biofuel. At the time of production it was also the most powerful and fastest model the company had ever produced, its 621bhp able to rocket the 4,938 lb leviathan to 60mph in around 3.5 seconds and on to a terminal speed north of 200mph. Among the car’s many high-tech attributes are: Torsen four-wheel drive with 40/60 rear-biased torque split; Continuous Damping Control; Bosch ESP with switchable Dynamic Mode; and carbonfibre-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic disc brakes. The cost new in 2010 would have been c.£163,000 before the addition of any options, which makes this extraordinary Bentley superlative value in today’s market. In summary:An immaculately presented example of a much-admired modelJust 33,690 miles and four keepers from newComes complete with a full service history and long MOT
Registration - K232 FYKChassis No - TBCM.O.T. - 09/2024Odometer - 84,000The vendor has apparently owned this cheeky 1993 Sprite for eight years. It was his first car, and we understand it to have been used regularly and well maintained but dry stored through the winter months. In recent times it has benefited from new front wings, rear valance, sills and wheels, and been resprayed in its original livery of Diamond White. The original interior has also received attention, with the centre console and facia having been renewed. The vendor admits the Mini has seen little use since the lockdown, but confirms that it’s a ‘reliable little car that does what it should’. He currently grades the engine, manual transmission, bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the electrics and paintwork and tyres as ‘good’. It now seeks a new owner and is being offered complete with Sony radio/CD unit coupled to a separate amp and pair of parcel shelf-mounted speakers, its original handbook, pair of keys and a collection of old MOT certificates, plus a fresh one with 12 months to run. It is doubtful if any other model of car can match the classic Mini for the number of special editions it inspired. The Sprite was created in the autumn of 1983 in anticipation of the model’s upcoming 25th anniversary. It revived a name last used for the baby Austin-Healey back in 1971, and offered an intermediate level of trim between that of the Mini City on which it was based and the plusher Mini Mayfair. It was powered by the well-proven 998cc version of the A Series engine and initially offered in either Cinnabar Red or Primula Yellow matched to grey herringbone upholstery; though a number of other colours were later used. The Sprite rode on 5x10 inch Exacton alloy wheels and featured Mini Special wheel arch extensions, twin door mirrors, and 1275 GT instrumentation. The production run was 2,500 units. In summary:A tidy, well cared for specimen currently displaying 84,873 milesThe subject of a degree of recent bodywork restorationDeclared a Category D insurance write-off in August 2017
Registration - FHZ 2030Chassis No - 31807M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 75,500The sensuous curves of the 308 have aged well and this righthand drive 1980 GTS is an undeniably handsome stallion. It is finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa bodywork matched to Crema-coloured hide interior trim and a black Targa top, the overall effect of which is accentuated by the car’s Goodyear-shod split-rim alloy wheels. ‘FHZ 2030’ has remained in the care of the vendor for the last three years and benefited from a full service and change of engine belts in the last few weeks. He presently grades the five-speed manual transmission as ‘excellent’, the V8 engine and bodywork as ‘good’ and the paintwork and upholstery as ‘average’. The Ferrari is now being offered complete with its original tools, owner’s manual and service and warranty books, plus two A4 folders worth of history that includes a current MOT certificate valid for the next 12 months. The Pininfarina-penned 308 GTB debuted at the Paris Salon in 1975 as both a replacement for the Dino 246 and supplement for the Bertone-styled Dino 308 GT4 2+2. A notable departure for the early fixed roof 308s was the use of GRP for the bodywork and, while for some countries wet sump versions of the 2.9-ltre V8 engine were employed, European specification cars were fitted with dry sump units. The Targa-topped GTS was first seen at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show and, in common with its GTB sibling, then had its carburetted engine replaced by one with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in 1980, giving rise to the GTSi and GTBi models respectively. By now the use of GRP for the fixed roof bodies had been dropped and both variants were clothed in steel. Production of the GTS version had totalled 3,219 cars by the time the model was replaced by the GTSi – the variant immortalised by Tom Selleck in his role as Magnum P.I. In summary:A handsome 13-owner example currently displaying 75,400 milesJust treated to a full service and renewal of the engine beltsComes with comprehensive history files and 12 months MOT
***NO RESERVE*Registration - FPU 628YChassis No - WF0AXXGCAACP83111M.O.T - August 2024Odometer - 89,806 ‘FPU 628Y’ was built in Saarlouis, Germany in August 1982 and first UK registered on October 1. It was acquired by the vendor, its second keeper, in January 1984, at which point the odometer registered 11,027 miles. He informs us that the Ghia has always been garaged and regularly home serviced throughout his tenure. Recent maintenance has included renewal of the engine belts and heater matrix and a brake overhaul at 88,030 miles – ie just 776 miles ago. Apparently the Escort was undersealed in PVC while in Germany and is ‘very solid underneath’. The vendor presently regards the 1.6-litre engine, five-speed manual gearbox (thought to be one of the first to be fitted to an Escort), five-door bodywork, Champagne Gold Metallic paintwork and mink fabric/brown velour upholstery to all be in ‘good’ condition. This fine Ford is now being offered complete with glass sunroof, Sharp radio/cassette, pair of auxiliary driving lights, large history file containing the vendor’s bill of sale, the original owner’s manual and an Escort operating guide. The third generation of Ford’s long-lasting Escort model ran from 1980 to 1986. Unlike the MKII which was essentially a reskin of the MKI, the MKIII was a major engineering and stylistic departure from its predecessors. The most significant changes were the adoption of front-wheel drive, an all-new hatchback body, and an equally fresh range of OHC ‘CVH’ engines in place of the long-serving OHV ‘Kent’ ones. Gone two were the cart springs on the rear, so the suspension was now independent all-round. By December 1982 the