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Registration No: KRX 599H Chassis No: PRH4567 MOT: November 20241 of just 374 Phantom VIs manufacturedSupplied new to Mrs Khashoggi, wife of Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan KhashoggiUsed to transport members of the Royal Family as part of Princess Diana's funeral cortègeFully repainted shortly after entering into current ownership in 2019Well maintained throughout the current ownership with head gaskets replaced at the start of this yearOffered with a history file including the RREC factory recordsBy far the most expensive car that money could buy when launched in 1968, the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI remained in production for twelve years (albeit the final few examples were not finished until 1991/1992 due to the model’s handbuilt nature). Notable as the last Rolls-Royce to employ a separate chassis, the majority were bodied by Mulliner Park Ward as seven-seater limousines. Though, a hearse and even convertible versions were constructed (the latter conceived by the Italian Carrozzeria, Frua). Equipped with independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung back axle and four-wheel drum brakes, the Phantom VI was all about passenger comfort and boasted the world’s first dual zone air-conditioning system. Powered by a 6230cc (later 6750cc) OHV V8 engine allied to automatic transmission, gearing was chosen such that it could be driven at anything from walking pace to 100mph. Customers were encouraged to tax the ingenuity of Rolls-Royce’s in-house craftsmen to the extent that very few, if any, of the 374 completed were to standard specification.This very early example of the Phantom VI boasts both Royal Family and film history. The new car order form, dated 16th January 1968, shows it was initially prepared for a M. Saady Esq. of London and was initially due to be finished in Brown with Beige interior upholstery. The order was amended, however, with PRH4567 then supplied new to Mrs Khashoggi, wife of Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. Among the richest men in the world, the Khashoggi assets encompassed: twelve homes, fully staffed at all times, including a 10,000-acre ranch in Kenya, an estate in Marbella and houses in London, Paris, Cannes, Madrid, Monte Carlo and Manhattan. He had a stable of Arabian horses and 200 exotic animals, 100 limousines, a personal airline of three jets, and a fleet of three superyachts, including the $75m Nabila which was used in the James Bond film, ‘Never Say Never Again’.Finished when new in Masons Black with 23-carat Gold fine lines, the interior was trimmed in Beige hide front upholstery with cloth rear and Cumberland Stone carpeting to the rear. The factory specification also included Dunlop tyres, Sundym glass, hazard warning lights, safety belts to the front, air-conditioning, stainless steel sills and wheel arches, electric windows, electric division, and full-width foldaway leather occasional seats. Automatic transmission and power steering help to manage the power of the 6230cc V8 engine. It is unknown how long the Khashoggi family retained the Phantom, but afterward continued to have a fascinating history and was used to transport members of the Royal Family as part of Princess Diana's funeral cortège, and took princes William and Harry from the Royal Train to Althorp for their mother's burial, while registered 'PBC 999'.Thereafter used in the film 'The Queen' starring Dame Helen Mirren and 'The Queen and I' with David Walliams, the Phantom thus boasts fantastic provenance and previous film appearances. Most recently entering into the ownership of a specialist funeral directors through a H&H auction in 2019, the Phantom was provided with a full repaint in 2019 in the original colour, and has benefitted from regular maintenance throughout their ownership to ensure reliability. Amassing some 13,000 miles since their purchase in 2016, the total mileage on the odometer is now 91,000 miles. Serviced seven times during their ownership, the Phantom has further benefitted from new head gaskets earlier this year; a new fuel pump, uprated valve stem seals and heads skimmed last year; and significant mechanical attention/improvement in 2021.Offered with a history file that includes the RREC chassis records, a collection of previous MOTs, original handbook, full maintenance spreadsheet for during the vendor's ownership, sundry paperwork, and a current V5C document. A fantastic opportunity to secure a rare and opulent car with a wonderful history, and offered at what we feel is a sensible guide price. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: PAZ 3150 Chassis No: 49159 MOT: October 20251 of just 152 UK-supplied, right-hand drive examplesJust 55,000 warranted miles and five former keepers from newLarge history file including the original book pack with stamped service book in the Ferrari walletSignificant documented maintenance and improvement expense with specialistsEntered from the ownership of a long-term Ferrari Owners' Club member and multiple Ferrari ownerIntroduced at the 1976 Paris Salon, the Ferrari 400 shared the same crisp Pininfarina styling and Type F101AL tubular steel chassis frame as its 365GT4 2+2 predecessor. Powered by an enlarged 4823cc 'quad-cam' V12 engine, the occasional four-seater featured all-round independent suspension (self-levelling to the rear), power-assisted recirculating ball steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. Notable as the first Maranello product for which automatic transmission could be specified; the 400 also boasted such luxuries as Connolly hide upholstery, electric windows and optional air conditioning. Arriving in mid-1979, the 400i enjoyed greater refinement, lower emissions, and better fuel economy thanks to its adoption of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection. Credited with some 310bhp and 289lbft of torque, the newcomer was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds and 149mph. A true front-engined, rear-wheel drive V12 Ferrari from the old school, the 400i remained in production until 1985, by which time some 873 automatic variants had been sold (though, just 152 of these are thought to have been to right-hand drive UK specification).Chassis number ‘49159’ was supplied new by H. R. Owen of London, being first registered on the 27th of January 1984. Finished in Blue Sera paintwork with Magnolia leather interior upholstery, the 400i was specified new with Blue hide to the dashboard and centre console. Entering into previous ownership in 2007, most recently the 400i has been in the vendor's custodianship, who is a long-term Ferrari Owners' Club member and multiple Ferrari owner. Now having covered a warranted low mileage of just 55,000 miles from new, ‘PAZ 3150’ has had only five former keepers. A ‘matching numbers’ example, the Ferrari is offered with its original torch and jack as well as a large file that includes the original book pack presented in the Ferrari wallet, including the owner’s guide and the stamped service book displaying ten entries covering the 1980s and 1990s.Additionally, included in the file are a significant number of invoices dating right back to the 1980s for expenditure with Ferrari main agents and specialists with some of the notable work with the current and previous owner, including bodywork repairs and a full repaint by TDH Classics Ltd., attention to the rear suspension and a brake overhaul. Most recently serviced less than 500 miles ago, by Kent High Performance, the 400i is due to be supplied with a fresh MOT certificate in time for sale and has a current V5C document (expires 4th October 2024). Elegantly understated and seemingly great value, this Prancing Horse is a rare opportunity with only 152 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples of the 400i produced. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: BV07 FNY Chassis No: WDD2163762A004223 MOT: May 2025Just 59,000 miles from newRare and desirable 5.5-litre V12 Bi-Turbo engine variantEntered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz carsOffered with a history file including the original book pack with stamped service bookThe CL Class is the Coupé derivative of the S Class full size luxury saloon, upon which it shares the same platform, it was formerly known as the SEC (Sonderklasse Einspritzmotor Coupé) and latterly the S Coupé. After six years of development, the third generation was officially unveiled at the end of June 2006 and was presented at the 2006 Paris Salon. Like its predecessors, the C216 has no B pillar interrupting the sleek curve of the side windows. C216 is offered in four models, each with its own engine and transmission, the 5.5L V8-powered CL 500; the high-performance 6.2L V8-powered CL 63 AMG; the ultra-luxury twin-turbo 5.5L V12-powered CL 600; and lastly the CL 65 AMG with a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 engine. The C216 makes use of the Distronic Plus cruise control, which debuted on the 2007 S-Class. This system is able to bring the car to a complete stop, and accelerate again to the pre-set speed, to keep a pre-set distance away from the car ahead of it. This Mercedes-Benz CL has also debuted with the new Active NightVision program that enables drivers to view the conditions in front of the car despite the dark surroundings.Manufactured in 2007, the CL600 offered was registered new on the 1st March that year. Finished in Iridium Silver with complementary Black Exclusive leather interior upholstery and Ash Black wood interior trim, the CL was well-specified from the factory with options including AMG 20-inch wheels, parking guidance, Dynamic front seats, Distronic Plus cruise control, upgraded theft protection, automatic climate control, DVD changer, rear headrests, heated screen wash system, and remote boot locking amongst many others. Offered having covered just 59,000 miles from new, the CL600 has had four former keepers and is being entered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz.Benefitting from significant improvement in 2020, a new coil pack was fitted and the gearbox was supplied with a full overhaul by a transmission specialist. Offered with a history file that comprises the original book pack including owner’s handbook and stamped service book, invoices documenting maintenance, improvement, and servicing, previous MOT certificates, a no advisory MOT certificate until May 2025, and a current V5C. Evidenced across the service book and invoices, the CL600 has received eight services with the majority of those completed by main dealers, with the last being completed at 58,400 miles. These Coupés are renowned for their opulence, and this example with modest mileage is certainly one to consider! PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: J907 XAJ Chassis No: SDLDGN3P6NB011777 MOT: May 2025Current ownership since 1998 and just three former keepersJust c.49,300 recorded milesSupplied with a history file including the combined book pack with stamped service bookHas benefitted from significant expenditure with marque specialists in current ownership, including pre-emptively replacing the outriggersFor many, the cream of the TVR crop was the no-nonsense Griffith, manufactured from 1991 to 2002. Borrowing elements from its Tuscan racer and V8S siblings once finalised, the new model's polyester-coated tubular spaceframe featured all round independent coil-over wishbone suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. It was propelled by derivatives of the ubiquitous Rover V8 engine ranging in size from 4.0 to 5.0-litres, mated to a five-speed Rover or Tremec manual gearbox. Suspension was independent all round by double wishbones and coil springs. Braking was by 10-inch ventilated discs at each corner. Upon test, Autocar discovered that the Griffith 4.3 was "faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari Testarossa up to 120mph". Recording 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and 0-100mph in 11.1 seconds, the magazine also praised the TVR's ergonomics adding that it was comfortable "even for the tallest (6ft 4in) of our testers".Supplied new by TVR main agents Hillside Motors of Surrey on the 19th March 1992 and finished in Mica Blue with Flint hide upholstery and a Black roof, the Griffith offered is powered by the arguably most usable Griffith engine option, the 4.3-litre. Also understood to be one of the rare and highly desirable big-valve examples, the vendor describes a thrilling power surge at 4,500rpm. In the vendor's ownership since 1998, the Griffith has had three former keepers and is now offered having 49,300 recorded miles. Used regularly throughout the vendor’s custodianship, including several trips to Le Mans, the TVR has been well maintained throughout this time. Pleasingly still boasting its original paintwork, chassis ‘11777’ is rated by the vendor as ‘very good to excellent’ regarding bodywork, electrical equipment, and interior trim, ‘excellent’ in engine and gearbox, and ‘good to very good’ regarding paintwork.Notable recent works while residing with the vendor have included a new hood in 2015 (c.£700); pre-emptively fitting new chassis outriggers as well as new fuel lines and battery relocation in 2018 (c.£3,200); new master cylinder, ball joints, an exhaust manifold gasket in 2020 (c.£2,500); new shock absorbers, bushes, and springs in 2021 (c.£1,800); new alternator and exhaust inner wing heat shields in 2023 (c.£1,500) with the improvements completed by TVR and classic car specialists. The accompanying history file includes the (rare to see) original combined owner’s handbook and service book in the TVR wallet, with the service book containing twelve stamps. Also included is a large collection of MOTs and invoices for improvements and servicing, as well as the in-depth guide ‘The TVR Griffith and Chimaera’ by Steve Heath.PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale, with the correct registration being the original 'J907 XAJ'. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: BF 9569 Chassis No: 5951904 MOT: ExemptRestored with Recovery Truck body-styleDesirable Ruckstell rear axle, Warford gearbox, Rocky Mountain brakes, and running on coil and ignitionStarting readily and running very well during the recent photography sessionOffered from a small private collection with several Model TsIntroduced in 1917, the Ford Model TT remained in production for a decade. Rated at 1-ton, for load-carrying purposes, the newcomer utilised a longer, heavier gauge chassis than its Model T passenger car sibling but the same torquey 2.9-litre four-cylinder engine and epicyclic transmission. The commercial variant also featured a stronger worm drive and crown wheel back axle and heavier-duty suspension. Initially available in chassis-only guise, the Model TT could be had with a factory body from 1924 onwards. A formidable workhorse that proved its worth in all corners of the globe, the indomitable Ford has been credited with inspiring America’s love for the pick-up truck.Manufactured in 1925, the Model TT offered is believed to have been supplied new to the United States of America. Residing in America for over 95 years, the Model TT was imported onto British shores in 2021 by the vendor as an addition to his small private collection, which includes several Model Ts. Finished in Maroon paintwork with Black wings and bonnet, the TT has a complementary Black interior upholstery. Subject to significant restoration and improvement work since being purchased by the vendor, the Truck has been converted to recovery style with a bespoke winch and has had extensive restoration works to the bodywork and cab. Benefitting from a Ruckstell rear axle (providing four speeds for Fords), Warford gearbox (which cost some £3,000), Rocky Mountain brakes, and importantly runs on both coil and ignition. Starting readily and running well during the recent photography session, the Ford has been used with local runs and is supplied with a current V5C document. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: F21 NSX Chassis No: JHMNA12600T000564 MOT: March 2025Finished in Formula Red with Black upholstery, the same as the car owned by racing legend Ayrton SennaUnderstood to be 1 of just 500 UK-supplied examplesCherished registration number ‘F21 NSX’ included in saleOffered with owner's wallet, service book, and handbook plus a collection of invoicesThe NSX (New Sportscar eXperimental) was a major departure for Honda, which by 1984 was renowned for its well-engineered but generally quite staid road cars. Its origins lay in the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept of that year and wowed the performance car world when it debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The intention was to match or better the performance of contemporaneous V8 Ferraris, coupled with superior reliability and lower cost. With styling inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, the paint process ran to 23 phases, and Ayrton Senna was involved in the vehicle's final development. It was the first mass-production car equipped with an all-aluminium body and was powered by an all-alloy V6 motor featuring Honda's patented VTEC engine control system and titanium connecting rods. The unit drove through a five-speed manual or four-speed sports automatic system.Make no mistake, this was a mould-breaking motorcar that even caused McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray to say: "When I drove an NSX, all existing benchmark cars vanished from my mind." The car was the first real Japanese 'supercar', proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. However, this superiority was not translated into sales and, by the time production ceased in 2005, fewer than 20,000 had been sold making them relatively rare and much sought-after today.Manufactured in 1991, ‘F21 NSX’ is a highly desirable UK-supplied example having been supplied new via Shepperton Honda and first registered on the 16th May that year. Finished in the striking and iconic colour combination of Formula Red paintwork with Black leather interior upholstery, matching that of the NSX owned by racing legend Ayrton Senna that is so familiar from the well-known image of him washing it outside his Portuguese villa in 1992. The 3.0 V6 VTEC engine is allied to the four-speed automatic transmission and is offered for auction having covered some 93,600 miles from new. Covering the majority of its mileage in the first eleven years, surpassing 70,000 miles, the NSX has just three former keepers. While residing in current ownership, the NSX has been used regularly, attending numerous shows, and winning awards at several of them!Presenting very well, the NSX still features its supplying dealer sticker in the rear windscreen and the tool kit, as well as the original steering wheel and gear lever accompanying. Supplied with a history file that includes the book pack in the Honda wallet including the owner’s handbook and service book, a large collection of previous MOT certificates, numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing, original sales literature, current V5C document, and, most pleasingly, the original Shepperton Honda sales invoice and correspondence between the Shepperton Sales Director and the first owner. Benefitting from its most recent cambelt change in 2023 by Guildford Honda and a full service at the start of this year, this NSX is an excellent opportunity to acquire a scarce UK-supplied example, in a very popular colour scheme. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: 713 XVX Chassis No: 4855207 MOT: ExemptOffered with VW Dating CertificateSubject to an extensive bare-metal restoration c.11 years agoAn early 1963 model year exampleThere are shapes that simply look successful even after decades and are not subject to short-term fashion, these are, in other words, ‘design classics’. The VW Type 14 Karmann Ghia can certainly be counted among them and perhaps a little further ‘off the radar’ than its more pedigree Italian cousins. Of the three fathers of this global success, Wilhelm Karmann produced them for VW, with VW boss, Heinz Nordhoff, approving the delivery of the re-worked and widened VW Type 1 chassis for VW, with the Italian Carozzeria Ghia responsible for the design of the VW Type 14.The Volkswagen Dating Certificate confirms the first delivery in Koblenz, Germany, with a build date of 6th August 1962, within the very first week of 1963 Model Year production at Osnabrück. Originally ordered in Pacific Blue (L398), it now wears a stunning Cherry Red with a Cream roof and Cream with Tan vinyl interior. Originally registered in 1962 for its first Hungarian owner, it was later exported to Germany, possibly in 2012. Bought by Pyritz-Classics, Frankfurt, the VW Karmann Ghia underwent an extensive bare metal restoration some 10-12 years ago, before the Cherry Red paint was applied, the straight, believed accident-free body was separated from the chassis and a replacement 1200cc engine by AT installed.Stored in the dry since, including in the possession of our vendor, there is no rust evident. The vendor informs us there were two tiny areas of rust starting under the battery housing, but these have been treated and painted. The gearbox has been overhauled and has since been run for some 5,900km. Save for some new components, this Cabriolet has not been modified since and has been restored extremely sympathetically, having the accolade of appearing in the pages of the Karmann Ghia Owner’s Club calendar and on the front of their magazine. Minor imperfections include some wear on the driver’s front seat, a small tear on the headliner, minor scuffing on the glove-box lid, a small scratch on the right front fender, some tiny spots of rust on the hub caps and the horn not working. Stored under a car-cover in a locked garage all the time, the car cover included, it has been driven fewer than 100 miles per year, the vendor has taken the Cabriolet to a few shows and avoided driving in the rain. A beautiful example with supporting documentation, including a sales invoice for £46,500 in June 2022 from Pyritz-Classics, Frankfurt, the Cabriolet is supplied with some Hungarian documentation, a VW Dating Certificate and the V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: YGE 67J Chassis No: 1L13067BW MOT: September 2025Owned by the Denny tailoring family of Southwold whose clients have included the author George Orwell since at least 1978Repainted in its factory colour and treated to a minor overhaul in 1990/1991 but otherwise highly originalRegularly MOT tested but little used in recent yearsNicely proportioned short wheelbase variantCredible 79,000 recorded miles"If you do not intend to buy a XJ6, don't try one, for ordinary cars will be spoilt for you thereafter. This is a very special kind of motoring" Autosport (06/08/1970) Introduced in September 1968, the Jaguar XJ6 was an automotive exemplar of the saying that a whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. There was nothing radically new about the model's four-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent suspension, power assisted rack and pinion steering or four-wheel disc brakes and yet it effectively moved the goalposts of luxury car design. Another of Sir William Lyons' stylistic masterpieces, its bluff radiator grille, slim-pillared glasshouse, pronounced belt line and quad headlights gave presence aplenty. Powered by a choice of 4.2 litre or 2.8 litre straight-six XK engines allied to either four-speed manual plus overdrive or automatic transmission, the XJ6 was a strong performer (though, the smaller-engined variant felt somewhat less powerful than its 1.4 litre deficit suggested). Belying the saloon's exterior dimensions, the cabin felt reassuringly cocooning thanks in part to a generous transmission tunnel. Hailed by Sir William Lyons as "the best Jaguar ever" during a series of 1969 television adverts, the first generation XJ6 won that year’s ‘Car of The Year’ award and remained in production until 1973.First registered in Glasgow on 5th February 1971, chassis 1L13067BW was purchased by the vendor’s father from Mann Egerton of Norwich seven years later at a time when the family tailoring business - ‘Denny of Southwold & Saville Row’ - could boast George Orwell, Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Alfred Munnings, Adrian Bell, Rennie Mackintosh and even the future King Charles III as clients. Treated to a respray in its original hue, sundry mechanical fettling and recoloured leather during 1990-1991, the Jaguar had its power steering overhauled in 1994 and headlining renewed in 2002. Believed but not warranted to have covered some 79,000 miles from new, the XJ6 passed its most recent MOT test on September 10th 2024. Pleasingly original in terms of its factory-fitted 4.2 litre engine, interior trim, boot liner and dashboard etc, ‘YGE 67J’ rode the country roads to and from the photography location notably well. Representing the iconic XJ6 in its purest form, Series 1 cars are increasingly sought after especially when finished in such a fetching colour combination and coming from long-term ownership. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and current MOT. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: WC 1273 Chassis No: 126 BG MOT: ExemptSelf-evidently the subject of an extensive past restorationHailed by the vendor's son as the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (whilst still bodied)A fantastic 'blank canvas' for its next ownerWorthy of close inspection if only to see the workmanship that helped garner Rolls-Royce its reputation for making 'the best car in the world'The model upon which Rolls-Royce's reputation as makers of 'The Best Car in the World' was founded, the 40/50hp debuted at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A somewhat conventional yet beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its superlatively smooth six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and twelve spark plugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). Allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, a three-speed gearbox was utilised from 1909 to 1913), the sidevalve unit proved both wonderfully torquey and eerily quiet. Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and higher top speeds than their earlier brethren. Rolls-Royce of America Inc was established to bypass the swingeing import duty that had hitherto restricted its parent company's transatlantic sales. Operating from factory premises in Springfield, Massachusetts, the new concern initially built carbon copies of the famous 40/50hp model. However, as time progressed so its product became more attuned to the US market. The beautifully wrought ladder frame chassis and enviably smooth 7428cc straight-six engine were little altered but later cars featured a three-speed, centre gearchange manual transmission and left-hand drive (interestingly just 600 or so of the 1,703 Springfield Silver Ghosts completed were to LHD specification). Designed to woo existing Packard, Cadillac and Pierce Arrow customers who had little truck with the idea of a chassis only purchase, a catalogued range of Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork was soon made available. The various designs were given British names and subcontracted to the likes of Amesbury, Biddle & Smart, Holbrook, Locke, Merrimac, New Haven, Smith-Springfield and Willoughby. From what we can gather, chassis 126BG was initially bodied as a Town Car Brougham and supplied new to plantation owner Howard Melville Hanna Jr. Among the richest and most influential in Ohio, his family’s business interests encompassed the coal, iron ore and shipbuilding industries. Reputedly laid-up due to an engine malady, the Rolls-Royce was left to languish in a Syracuse barn for many years before being bought by noted German collector Lars de Jounge during 1972. Relocating to Europe, the Silver Ghost was subsequently treated to a protracted, ‘ground up’ refurbishment from which it emerged as a Piccadilly Roadster. Sold to the vendor by Richard Biddulph of specialist dealer Vintage & Prestige, chassis 126BG was advertised for £280,000 and described as having been “nut and bolt restored at vast cost”. Deemed by the seller’s son to be the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (and his father has owned dozens), the car has since surrendered its rakish two-seater coachwork for another project. The vendor got as far as acquiring a suitable six-light Saloon / Sedan body to transplant (which is available to purchase by separate negotiation) but a change of plans means that he has decided to offer chassis 126BG as a ‘blank canvas’ for a new owner to configure as he / she wishes. Now UK road registered as ‘WC 1273’, this running and driving rolling chassis is worthy of close inspection if only to fully appreciate the engineering that earned Rolls-Royce its hallowed reputation. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: KKL 847 Chassis No: B292BH MOT: ExemptA highly original, matching numbers example and just over 80,000 miles from newJust four owners from new with copies of much period correspondence and early service historyThe twelfth of just forty-nine MkVI fitted with elegant James Young 'Design C11' coachworkIntroduced in 1946, the Bentley MkVI was the first post-war Bentley of Rolls-Royce design. Rolls-Royce survived the war in somewhat good health, as it produced aero engines for the Royal Air Force, along with other engines for military vehicles. The first Bentley MkVI was delivered to its owner in September 1946, 16 months after VE Day. It was powered by a new 4.3-litre F-head six-cylinder engine featuring overhead intake, side-mounted exhaust valves, and an aluminium alloy cylinder head.The MkVI was also the first Bentley with standard factory-designed bodywork built by the Pressed Steel Company of Oxford, with ex-Gurney Nutting chief designer John Blatchley applying the refined detailing. The bodies were fitted to the chassis and trimmed and painted to a standard that rivalled the best coachbuilders. Custom coachwork, like that on this car, remained available at the buyer’s discretion. This was quite a change in philosophy by Bentley’s parent company, yet it reflected the reality that standardised bodies could be built in greater numbers at its new factory in Crewe, England. Through 1952, there were 4,949 examples of the MkVI produced. Both a lovely and stately automobile, MkVIs boasted of a separate chassis featuring coil-spring independent front suspension, quite an engineering advance in its day.Sporting handsome aluminium coachwork by London coachbuilder James Young, Ltd, chassis number B292BH carries body number 1911 to design C11. Supplied via Jack Barclay Ltd on the 20th February 1948 and registered as ‘KKL 847’, chassis B292BH was delivered new to Mr Charles Soukup, Managing Director of Richard Klinger Ltd. Described in correspondence, the supply of the vehicle to Soukup’s exacting standards proved to be a demanding task (correspondence on file). By October 1950, ‘KKL 847’ had passed into the hands of Norfolk farmer Stephen Farrow Esq before coming to auction in 2013 after some 23 years in a dry barn. The previous owner purchased the car at the auction and brought it back into road-worthy order. Recommissioning included repainting of parts of the front and rear wings in period-correct cellulose. It was subsequently sold via H&H in 2021 to the current owner.Fastidious with his motorcars, the vendor improved the Bentley further, with work to the exterior and feeding of the leather interior. The vendor has kept the car in a well-serviced, road-going order (documented on file), being confident enough to enjoy a tour of the continent during 2023. The recent acquisition of another coach-built Bentley has made B292BH redundant in his life, and therefore he has taken the decision to offer it for sale. It is offered with an extensive history file, including copies of the original servicing notes within the owner’s manual. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: AYE 979 Chassis No: Z 10464 MOT: ExemptSupplied new to Harris and Russell Ltd of Tottenham Court Road, LondonIn current ownership since 2007 and continually improved throughout the vendor's ownershipA comparably late 3-Litre with the stronger ‘ZM’ type chassisRe-bodied in the late-1980s/early-1990s in the style of Vanden Plas tourerThe Lagonda 3 Litre began production in late 1929 as successor to the 2 Litre. In fact, the 2 Litre continued to be made in various guises until 1933, while the 3 Litre was phased out the following year. The early 3 Litres utilised a Z-Type 10ft 9in wheelbase chassis which was an extended and modified version of that employed by the four-cylinder 2 Litre. Elongated from the scuttle forwards, the revised frame could thus accommodate the newcomer's six-cylinder engine. The 'heavy pattern' Z-Type gearbox and ENV rear axle were used providing a final drive ratio of 4.1:1. The 3 Litre model's initial bore and stroke stood at 72mm x 120mm providing 2931cc capacity. These earlier engines are instantly identified by six camshaft tunnel covers on the side of the block. On later cars this capacity was increased to 3181cc with a bore of 75mm - the larger engine is recognised by corresponding 3 plate camshaft tunnel covers and a deeper rocker cover to accommodate longer valve stems. Both engines boasted a robust seven-bearing crankshaft and a fully flooded roller cam follower and valve actuation design. This provided a quiet and smooth operation with a longer operating life than was commonly achieved amongst its peers.A true thoroughbred, the 3 Litre attracted a select clientele and enjoyed sundry competition success (most notably Lord de Clifford's fine performances aboard a Works 3-Litre on the 1931 Monte Carlo and 1932 RAC rallies). Testing a Lagonda 3-Litre in 1929, The Motor reckoned it was ‘difficult to imagine a car nearer an ideal than one which combines the full performance of a speed model with the top gear performance of the best modern touring car.’ The 3-litre was, indeed, exceptionally flexible, being able to accelerate from 5mph to its maximum of around 80mph in top gear. Motor Sport summed up the 3-Litre Lagonda as ‘a very pleasant car of very high quality and possessing that indefinable but very definite character which stamps the thoroughbred in every walk of life’ – sentiments with which we can only concur.Chassis number ‘10464’ was supplied new to Harris and Russell Ltd of Tottenham Court Road, London being first registered on the 16th of October 1933, initially clothed in Pillarless Saloon coachwork. Retained by them until 1942, the later wartime history is unknown, before being acquired by eccentric car collector Henry Elland of Waddens Brook Estate. Upon the passing of Mr. Elland in 1984, a large auction of the collection was held, through which the Lagonda was purchased by Robert Goodchild of Chapel-on-le-Frith. However, by this stage, the coachwork was beyond renovation, and it is believed that Mr Goodchild fitted a Tourer coachwork by Mulliner. Sold at a H&H auction in Buxton in 1996, the 3-Litre passed through a couple of other owners and was provided with another Vanden Plas style Tourer body, before being exported to Belgium.Repatriated by the current owner in 2007, the vendor is a long-term Lagonda Club and Aston Martin Owners Club member, and ‘10464’ has been well-used throughout the vendor’s custodianship, on multiple clubs runs and tours, including to Le Mans and of the Yorkshire Dales. Continuously improved during the time with the vendor, with notable works comprising new hood, sidescreens (never used), hood bag and tonneau cover costing c.£5,750 in 2008; engine overhaul and repainting to the cost of c.£11,800 in 2014; further engine improvements in 2017 costing c.£2,200; refurbished water pump £550 and a re-cored radiator £1,700 in 2019; and improvements to the Borg & Beck clutch in 2023 costing some £880, as well as multiple services. Starting readily and both running and driving well during the recent photography session, the Lagonda is accompanied by a history file comprising Lagonda Club records, a collection of invoices, and a current V5C document. For more information, please contact:Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: 847 CXK Chassis No: BN6/2341 MOT: ExemptDesirable two-seater 'BN6' modelSubject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul in 1990's which has survived remarkably wellRecently undergone a caburettor rebuild by Leighton Buzzard specialists 'Carburetter Exchange' in preparation for saleMaintained very well since restoration with a large history file detailing expenditure"After a really gruelling road test, I can say that this new sports model is ideal for Continental touring. It also stood up to lap after lap of the Nürburgring at racing speeds, without complaint, and that must be equivalent to a vast mileage under more humane conditions. Finally, it has the kind of appearance that will make many prospective purchasers reach for their cheque books." – John Bolster on the Austin-Healey 100/6, Autosport, 12th October 1956.Introduced in 1956, the 100/6 represented the most radical step forward in the Big Healey's development. Despite its initial success, sales of the original Austin-Healey 100 had begun to decline by the mid-1950s and so the model was revamped as the '100/6', BMC's 2.6-litre C-series six replacing the original four-cylinder Austin Atlantic engine. At the same time, the wheelbase was lengthened from 7' 6" to 7' 8", which enabled the inclusion of two occasional seats in the rear of the BN4 variant. In 100-6 tune the pushrod six produced 102bhp - 12bhp more than its predecessor - though the inevitable weight gain meant that there was little if any improvement in performance, the car's top speed remaining at 103mph or thereabouts. Although stylistically very similar to the preceding 100, the 100/6 was nevertheless easily distinguishable by its 'crinkle' radiator grille and bonnet-top air intake. In 1957 an improved six-port engine became available, and this 117bhp unit was fitted to all the newly introduced BN6 two-seater roadsters. The top speed improved to 111mph and 1.7 seconds were cut from the 0-60mph time.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate on file, chassis BN6/2341 was initially despatched to the Austin showroom on Oxford Street, London on the 29th of July 1958 before being redistributed to Mann Egerton of Norwich and was specified with the desirable options of wire wheels and overdrive. The first owner was Mr J. A. Boyden of Knightsbridge, London who took delivery on New Years Eve, 1958.Little is known about Mr Boyden’s ownership, or subsequent ownership until 1991, when the car is understood to have been owned by Mr A Wilkinson. It is understood that the ‘Big Healey’ was at this point in dire need of restoration, and the first record is for an estimate from Automotive Engineering and Refurbishment Ltd of Brierly Hill on the 10th October 1991. Unfortunately, Mr Wilkinson’s declining health meant a change of plans and in 1993, whilst the car was still in restoration, the car was sold to Mr M. Workman and by 1995, the car was registered on what is believed to be its original registration number, ‘847 CXK’, MOT’d and back on the road. For some reason by 1996 a legal dispute had started regarding the restoration, which is documented in the history file. However, the two-seater was by now completed having been subject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul and repainted in Red over Ivory white. The Workman family would keep ‘847 CXK’ until 2020, when the car was sold to the previous owner, who completed several works to the mechanical components of the car for which there is a stack of invoices from AH Spares.The vendor acquired ‘847 CXK’ in 2023, with the intent of the car complimenting his two-plus-two 100/6 and has used the car sparingly whilst improving it with a recent Carburettor rebuild by Carburetter Exchange, Leighton Buzzard, new rear shock absorbers and a thorough service to improve running.Upon inspection, we noted that this fine-looking motor car appears very presentable, and the vendor notes that the paintwork and bodywork are still ‘very good’ given that the restoration is now just under 30 years old. The vendor also notes that the red vinyl interior is in ‘very good’ fettle too and has evidently been subject to a major re-trim in the past. Furthermore, mechanically the Healey is said to also be ‘very good’ and has evidently been very well looked after by its owners since the restoration. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: JLN 239K Chassis No: 124871H525093 MOT: ExemptOffered from long-term ownershipRecent front brake overhaul4-speed Hurst shifter manual transmissionThe vendor believed it to be a Z28 modelWith the dawn of the 1970s, Chevrolet's Camaro entered its second generation. The competition also did this, but this time they weren't forced to take a quick approach because a stroke of genius like the Mustang couldn't be easily repeated. The Camaro had grown in size and had a completely new design, one might think it was almost European. Under the hood, however, they relied on the tried and tested: displacement and performance. The chassis was significantly improved, while at the same time more comfort inside. The press department called it “a driver’s car”.Offered here is a ‘Shark Nose’ early second generation (1970-1973) of the Camaro that pre-dated the US Federal rules on bumpers, and arguably the more desirable and sought-after appearance for the iconic marque. Presenting in Black with both the Z28 and Type LT badging and a 4-speed manual transmission example, it is understood to have been in the UK for a long period, indeed the HPI report suggests its first registration in the UK as 6th June 1971. In current ownership since 2006, it is understood to have been restored by the previous owner sometime before then, with bodywork and paintwork carried out. We are advised that in more recent times the Camaro has benefitted from a brake overhaul that included new discs, calipers and pads.The cockpit has air conditioning fitted and has a purposeful period-style Hurst Indy shifter that looks the part! It is offered with a collection of old MOTs and a current V5C. The vendor bought the Camaro on the understanding it was a genuine Z28, however, we would recommend further investigation is required. The body decodes as a V8 and the engine number is partly visible and states the build details as the Flint factory on October 29th, although, the important letter stampings are difficult to read. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: MX03 WSW Chassis No: SCBLF34F03CH09533 MOT: July 2025Finished in the handsome combination of Tungsten Grey Metallic with diamond-stitched Black leather upholsteryVery unusually able to boast a full Bentley main dealer service history from newRecently serviced by the supplying dealer, Bentley Manchester, and benefiting from a 'health check'Thoroughly revamped for 2002, the Bentley Arnage Series Two gained a stiffened bodyshell, revised suspension, new electronics and a thoroughly reworked version of the Crewe concern’s indomitable 6.75-litre OHV V8. Force-fed by twin Garratt T3 turbochargers (in place of the previous single T4), the engine also boasted an improved cylinder head gasket design and Bosch Motronic management system. Developing some 450bhp and 875Nm when fitted to the sportiest ‘T’ model, it was allied to four-speed automatic transmission and reputedly enabled the luxury express to sprint from 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and onto 170mph (making it the fastest four-door saloon in the world at the time). The Series Two cars further benefited from more comfortable seats and remained an object lesson in luxury. Only current from 2002 – 2009, just 817 Arnage Ts were built in right-hand drive. Finished in the visually imposing combination of Tungsten Grey Metallic with Black leather upholstery, ‘MX03 WSW’ must be one of very few Arnage Ts able to boast a full Bentley main dealer service history (especially at twenty-one years old). Warranted to have covered a modest 59,000 miles from new, the super saloon features extra thick, diamond stitched hides adorned with Silver ‘Winged-B’ motifs, dark wood veneers and engine turned aluminium inserts to the dashboard and door cappings. Supplied new by Bentley Manchester, the four-seater returned to the same establishment for the most recent of its seventeen services just last month with the associated ‘health check’ being fault / recommendation free. Starting readily and running well during our recent visit, ‘MX03 WSW’ still turns heads wherever it goes. The rear brake discs carry the Bentley insignia and nice ‘handbuilt’ touches abound such as the cross-hatch patterning to the insides of the exterior door handles. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, book pack, paperwork and MOT certificate valid until July 2025. Service History – ‘MX03 WSW’ Bentley Manchester - 68 miles (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Bentley Manchester - 1,179 miles Bentley Manchester - 9,185 miles Bentley Manchester - 20,197 miles Bentley Manchester - 30,402 miles Bentley Manchester - 38,618 miles Bentley Manchester - 42,373 miles Bentley Harwood - 44,761 miles Bentley Harwood - 46,272 miles Bentley Harwood - 47,457 miles Bentley Harwood - 48,429 miles Bentley Harwood - 50,450 miles Bentley Harwood - 52,220 miles Bentley Hadley Green - 53,269 miles Bentley Hertfordshire - 57,563 miles Bentley Hertfordshire - 57,868 miles Bentley Birmingham - 57,963 miles Bentley Manchester - 58,508 miles For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: APV 758B Chassis No: B204EC MOT: March 2025Finished in Midnight Blue with a delightfully patinated light Blue interiorPrevious bodywork restoration and repaintOffered with S3 handbook, Green continuation log book, collection of old tax discs and invoicesBy 1955, Rolls-Royce felt increasingly less need to visually differentiate its own models from the Bentley-badged ones. The Bentley S1 that replaced the R-Type model was therefore basically a Silver Cloud I behind the distinctive 'Flying B' radiator grille. It was the last Bentley powered by the company's venerable 150bhp 4.9-litre straight-six engine. The newcomer retained a separate chassis and body, facilitating the manufacture of special-bodied versions. Even so, the vast majority were delivered with the standard steel one. Suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and by live axle and semi-elliptic springs at the rear. Braking was by servo-assisted drums all-round. Improved performance arrived with the S2 model of 1959, when the straight-six engine was finally pensioned off in favour of a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit. This raised the top speed to some 114mph and greatly enhanced acceleration. Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows an option. The model's final iteration was the S3. Introduced in 1962, it featured a lower bonnet line, different grille and twin headlamps. The interior modifications included individual seats for the front occupants and increased legroom for those in the rear. Engine power was increased by seven per cent. Some 1,630 S3s were produced between 1962 and 1966.Finished in Midnight Blue with a delightfully patinated Light Blue interior, 'APV 758B' has been maintained by the likes of Bentley Cheltenham and marque specialists RR&B garages. Understood to have been the subject of a previous bodywork restoration and repaint, it is noted in the history file that the S3 is fitted with fibreglass front wings and sills. An invoice is on file for the aforementioned RR&B garages for over £12,500 dated January 2023 which includes attention being paid to the braking system. Offered with S3 handbook, Green continuation log book, collection of old tax discs and invoices, plus MOT certificates back to 1967, and although exempt a current MOT certificate into March 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: PXS 214 Chassis No: 413539 MOT: ExemptResided in Bishops Stortford for the first fifty-one years of its life across just four ownersPurchased by the late vendor some two years ago for £22,495Wire wheel refurbishment and new tyres in 2011 costing some £1,200Offered with a history file including buff logbookThe Jaguar MkIV was Jaguar’s first car following WWII and was produced between 1945 and 1948. Manufactured using a 120” separate chassis featuring beam front and live rear axle suspension on semi-elliptic springs and Girling mechanical brakes, it was offered with three engine variants; four-cylinder 1½ Litre, or six-cylinder 2½ / 3½ Litres coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. The stylish all-steel coachwork was available in four-door saloon or drophead coupe configurations featuring the kind of luxurious interior typically associated with the Jaguar. In addition, it featured distinguishing chrome headlamps and a prominent chrome radiator grille. Very few of these magnificent Jaguars were built for the right-hand markets as steel was being rationed for goods for export.Chassis number 413539 was manufactured in 1947 and was supplied new through Moors Garage in Bishops Stortford to the first owner, Mr. E. F. Cooper, a distinguished local man, being first registered on the 28th October. Finished from new in Gunmetal, the Jaguar now wears two-tone Gunmetal and Silver paintwork with complementary Black leather interior upholstery. Reputedly a very original example, the MkIV interestingly spent the first 51 years residing in Bishops Stortford across only four owners. Venturing to Suffolk with its fifth owner in 1998, the Jaguar was purchased by the late vendor for £22,495 in 2022. The mileage is recorded at some 8,800 miles with supporting evidence suggesting this mileage is correct from the 1970s to the present day. Benefitting from wire wheel refurbishment and new tyres in 2011 costing some £1,200, the Jaguar is offered with extensive history including the buff logbook, the original manufacturer's guarantee document, previous MOT certificates and tax discs, and a V5C document. Rated by the vendor as ‘very good’ in regards to engine and gearbox, having 'good' bodywork, electrical equipment and interior and ‘average’ concerning the Jaguar's paintwork. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: 433 UYF Chassis No: 95296 MOT: ExemptThe most affordable entry point into exclusive Talbot-Lago ownershipExtensively restored in France during the 1990sImported into the UK in 2014Known ownership since 1955Due to the bankruptcy and break-up of the Anglo-French motor manufacturer Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq in 1935, an enterprising Venitian engineer by the name of Tony Lago would purchase the French part of the business in 1936. Lago had built much of his motoring industry experience in England during the 1920s and wasted no time in replacing the pre-bankruptcy models with several elegant new models to the newly found ‘Talbot-Lago’ company. These new designs were at first lightweight sporting six-cylinder models designed by fellow Italian ex-pat Walter Becchia and included the Talbot Baby, Talbot Cadette and the Talbot Major.The launch of the four-cylinder T4 Minor at the Paris Auto Show 1937 represented something of a departure for Talbot-Lago and allowed the company to compete within a slighter lower down price bracket. Taking its chassis from the existing Talbot Baby, a new sports saloon body was designed which resembled the larger Cadette and Major. The 2,323cc overhead valve engine was fed by a single Stromberg carburettor and produced 62hp at 4,000 rpm. To keep things upmarket, the Minor was only offered in Right Hand Drive, which was in keeping with most of the more expensive French cars. Unfortunately, by 1940 the Talbot factory would be converted to use for the war effort, spelling the end for the Minor.Understood to have been built in 1938, this Talbot T4 Minor is one of only around 100 examples to have left the Suresnes factory. Most likely due to WWII, the car has lost most of its earliest history, however, ownership records date back to 1955 when it was in the custodianship with a Monsieur Phillipe who owned the vehicle until 1964 before passing it to another owner who would own it until 1993, when it was offered to a Monsieur Roland who would carry out a comprehensive overhaul. The car would later be exhibited at the Paris Retromobile show in 2004 and offered for sale and purchased by a British gentleman in 2014. Now registered as ‘233 UYF’ it entered the custodianship of the vendor in 2015.The vendor has kept the Talbot-Lago in fine fettle throughout his ownership. Upon inspection, the engine fired into life with relative ease and the vendor has advised that the overall condition of the car is ‘very good’, with the paint appearing in remarkably good condition despite age-related marks and the gorgeous duo-tone leather and patterned moquette interior also presenting extremely well. Now to be offered for sale as one of only two believed to be in the UK this rare T4 Minor is offered with a history file including some correspondence between previous owners, the UK V5C, some operating instructions and invoices for recent chrome work and a battery within the vendor’s ownership. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: AS 1917 Chassis No: DBS/5173/R MOT: ExemptDocumented on works records to have been fitted with its current Lola Aston Martin V8 development engine in 1970Formed part of the Nigel Dawes Collection for several yearsSupplied with extensive history and featured in Aston Martin booksRecently subject to much sympathetic restoration workPLEASE NOTE: On arrival to the sale, it was noted that the brake pedal is firm and the brake lights were stuck on. On further inspection there appears to be a leak from the brake master cylinder.Introduced at the October 1967 Motor Show, the DBS broke important new ground for Aston Martin. Although similar to that of the concurrent DB6, its steel platform chassis used a longer wheelbase, repositioned front cross member and wider track to arrive at an ideal 50:50 weight distribution. Further enhanced by the adoption of de Dion rear suspension located via a Watts linkage and with standardised power steering, the newcomer was widely praised for its polished ride and handling. Styled in-house by William Towns, with clear transatlantic and Italianate overtones, the aluminium-bodied four-seater exuded a road presence that few rivals caught in its quad headlights could match. The DBS was considered so stylish that it was chosen as the star car for the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which, controversially starred George Lazenby as 007 in his only appearance in the role.Although intended to be the first V8-powered Aston, a series of teething troubles with the new powerplant meant that the DBS initially went into production with the proven Tadek Marek-designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six inherited from the DB5 and DB6. It would take Newport Pagnell a further two years to get the eight-cylinder ready for customers, and the DBS V8 was launched in September 1969, but it wasn't until Spring 1970 that deliveries took place.The Aston Martin V8 engine had been in development by Marek since 1963 and, initially, was designed with a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank, but finished development in twin-cam form. Initially fitted to Marek's own DB5 in 1965 with crossover intake manifolds with a pair of twin-choke side-draught Weber carburettors, it was used extensively and proved its performance values well. By this period, Aston Martin had disbanded its Works Racing Team, so it was decided to trial the new V8 in racing form by supplying it to Lola for the T70 MkIII. This engine unit would be extensively reworked during this period due to previous issues with lubrication in the crankshaft area, which caused the Aston Martin - Lola to only last a mere 25 laps at Le Mans in 1967. However, after extensive redevelopment and the fitment of the V8 into two DBS prototypes during 1967, the future was starting to look brighter.Chassis DBS/5173/R is understood to have been first delivered as a six-cylinder, five-speed ZF specification DBS, by AJ Beal Ltd, to the prolific car collector, Nigel Dawes, on the 23rd October 1968 and was registered with Mr Dawes' personal registration number '1230 ND'. According to works records supplied to the vendor by Aston Engineering of Derby, DBS/5173/R was fitted with a new ZF gearbox on the 25th September 1969, and it is believed this was in preparation for the fitment of the ex-Lola developmental V8 engine that was to be fitted in March 1970. The Lola-Aston engine, numbered 'V500/013/P' ('P' for Prototype), came complete with four side-draught twin-choke Weber carburettors on cross-over intake manifolds plus two steel air boxes, the height of which necessitated enlarging of the bonnet scoop and strengthening of the aluminium structure with box-section steel which is still present today. Production variants of the DBS V8 would utilise fuel injection instead of carburettors, meaning that the larger bonnet scoop would not be necessary. It is therefore believed that DBS/5173/R was the first privately owned DBS V8, as the production cars wouldn't be delivered until some months later.Little is known of the onward history of this one-off Aston Martin, as the car was sold off by Mr Dawes' family due to his ill-health and little information is available other than the works records and editorial information available in Aston Martin V8s by E. Wilson McComb and Aston Martin DB - 70 Years by Andrew Noakes, and copies of both publications accompany the DBS' history file to the sale. It is, however, understood that the Aston was sympathetically restored some years ago into its original scheme of Lagoon Blue over its very original, but hardly worn, Black Leather interior, and the vendor has advised that a 'full fluids' service was performed in 2023 plus a wheel refurbishment and fitment of new Weber carburettors at the same time - and has been cherished since then, forming part of his extensive private collection as a static, yet running exhibit. The vendor has described the overall condition of the exterior as 'very good' to 'excellent' and the running condition as 'very good', only because he feels the car will need a good run to 'clear it out'. One area that he feels will need addressing is a crack along the nearside bottom corner of the rear window which will necessitate new glass, which he has promised to try and rectify prior to sale. The perfect opportunity for any Aston Martin collector, DBS/5173/R is a true one-off and offers serious bragging rights for any potential new owner. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: YCD 244 Chassis No: 0420680BS MOT: ExemptA well-known and well regarded Kougar Jaguar built for fast road, sprints and hillclimbsBuild No.42 with special bodywork including handmade aluminium nose cone and bonnet, and polished cycle wings, evoking the golden age of the 1950s ‘rocket’ racersPreviously owned by Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sports Car magazineImpressive specification including 3.8-litre Jaguar engine with triple Dellorto carburettorsIn the late 1970s, and Englishman named Rick Stevens set out to build a car of his own based on the legendary British sports cars of the early post-war era, such as Frazer Nash, Allard and H.R.G. These were, after all, the cars of his childhood but they were scarce, sometimes fragile, and likely more than he could afford. So, he decided to build his own version of the classic road-racer but using more modern components. Stevens paired up with the legendary engineers Dick Crosthwaite and John Gardiner (of the now iconic firm Crosthwaite & Gardiner) to design and build his dream sports car. The 1970s was the age of the kit car, with any variety of cheap fiberglass likeness being built to sit atop a VW or some other similarly ubiquitous chassis, usually with extremely dubious results. There were dozens of manufacturers in the game offering conversions and full bodies to build any type of machine imaginable.Thankfully, Mr. Stevens opted to take a more traditional, British cottage-industry approach. With the help of his engineering consultants, he designed a tubular chassis which accepted the four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and running gear from Jaguars. The Kougar, as it would become known, was immediately set apart from the sea of cheap kits thanks to its high-quality construction and sophisticated Jaguar running gear. In terms of styling, the body, cycle arches and distinctive radiator grille were inspired by the Frazer Nash LeMans Replica of 1950, but given a more curvaceous look on the low-slung chassis. The Kougar had a cut-down cockpit with minimal weather protection and a business-like dash that featured a full array of Jaguar instrumentation. While some cars were offered in kit form, most were constructed at the works as this car was designed from the ground up for serial production and finished to a high standard. Today, they are classics in their own right, and a handful of lucky enthusiasts have been able to experience the thrill the Kougar Jaguar Sports can deliver.Kougar build Number 42, is a well-known example that was built professionally for fast road sprints, and hillclimbs, and first registered in January 1982. Constructed by renowned special builder Robin Beech, he modified the design to feature a handmade aluminium nose cone and bonnet. Also featuring a Jaguar grille and polished cycle wings, it evokes the golden age 1950s ‘rocket’ racers. Mechanically re-engineering the suspension with larger front wishbones, rose joints, and a widened rear track, ‘YCD 244’ utilises a 3.8-litre Jaguar engine with triple Dellorto carburettors, Lynx Engineering alloy inlet manifold and cold air box, allied to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission and Jaguar rear axle with LSD. Adjustable Spax suspension provides the dampening to the wire wheels with Avon tyres. An MSA-Certified roll-bar, bespoke side-exit circuit exhaust, and fire extinguisher are all fitted for competition use.The cabin features Black quilted seats with Red carpets and currently has 'comfort' road seatbelts, but four-point harnesses are included for competition. Period instruments and a wire-spoked Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel complete the interior, along with Brooklands aero screens. Robin Beech competed in the Kougar widely including on Brighton Speed Trials, before ‘YCD 244’ was sold in 1988 to eminent motoring author, publisher, and commentator Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sportscar Magazine. Regularly featuring in the magazine, he was enthusiastic about the Kougar and retained it for thirteen years. Two subsequent owners of over ten years ensued with the Kougar extensively campaigning in the JDC 'Four Hills and Sprint Championship' at circuits such Harewood, Shelsley, Anglesey, and Prescott. This exceptional Kougar started readily and ran well during our recent photography session and is ready to be enjoyed again, be that on the road or circuit. Supplied with a full tonneau cover, a driver-only chrome roll-hoop, headrest for the MSA roll-bar, and wraparound windscreen, the Kougar also has a history file that includes V5C. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: T.B.A Chassis No: 9114101606 MOT: March 2025Unique 'Rindt Vehicle Design' build commissioned by the vendor for his wifeThe subject of a six-page article in 'Classic Porsche' magazine (August 24)Showcased at the exclusive "Salon Prive" event in 2024Only 1,000 post-completion milesHaving celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2023, the Porsche 911 is, for many, the ultimate sportscar. The model has evolved significantly over the past six decades with the only real constants being a rear-mounted flat-six engine and its manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to motorsport. Porsche has long catered for those customers who want their 911 to stand out from the crowd via its ‘Sonderwunsch’ department and even created one-offs such as the 996-generation based Classic Club Coupe (which was bought by Jerry Seinfeld for $1.32 million in June 2023). However, the factory’s efforts do not go far enough for some to the extent that re-imagining the 911 has become an industry in, and of, itself. The likes of RUF Automotive have been imbuing the iconic 2+2-seater with supercar humbling performance for decades, while more recently Singer Vehicle Design, Rindt Design,Tuthill and Lanzante have all become synonymous with retro styling, cutting-edge engineering and (often) $1m plus price tags.A 1 of 1 creation, this amazing Porsche 911 was commissioned by the vendor as a present for his wife from marque specialist, Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd. Renowned for their ‘restomods’, the Reading-based firm were given a very specific brief. Not only did their proposed creation have to date from 1974 (the same year as its intended recipient) it also had to blend an ‘old school’ feel with mod cons. The first four months of the three-year project were spent with the donor monocoque on a jig. Any and all corrosion was cut out and replaced with new metal and the whole bodyshell reworked to resemble a Carrera RS 2.7. Finished in Duck Egg Blue with asymmetric Orange and Black stripes the exterior thus pays homage to the Stuttgart manufacturer’s all-conquering 917 racer. Taken from a 964-series 911, the seats are trimmed in Linen leather with contrasting Blue and Orange stitching which extends to the gear lever gaiter and leather-topped dashboard too. The front seats and both windscreens are heated, while the cabin also boasts electric windows and air-conditioning not to mention a MOMO Prototipo Black Edition steering wheel, full-width tartan effect dashboard insert and ‘shock proof’ Smiths stopwatches. The Kenwood in-car entertainment system features Apple CarPlay and hosts the reversing camera display. Parking sensors are fitted front and rear with different tones used for each end. Power comes from a fully overhauled, air-cooled Porsche 3.2-litre flat-six engine running an upgraded ECU, fuel injection and Jenvey throttle bodies. In a car that bristles with bespoke touches one of the most unusual is the re-engineered Sportmatic semi-automatic transmission which makes what looks like a Le Mans 24-hours escapee surprisingly usable around town! Riding on replica Campagnolo Group 4 alloy wheels, the 2+2-seater has recently been the subject of a six-page article in Classic Porsche magazine (August 2024 issue). Justifiably proud of their craftsmanship, the Rindt script appears to the exterior, interior and even on one of the cooling fan’s blades. A real headturner which was displayed at Salon Prive a few months ago, the attention that this unique 911 generates wherever it goes is the reason for sale. However, the lady’s loss could be your gain especially as the car has covered a mere 1,000 post-completion miles and Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd have confirmed that they would charge considerably more than the guide price to build a similarly personalised machine. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: H23 MRU Chassis No: WDB1290662F009394 MOT: NoneUK-supplied, right-hand drive, 500SL123,000 recorded miles and only two former keepersSupplied with a body-coloured hardtopThe fourth generation of Mercedes-Benz’s much-vaunted SL model (the R129 Series) was launched at the Geneva Motor Show of 1989. It was a beautifully engineered motorcar that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features. The specification 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 airbags. The SL 500 featured a 5.0 V8 producing 326bhp, with 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. The model featured many innovations, including electronically-controlled damping, an automatically expanding roll-over bar, and a multi-link rear axle. In addition, there was a fully electric package of an electric roof, windows, door mirrors, and seats, making the ownership experience luxurious, stress-free, comfortable, and with easy to operate equipment.First registered on the 1st August 1990, ‘H23 MRU’ was specified in the attractive colour scheme of Dark Blue Metallic paintwork over a Grey leather interior. Unfortunately, little is known about the early history of the car due to a lost history file, however, we do know that the vendor purchased the car in 2017 to complement his collection where it has remained in dry storage ever since.Today, the SL presents as a running project that needs some attention in order to return it to the road. It was noted upon inspection that the V8 engine was running well, however, it appeared to misfire, although it moved with ease for our photography session. The vendor has advised that the interior needs some work, with the front seats requiring some attention particularly, but externally the bodywork is advised to be in overall ‘good’ condition. Now displaying some 123,000 miles on the odometer, ‘H23 MRU’ is offered at No Reserve and would make a rewarding project for any prospective owner. Please note that the vendor is attempting to track down the history file, but if it is not found a new V5C will need to be applied for. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: YSU 288 Chassis No: T838180DN MOT: Exempt1 of just 104 XK150 S 3.4 litre Drophead Coupes made (in both LHD and RHD)Supplied new to E. Schiller Esq of Illinois and later resident in Germany for many years before being repatriated in 1988Treated to a bare metal renovation and conversion to RHD by The Vehicle Restoration Co and subsequently improved by renowned XK specialist, Twyford Moors (engine overhaul / conversion to unleaded, interior re-trimmed etc)Purchased by the vendor from JD Classics in 2011 for £99,000 and subject to some £27,000 worth of fettling / maintenance sinceThe final iteration of the XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in May 1957. While its use of independent torsion-bar front suspension, a 'live' leaf-sprung rear axle and rack-and-pinion steering mirrored the practice of its XK140 predecessor, the new model benefited from the option of all-round Dunlop disc brakes (though, in practice very few – if any - cars were delivered with drum brakes). Stylistically, the newcomer was brought up-to-date with less ostentatious curves and a larger, wrap-around single piece windscreen. With the E-type still very much under development, Jaguar was keen to sustain the sporting reputation that a remarkable five Le Mans victories (1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957) had earned it. Initially powered by a 3442cc derivative of the marque's race-proven DOHC straight-six engine, the XK150 could be specified with an enlarged 3781cc unit from late 1959 onwards. Available in Standard, Special Equipment or 'S' tune, the latter high-performance package comprised a Harry Weslake-modified cylinder head, more aggressive camshaft profiling, high compression pistons and triple SU carburettors. Like its lesser siblings, the XK150 ‘S’ could be had in Fixed-Head Coupe, Open Two-Seater (Roadster) or Drophead Coupe guises. With a claimed 250hp on tap, the 'S' 3.4 Litre cars were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds and 132mph. Among the rarest of all XK variants, total (LHD and RHD) XK150 ‘S’ 3.4 Drophead Coupe production is thought to have amounted to just 104 cars. Unsurprisingly, survivors are highly prized by collectors. According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis T838180DN was completed on 5th March 1959 and supplied new to E. Schiller of Oak Park, Illinois. Initially finished in Carmen Red, the XK150 S is understood to have migrated to Germany (possibly in the hands of a US serviceman) not long afterwards. Repatriated during 1988 by Peter Cutler, the 2+2-seater was then entrusted to The Vehicle Restoration Co of West Sussex for a bare metal repaint, conversion to right-hand drive and sundry other works. Sold to Shell Oil executive Alan Hunt by Twyford Moors in 1998, he commissioned the renowned XK specialist to retrim the interior, install an alternator, uprate the cooling system (re-cored radiator, Kenlowe fan, alloy expansion tank), plumb-in a facet fuel pump and regulator plus fit new 6 x 15 chrome wire wheels and tyres. Mr Hunt subsequently had them thoroughly overhaul the original engine (including conversion to unleaded) and improve the hood. Humphrey Bunyan of The Classic Car Workshop refurbished the front suspension and further upgraded the Drophead Coupe with a Getrag five-speed manual gearbox, replacement fuel tank and SPAX shock absorbers all round. Registered to Alexander Krahe of Twyford Moors thereafter, ‘YSU 288’ entered the current ownership via JD Classics for £99,140 in December 2011 at which time it was said to have covered just 9,000 post-restoration miles. Enjoyed by the vendor for numerous trips around the UK and into Europe, he has employed the services of Paul Roach Jaguar Ltd to maintain and fettle the XK150 S spending close to £27,000 over the past thirteen years. As well as servicing the 2+2-seater, the Acton, nr Sudbury based firm has rewired it, installed electric power steering, re-bushed the suspension, replaced the rear springs, overhauled the engine’s bottom end and renewed various back axle seals. Old MOT certificates on file suggest that the Drophead Coupe has covered some 22,000 miles since returning to the UK. Starting readily upon inspection and proving a doddle to manoeuvre with its power steering and five-speed gearbox, the Jaguar now presents as an older restoration. The paintwork has aged in places and the brightwork is imperfect. However, the seller admits he bought ‘YSU 288’ to drive rather than polish. Able to boast matching chassis, engine and body numbers, this genuine XK150 S 3.4 litre Drophead Coupe is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file. A tempting proposition indeed. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: 2301 DU Chassis No: 11661473 MOT: ExemptFitted with a Tourer Pickup body with wine barrelLong-term resident of the United Kingdom having been imported into the country in 1977Running and driving very well during the recent photography sessionOffered from a small private collection with several Model TsLaunched in 1908, the T's chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass-made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design.Chassis number ‘11661473’ was manufactured in May 1925 and is believed to have been supplied new to the United States of America. A long-term resident of the United Kingdom however, the Model T was imported onto British shores in 1977 and was road registered as ‘2301 DU’. Finished in Maroon paintwork with Black wings, the Ford has a complementary Black interior and a Black hood. ‘2301 DU’ is sporting combined Tourer and Pick-Up coachwork, and was purchased by the vendor into his small private collection, which includes several Model Ts, and since the purchase the Ford has received the addition of the wine barrel and has been used on local runs and trips. Starting readily and both running and driving well during the recent photography session, the Ford is supplied with a current V5C document. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: A896 TPO Chassis No: WV2ZZZ25ZEH052925 MOT: May 2025The first T25 P-27 off the Westfalia production line for 1984. Build plaque '00001'Very original specification T25 Westfalia camper vanDemonstrator – Westfalia, Germany and owned until 2025Westfalia build no. 00001 for 1984Westfalia had been building their VW-approved Type 25/Type 3 (T3) camper conversions since 1979 and the T1 and T2 versions before that. Registered in the UK on 1st July 2005, this imported example has the petrol 1900cc 83hp water-cooled ‘wasser-boxer’ engine. Upon examination of the Westfalia build plaque, this is a P-27 left-hand drive export model that appears to be the very first 1984 (‘E’ code) model year P-27 off the production line, reading as build number ‘00001’ on the Westfalia plaque. A significant 1984 Westfalia indeed.Evident from the physical appearance, the camper was built to North American specification—more likely Canada—and would have begun its journey at VW’s Hannover plant before the VW-approved Westfalia-Werke conversion. Believed to have been recruited from the production line as a Westfalia-Werke factory demonstrator and owned and mainatained by Westfalia for a number of years until coming to these shores in 2005, a detailed restoration that sought to keep the vehicle as original as possible, was carried out by the previous keeper in 2018. The Westfalia interior furniture and trim are still present, and mechanically the engine has benefitted from some overhaul work and was last serviced in 2024. To be used or form part of a collection, there’s some history on file for this very original specification ‘Westy’, both from its time in Germany and the UK, along with the original handbooks and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: LB51 UMV Chassis No: WDB1704652F257076 MOT: May 2025A mere 23,000 miles from newLargest engine variant SLK with the 3.2-litre V6 engineDesirable Special Edition example and 1 of just 2 reputedly UK-supplied and finished in Prisma Green MetallicOffered with a history file including the original book pack with stamped service bookAt the start of the 1990s, after the introduction of their two-seat grand-tourer, the R129 SL, the launch of the Mazda MX-5 encouraged Mercedes-Benz set out to create a new compact roadster, slotted below the SL. By late 1991, under Bruno Sacco, the first design sketches were drawn, with scale models being built in the first half of 1992. Massively successful in its first year, worldwide sales hit 55,000, over double the entire nine-year production of 190 SLs and between 1996 and 2004, over 311,000 SLKs were sold. The roof design consists of a folding steel hardtop with both halves linked by a mechanism that is locked securely when the roof is closed. At the touch of a button on the centre console, a hydraulic system controls the fully automatic folding process in which the boot lid is also integrated.The SLK Special Edition launched in 2002 with just 2,000 examples worldwide, and only 500 are understood to have been supplied to the UK market. Notable for having all Nappa Black leather interiors, heated seats, gear lever chrome inlay with logo, different alloy wheels, and new paint finishes, the Special Edition offered was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 21st January 2002. Further desirable for being the largest engine SLK, fitted with the 3.2-litre V6 engine, ‘LB51 UMV’ is finished in Prisma Green Metallic paintwork, and is reputedly one of just 2 UK-supplied cars painted in this colour scheme.Understood from the vendor to be boasting all its original paintwork and panels, the SLK is entered from a small private collection of modern classic Mercedes-Benz cars and has covered just c.23,000 miles from new. It is accompanied by the original book pack that includes the owner’s handbook and stamped service book, as well as numerous previous MOTs and invoices, the original order form, PDI inspection report, and the V5C. Last serviced at 22,260 miles, the SLK received a new auxiliary belt and idler, new tyres and new front brake pads. Low mileage SLKs are rarely seen and this example also boasts being a Special Edition in a very rare colour! PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: GD 4233 Chassis No: 1171 MOT: ExemptOne of just twenty-four Bentley 3-Litre cars known to have survived with its original J. Gurney Nutting coachworkMatching chassis, bonnet, steering box and rear axleFitted with a period 3-Litre power unit from a Speed modelNow presenting with gorgeous patination after an extensive restoration in the 1970s and well maintained sinceA wonderful and imposing Vintage Bentley"It was not the means whereby the 3-Litre Bentley performed, but the manner in which it did it, that endeared the car to sportsmen who took pride in their driving. The engine was remarkably flexible, strong and reliable, the gear ratios admirably chosen, the handling excellent and the quality unremittingly high. So, also, was the price, but an ever-growing reputation, augmented by striking racing victories - including the Le Mans 24 hours of 1924 and 1927 - ensured its success" ('Classic Sports Cars' by Cyril Posthumus and David Hodges).A railway engineering apprentice turned aero engine designer, Walter Owen Bentley previewed his first creation, the immortal 3-Litre, at the October 1919 London Motor Show (though, he would not deem it production ready for another two years). Inspired by a 1914 Humber TT racer, the newcomer's ladder-frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and rear-wheel drum brakes (four-wheel brakes becoming the norm from 1924 onwards). The car's heart and most advanced feature was its 2996cc engine. A long-stroke four-cylinder (80mm x 149mm) that prioritized torque over top-end power, it boasted a five-bearing crankshaft, shaft-driven overhead camshaft, monobloc construction, twin ignition, four valves per cylinder and aluminium pistons.Developing between 65bhp and 88bhp, the unit was allied to a separate four-speed gate-change gearbox. Supplied in bare chassis guise only, albeit with a choice of wheelbase lengths and engine tune, the 3-Litre remained in production until 1929 by which time some 1,621 are thought to have been made. As well as its two Le Mans victories, the Bentley enjoyed considerable success at Brooklands and even broke the 24-hour world record around Montlhery setting a 95mph average speed.According to Dr Clare Hay’s authoritative book, 'Bentley - The Vintage Years', chassis 1171 was built as a 1926 model on the standard 10ft 10in wheelbase and fitted with four-seater Tourer coachwork by Gurney Nutting. Supplied new by G.M. Gladstone Motors Ltd of Glasgow to J.D. Cousin Esq of Kinachoile House, Dunblane, the Bentley was first registered as ‘GD 4233’. Remaining north of the border, the 3 Litre then belonged to Peter Sinclair Esq of Alloa and Frederick Shanks Esq. of Arbroath (the latter’s family being well know industrialists with links to Queen Victoria and St Andrew’s Golf Course). Post-WW2, the Tourer had passed to ‘A. Peduzzi’ who may or may not have been Anna Maria Peduzzi (the first woman to race for Scuderia Ferrari). Fitted with a Ford diesel engine during the 1960s, the following decade saw chassis 1171 extensively restored by Liverpool businessman, Matthew Wright Esq. Sympathetically done, the refurbishment included the sourcing and installation of a correct-type replacement powerplant from a Speed Model (engine number LM1336) and chassis overhaul by Rubery Owen. Repainted Black and re-trimmed in Red, the 3 Litre was also rewired and had attention paid to its gearbox, steering brakes and suspension etc. Changing hands thereafter, chassis 1171 joined the vendor’s impressive collection in 2015. Remarkably well-preserved given the age of its renovation and a tribute to Mr Wright’s thoroughness, the Tourer now exhibits a gentle patina. Starting readily and running well during our photography session, ‘GD 4233’ is due to be driven to IWM Duxford for the sale. Aided by his W.O. Bentley owning neighbour who has advised on, and helped with maintenance, the vendor believes chassis 1171 to be more than up to the journey and indeed has used it on a frequent basis albeit for modest journeys. Pleasingly retaining its original bonnet, magneto switch plate, back axle and steering column (all of which are numbered correctly) not to mention its original Gurney Nutting coachwork which still carries its Bentley Motors tag, this delightful 3 Litre has much to recommend it. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and full weather equipment. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: NEA 421V Chassis No: 2392148815 MOT: April 2025Desirable UK-supplied example that pleasingly features a highly original interiorUtilising a 1641cc ‘Super Street’ engineSubject to mechanical improvement in 2023Used since by the vendor for several camping trips including to Brecon Beacons, Suffolk, and BristolIntroduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s iconic, forward-control Type 2 which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen. Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier. Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible / higher set indicators and stronger square-profile bumpers that enabled the so-called T2b to meet contemporary US passenger car safety standards (tests from which vans were technically exempt).A late production T2, it was converted when new to Devon Moonraker specification. UK-supplied, the Volkswagen is presented in attractive Yellow and White paintwork and features its pleasingly largely original interior, this includes a side opening ‘pop top’, worktop and cabinets with two-burner hob, sink with drying rack, rock-and-roll bed, folding chair, table, curtains, storage, fridge, C-TEK charger with leisure battery and more. Utilising a ‘big bore super street’ 1641cc engine that was fitted in 2009 by The Engine Shop, after the engine had received a full overhaul. In previous ownership from 2012, the Volkswagen received over £6,000 enhancement with specialists Absolute VW, including lowering with Creative Engineering parts; new front discs, calipers, pads and hoses; wiring attention; rocker gaskets replaced; new exhaust; 12v fuse box; 240v hook-up; and more. Subsequently, ‘NEA 421V’ covered c.3,000 miles including a European road trip, before being acquired by the vendor who continued the improvements and camping trips with journeys to the Brecon Beacons, Suffolk, and Bristol. Last year receiving a carburettor overhaul, a new dual marine battery (costing £120), and a new coil, distributor, heat exchanger, service items, and Pertronix Ignitor kit costing some £600, from specialists Just Kampers. Accompanied by a history file with a collection of invoices, a no advisory MOT until April 2025, and V5C which records just six former keepers, and a full set of black-out window covers. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: UUH 760 Chassis No: TS70304 MOT: September 2025Desirable UK-supplied, home market exampleFinished in Red, with Black upholstery Fitted with a variety of subtle upgrades and enhancementsMaintained regardless of cost, with lots of supporting documentationIntroduced in October 1955, the TR3 was indeed a little different from the preceding TR2. Changes to the Standard Vanguard-derived 2-litre engine boosted power from 90 to 95bhp, but the most obvious difference was the adoption of an ‘egg box’ radiator grille. The engine developed 100bhp courtesy of a new cylinder head by mid-1956; then in August, Girling front disc brakes and the stronger Phase III Vanguard rear axle were standardised. Cosmetically revised, but mechanically indistinguishable, the TR3A was phased-in during 1957. New front-end styling featured a full-width grille incorporating sidelights/indicators, and for the first time there were locking door and boot handles plus an improved interior.Chassis number TS70304 is a home-market, right-hand-drive example and was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 1st April 1960. Finished in striking Red with contrasting Black interior upholstery (and cream piping); the TR3A is powered by a 1991cc straight-four engine allied to four-speed manual transmission with desirable A-type overdrive. Riding on wire wheels, the vendor describes ‘UUH 760’’ as “running and driving like an absolute dream”. Cherished by only 2 owners since 1998, the body and chassis are described as being in “super condition”, as is the trim, paint and chromework. He was keen to confirm that “everything works very well and as it should”. The car benefits from a number of desirable, yet subtle upgrades including a tubular exhaust manifold and sports exhaust, aluminium radiator, electric cooling fan, uprated water pump, new coolant hoses, new rear shock absorbers and a new front bumper. 'UUH 760' was recently serviced, including a coolant flush - The subject of a transmission overhaul in 2008, this side-screen TR has been maintained regardless of cost and is supported by a healthy file of invoices. Although exempt, it has recently undergone an MOT test running to September 2025, and had no advisories. Offered with full weather gear and a comprehensive paperwork file, this TR3A offers champagne open-top motoring, for lemonade money! For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332

Registration No: TTW 865N Chassis No: GAECPU01693 MOT: August 2025Bespoke conversion by BSCC champion, engineer and entrepeneur Jeff UrenBelieved the only MkII Capri-based Stampede of 8 builtIncorporating a Ford Boss 302 ‘G Code’ engine with a close ratio Toploader transmissionPaintwork created by Mechspray of Kent, known for movie-car and custom paintA British Saloon Car champion and engineer, Jeff Uren, is probably more well-known for his bespoke conversions of Fords in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s by his company Race Proved Performance and Equipment Ltd. Originally built in June 1974 as a 3 Litre Ghia Automatic for the Ford Motor Co management fleet, after a year 'TTW' was sent for the 3-month conversion in the summer of 1975 and destined for a Mr Stamos Fafalios. Believed to be the only MkII Capri-based Stampede, post-conversion, Mr Fafalios sent 'TTW' to receive the ‘Frosted Grape Pearl’ custom paintwork from Mechspary, known for their efforts on movie cars and film props. It was the subject of a refresh by them c.2013. The car’s impact saw it featured in the full-colour centrefold of Hot Car magazine in 1977 and was road-tested by Classic and Sports Car in 2014. Mr Fafalios kept the car until 2013, by which time the Stampede displayed c. 21,500 miles. Incorporating a Ford Boss 302 (5.0 Litre) ‘G Code’ homologation engine designed for Trans Am racing, it’s married to a Toploader close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission - renowned for high-performance strength and durability - and an Atlas rear axle, appropriately uprated suspension and period F1-style Lockheed 4-pot caliper brakes, with a final set-up by Uren and his friend ex F1 driver John Miles.Recently benefitting from an engine overhaul using Peter Knight Racing internals, the engine is said to be capable of 8,000rpm, although currently set-up with a 7,000rpm limit! The original engine parts are included in the sale. An extensive paperwork file supports the provenance and accompanied by an original handbook, service book and press articles. The Stampede is a unique combination of American muscle and European automotive design and is very much a European Mustang and a performance car that is still very tractable. Expected to be driven to the sale, this is a great opportunity to acquire a very interesting fast Ford! For more information, please contact: Stewart Parker info@handh.co.uk 07836 346875

Registration No: WW54 PDW Chassis No: ZAMCD39C000015160 MOT: June 2025c.99,800 miles and just 4 former keepers recorded on HPIOffered with owner’s bookpack and well stamped service bookFinished in Grey Metallic complemented to a Tan leather interiorIntroduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the fifth-generation (M139) Quattroporte was styled by Ken Okuyama of Pininfarina whose other credits included the Honda NSX and Enzo Ferrari. More driver-orientated than a Bentley Flying Spur or range-topping Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Maserati had a firmer ride and, in early cars at least, a ‘Duo Select’ paddle-shift transmission that was not at its best in fully automatic mode. Powered by a Ferrari-derived 4.2 litre ‘quad cam’ V8 engine developing 395bhp/333lbft and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and 171mph, the Quattroporte featured a truly sumptuous interior. For the money there are very few cars that can imbue occupants with the same sense of occasion as a M139.First registered on 24th September 2004, this Quattroporte was ordered in Metallic Grey complemented to a Tan leather interior. 'WW54 PDW' has covered some 99,800 miles with just 4 former keepers recorded on HPI. It is being offered with the owner’s bookpack and a well-stamped service book plus a collection of invoices for servicing and maintenance. This handsome and smart example comes to the sale with a current MOT Certificate valid into June 2025. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: BTB 329A Chassis No: 8617 MOT: ExemptOne of just c.60 MkIII examples producedTwo private keepers from newInterestingly used by the first private keeper as a tow-car for a race specification GranturaLast on the road in 1985 and believed genuine mileage of just 52,875 milesUtilises the B-Series 1798cc engine which has received an overhaul but is not yet runningPotentially Classic Le Mans eligibleThe first production model TVR in a long line of TVR cars, the Grantura debuted in 1958 and went through a series of developments leading to the MkI to MkIV and 1800S models, with production ceasing in September 1967. Hand-built at the TVR factory in Blackpool with varying mechanical specifications, the Grantura was also offered in ‘kit form’. All cars featured a cocktail of Austin-Healey brakes, VW Beetle or Triumph suspension parts and BMC rear axles. The Grantura bodyshell was made from glass-reinforced plastic and made use of a variety of proprietary components, with a front-hinged bonnet. There was no opening at the rear but the boot could be accessed from inside the car (although the spare wheel had to be removed through the front doors). Buyers could choose from a range of powerplants which, depending on the model in question, included a choice of side or overhead valve engines from Ford, a Coventry Climax unit, the engine from the MGA and, ultimately, the 1798cc BMC B-series engine.Manufactured in 1963, this MkIII Grantura was registered new to a Mill Hill, North London small car dealership in December that year. Fitted with the 1798cc straight-four BMC B-Series engine with four-speed manual transmission, the TVR is finished in White with Black interior upholstery. One of just c.60 MkIII examples, it was retained by the dealership until July 1967 when it was purchased by the first private keeper. Driven competitively on a few occasions at Lydden Hill race circuit in 1967 and 1968, a second MkIII Grantura, this time a lightweight race car, was purchased and ‘BTB 329A’ became the tow vehicle from 1970 through to 1976.Following the purchase of a Jaguar for towing in 1976, the TVR was fitted with a Tuscan V6 rear end, side vents, and alloy wheels during the mid-1970s. Taken off the road in 1985, chassis and mechanical restoration have taken the TVR to its current condition. ‘BTB 329A’ was purchased by the vendor (although never registered to him) in 2014. The engine had received an overhaul, however, it will require further recommissioning prior to use. With a credible recorded mileage of 52,875, the TVR is offered with some photographic records, an MOT certificate from 1984 (at 50,579 miles) and a V5C. A worthy and rare Grantura project with low ownership and an interesting history. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: FFL 6 Chassis No: DB6/3280/R MOT: May 2025Entered from The Merlin CollectionThe subject of an exhaustive 2,500 hour restoration by marque specialist Richards of England which is photographically documented in an accompanying hardback bookA desirable 'home market' example boasting matching chassis and engine numbersUprated to 4.2 litre 'Vantage' specification and fitted with a Harvey Bailey handling kit as part of the renovationRefinished in its original and iconic Platinum Silver hueThoroughly debugged over 900 post-refurbishment milesIntroduced at the 1965 London Motor Show, the Aston Martin DB6 shared the same iconic visage as its DB5 predecessor but benefited from a more commodious interior and better high-speed stability. Still clothed in aluminium over a steel substructure, the newcomer was barely any heavier despite incorporating a 3.75-inch longer wheelbase. Powered by the famous Tadek Merak designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine in either standard (282bhp) or ‘Vantage’ (325bhp) tune, the two-door fixed head could be had with ZF five-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission. A true four-seater, the DB6 attracted a select clientele including King Charles III (then the Prince of Wales), Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. Expensive and exclusive in equal measure, just 1,327 DB6 MK1 saloons were made. According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example – chassis DB6/3280/R – was completed on 24th November 1967. Finished in the classic, James Bond-esque combination of Platinum Silver with Black leather upholstery, the Aston Martin was despatched to Callanders Garages Ltd of Glasgow some six days later. Although, copy records on file show that it made frequent return trips to Newport Pagnell for servicing up until the mid-1970s (at an indicated 61,992 miles). Repainted White at some stage, the DB6 spent several decades in Japan before being repatriated during 2016. Complete but somewhat dilapidated, the four-seater was subsequently entrusted to marque specialist Richards of England for a 2,500-hour, body off restoration. The work took place between 2018 and 2020 and resulted in what the Lincolnshire-based company described as ‘a car of unparalleled quality’ (indeed, chassis DB6/3280/R is still proudly featured on their website). Much of the refurbishment was carried out inhouse but Richards of England turned to acknowledged experts Bodylines for two new aluminium door skins and a replacement nose section (the latter hand formed using a wooden buck). Craig Taylor Engineering of Bourne were responsible for not only overhauling the original engine (number 400/3360) and uprating it to 4.2-litre ‘Vantage’ specification complete with revised camshaft profiles and triple Weber carburettors but also rejuvenating the limited slip differential equipped back axle. A Harvey Bailey handling kit was installed along with telescopic rear shock absorbers and a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox. Remembering various Aston Martins that his father and elder brother had owned, the vendor was drawn to chassis DB6/3280/R because of the photographically chronicled depth of its renovation. Taking delivery in November 2020, he set about a thorough shakedown as well as devising a programme of alterations for the DB6. Conscious that freshly restored cars typically require ‘debugging’ he went through the car stem to stern and decided to swap the modern Tremec five-speed gearbox for a correct-type, period ZF 5-speed unit and reinstate the ‘Selectaride’ rear shock absorbers (he has left the mounting brackets for the telescopics should a future custodian wish to utilise them). Marque specialist Aston Workshop supplied all the parts necessary for the transmission conversion as well a tool roll. Having covered just under 900 post-restoration miles, ‘FFL 6’ is now thoroughly well sorted and ‘on the button’. Cosmetically, it remains highly impressive with the lustrous Platinum Silver paintwork contrasting beautifully with the Red Connolly leather upholstery and gleaming brightwork. Given that the guide price could quite easily be exceeded by the cost of a similar marque specialist renovation, ‘FFL 6’ is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Heritage Certificate, history file, Lake & Elliot ‘Millenium’ jack and leatherbound book. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: RJA 400N Chassis No: 1S2652 MOT: August 20251 of just 1,872 RHD examples made and fitted with the more desirable four-speed manual gearboxBenefitting from a full repaint to a very high standard in 2020Maintained and significantly improved regardless of cost by Jaguar specialists P & K Thornton Restoration 2006-2022Matching chassis and engine numbers, and presented in its original colour combinationBy 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the 'big cat's' performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. "The turbine-like smoothness with which the engine provides a sustained shove in the back is almost uncanny, the more so when one accelerates hard in top gear." (Autocar 5th July 1973). With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space, and in conjunction with wider front/rear tracks, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheel arches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, the model also boasted vented disc brakes and a restyled interior.Chassis 1S2652 was despatched new on the 29th March 1974 to the supplying dealer, Henlys of Manchester. A desirable manual gearbox example and finished from the factory in Signal Red paintwork with Biscuit leather interior upholstery and a Black hood, pleasingly this is the colour combination it still presents in today. Purchased into previous ownership in 2006, the then owner maintained the E-Type regardless of cost, entrusting the maintenance and improvements almost exclusively to well-renowned specialists P & K Thornton Restoration with the total expenditure during his ownership (2006-2022) reaching almost £61,000. Notable works during this time include a comprehensive mechanical check, refresh and service in 2021-22 costing c.£10,000; full repainting in the original colour scheme in 2020; suspension refresh in 2019; and interior re-trim during 2009, amongst much more!Offered now having covered just 68,000 miles with MOTs back to the 1990s corroborating the mileage, the E-Type is offered with a substantial history file comprising numerous invoices from the previous ownership, Jaguar Heritage Trust Heritage Certificate, a large collection of previous MOTs, a current no advisory MOT until August 2025, and a V5C document showing just five former keepers. Boasting matching chassis and engine numbers, this notably well-presented V12 Roadster started readily, and both ran and drove excellently during the recent photography session. Completed many a successful long-distance trip during the vendor's ownership, the E-Type is due to be driven to the sale, and has much to recommend it. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: F452 NCF Chassis No: YV1244847J1331711 MOT: May 2025Displaying 92,600 miles from newIn single-family ownership from new for 36 yearsOffered with the original book pack, service book and a collection of invoicesTime-warp car, 'very well' cared for and always garagedThe Volvo 200 Series (240 and 260) were mid-size luxury cars produced by Volvo Cars from 1974 until 1993, with more than 2.8 million total units sold worldwide. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the 200 Series offered MacPherson strut-type front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. As the 240 Series remained popular, Volvo marketed the 700 alongside the 240 for another decade. For 1980, the sporty GLT - Grand Luxe Touring - arrived, utilising Volvo’s B23 petrol engine in the saloon. Despite its non-sporting image, the Volvo 240 was a successful competitor in motorsport in the 1980s, winning the Zolder round of the European Touring Car Championship in 1986.The vendor recalls accompanying his late father, a loyal owner of Volvo cars over the years, to Lex Brooklands Volvo of Reading, as he wanted to trade in his 1985 Volvo GL Estate for the new 240 GLT saloon. This example was already in the showroom and being a busy businessman of the day, he had no time to order one, he loved the showroom car anyhow and did the deal on the spot, being first registered on the 22nd September 1988. Our vendor vividly remembers family holidays and trips to Wales and has fond memories of the car, however, now with his own collection to look after, he would like to see this cherished one-family-owned GLT go to someone who will appreciate its history of being cared for.The service history of 11 entries includes 5 with the supplying LEX Brooklands Volvo. With an interior and exterior described as being in ‘excellent condition’ with heated leather seats and rubber Volvo over-mats, our vendor added ‘everything works and the air conditioning etc is all excellent and for sunny days there’s a manual sunroof’. Recently recommissioned in 2022 and benefitting from a service, the wheels have also been refurbished, calipers painted and the bodywork machine polished. The 240 GLT is offered with a collection of maintenance bills, owner’s handbook, Haynes manuals, a few spares and the V5C Registration Document. A lovely example of the marque. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: RV60 RXC Chassis No: WF0GXXGCDGAT33610 MOT: September 2025A pleasingly standard and very well maintained exampleIn single ownership from 2010 - 2024Still a seriously quick and enjoyable 'hot hatch'Fastidious, full Ford main dealer service history“A hot hatch with the visual clout of a Lamborghini . . . there was little that could touch the RS’s pace along a challenging road. Driving it you had a sense of its barely contained energy, its urgency and explosive delivery”. (EVO magazine) On 17th December 2007, after winning the WRC’s Constructors’ Title for a second successive year, Ford confirmed that it would be building a ‘RS’ version of the Focus Mk2. Unveiled in ‘concept car’ guise at the following year’s British Motor Show but not entering production until January 2009, the resultant design was hailed by the Blue Oval thus: “It's as close as you'll come to driving a full-spec rally car”. Although resolutely front-wheel drive, the newcomer’s combination of a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing LSD, sophisticated ESP and innovative RevoKnuckle front suspension meant its handling / roadholding were exemplary. Uprated with a bigger turbo, more efficient intercooler, forged crankshaft and silicon-aluminium pistons, the proven 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine developed 301bhp/325lbft; outputs sufficient for 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds and 163mph. Only available in Ultimate Green, Frozen White and Performance Blue, a mere 11,500 or so Focus Mk2 RS cars were sold worldwide (with 4,000 coming to the UK). Finished in the rarest colour, Performance Blue, and specified with the more expensive ‘Luxury Pack 2’ which added a reversing camera and touchscreen sat-nav to the standard fitment air-con, keyless go and automatic headlamps / wipers etc, ‘RV60 RXC’ is not only completely unmodified but was also main dealer serviced every year from 2011-2023 inclusive. Entering the current ownership via the estate of its second keeper who had taken possession when the RS was just two months old, this highly original and very well maintained ‘hot hatch’ is warranted to have covered a modest 97,000 miles from new. Smart enough to show but also with an odometer reading which does not preclude being driven and enjoyed, this sought-after Fast Ford is offered for sale with book pack, Daron Ford invoices and history file. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: GF 5087Chassis No: 46163MOT: ExemptSupplied new by Col. Sorrel to 'Montmorensie' and subsequently the property of J.M. Carrick, J. Montgomerie, A.R. Gooda, R.J. Rickards, D.E. Crowther and the vendorOriginal chassis, engine and transaxle. Front axle understood to be of Molsheim manufacture but no number discernedDecidedly elegant Weymann coachworkThere is no doubt ‘La Petite Royale’ succeeded where ‘(La Grande) Royale’ failed in terms of cementing Bugatti’s status as a luxury motorcar manufacturer; little wonder then that the model was reputedly among Ettore’s favourites. Le Patron would surely have approved of this particular example – chassis 46163 – too on the basis that it sports a scaled-down version of the magnificent semi-panelled Weymann Coach body which adorned his personal Type 41 ‘Royale’ when it won the 1929 Grand Prix d'Honneur Concours d'Elegance complete with ‘letterbox’ windscreen, kick-forward A-pillar, D-back and asymmetric rear windows. Invoiced to UK concessionaire Colonel Sorrel on 7th January 1930 for the princely sum of FF63,000 (including FF2,570 of extra fittings), the two-door Fixed Head was delivered a month later. Issued with the London number plate ‘GF 5087’ on April 2nd 1930, the Type 46’s first owner is simply recorded as ‘Montmorensie’ who we presume to have been the artist Sir Miles Fletcher de Montmorency, 17th Baronet Morres of Knockagh. Deriving an income from his Irish estates but residing in the English Capital, de Montmorency seemingly kept the four-seater until 1939/1940 when it was bought by Rodney Clarke Esq. for a mere £30! The co-founder of renowned Bugatti and Maserati specialists Continental Cars (and later Connaught), Clarke believed chassis 46163 to have been the Type 46 that he loaned to Cecil Clutton and Laurence Pomeroy for a test drive which was subsequently written-up in the April 1942 issue of Motor Sport magazine. Hand- and typewritten correspondence on file also reveals that ‘GF 5087’ was the car in which Pamela Clarke ‘missed being born by five minutes’ during 1943.Migrating to Scotland thereafter, the close-coupled four-seater belonged to J.M. Carrick Esq. of Coldstream, Berwick and then John Montgomerie Esq of Castle Douglas. The latter acquired it in 1954 and as the proprietor of James Gordon (Engineers) Ltd set about a ‘chassis up, body off’ restoration. Amazingly, much of the work is chronicled via a series of accompanying black and white photographs. Done on a piecemeal basis, the project had yet to be completed when Robert Prosser (acting on behalf of Robert Gooda Esq.) tracked the Bugatti to Castle Douglas during 1973. In two minds about selling, Montgomerie asked what he felt was an overly ambitious £4,000 for chassis 46163 and was somewhat taken aback to be pretty much handed a deposit there and then. Custodian for less than a year, Mr Gooda had the Type 46 re-registered as ‘GF 5087’ but apparently did little else prior to his premature demise. Advertised for £6,500 in the Thursday February 21st 1974 issue of Exchange & Mart, the Bugatti had in fact changed hands earlier that month being bought by R.J. Rickards Esq. Entering into correspondence with Mr Montgomerie, Mr Rickards received a wealth of information about the mechanical overhaul and was even sent the water pump. The engine is the original factory-fitted unit and is clearly stamped with the numbers ‘79’ and ‘195’. The former is the actual engine number, while the latter is the assembly number (and not that of a correct-type replacement, as had been previously posited). Mr Rickards would own the Bugatti for no less than thirty years during which time he repaired the ash frame, had the fabric panelling renewed in Blue by coachbuilder I. Wilkinson & Son of Derby and retrimmed the interior etc but, like his predecessors, did not finish it. Sold to its previous keeper Douglas Crowther Esq via the agency of Gavin McGuire Fine Automobiles in 2004, the Type 46 was further improved with all six of its alloy wheels being expensively refurbished before entering the current ownership a decade later.An automotive engineer by profession whose career took him all over the globe on various troubleshooting and project management missions, the vendor has had a lifelong passion for motorcars. Inspired by a petrolhead stepfather and racing driver mother, he has undertaken numerous restorations over the years and still has a 1932 Alvis which has been in his family since new. As well as completely rewiring the Weymann Coach including rejuvenating the ignition system (no mean feat given the lack of available information on the twin-plug set-up), he has had the instruments restored and the interior trim completed. Thought to have begun life with Marchal lighting, ‘GF 5087’ switched over to Scintilla components early in its life (the fuse box and horn are marked Scintilla too). More original than many surviving Bugattis, chassis 46163 has recently been inspected by the marque historian and Honorary Registrar of the Bugatti Owners’ Club, Mark Morris. Keen to be as authentic as possible in his endeavours, the seller has persisted with the Smith-Bariquand carburettor and reinstated the full-length running boards (a task made easier by the presence of the factory mounting holes). The ‘Metro Fully Flush Sliding Roof’ remains in situ and operational. Although a going concern, ‘GF 5087’ has yet to be run-in and / or de-bugged since the completion of its protracted, seven-decade, refurbishment. Housed within an engine-turned aluminium panel, the Jaegar instruments encompass a 150kmh speedometer and zeroed odometer.Aesthetics are subjective but we consider chassis 46163 to be among the most attractive Type 46s to have survived. Our sentiments being presaged by Cecil Clutton in Motor Sport eighty-two years ago: ‘This particular car is undoubtedly one of the most handsome ever, as is universally agreed by all beholders . . . The body is a two-door, four-light Weymann, with a large travelling trunk behind. The wheels are of the aluminium type. Some 5-litres are rather “lumps” in appearance, but this one is essentially “sleek.” An overall height of only 5’ 3”, as against a wheelbase of no less than 11’ 6”, largely contributes to the exceptionally fine appearance’. The potential jewel in many a collection and a fabulous opportunity for Bugattistes everywhere, this glorious ‘Petite Royale’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, Mark Morris report and spare block (which was purchased from marque specialist ‘Ivan Dutton’ on a ‘just in case / you never know’ basis).For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Registration No: BAS 324 Chassis No: 824.041.1328 MOT: August 2025One of only 847 Flaminia GT Convertibles builtSubject to a full restoration during the 1990s with a high standard of maintenance work continuing through to todayRegarded as the best handling GT car of its timeOffered with a comprehensive history file dating back to the late 1980s, which includes images of restoration worksIntroduced at the Turin Auto Show in 1957, Lancia’s Flaminia line was the successor to the ground-breaking Aurelia. The Flaminia inherited the Aurelia’s revolutionary DeVirgilio-designed V6 and rear-mounted transaxle, but the earlier model’s sliding pillar front suspension was replaced by a more modern unequal-length double-wishbone front suspension and the V6's stroke was decreased while the bore sizes increased for higher revving. The Flaminia platform was so excellent that it was subject to a number of coachbuilt designs to complement the factory Pinin Farina offering from the likes of Zagato for the 'Sport', Pinin Farina themselves for the 'Coupé' and 'Speciale' and of course Carozzeria Touring for the 'GT' and 'GTL' models.The very rakishly designed Carrozzeria Touring 'GT' first appeared in 1959 and was constructed with an attractive Aluminium 'Superleggera' body. Available in both Coupé and Convertible forms, the GT featured ultra modern twin headlights, finned rear wings and a shortened wheelbase to be proportionally more satisfying as a two seater. The early cars were powered by the 2458cc version of the V6 engine fed by a Solex Carburettor, which was considerably 'hotted up' for the GT and produced 117hp - an increase of 16hp over the more pedestrian Berlina.As expensive as its rival Aston Martin DB4 when launched, the Flaminia GT was out of the league of the 'many' and its stunning looks appealed to major continental stars such as Marcello Mastroianni and Jean-Paul Belmondo. The Flaminia's other party trick, its handling characteristics, appealed to the likes of Juan-Manuel Fangio and Peter Collins, with Enzo Ferrari committing to print that the GT was 'the best handling car available'. Now a hugely under-appreciated Italian thoroughbred that is both incredibly usable and astonishingly pretty, these rare Lancias represent fantastic value for money against their contemporary peers.According to an email from Massimo Castagnola of the Fiat Group, referencing original Lancia factory records that are on file, chassis 824.041.1328 was manufactured on the 17th April 1961 with its body painted in the attractive colour scheme of 'Grey Newmarket' with the interior in 'Red Sky'. Purported to have been in the custodianship of its first owner in Salinas, USA from 1961 to 1989, the first officially documented part of the car's history was from its purchase by a Mr R D Pardilla of San Diego in 1989, by which time it was clothed in a Light Metallic Blue. Mr Padilla would keep the Lancia for 9 years, and having found the Light Metallic Blue rather distasteful opted to have it re-painted Red prior to its sale to a Mr Burbani. Mr Burbani immediately exported the Flaminia from the USA to his son, a resident in Ravenna, Italy, where it was immediately stripped down to begin a comprehensive restoration for which there are many photographs on file. It is understood that Mr Burbani only got to the stage of having the colour painted and assembled as a rolling shell with a re-trimmed interior and new Black mohair hood before its sale in 2001 to the previous long-term keeper, Mr I G Harmond - who was a British resident, who continued with the completion of the restoration. It is noted in the history file that the engine was changed around this period to a unit from a Lancia Flaminia Berlina, due to a fault with the original engine, which is understood to be missing. Mr Harmond then imported the Flaminia into the UK where it was registered as 'BAS 324' before it was purchased by the current keeper through esteemed restorer and sales outfit, Thornley Kelham.In the vendor's ownership and since restoration, 'BAS 324' has been subject to a comprehensive maintenance schedule - with an extensive file of receipts from specialists such as Tanc Barratt, Thornley Kelham and Omicron on file. The most recent of these invoices was from Tanc Barratt for dynamic balancing of the flywheel, replacement of the prop shaft coupling and refitting of the clutch (which had been recently replaced in a previous invoice), due to a small vibration that the vendor had picked up on. The vendor drives his car collection regularly and expects nothing less than mechanical excellence, so when a small fluid leak from the transaxle was picked up during our inspection, he immediately booked the car in for inspection and rectification in this area. As a result, the vendor describes the mechanical condition of the Lancia to be 'very good' to 'excellent' making this a fine driver's car. Cosmetically, the restoration (now the best part of 25 years old) has stood up well to the test of time, however, interested parties should note that some paint rectification will be needed to make the Flaminia a Concours D'Elegance winner. The vendor describes the cosmetic condition as 'good' as a result, but advises it will still makes a gorgeous show car for the time being.Having decided that he is simply not using the Lancia due to the ownership of a collection of modern classic Aston Martins, and an impending house move, the vendor has decided that it is now time to find a new custodian for his prized Italian soft-top. It is offered with a V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: 208 UXF Chassis No: B332FV MOT: April 2025The subject of an extensive and high quality past restorationA 'cut above' the majority of surviving MkVI Saloons and worthy of close inspectionNotably good body, paint and chromework plus much of its original interiorPrevious engine overhaul by a leading RR&B Specialist Association MemberIntroduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-war model. Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung rear axle, its freshly developed 4257cc OISE straight-six engine was mated to four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated but stylish 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive. No ordinary MKVI, chassis B332FV was for many years the property of a classic car restorer who specialised in post-WW2 Bentleys. Refurbished to award winning condition as a calling card for his business and proudly exhibited at the 2016 Bentley Drivers’ Club’s Concours d’Elegance, the four-seater remains extremely presentable. The front seats have been partially retrimmed and seatbelts added but the rest of the interior appears pleasingly original with leather bound carpets and the correct matt finish to the wood veneers etc. Indeed, the seller considers ‘208 UXF’ to represent ‘originality at its finest’. Starting readily and running well during our visit having had a major engine overhaul circa fifteen years ago, the MKVI has been enjoyed for a variety of journeys this year including a 200-mile plus round trip to Silverstone. The sunroof is operational and most of the original tools present. Proudly featured on the restorer’s website and Facebook page, there is even a video of the Bentley in motion on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uyN9SKg8U). Built in 1949 but not registered until January 1950 when it was bought new by a Kings Lynn-based solicitor, the Sports Saloon subsequently belonged to Major-General Sir Allan Henry Shafto Adair, 6th Baronet, GCVO, CB, DSO, MC & Bar, JP, DL; a hero of both World Wars. Off the road for a time, the four-seater was re-registered with the DVLA during 1979 sporting the number plate ‘GVF 1’ for several decades. Treated to a renovation which would far, far exceed the guide price if carried out today, ‘208 UXF’ is worthy of close inspection. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: F457 CJK Chassis No: WDB1070412A091608 MOT: May 2025Just 70,500 miles from newBenefitting from over £1,200 worth of servicing and improvement with specialists Hilton and Moss under 500 miles agoA notably nice example throughout with recently refurbished hard-top roofSupplied with a history file including documented service historyThe ultimate six-cylinder derivative of Mercedes-Benz's renowned R107-series, the 300SL was introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show. Equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel-injection, its in-line SOHC M103 2962cc engine developed some 177bhp and 188lb-ft of torque (outputs sufficient for a reputed 125mph top speed). Sharing the same two-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted steering as its V8 brethren, it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it further benefited from improved anti-corrosion treatment and ABS brakes. Only in production between 1985 and 1989, just 13,443 300SLs are thought to have been despatched worldwide.Supplied new by Mercedes-Benz agents Esplanade Ltd of the Isle of Wight on the 12th August 1988, the 300 SL was first in the ownership of a hotelier on the island. Finished from new in Arctic White with Blue cloth interior upholstery and a Dark Blue hood, the R107 is also accompanied by a body-coloured hardtop which has been recently refurbished and was specified from the factory with options of additional front spotlights, paintwork preservation, and electric rear window. A modest mileage example having covered just 70,500 miles from new, ‘F457 CJK’ is entered now from a private collection. Starting readily upon inspection and running well during our recent photography session, the R107 rides on the correct type alloy wheels. Offered for sale with a history file that contains the original owner’s manual and stamped service book, there are further invoices for servicing and improvement, being most recently serviced by Hilton and Moss some 500 miles ago to the cost of c.£1,200. Also included in the paperwork file are numerous MOT certificates and a current V5C document. Benefitting from areas of bodywork restoration earlier this year, ‘F457 CJK’ is a notably nice example of arguably the most desirable engine variant of the R107s. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: EKH 514K Chassis No: FO25276 MOT: ExemptVery rare Alfa Romeo F108/ F12 van boasting a diesel engineRestored and signwritten by the vendor for a potential visit to the Goodwood RevivalSubject to a previous brake line replacement, master cylinder and moreThe Alfa Romeo F12, produced by the Italian from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, holds a significant place in the brand's history as a compact commercial vehicle. Boasting a cab-over-engine design, it was engineered to optimize cargo space and versatility, making it a preferred choice for various business applications, from urban deliveries to short-haul transportation. Beneath the rugged exterior, the F12 offered a range of engine options, including the four-cylinder 1290cc Nord Twin-cam, as well as diesel powerplants, which struck a balance between fuel efficiency and performance. Its robust construction, coupled with Alfa Romeo's renowned engineering expertise, ensured durability and reliability, cementing its reputation as a dependable workhorse in the commercial vehicle market. The Alfa Romeo F12, though eventually succeeded by newer models, left an indelible mark as a practical and technically sound commercial vehicle. Its cab-over-engine configuration, efficient engine choices, and enduring build quality contributed to its historical significance, making vintage F12 models highly sought after by automotive enthusiasts and collectors today.First manufactured by Ebro in Spain in 1972, this wonderful F12 (F108) is presented in the perfect 'Alfa' combination of Red with a complementing Red interior. Purchased by the vendor and registered in February 2020, 'EKH 514K' was subject to extensive restoration by the vendor. The car features Aermacchi, Troconi & Novelli, and Lawton & Wilson signwriting, which was applied specifically to transport the vendor's motorcycles to Goodwood Revival, but due to Covid, it never happened. Now the van is offered for sale to help raise funds for a larger Rolls-Royce. The van recently benefitted from replacement front and rear flexible brake lines with replacement cylinders, as well as a replacement master cylinder in August 2023. Further recent works also include replacement tyres, hub caps, drive shafts, all suspension and steering bushes, rod ends, some wiring, the seats re-upholstered by Aldridge Trimming, front carpets and a new battery. Overall, a vehicle rarely offered for sale, this presents an incredibly rare and exciting opportunity.PLEASE NOTE: The motorcycles (pictured) are not included as part of the sale For more information, please contact: Andreas Hicks andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk 07929 363573