Escort had overtaken the ageing Cortina to become Britain’s best-selling car, a position it was to retain for eight consecutive years. In summary:A genuine, well cared for two-keeper 89,806-mile exampleComes with comprehensive history file and an MOT to August 2024Regularly home serviced and maintained as required
Registration- Current plate as shown in photos will be going on retention. New registration will be MCK 504G.Chassis No - J691R8116M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 72,372 ‘NUD 21’ is a good-looking car, as well it might be having been treated to a full bare metal respray in its original eye-catching colour of Primrose Yellow (digital images of restoration available upon request). A lefthand drive Series 2 export model at birth, it has also been converted to righthand drive, though retains its original Stromberg carburettors – home-market cars breathed through a trio of SUs. The Jaguar was gifted to the vendor by his late mother and father, and he currently classes the four-speed manual transmission, roadster bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent’, and the straight-six engine and black leather upholstery as ‘good’. He is now selling this attractive E-Type complete with a blue tooth stereo system. The odometer presently indicates a totally credible though unwarranted total mileage of 72,372. The last E-Type Jaguar rolled off the production line in 1975, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations, its Malcolm Sayer–penned lines thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. The E-Type or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon. Like the XK120 before it, at launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time – its 3.8-litre straight-six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of circa 150mph. From birth, the car was available either as a fixed head coupe or two-seat roadster. The engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964. With the change came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. What are retrospectively known as Series 2 cars were launched in 1968 – they featured a number of modifications required by the Federal market, eg: exposed headlamps, collapsible steering column, safety rocker switches for the facia, larger bumpers and revised side, stop and flasher lamps. In summary:An export Series 2 model that’s been converted to righthand driveThe subject of a bare metal respray in its original colourCurrently displaying a credible but unwarranted 72,372 miles
Registration - J197 BOOChassis No - WF0NXXGBBNNC79220M.O.T - June 2024Odometer - 140,000 Now here’s a potentially useful vehicle that combines the load lugging ability of an estate car with Ferguson four-wheel drive and the luxury afforded Ford’s Ghia trim package – what’s not to like? It’s another model that’s suddenly become rare too, with only around 10 thought to be left on our roads. Recent maintenance has included a degree of chassis welding by a Ford specialist and the installation of a new fuel tank. The vendor now grades the DOHC 2.0-litre engine and five-speed manual gearbox as ‘excellent’, the light grey fabric upholstery as ‘good’, and the five-door bodywork and metallic blue paintwork as ‘average to good’; and adds that the Sierra behaved impeccably on a recent 300-mile journey. The sprightly-looking five-keeper Ghia is now seeking a new owner, and is being sold complete with glass sunroof, alloy wheels, headlamp wash/wipe, electric windows, central locking, JVC stereo unit, roof bars, two sets of keys, a ‘massive’ file of invoices and old MOTs etc, plus a current certificate valid to June 19 next year. Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. The aerodynamic styling was arguably ahead of its time and caused initial controversy – one eminent UK journalist nicknaming it the ‘jelly mould’. Ford had the last laugh, however, with sales eventually reaching 1,299,993 units over the 11 years of production; making it Britain’s 10th most popular car up to that time. In summary:A rare car that combines spacious luxury with 4-wheel driveA five-keeper example currently indicating a total 140,556 milesIn the previous ownership for no less than 14 years
Registration - UTV 445HChassis No - AASAS630387AM.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 42,400In common with Ford’s ubiquitous Cortina, the BMC multi-badged 1100/1300 model was once a top seller in the UK yet, according to the popular website ‘How Many Left’, there are currently only 314 Austin 1300 examples left in the UK, just 170 of which are licenced, of which ‘UTV 445H’ is one. Its vendor informs us that the car has recently been treated to a considerable degree of restoration and a full respray, and it certainly presents well with its fresh brown paintwork being complemented by tan leatherette upholstery. According to the driver’s door footplate the Austin was supplied new to its first keeper by Morkel and Carnill Ltd of Nottingham, and it was first registered on July 14, 1970. There have been a further five keepers since that time, but the vendor is satisfied that the total displayed mileage of 42,328 is correct, and presently considers the A Series engine, four-speed manual gearbox, four-door bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order. The car is now on offer complete with refurbished brake system, window etching, and stainless-steel wheels trims Owing to the overt success of the Mini, it made eminent sense to employ the same designer to create a successor for the larger Austin A40 and Riley 1.5. Codenamed ADO16, the newcomer launched with a Morris badge in August 1962 was therefore penned by Alec Issigonis, and echoed the Mini in having an ‘A’ Series engine mounted east-west up front, driving the front wheels. Its technical innovations included single-piston swinging caliper disc front brakes and a ‘Hydrolastic’ interconnected fluid suspension system. The appealing styling was the work of Carrozzeria Pininfarina which, with minor adjustments, went on to wear not only Morris but Austin, MG, Riley, Wolseley and Vanden Plas badges during the model’s 13-year reign, over which 2.1million examples were sold. In summary:A six-owner example currently displaying a credible 42,328 milesRecently treated to a degree of renovation and full resprayAll windows etched with the car’s registration number
Registration - PAO 524PChassis No - 1237L65414034M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - TBC Now here’s something to set the pulse racing. It’s a manual gearbox C3 Corvette equipped with the relatively rare L82 engine, which means 5.7-litres (350ci) of torquey V8 performance – sufficient, according to the American magazines of the day, to whisk the mighty Vette to 60mph in as little as 6.8 seconds. It’s true to say that ‘PAO 524P’ couldn’t manage that right now as it’s in need of a new clutch, but the Chevy starts, runs and makes all the right noises, so the potential is self-evident. The car’s striking grey exterior is enhanced by a broad central black and orange stripe, suitably shiny side mufflers and chunky Riken tyres on alloy rims. The purposeful interior features orange-piped black leather seats, a Pioneer stereo system and monogrammed Corvette mats. The clutch aside, the vendor presently classes the eight-cylinder engine, four-speed manual gearbox and electrics as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. The lefthand drive Stingray comes without history, so the currently indicated total mileage of 25,808 is unwarranted, though highly credible. The third generation Corvette (C3) came to market in 1968 and was continually developed until the all-new C4 model of 1984. While the engine and chassis components were mostly carried over from the C2, the interior and most striking of bodies were all new. The exterior design was a development of that penned by Larry Shinoda under the guidance of Bill Mitchell for the Mako Shark II concept car. The ladder-type chassis was broadly as created for the C2 by Zora Arkus-Duntov - the most significant element of which was the independent rear suspension that featured lateral struts, radius rods and transverse leaf spring. 1979 was the best ever year for Corvette production, with 53,807 cars manufactured. Only 5,720 examples were fitted with the desirable L82 engine in 1976, which makes the sale car a pretty rare beast, especially on this side of the pond. In summary:An eye-catching example equipped with the desirable L82 engineJust one recorded UK owner since being imported in 2020Currently in need of a replacement clutch
Registration - F112 DGCChassis No - VF7AZKA00KA339264M.O.T. - 02/2024Odometer - 124,000Citroën’s charming 2CV has always possessed that je ne sais quoi quality that makes you want to own one, even if you have absolutely no requirement for such a car. One thing’s for sure, they don’t come much smarter than ‘F112 DGC’, which has been the subject of a body-off restoration within the last 12 months, and so should surely be fit to provide uninterrupted pleasure for many years to come. It’s finished in two-tone grey and trimmed in matching grey fabric, and rides on brand new wheels and tyres. The refurbishment is more than skin deep too, as the twin-cylinder engine has also been overhauled and, in a nod to modern motoring, has been equipped with electronic ignition. Unsurprisingly the vendor considers the 602cc motor, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all now be in ‘excellent’ order. What’s more, the Charleston comes complete with every MOT from new, plus a current one valid to February 12 next year. What’s not to like?! The creation of Citroën’s incomparable Deux Chevaux (2CV) dates back to 1936 and was intended to motorise the large number of French farmers still relying on the horse and cart. The unique design brief called for: a low-priced, rugged ‘umbrella on four wheels’ that would enable four peasants to drive 110lb of farm goods to market at 31mph in clogs and via muddy, unpaved roads; including transporting eggs across a ploughed field without breaking them. No less than 3.8million examples were ultimately produced via 11 factories across the world (including one in Slough, England) between 1948 and 1990, by when the ageing design had been defeated by contemporary legislation. However, the charm of the model never fades and good ones remain keenly sought by collectors and classic car enthusiasts alike. The Charleston version began life in October 1980 as a one-season-only special edition, but proved sufficiently popular to be incorporated into the main range in July 1981. Related changes to the specification included inboard disc brakes at the front and a mild uplift in power to 29bhp courtesy of a different carburettor – the maximum speed now topped 70mph, just! In summary:An original righthand drive UK specification CharlestonA very well presented eight-keeper, 124,000-mile exampleRecently treated to a body-off restoration and engine rebuild
Registration - RMU 706LChassis No - 136/8492M.O.T - April 2024Odometer - 67,000 ‘RMU 706L’ was registered to the first of its seven keepers on August 5, 1973. According to VDI Check, at the time the Jensen was finished in yellow and remained that way until 1988 when it was repainted in the current livery of blue bodywork matched to tan leather upholstery. The Interceptor entered its current ownership no less than 23 years ago, in whose care it has recently been treated to new water pump, brake discs and pads, steering rack and uprating of the radiator and fans. The car is considered by the vendor to have ‘excellent’ electrics, ‘good’ V8 engine, automatic transmission, bodywork and upholstery, and ‘average’ paintwork. The car is now seeking a fresh home and is being offered complete with Blaupunkt audio system and history file containing an assortment of invoices and old MOTs, plus a current certificate valid into April next year. Jensen’s striking replacement for the slant-eyed C-V8 first saw the light of day in 1966. It broke some of the firm’s established traditions in that the design was outsourced – to Carrozzeria Touring – and the bodies were made of steel rather than glass reinforced plastic. The early shells were also built in Italy, by Vignale, prior to a production line being established at Jensen’s plant in West Bromwich. Power was initially supplied by a 6,276 cc Chrysler V8, driving through either a four-speed manual or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to an LSD-equipped Salisbury rear axle. The MKII model of 1969 brought revised frontal styling and ventilated disc brakes. Introduced at the October 1971 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Interceptor III was visually distinguished by cast headlight surrounds, GKN cast alloy wheels and a comprehensively revamped interior and was produced in four Series – G, H, J and S4. By May 1972 the engines on RHD cars had been increased in capacity to a whopping 7,212cc. A total of some 6,408 Interceptors were produced between 1966 and 1976. These distinctive-looking Grand Tourers were bought by celebrities as diverse as Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, British Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington and World Motorcycle Champion Phil Read. In summary:A seven-keeper example currently registering 67,056 milesHas remained within the same ownership for no less than 23 yearsThe subject of recent mechanical maintenance
Registration - UFK 199FChassis No - 395015869GTHS0M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 52,537 This handsome example of the final iteration of the Rootes Group’s popular two-seater sports car has undergone a degree of sympathetic restoration in the hands of its current keeper. This has included a recent respray in British Racing Green, undersealing, engine bay refurbishment, reconditioning of the manual four-speed gearbox and renewal of the hood, alternator and brake servo. A GT model, it comes with the detachable factory hardtop, as well as the aforementioned hood and a tonneau cover. ‘UFK 199F’ has had just three keepers from new and has remained in the present ownership since 2016. The dashboard, trim, black vinyl seats and wood-rim steering wheel are nicely patinated, while the 1725cc, four-cylinder engine retains its original-specification twin Stromberg carburettors. The odometer presently reads 52,537 miles. The vendor informs us that the car drives well, and describes the paintwork as ‘excellent’ and the rest of the vehicle as being in ‘good’ condition - it is accompanied by a large history file. Offered at No Reserve, the Alpine provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a classic British sports car offering the choice of both of hard and soft-top motoring. Launched in 1959 and based on a modified Hillman Husky floorpan, the Sunbeam Alpine was very much aimed at the US market by the Rootes Group, who marketed the Series 1 in the States with the tagline ‘Sleek – Swift – Spectacular’. The purpose-built sports car featured advanced monocoque construction and a 1494cc engine – and even boasted wind-up front windows; a rarity amongst British sports cars of the time. It soon established a reputation for reliability, which would continue across all five generations. Successive series would see performance increases as more powerful engines were introduced, while styling refinements further improved practicality and kept the car current. The final version, the Series V, was launched in 1965 and featured a 1725cc engine producing 92bhp. Production ceased on January 1, 1968. In summary:A three-keeper car offered at No ReserveComes complete with hard and soft tops plus a tonneau coverThe subject of a sympathetic restoration, including a recent respray
Registration - H174 HPCChassis - VF1B29H0206548904M.O.T. - October 2023Odometer - 122,301 Now here’s a rarity on our shores. So rare in fact that it’s believed to be one of only 14 now known to the DVLA and the only one currently licensed for the road. Believed to have been the last such example to be UK registered, ‘H174 HPC’ has had only five keepers to date, the most recent of whom purchased the Renault from the wife of a late owner; an ex-Renault mechanic who had used it for travelling to France and Spain. The car’s white paintwork is paired with black leather interior trim, and its extensive specification includes sunroof, JVC audio system and tow pack. The vendor currently classes the nicely patinated upholstery as ‘good’ and the 2-litre petrol engine, automatic transmission, four-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘average’. He is now offering the car complete with a boot full of new old-stock spare parts including wheel cylinders, filters, head gasket set, CV joints, drive shafts, suspension joints and more, plus the Renault’s original factory-fitted radio/cassette player. This capacious long-distance cruiser is now offered at No Reserve and complete with a large history file containing the service book (six stamps), owner’s manuals and a selection of old MOTs, receipts and invoices, some of which are from abroad. The front-wheel drive Renault 25 executive saloon was the successor to the 20/30 model and the flagship of the Renault range between 1983 and 1992, at which point it was replaced by the Safrane. It proved to be an economical performer thanks to a low drag coefficient of 0.31. It was also well received by the motoring press, taking second place in the 1985 European Car of the Year rankings. A total of 780,976 examples of the model were produced during its 10-year reign. In summary:A proven long-distance traveller displaying 122,301 milesComes with a boot full of spares and a large history fileBeing sold at No Reserve
Registration - 731 PMTCassis No - HMA48075M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 74,400This decidedly smart-looking coupe was the subject of an older restoration that has clearly survived the test of time well, and helped one of the MG’s seven keepers to bag a box full of show-winning trophies, which come with the car. We understand that the previous keeper ‘searched high and low to find the best possible example’, and the vendor suggests he probably found it! He currently rates the bodywork, Chariot Red paintwork and red-piped black leather interior trim as ‘excellent’, and the 1500cc B Series engine and four-speed overdrive gearbox as ‘good’; and adds that the car ‘is a pleasure to drive and displays ample power, good brakes and smooth suspension’. This fine specimen is now being offered complete with a suitable history file, plus a fresh MOT valid for 12 months. The MOT history appears to support the modest indicated total mileage of 74,400. Though they were quite different to drive, the origins of the MG TF of 1953 lay in the TA of 1936. MG desperately needed a break with tradition. To quote the company’s own advertising, the MGA was the ‘first of a new line’. Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 1955, it owed its modern streamlined design to the body Syd Enever created for George Philips’ 1951 Le Mans car. The newcomer featured a separate chassis penned by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1,489cc straight-four BMC B Series engine, as used in the MG Magnette saloon. Suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and featured a live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by Lockheed drums all round. Steering was by rack and pinion, and the car was available with either steel disc or wire wheels. The engines of the early cars produced 68bhp, but this was soon raised to 74bhp. According to a period test by The Motor, this was sufficient to power the newcomer to 60mph in 16 seconds and on to almost 100mph. Both roadster and coupe versions were offered, a total of some 58,750 were produced before a facelifted model with 1,588cc engine was introduced in May 1959. In summary:A very well-presented seven-keeper, 74,400-mile exampleThe subject of an older restoration that’s stood the test of time wellComes with a box full of show-winning trophies and a fresh MOT
Registration - DG53 ENRChassis No - CT9A-0202581M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 56,925If you’re an Evo enthusiast, and let’s face it, many drivers are, then we reckon you need to know about this rare FQ-300. Its distinctive Lightning Yellow bodywork contrasts splendidly with the black suede/leather interior trim and black Fox alloy wheels that are shod with Falken tyres. A genuine UK specification car, ‘DG53 ENR’ has only just benefited from a service that included the replacement of the timing and auxiliary belts and water pump. It is now regarded by the vendor as having a ‘good’ 305bhp turbo engine, six-speed manual gearbox, four-door bodywork and paintwork, and ‘average’ upholstery. We understand that the Mitsubishi’s MOT history confirms the currently indicated mileage of 56,925, and the car comes complete with a current MOT certificate valid into September of next year. All things considered, ‘DG53 ENR’ represents a rare and exciting opportunity for Evo fans everywhere. The eighth generation version of Mitsubishi’s legendary Evo was in production from 2003 to 2005. Originally a single model range, it proved so popular in the US that a family of variants was ultimately evolved. All were powered by a version of the now familiar 1997cc turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine, but output varied considerably from country to country and special edition to special edition. Variants offered on the UK market included the 260 (260bhp), FQ300 (305bhp), FQ320 (325bhp), FQ340 (345bhp) and FQ400 (405bhp). The sale car features a number of FQ-300 badges inside and outside the vehicle, a console-mounted one of which is combined with the car’s allocation number #433. In summary:An extremely striking and rare UK-specification Evo VIIIJust 56,925 warranted miles from new. MOT’d for 11 monthsJust treated to a service and new engine belts
Registration - KJO 380GChassis - G/HD4/154520M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 58,066 ‘KJO 380G’ matches burgundy bodywork to black vinyl interior trim and rides on silver-painted wire wheels. Its comprehensive specification includes overdrive, an upgraded Pioneer sound system, leather-rimmed steering wheel and a pair of large auxiliary driving lights. The MG has remained within the current ownership for the last couple of years and is regarded by the vendor as having an ‘excellent’ engine and manual gearbox, and ‘good’ bodywork, paintwork and upholstery. This presentable home market example has evidently been serviced within the last two months and is now being sold complete with its original spare wheel, Haynes owner’s manual, a sizeable history folder of invoices, receipts and old MOT certificates, plus a current one valid for the coming 12 months. The vendor believes the indicated total mileage of 58,066 to be correct. Introduced in May 1962, the monocoque MGB was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MGA models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings, reduced manufacturing costs and notably tauter handling. It was initially only available in roadster form – the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 1965. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle, and a switch from dynamo to alternator. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. By the time GT production ceased in October 1980, a total of 125,282 had been produced. In summary:A presentable 12-keeper example displaying 58,066 milesRecently serviced and accompanied by 12 months of MOTEquipped with overdrive, upgraded stereo and wire wheels
Registration - F313 FCCChassis - WBABB12030EB95133M.O.T. - May 2024Odometer - 103,000 miles This smartly-presented E30 manual transmission convertible matches Alpine White bodywork to a blue hood and grey check cloth interior trim, and rides on period-correct BBS alloy wheels shod with quality Goodyear tyres. It has had just three owners to date, the most recent of whom purchased it from a garage in Llandudno in January 2000, while the previous keeper retained the BMW for eight years. We understand that a new BMW exhaust system was fitted a few years ago and that a fresh cambelt was installed during lockdown, since when relatively few miles have been travelled. The vendor presently considers all major aspects of the convertible to be in ‘good’ order and describes it as a ‘nice driver’s car that starts and runs very reliably and has always been dry stored during his tenure’. He is now offering it complete with a factory-fitted Blaupunkt stereo and CD autochanger and a large history file containing his purchase bill, lots of other invoices and service history (including some main dealer stamps), and pretty much every past MOT, plus a current one valid to May 23 next year. The phenomenal success of BMW’s 3 Series shows little sign of waning, with the car now in its seventh generation and still the standard by which all rivals are judged. This remarkable story began in 1975, when the E21 was launched as a replacement for the 2002. Available in two-door saloon and convertible (by Baur), it could initially only be bought with 1.6, 1.8 and 2-litre versions of the company’s four-cylinder M10 engine, but six-cylinder ones soon followed. Having changed the saloon market forever, the inaugural model bowed out in 1982 to be replaced by the E30. More evolution than revolution, the newcomer raised the bar still higher and dominated its sector for the next 10 years. The model line-up grew to include four-door saloon and estate (Touring in BMW parlance) versions and the convertible was now an in-house affair. Aside of the M3, the optimum engine package was found in the 325i – a smooth and lusty 2.5-litre unit of 168bhp and 164 lb ft of torque. In summary:A smart three-owner example currently displaying 103,011 milesComes complete with large history file and an MOT to May 2024Recently equipped with a new exhaust and cambelt
Registration - G253 YDV Chassis No - ZFFWA20C000081819M.O.T - August 2024Odometer - 55,914 Please note, the registration number "484 BAM", as shown in the photos, is going on retention so is not included in the saleThis fine-looking 328 was supplied new to its first owner on August 5, 1989 by Stratstones of Wilmslow. Since then there have been a further seven keepers, the most recent of whom was gifted the Ferrari by his father 19 years ago. The car’s fully documented service history comprises 10 stamps up to 47,990 miles, followed by cambelt changes at 50,254, 53,526 and 55,784 miles, since when the Prancing Horse has covered just 132 miles. The vendor presently has no hesitation in confirming that the car’s V8 engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, Rosso Corsa paintwork and Crema hide interior upholstery are all in ‘excellent’ condition. The Ferrari is accompanied by a large history file containing assorted paperwork and old MOTs dating back to 1994, plus a current certificate valid for the next 12 months. The shapely 328 GTB and GTS were direct and relatively mild developments of the Pininfarina-penned 308 GTB and GTS, the most notable change from which was an increase in capacity from 2.9 to 3.2 litres for the V8 powerplant. The subtly restyled bodies were still largely hand-built for Ferrari by Scaglietti, while the interior was given a slightly more contemporary feel. The only major running change throughout the 328’s reign was the provision of an anti-lock braking system for the car’s ventilated discs. Production of the model ran from 1985 to 1989, and by the time it was replaced by the 348 in 1989 a total of 7,412 examples had been created – 6,068 GTSs and 1,344 GTBs; a ratio of almost 5:1 in favour of the Targa-topped GTS. With some 270bhp on tap, the slightly heavier 328 GTS could still sprint to 60mph in 5.9 seconds and on to a terminal speed of c.163 mph. In summary:A fine eight-keeper, 55,916-mile exampleGifted to the vendor as a wedding present from his father in 2004Comes with documented service history and a full year’s MOT
****NO RESERVE***Registration - TNB 618JChassis - 11501060061863M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 88,000 kmThe stunning-looking 2.2-litre W115 Mercedes on offer was a South African build car that remained in that car-friendly climate until being imported into this country in 2016, and has had just two keepers since arriving on these shores. It is finished in a pleasing shade of mid-blue and trimmed in brown leather. Aside of a slight tear in the driver’s seat it is hard to fault the car’s overall condition, which certainly belies its age. The vendor confirms that it is devoid of rust or rot and that he has personally been responsible for the most recent bout of maintenance. He currently grades the four-speed manual transmission and four-door bodywork as ‘excellent’, and the four-cylinder petrol engine and upholstery as ‘average’; grades that would seem a bit harsh on the face of it. The Benz is now being sold complete with colour-matched seat belts throughout, a Kenwood stereo system, and a ‘massive’ history file containing a mix of books, manuals, magazine articles, service history etc. The total indicated mileage of just 88,647 kilometers (55,083 miles) is believed to be correct. The Paul Bracq-penned W114/W115 series of three-box Mercedes saloons and coupes was launched in 1968 and remained in production until it was replaced by the W123. The cars were offered with a choice of no less than 11 different engines ranging in size from a four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit to 3.0-litre five-cylinder diesel one. A total of 1,919,056 examples of the mark were built over the nine years, 1,852,008 of which were saloons. In addition to three different plants in their native Germany, the cars were also manufactured or assembled from CKD kits in Portugal, Venezuela, Argentina and South Africa, from the where the sale car originated. Found to be robust and reliable, the model soon found favour with taxi drivers the world over and, displayed within its Stuttgart museum, Mercedes has a 1976 240D saloon that was formerly the property of a Greek tax driver who clocked up a total of 2.9million miles with the car. In summary:A splendid example imported from South Africa in 2016Just two UK keepers and a very credible 55,083 miles to dateComes complete with massive history file
Registration - ERC 562TChassis No - 124CSZD158201M.O.T. - September 2024Odometer - 15,176 This very pretty Spider has self-evidently been the subject of some relatively recent restoration, and the vendor informs us that this included a full respray of the body, a total retrim, and the replacement of the beige hood, bumpers and brake pads. A lefthand drive example, the Fiat was apparently imported from Santa Clara, California in 1993, since when it’s had three UK keepers, the most recent of whom acquired the car in 2015. The vendor nowadays considers the 2.0-litre twin-cam engine, five-speed manual gearbox, convertible bodywork, Ferrari Azzuro (metallic blue) paintwork, and beige vinyl upholstery to all be in ‘good’ order. We understand that the last service was conducted within the last 12 months and confirm the car’s tidy four-spoke alloy wheels are shod with quality tyres – Goodyear on the front and Yokohamas on the rear. This fine-looking Fiat is now being sold complete with Pioneer sound system and a degree of history. Fiat’s handsome 2+2 124 Sport Spider made its debut at the 1966 Turin Salon. The Ferrari 275 GTS-esque newcomer was styled and manufactured by Pininfarina and based on a shortened version of the popular 124 Saloon platform. Targeted at the American market, the newcomer was powered by a belt-driven DOHC version of the saloon’s four-cylinder pushrod unit, complete with alloy crossflow head. Initially 1438cc in size, it grew in stages over 20 years to 1995cc, taking the power output from 89bhp to 104bhp respectively (133bhp in the case of the 1995cc turbo engine). The engine drove through either an all synchromesh five-speed manual gearbox or a General Motors three-speed automatic unit. Suspension was independent at the front by wishbones and coil springs, and by live axle, Panhard rod and coil springs at the rear. Braking was powerful courtesy of discs all-round and the steering was initially by worm and roller, but eventually rack and pinion. The model line finally ceased in 1985 after almost 200,000 Spiders had been produced – 75 per cent of which were destined for the American market. In summary:Imported from California in 1993, since when it’s had three keepersThe subject of recent restoration and maintenanceA well-presented example of a sought after model
Registration - VSM 250TChassis No - 274574VM29038M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 42,518 MKII Escort Sports are surprisingly few and far between these days. This tidy specimen matches Signal Orange bodywork to black quilted interior trim and rides on a set of five-spoke Compomotive alloy wheels. It resided in South Africa until imported to the UK in the Autumn of 2020. Since arriving on these shores it has undergone a sympathetic restoration that included complete refurbishment of the underside and any other bodywork that was deemed necessary, followed by a repaint of the affected areas and engine bay. The 1600cc Kent engine was rebuilt and fitted with a downdraft Weber carburettor topped by a K&N performance filter. The four-speed manual gearbox was also rebuilt and uprated with a quick shift change. The driveline now benefits from a rally specification English rear axle. The vendor currently rates the OHV engine and transmission as ‘excellent’, and the two-door bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. The Ford comes complete with a degree of supporting paperwork and two sets of keys. The Ford Escort is one of the motor industry’s longest running success stories, with over 4.1 million examples of the model being sold over a period of 33 years, and it was frequently Britain’s best-selling car during the 1980s and 1990s. The second of the six generations was ushered in during 1974 and reigned until 1980. Much squarer in shape than its predecessor, it was offered in the four guises of two and four-door saloon, estate and van, and in various levels of trim and performance. Versions of the MKII were manufactured or assembled from CKD kits in England, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Holland and South Africa. For the latter market, UK-built MKIIs were exported to the country, where they were assembled at the Ford plant in Silverton. The beauty of the dry South African climate and salt-free roads is that car bodies and undersides are far less likely to suffer from rust or rot, making vehicles imported from there highly desirable. The added bonus for a UK owner is that they are usually righthand drive, as is the case with ‘VSM 250T’. In summary:Imported from sunny South Africa in 2020The subject of recent body restoration work and engine rebuildFeatures quilted interior trim and rides on Compomotive alloys
Registration - J537 KAEChassis No - ZAM333B28AKALA190259M.O.T. - June 2024Odometer - 91,910 Please note, the registration number "D4 DAB", as shown in the photos is not included in the sale.This handsome righthand drive, matching numbers Biturbo is thought to be one of just 11 examples remaining, and is presented in fine order. Its strident red bodywork is matched to plush cream-coloured hide upholstery that’s highlighted by pale veneer trim on the facia, doors and console, and complemented by a black hood and silver alloy wheels. The vendor, the Maserati’s seventh keeper, acquired the car from a dealer in April last year, and he currently considers its twin-turbo V6 engine, automatic transmission, convertible bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, and confirms that the hood is in good working order. He informs us that the Biturbo was last serviced in April 2020, and is now offering this rare Italian beauty complete with Pioneer stereo unit, full service history, owner’s book pack, a large selection of bills and receipts, and a current MOT certificate valid to June 14 next year. The Biturbo was a family of executive grand touring cars produced by Maserati between 1981 and 1994 – the architecture of the model also served as the basis of all the company’s offerings between 1981 and 1987, including the Shamal and Ghibli II. The layout of the Biturbo was relatively conventional, with the engine and gearbox mounted up front and driving the rear wheels and its unibody constructed from steel. The 90-degree V6 powerplant was the first production unit to feature a pair of turbos and was made in a variety of capacities from 1996 to 2790cc – the latter version, as fitted to the sale car, had an output of some 225bhp. The convertible version of the Biturbo was lunched at the 1985 Turin Motor Show and was designed and assembled by Zagato in Milan. In summary:One of the few remaining righthand drive examplesSeven keepers and a documented 91,910 miles from newComes complete with full service history and a current MOT
***NO RESERVE*Registration - 39 PHYChassis No - PADX197315M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 96,727 ‘39 PHY’ has had just six keepers in its 61-year life, the last two of whom have invested a fair degree of time and money in what is now a decidedly rare model that had already benefited from such period modifications as power steering, four-speed gearbox with floor-mounted change and overdrive. The recent work has included: a respray from white to two-tone blue; conversion to allow the use of E10 fuel; the re-coring of the radiator; replacement of the head gasket, water pump, headlights, door locks, spark plugs and leads, and three quarterlights; the installation of bespoke window rubbers, front inertia seatbelts, pair of Revotec electric cooling fans, reversing light, contemporary indicators and aftermarket gauges. More fundamental has been the upgrade to the braking system that now features servo-assistance and discs up front. The vendor currently considers all major aspects of the Vauxhall to be in ‘good’ order and is offering the car complete with a modest history file. When did you last see one of these? The PA Cresta was produced at a time when the design of the UK-built Vauxhalls was heavily influenced by its parent company, General Motors, and the tail fins, wrap around windows and white-wall tyres were all echoes of the Buick Special already on sale in the US. Launched in October 1957, the model reigned for five years before being replaced by the completely restyled PB, during which period 81,841 examples were manufactured. The model was initially powered by the 2262cc six-cylinder engine of the preceding E Series Cresta, but this was heavily revised in 1960, and cars from August that year onwards benefited from a more powerful version of 2651cc. A Motor magazine road test of one of the later cars produced a 0-60mph time of 15.2 seconds and top speed of a whisker under 95mph. The powerplants drove through either a column-change three-speed manual or Hydramatic automatic transmission. In summary:Just six-keepers and an indicated 96,727 miles over 61 yearsPeriod mods include four-speed manual gearbox and power steeringThe subject of recent maintenance and improvements
Registration - LSM 754FChassis No - 103068M.O.T. - ExemptOdometer - 20,054We understand that this tidy CB77 was lovingly restored by the vendor’s late father and has spent the last few years slumbering in its owner’s living room, which has helped to keep the total indicated mileage down to a very reasonable 20,054. The vendor currently classes the Honda’s cycle parts as ‘excellent’, the twin-cylinder engine, four-speed gearbox and brightwork as ‘good’, and the silver and red paintwork and suspension as ‘average’. Renowned for its reliability, the CB77 (aka Super Hawk) was in production from 1961 to 1968. Its tubular steel frame was powered by a SOHC air-cooled parallel twin-cylinder powerplant of 305cc, whose output of 28bhp was sufficient to propel the machine to a top speed just shy of 105mph. The model was immortalised by none other than the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, Elvis Presley, who rode a CB77 in the 1964 movie Roustabout.
Registration- YNE 784LChassis No - AR3042285M.O.T. - August 2021Odometer - 65,373 The history file that accompanies this splendid-looking lefthand drive Spider tells us it was exported new to an Alfa Romeo dealership in Pennsylvania, USA, where the garage owner promptly adopted it for his personal use. The third US owner acquired the Alfa in 2010, and correspondence on file confirms how much he doted on it, only running the two-seater on warm days and spending some $6,000 on reconditioning it in 2017. It was in 2020 that the Alfa was imported to the UK and allotted the registration ‘YNE 784L’. An extensive restoration followed a year later, work that included a conversion to European specification, refurbishment of the underside and a full respray, plus new black mohair hood, hood cover and Minilite-style wheels shod with Pirelli P6 tyres. The interior remains to original specification, including a period push-button radio, and the car is now offered complete with original US registration documents, original handbooks, service book and spare wheel. The UK history includes a host of invoices from specialists such as Classic Alfa and Alfaholics. The Spider was launched at the 1966 Geneva Salon and is said to have been the last project with which ‘Pinin’ Farina was personally associated. Just one year later the model was immortalised by the Dustin Hoffman film ‘The Graduate’. The chassis was based on that of the Giulia 105 and the Series One examples were powered by a 1,570cc version of Alfa’s four-cylinder twin-cam unit. The car boasted a sporting specification, including independent front suspension, disc brakes all-round and a five-speed manual gearbox. The Series 2 Spider arrived in 1970. The rounded tail was replaced with a distinctive ‘Kamm’ design and a year later engine capacity was increased to 1962 cc, prompting the name to be changed to 2000 Spider Veloce. With 131bhp on tap, this was the quickest Spider yet and capable of over 120mph. In summary:A four-keeper, very well-presented exampleExtensively restored in 2021, with a substantial history fileImported from the USA in 2020 and converted to UK specification
Registration - EDL 246FChassis - 25114206DM.O.T. -ExemptOdometer - 15,250 ‘EDL 246F’ proudly exhibits the patina of its 18 years of service with an MOD fire unit. The present owner, who purchased it direct from the MOD in April 1984 and is listed on the V5 as the only keeper since the vehicle became DVLA registered, has evidently maintained it in good running order. The related work has included: the installation of a galvanised chassis; the replacement of the fuel system, carburettor, distributor and coil, as well as fresh springs and dampers all-round. In addition, the chassis has been undersealed, and in 2016 the Landie was apparently treated to a professional respray. The vendor currently classes the 24-volt electrics as ‘excellent’, the bodywork, green paintwork, four-cylinder 2.25-litre petrol engine and four-speed manual gearbox as ‘good’, and the black interior as ‘average’. MOT records appear to support the stated mileage of just 15,227 miles and that less than 1,000 have been covered since the respray. ‘EDL 246F’ is now being offered at No Reserve and, with its undoubted off-road capabilities, this long wheelbase (109”) pick-up would surely be equally rewarding as a practical workhorse or a participant in classic Land Rover and military vehicle events. That even the last of the classic Defenders is immediately recognisable as a direct descendent of the Land Rover launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show is huge testimony to Maurice Wilks’ original design. The Landie was designed for light agricultural use and to create the cashflow required to kickstart Rover’s post-war passenger car production. The irony of its longevity is that production was only intended to run for two-three years. Instead, it rapidly became the workhorse of the world. The model steadily progressed from a single offering with 1.6-litre petrol engine to a complete family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of powerplants. By the time of the Series IIA, production was at its all-time peak of over 60,000 vehicles per annum. and the model is considered by many to be the most durable of all the Land Rover Series vehicles. In summary:A former MOD fire truck with just one owner since 1984It exhibits an MOT-supported mileage of just 15,250The subject of a professional respray in 2016
Black and White Photographs of Peter Cushing's Miniatures, circa 1940s, mainly of the miniature scale tithe barn model but also including a model train layout and earrings made for Helen, his wife, nine 9.75ins x 7.75ins and thirteen 5.75ins x 4.5ins, two 4.5ins x 4.5ins, two 5ins x 4.5ins and one 4.5ins x5.5ins some with annotations to verso by Peter Cushing (25 total)
Peter Cushing's Model Vehicles - A collection of model vehicles comprising - fourteen first ever boxed Lledo models and thirty-four unboxed Lesney and Lledo models. (48) Provenanace: Boxed models were given to Peter Cushing by Mr Odell, the first production models were sent as a gift. The unboxed models were displayed in Peter Cushing's studio
Peter Cushing's War Games Notes - one A4 box file containing papers and ephemera about Napoleonic war gaming, including - scale model decals, letters from Don Houghton referring to models, war gaming and some daily events, sketches, notes, doodles, a few newspaper clippings and a small selection of black and white photographs of Peter Cushing with some of his war gaming creations
Ausländische Orden & Ehrenzeichen - Serbien : Serbien: Orden vom weissen Adler Miniatur des Ritterkreuzes 2.Modell, 1903-15. Silber und Emaille, an Bändchen.Foreign Orders & Decorations - Serbia : Serbia: Order of the White EagleMiniature of the Knight's Cross 2nd Model, 1903-15. Silver and enamel, on ribbon.
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