Registration No: TC 6851 Chassis No: 7947876 MOT: ExemptDesirable Manchester-built exampleConverted when new into a Fire Truck and then supplied to the Earl of Derby, resident of Knowsley HallIn service at Knowsley Hall from 1924 until 1948Presents very well and both running and driving well during our recent photography sessionLaunched in 1908, the T's chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass-made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design. Built at Ford’s Trafford Park, Manchester facility, chassis 7947876 was then despatched to the Stanley Fire Engine Company of Halifax. Destined for use on the Earl of Derby’s Knowsley Hall estate in Leicestershire, the Model T was road registered as ‘TC 6851’ on 24th March 1924. Departing the Earl’s service twenty-four years later, the Fire Engine was acquired by a Ford dealer and repurposed as a showroom exhibit. Sold to Power Torque Engineering Ltd of Coventry during 1985, they partially restored the Model T (acquiring various pieces of period fire fighting equipment in the process) before displaying it in their foyer. Further improved since entering the current ownership twelve years ago, the Ford has had attention paid to its clutch, cylinder head (new gasket, bolts), ignition coils, radiator hoses, fan pulley bushes and transmission bands. Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the seller has enjoyed showing ‘TC 6851’ at Steam Rallies in Devon, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217

Registration No: LSD 335P Chassis No: 2H.1107BW MOT: May 20251 of just 1,677 examples manufacturedExtensively re-commissioned June 2023 with some £3,500 worth of expenditureDesirable home market example and early in the production run (number 107)Pleasingly understood to boast the vast majority of its original Tan interior upholsteryThe Daimler Sovereign was a name applied to a sequence of luxury cars built by Jaguar but carrying the Daimler badge between 1966 and 1983 and were based on contemporary Jaguar body shells, chassis and engines. The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 and its Daimler sister in 1969 redefined expectations in the luxury car sector. The new model truly 'moved the goalposts', setting new standards in comfort, refinement and handling. A waiting list was quick to form and enthusiasm remained strong upon the introduction of the Series II cars in 1973. The standard or long wheelbase saloon models were joined later that year by a striking new variant; an elegant pillarless Coupé, all being built on the short-wheelbase chassis with a Black vinyl-covered roof and available with either the 4.2 litre straight-six XK unit or the 5.3 litre, V12. This handsome design retained the saloon's supple all-round independent coil and wishbone suspension, disc brakes and power steering. Performance was predictably strong with both variants reputedly able to exceed 120mph. Rarer than its Jaguar brother, just 1,677 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupés are thought to have been produced by the time production ended in 1978 with 613 built in 1977 and only six in the final year.Manufactured in 1975, 'LSD 335P' is a notably early example being number 107 off the production line and was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 4th of December that year. A 4.2-litre engine example with automatic transmission, the Daimler is still finished in its original colour scheme of Signal Red with Tan leather upholstery, with the interior upholstery pleasingly understood to be original and the paintwork benefitting from a full repaint (2015). Offered now with c.108,000 miles on the odometer, the vast majority were covered during the first thirty years of its life. In dry storage from 2008 for numerous years and covering very minimal mileage, last year ‘LSD 335P’ was lavished with a mechanical recommissioning costing some £3,500.Further enhanced this year with a new coil and ignition leads, and a full service, the Daimler starting readily and both ran and drove very well during our photography session. In regular use with the vendor, it will be driven some 40 miles to the sale and is rated as having ‘very good’ bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment, and interior trim, with the engine and gearbox both rated as ‘excellent’. Offered with a history file including previous MOTs and invoices, a no advisory MOT until May 2025, and V5C. These Daimler Coupes are scarce and this one benefits from significant recent mechanical recommissioning. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: YJ56 DRX Chassis No: SDBDE23W67C044949 MOT: October 202447,400 recorded miles and 5 former keepersOffered with handbook and service bookCollection of invoices and current V5C documentIntroduced at the New York Motor Show in April 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) proved an immediate sales success. Determined to engineer the most torsionally rigid open four-seater that money could buy, the Crewe manufacturer incorporated additional steel tubing within the newcomer's A-posts and windscreen frame, reinforcing its sills and cross-braced the floorplan to a greater degree. The result was a class-leading 16,595ft-lb per degree. A very near match in dynamic terms for its Coupe sibling, the Convertible utilised the same crushingly powerful twin-turbocharged 6-litre W12 engine, Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive system, massive ABS-backed disc brakes and sophisticated all-round independent air suspension. Electro-hydraulically operated, the Bentley's luxuriously padded fabric roof not only stowed away neatly but also provided almost limousine levels of refinement. Reputedly capable of over 190mph when topless, the GTC featured two sturdy steel hoops concealed beneath its rear headrests which could be deployed within fractions of a second if the onboard computer sensed an impending roll. Arguably more of a 2+2-seater than a true four-seater, the model could raise or lower its hood at speeds of up to 20mph (a nice party piece in slow-moving traffic).First registered on January 1st 2007, ‘YJ56 DRX’ is finished in the very attractive colour scheme of Light Blue Metallic with Cream leather upholstery and Dark Blue mohair hood. Displaying c.47,400 miles and having had 5 former keepers, the Bentley has been subject to the fitment of a replacement suspension compressor and suspension strut, as well as the A/C regassed in 2021 totalling some £2,200. Subject to an oil and filter change in January of this year the Bentley is offered with owner’s handbook and service book, collection of invoices, V5C document and a current MOT certificate until 29th October 2024. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: T.B.A Chassis No: 1FA6P8CF4F5307788 MOT: July 20251 of just 1,964 Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Performance Pack examples producedUnique Mustang having been further redeveloped by Fortis Auto DesignFeaturing wide-body, scissor doors, and performance upgrades to 450bhpJust 27,000 miles from newPLEASE NOTE: The registration transfer is still on-going for this lot and therefore is not yet back on its age related registration number.PLEASE NOTE: Since photography, this lot has sustained a crack to the windscreen.The Ford Mustang is undoubtedly an American icon. The first production Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan in March 1964 and was introduced to the public at the New York World's Fair on 17th April 1964. It was, and remains, one of the most successful product launches in automotive history, with the original Mustang selling over one million units in its first eighteen months alone. After five previous generations diluting the original 'Pony car', the sixth-generation arrived in 2013 to widespread consideration that Ford has perhaps returned the Mustang to its glory days. Publicly unveiled on the 5th of December 2013, in Dearborn, Michigan, New York, Los Angeles, California; Barcelona, Spain, Shanghai, China; and Sydney, Australia, with the internal project code name; S-550, with three engine options available: a newly developed 2.3 litre EcoBoost with 310bhp, a 3.7 litre 300bhp V6, or the 5.0 litre Coyote 435bhp V8 with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. A new independent rear suspension system was developed specifically for the new model. It also became the first factory version designed as a righthand drive export model to be sold overseas through Ford new car dealerships in righthand drive markets.This intimidating 5.0 litre V8 special edition was initially imported by Bill Shepherd Mustang in 2015. Part of a limited edition 50th Anniversary Performance Pack run, just 1,964 examples were released to pay homage to the first generation Mustangs of 1964. Boasting retro stitching throughout, a retro-look instrument cluster surround, and exclusive Black leather upholstery embossed with the Mustang 50-year logo. Chrome accents around the rear taillights and a special 50-year plaque on the dash noting this special edition's place in history complete the many upgrades. The model was marketed as a 2014½ model, paying tribute to the original 1964½ model.Not satisfied with the standard Mustangs appearance, and in the true spirit of enhancing the Mustangs, Fortis Auto Design worked closely with renowned specialists to create this one-off bespoke example. Extreme Dimensions created the bespoke wide arch moulded body, Diode Dynamics provided the lighting upgrades which include interior LEDs and RGBW +A Sequential Tri-Bar DRL upgrade, KW Automotive lowered the suspension, and a MagnaFlow competition exhaust was added providing ample audio to compliment the aggressive appearance. The Mustang has hydro-dipped carbon fibre dash panels and ROUSH bonnet scoop and vents.The bodywork modifications don’t stop there however, in fact, arguably most notable is the fitment of scissor doors that give the Mustang additional flair. QuickLIFT ELITE bonnet kit, custom Avery Diamond Super Snake striping and Bullet alloy wheels with original style wheel spinners complete the exterior appearance. Offered now having covered just 27,000 miles, the Mustang has a history file including documented service history including a service last month at Ford Bury St Edmunds, a collection of MOTs, a current no advisory MOT until July 2025, and a current V5C document. Professionally valeted bi-weekly in current ownership, the Mustang also benefits from a stage one ceramic coating at the start of this year. This truly one-off Mustang is undoubtedly not for shrinking violets and harks back to how original Mustang owners would upgrade their 'pony car'.PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: PO 7734 Chassis No: M-1098 MOT: ExemptAttractive special running what are thought to be PB-type brakes, wheels and suspensionCurrent ownership since 2019Subject to an engine overhaul in 2020VSCC eligibleThe MG M-Type was manufactured from April 1929 to 1932 and was sometimes referred to as the 8/33. Launched at the 1928 London Motor Show when sales of larger MG saloons began to falter due to the economic climate, the small car brought MG ownership to a new sector of the market and probably saved the company. Early cars were assembled in MG's Cowley factory but production transferred to Abingdon when the MG factory moved there in the Autumn of 1929. The M-Type was one of the first genuinely affordable sports cars to be offered by an established manufacturer, as opposed to modified versions of factory-built saloon cars and tourers. This two-door sports car used an updated version of the four-cylinder, bevel-gear driven, overhead-camshaft engine used in the 1928 Morris Minor and Wolseley 10 with a single SU carburettor generating a sporty 20bhp. Drive was to the rear wheels through a three-speed non-synchromesh gearbox. Early bodies were fabric-covered around a wooden frame but this changed to all-metal in 1931 when the majority of cars were clothed by Carbodies of Coventry and offered by MG in either open two-seat or closed two-door Sportsman’s Coupé versions. The M-Type enjoyed considerable sporting success, both privately and with official teams, winning gold medals in the 1929 Land's End Trial and class wins in the 1930 'Double Twelve' race at Brooklands. Total sales amounted to 3,253 cars by the time production ceased in 1933. According to the copy of the original factory build cards, chassis 1098 was first sold to J.D. Windle of Southall on 22nd February 1930. There is also correspondence with the MG Works from that period regarding an engine overhaul. According to the V5C supplied with the car, there have been four previous keepers. Prior to the current keeper's ownership, the car was extensively restored with a new ash frame and with what appear to be PB-type brakes, wheels and suspension components, giving the car a wider stance than the standard M-Type Midget. The car was recovered with fabric and the metal panel work was brush-painted around this time. The current owner purchased the car in 2019 and according to correspondence in the history file, was intending to return the car to original specification, but chose not to. The engine was overhauled in 2020 which there are receipts available for and the interior was re-trimmed. According to the vendor, the car runs well and he has driven it regularly, keeping up with regular maintenance jobs. The interior, having been re-trimmed presents in good order and the bodywork is still in good condition, with a few signs of aging appearing around, for example, the front mudguards. A great opportunity to use as a starter sports car for trials or similar events. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: FSV 739 Chassis No: 332808 MOT: ExemptOn offer from the estate of the late David NevePurchased by the later owner who subjected it to a full restorationBrighton built (UK market from new)One of the more successful designs of the micro-car era was the BMW Isetta. By 1959 they were powered by a 297cc engine was reckoned capable of 65mph and 55mpg. Approximately 162,000 Isettas had been made by the time production ceased in 1962. This 'big' Isetta 300 The most memorable aspect of the design was the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to and moved with the opening fridge-like door to facilitate entry. From 1957, the two-seater Isetta incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.According to the buff logbook supplied within the history file, chassis 332808 was first registered by the supplying dealer, A Williams & Co Ltd of Cheltenham, as ‘657 ADG’ on 16th April 1962. The first private owner, H.J. Scarlett of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, would keep it until 1964 when it was sold to a lady owner. The little Isetta passed through several owners, being re-registered as ‘FSV 739’ in 1986. Acquired by the late owner, Mr David Neve in 1999, it was now in need of restoration work. A comprehensive overhaul was begun, including repainting, works to the brakes and an engine overhaul and would be the longest owned of his collection. Exceptionally proud of his microcar collection, Mr Neve would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows with them before his passing earlier in 2024.Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some years, so all lots will require some level of mechanical attention. ‘FSV 739’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the V5C, original buff logbook, previous older V5s, a few old MOTs and a workshop manual. Some spares are included, consisting of a spare engine, headlamps and sundry parts like brake drums. We are honoured to be offering the car collection all at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: SV 8458 Chassis No: 5X688 MOT: ExemptPreviously part of the renowned Casper Scharrichausen collection in South AfricaOlder body and mechanical restoration c.2011A perfect starter Veteran and is eligible for VCC events such as the Creepy Crawly run.Founded by Louis Renault and his brothers Marcel and Fernand in 1898, the first Renault design was a solitary 1¾hp De Dion-engined prototype, which featured a sprung rear axle which would soon be copied by many contemporaries. Large scale production was next to come from their Billancourt factory, and they would soon become the largest automobile manufacturer in France, helped by their susccesses in the great French inter-city races at the turn of the 19th Century. By 1904, Renault was producing its own multi-cylinder engines that would cement their reputation, with 1905 seeing the launch of the twin-cylinder AG. 1908 saw the launch of the Type AX, fitted with a twin-cylinder engine of 1,060cc of 8hp that would propel itself to 35mph. The AX arrived at a time when the general public were starting to find favour with the 'horseless carriage' and Renault had ironed out many unreliability issues thanks to a simple design that also ensured ongoing maintenance was particularly easy for those with even basic mechanical knowledge. The water-cooled twin featured mechanically operated valves that were simple and robust and the three-speed gearbox was easy to master. Externally, the AX featured the famed Renault 'coal scuttle' bonnet and rear-mounted radiator, which would be a hallmark of the brand until the 1920's. The controls were particularly easy to operate, with the pedals in conventional layout (clutch, brake, accelerator left to right) and they were particularly tractable, with the selection of the upper ratio achieving pulling power right from 5mph to top speed. These endearing qualities would solidify its reputation and would see production lasting until the start of the Great War. The AX and its larger sister, the AG, found particular favour with taxi drivers in Paris, and would find fame transporting troops to the First Battle of Marne - earning them the name 'Taxi de la Marne'.According to a note in the history file, chassis 5X688 spent much of its life in South Africa, and the first record on file shows it was part of the renowned Casper Scharrichausen collection, having been previously restored. In 2000, the AX was sold by Bonhams along with other vehicles from Mr Scharrichausen’s collection and was registered as ‘SV 8458’ upon its arrival in the UK. Its first UK owner was Mr A Pownall, a long time VCC member who would keep the vehicle until 2011 when the previous owner, Mr D Locket – another VCC member, acquired it and set about conducting a full overhaul of the car. Mechanically, the engine was overhauled along with other jobs. An extensive record has been kept of the works. Painted with Tekaloid brushing enamel to keep it period, inside, the leather seats were reupholstered to a high standard. It would take nearly ten years for Mr Locket to complete the works and eventually, due to ill health, he decided to sell the car and the vendor acquired it in 2023. Having owned and maintained the Renault, the vendor has decided that he would like to pass it on as he has other vehicles requiring his attention. Described by the vendor as being ‘very good’ and ready to use, ‘SV 8458’ would make a perfect starter Veteran and is eligible for VCC events such as the Creepy Crawly run. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: 651 KUO Chassis No: A332022 MOT: ExemptOn offer from the estate of the late David NeveRestored by the late owner and then laid up for a number of years, and will now be a rewarding recommissioning projectAn original Brighton-built carSupplied as one lot with a customised Paxton trailer for transportOne of the more successful designs of the micro-car era was the BMW Isetta. By 1959 they were powered by a 297cc engine was reckoned capable of 65mph and 55mpg. Approximately 162,000 Isettas had been made by the time production ceased in 1962. This 'big' Isetta 300 The most memorable aspect of the design was the steering wheel and dashboard were attached to and moved with the opening fridge-like door to facilitate entry. From 1957, the two-seater Isetta incorporated sliding side windows for better ventilation.Understood to have been built at the Brighton works in 1962, chassis ‘A332022’ is understood to retain its original registration number ‘651 KUO’, which is original to the North Devon area. Little is known of the early history of the little Isetta, however, it is believed to have been re-registered with the DVLA on the 8th October 1992, when it was recommissioned for the road. The previous owner, Mr M Paxton purchased the car in 1994 and in 2013, the car was subject to a comprehensive body-off restoration. The engine was found to be in remarkably good condition and treated to a clean and a new exhaust silencer to aid running. Internally, the seat was re-covered in leather and a new rubber floor mat was fitted. The result of all this hard work was that during 2015 the quirky little car won the Isetta Owner's Club ‘Restoration of the Year’ award.The late owner and father of the vendor, Mr David Neve, purchased the iconic two-stroke machine from Mr Paxton in June 2019 and came supplied with the Paxton trailer that it is to be sold with today. Mr Neve’s son recalls that his father was exceptionally proud of his microcar collection and would often be seen around Norfolk at different car shows with them before his passing earlier in 2024.Mr Neve’s declining health meant that his collection had not been used for some time, so all lots will require some level of mechanical attention prior to their usage. ‘651 KUO’ is to be supplied with a modest history file consisting of the UK V5C, old style V5 from the previous owner, a spare gasket set for the engine, an original workshop manual and the Paxton Trailer as photographed. We are honoured to be offering the car collection directly from the family at No Reserve at our Duxford Imperial War Museum sale. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: LFD 525L Chassis No: 1S1516 MOT: ExemptRecently subject to full cosmetic overhaul into the attractive original colour scheme of Light Blue over a Dark Blue interiorBelieved genuine 83,893 miles from newOffered with a history file displaying much recent expenditure including over 400 photographs documenting the body overhaulSpecified as a UK market, right-hand drive car fitted with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox from newBy 1971, Jaguar's jaw-dropping E-Type had been in production for a decade. Despite continual improvements, new emissions legislation in the all-important American market threatened to strangle the 'big cat's' performance. Jaguar responded by giving its revered sportscar fresh claws in the shape of a 5343cc V12 developed from the stillborn XJ13 Le Mans project car. The new engine was both effortlessly powerful and eerily refined. 'The turbine-like smoothness with which the engine provides a sustained shove in the back is almost uncanny, the more so when one accelerates hard in top gear.' (Autocar 5th July 1973). With some 272bhp and 304lbft of torque on tap, the Series III E-Type once again had 150mph in its sights. A revised wheelbase yielded better cabin space and in conjunction with wider front/rear tracks, new anti-dive front suspension geometry and fatter tyres gave improved road holding. Imbued with a more muscular stance thanks to its flared wheel arches, re-profiled wings and larger grille, the model also boasted vented disc brakes and a restyled interior. According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis 1S1516 was completed to ‘home market’, manual transmission specification and despatched to P.J. Evans on 26th October 1972. Originally finished in the gorgeous combination of Light Blue with Dark Blue upholstery, the E-Type’s early years are a mystery. The first MOT certificate on file was issued during 1984 at an indicated 51,795 miles. Known to have belonged to M. Charles of Walton-on-Thames in 1986, the two-seater then belonged to G. Thomas of Shenfield for twenty-one years before entering the current ownership during 2018. Fastidious about the cars in his collection, the vendor has had JC Specialists fettle the Jaguar’s suspension, braking system, cooling system, fuelling system and ignition system. He has also subjected the E-Type to a bare metal respray (documented via 400 photos). Believed, but not warranted, to have covered some 83,900 miles from new, ‘LFD 525L’ started readily and ran well on its uprated SU carburettors during our recent photography session. Refurbished at some stage, the interior trim remains smart and indeed the seller considers the whole car to be in ‘very good overall’ condition. Riding on gleaming wire wheels and sporting a wood-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel, this highly appealing Series III V12 Roadster is only being offered for sale in an attempt to downsize. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: JLO 110K Chassis No: 1S50350 MOT: ExemptOne of just 2,116 right-hand drive examples and fitted with the desirable manual gearboxMatching chassis and engine numbersSubject of a full professional restoration in 2010 in its original colour combinationOffered with a history file including the Jaguar Heritage CertificateLast of the line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971. Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sports car and grand tourer. Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed (contemporary road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 150mph) simply blew road testers away. Benefiting from a broader track, ventilated disc brakes, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and Lucas transistorised ignition, the Series III was visually distinguished by its 'egg-crate' grille, flared wheel arches and purposeful quad-exhaust pipes. Available in fixed-head coupe (2+2-seater) or roadster (2-seater) guises, it remained in volume production until 1974 (though, a special commemorative run of forty-nine black-painted roadsters was released the following year).Chassis number ‘1S50350’ was dispatched new on the 17th of September 1971 to the supplying dealer, Charles Follett, London W1, and thereafter was sold to the first owner, a Mrs K. Gaze. Finished from new in Light Blue paintwork with a Dark Blue interior upholstery, pleasingly the colour scheme in which it is still presented today. Desirable for being both a manual gearbox car and a matching numbers example, ‘JLO 110K’ was lavished with a comprehensive restoration in 2010 including a full bodywork renovation with the bodywork stripped and restored with a focus upon saving as much of the original metal work as possible. More recently benefitting from a fuel system refresh in 2017, and full servicing with new spark plugs as well as rear exhaust box and tailpipes in 2022.Starting readily and both running and driving very well during the recent photography session, the Jaguar is offered with a credible recorded mileage of 81,500 miles on the odometer. Accompanied by a history file comprising the JHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices and previous MOTs, a maintenance chart, operating, maintenance and service handbook, ownership history, and a current V5C document. UK-supplied, manual gearbox, matching numbers examples are highly desirable E-Types and with this V12 Coupe being all of these and having been provided a full restoration in its original colour scheme is certainly one to consider. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: NFC 658S Chassis No: 124CS10141000 MOT: ExemptImported from the American ‘dry state’ Nevada in 2021Subject to a renovation upon arrival by the vendor between 2021 and 2023Benefitting from an estimated £15,000 expenditureStarting readily and running well during our recent photography sessionIntroduced at the November 1966 Turin Salon, the Fiat 124 Sport Spider boasted a handsome two-door monocoque bodyshell that was both styled and built by Pininfarina and proved a great sales success. A staple part of Fiat's model range until 1982, with just under 200,000 produced, the majority were shipped to North America.Manufactured in 1978, the 124 Spider was supplied new to the United States of America, residing there until being imported to the United Kingdom in 2021 from the American ‘dry state’ Nevada. Noted by the vendor as a very solid example, likely helped by Nevada’s climate, the vendor embarked upon a two-year renovation of the Fiat. Mechanically, the 124 received a comprehensive engine overhaul including new rings, shells, oil pump and starting equipment, new differential seals, new wheel bearings, renewed suspension bushes and powder-coated suspension parts, a new clutch, and refreshed brakes with new calipers and lines.Cosmetically, the interior was refreshed with retrimmed seats, door cards and new carpets, a new hood was supplied, a new windscreen and the wheels were powder-coated and shod with new tyres. Benefitting from an estimated £15,000 worth of expenditure, the Fiat started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Offered with a collection of invoices, documents relating to the UK registration, a copy of the Nevada state title, sales literature and current V5C document. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: OV 2980 Chassis No: 4769CF3 MOT: ExemptExceptionally rare Hornet Sportsman Coupe originally commissioned by Eustace WatkinsCoachwork by Salmons and Sons in Newport PagnellHighly original example in its original colour schemeIn the ownership of just two families from new with current ownership since 1984Supplied with a comprehensive restoration between 1984 and 1987The vogue for creating small cars of big performance pre-dates today's hot hatches by many decades, of which the Wolseley Hornets of 1930 to 1935 are ample proof. The trick was to insert six-cylinder OHC engines of 1271cc into unsuspecting modified Morris Minor chassis and then provide them with relatively lightweight bodies and wheels to create cars with considerably more get-up-and-go. The ‘Occasional-Four Coupe‘ is understood to have been originally commissioned for Eustace Watkins, a London dealer of Wolseleys located in Croydon from 1906 and at one time was the largest distributor of Wolseley cars in the world. Eustace Watkins offered custom coachwork, most notably the Wolseley Hornet Specials some of which were coachbuilt for Eustace Watkins.Manufactured in 1931, 'OV 2980' was originally commissioned via Eustace Watkins and bodied in exceptionally rare Sportsman's Coupe coachwork with sunshine roof by Salmons and Sons, Newport Pagnell. Purchased new by the Roberts family, the Wolseley remained in their ownership until 1984. Requiring full restoration after being unused and stored in a garage/workshop for 35 years, it is a notably original and appreciating rarity. The late vendor purchased chassis 4769CF3 and embarked upon a comprehensive, body-off and chassis-up restoration, the chassis being fully refurbished before the original coachwork was renovated and presented in its original Fawn colour scheme.The mechanicals were completely restored including the six-cylinder engine overhauled, and the interior was retrimmed. Completed in Spring 1987, since then, the Hornet had been in regular use including trips to Retromobile, Silverstone, and Shuttleworth, only stopping for coronavirus and sadly the vendor's passing last year. Starting readily and running well during the photography session, the Wolseley may require some recommissioning. Supplied with a history file that contains the original buff logbook, notebook documenting the current ownership journeys, numerous previous MOTs, previous invoices and tax discs, a letter from the original family owner’s daughter, VSCC eligibility document, letter from The Automobile editor for restoration feature, and V5C. A highly original example with exceptionally rare and attractive coachwork, this Sportsman's Coupe has remarkably been in the ownership of just two families from new. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: G222 UTM Chassis No: SALLDHMV7FA393209 MOT: June 2025Just 2 former private keepers recorded on HPISubject to a previous bodywork restoration and repaint in BlackBenefitting from a Mazda 35 SL Turbo Deisel engineDisplays 84,290 milesCurrent V5C documentThe world-famous Land Rover was launched in 1948 and developed from a single offering to a family of long and short-wheelbase derivatives with an ever-increasing choice of engines. The ‘One Ten’ was introduced in 1983. Further differentiated from its Series III predecessor by a taller one-piece windscreen, modernised interior and more sophisticated Range Rover-derived permanent four-wheel drive system, the newcomer gained a shorter wheelbase sibling, the ‘Ninety’, in 1984. With their superior load capacity, handling and ride comfort, the ‘One Ten’ (110) and ‘Ninety’ (90) proved strong sellers.Offered here is a very practical iteration of the Land Rover Defender 110. A long-wheelbase example 'G222 UTM' has been the subject of much improvement in recent years with a previous bodywork restoration and repaint in a very handsome Black. It's understood attention was also paid to the mechanicals and a replacement chassis was fitted. Powered by a Mazda 35 SL TDI engine, not shown as such on the HPI report, it states 'V8', there are only 2 former keepers on record. Displaying a mere 84,290 miles the Land Rover is offered with a current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: ROO 707D Chassis No: GHN389629 MOT: September 2025Subject to a restoration and engine overhaul in the late 1980sOffered with a BMIHT Certificate, a collection of invoices and the current V5C documentStainless steel exhaust system and full tonneau coverFinished in Red complemented with a Black interior and hoodThe MGA had really been the first 'BMC corporate' MG, and the MGB which replaced it was intended to be even more popular. Although the engineering of the new car was evolutionary - the B-Series engine, transmission, rear axle and independent front suspension were all improved versions of those used in the previous MGA. The first incarnation of the MGB built from 1962 to April 1965 featured distinctive pull-type door handles and a 95bhp/1798cc engine with three-main-bearing crankshaft and while overdrive was an optional extra, the model's top speed was more than 100mph. Today, it enjoys a very strong following and with its GT sister has spawned a dedicated support industry. For many, the early chrome-bumper MGB roadster is the epitome of the classic British sports car. When the MGB replaced the MGA in 1962, the main change was the use of a lower and wider steel monocoque bodyshell rather than a separate chassis and body, and a larger 1798cc engine instead of the 1498cc power unit fitted to the MGA. The other major changes to the model were a new grille and an all-synchromesh gearbox on the 1967-launched MkII, whilst American Federal-compliant Black rubber instead of chrome bumpers further changed the appearance from 1974.Offered here is a 1966-manufactured, right-hand drive B Roadster that was the subject of a restoration in 1989, when the original engine also benefitted from an overhaul. Some time since, the carburettors were renewed and a stainless-steel exhaust fitted. With the iconic Red MG B paintwork presenting well, the open bodywork is said to be still good . The Black interior is reported to be in a good condition, as is the Black soft-top and tonneau, whilst mechanically, the clutch, engine and gearbox (with overdrive) have been refreshed by the vendor. Also seeing some improvement through remedial work is the electrical system. Accompanied by receipts from previous ownership, relating to the older restoration, this B Roadster also benefits from a very recent MOT, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Dating Certificate and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: JR 1662 Chassis No: GLB 5 MOT: ExemptUnderstood to be one of only two 20/25s bodied in this style by Mulliners Ltd of BirminghamRecently recommissioned and detailed after a period of lay upSupplied with a healthy history file with chassis cards, invoices for maintenance and moreSaid to be a 'well-maintained' example with matching chassis and engine numbersRolls-Royce introduced the 20/25 in 1929 as a successor to the outgoing 20. Though the newcomer was primarily aimed at owner drivers, many examples were nevertheless sold to customers with chauffeurs. Power came from an enlarged version of the straight-six unit used in the 20. Now of 3,699cc, it made for swifter acceleration and a higher top speed of up to 75mph. Bodywork for the 20/25, was to the taste of each individual customer, and Freestone & Webb, Gurney Nutting, Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper were among the many coachbuilders selected to clothe these fine motor cars. Nearly 4,000 20/25 chassis were ultimately produced, making it the company’s best-selling model between the wars.Chassis GLB 5 was delivered to coachbuilders Mulliners Ltd of Birmingham on the 28th February 1934 and is believed to be one of only two bodied to the six-light, Limousine style. By the 9th March 1934, Sir Joseph Reed of Seaton Burn, Northumberland took delivery with few details until a record of ownership by British Paints in 1947. In 1949, the Rolls Royce would be purchased by Sir Robert Chapman, Lieutenant of County Durham (Mary, daughter of George V was a passenger in 1953). In 1962, Sir Robert sold the car to his former window cleaner and founder of a construction empire, William (Billy) Leech. By 1977, Billy passed the car to his grandson before it was purchased by the grandson of Sir Robert Chapman in 1983. The car passed to McKenna funerals for a short time before a gentleman in Norfolk purchased the car in 1986. He would have the 20/25 repainted and retrimmed before being sold to long-term owner Mr G Inman, who would own the car from 1990-2020. The current registered keeper bought the 20/25 in 2020 before our vendor purchased it earlier this year, recommissioning it and detailing the car extensively. The vendor states that the car's paintwork and bodywork is in 'very fine' order and that mechanically, the Rolls-Royce is said to be ‘running’ and in 'good order'. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: F350 RNM Chassis No: SCAZ500A1KCH24656 MOT: May 2025Presented in an attractive Blue with contrasting Cream leather interiorIn current ownership the last 9 years and in a previous ownership 15 yearsJust 72,530 miles on the odometer, with 5 owners from newPLEASE NOTE: The registration number in the photographs is not included in the saleA square-cut, broad-shouldered design, the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit was styled in-house by Austrian-born Fritz Feller. Although derived from that of the preceding Silver Shadow, the newcomer’s floorpan offered considerable improvements in both ride and handling thanks to its novel Girling automatic ride height control and gas shock absorbers. By combining copious amounts of sound deadening with the finest quality upholstery, Crewe's engineers kept intrusion from the 6.75 litre V8 engine and automatic transmission to a muted hush (unless the model's reputed 120mph potential was explored). Driver inputs were minimised with power-assisted steering and disc brakes. Only in production between 1980 and 1989, just 8,129 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Saloons are thought to have been made.First registered on 1st August 1988, this particular Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is presented in the attractive combination of Blue with contrasting Cream leather interior. Having had just 5 keepers over its lifetime with its first keepe change in December 1993 and the following in March 1997, a large proportion of the car’s life was spent with a Mr D Sherwood; a Solicitor from Brighton, East Sussex. The history file is picked up in his ownership in 1997, and remained with him registered to him and his company, Thompson Sherwood Solicitors until March 2012. During his ownership, the car was used sparingly; maintained with Harwoods and latterly with a local garage, Grants Garage.Purchased by the current ownership since February 2015, this charming Rolls-Royce has been enthusiast-owned, with maintenance when required and MOT’d every year. Now showing just 72,530 miles on the odometer and with a no-advisory MOT valid until 14 May 2025, this car is offered for sale for its next custodian to enjoy. Accompanied with the vehicle is a history file containing numerous MOT certificates dating back as far as 1995, Invoices dating back as far as 1995, as well as the current V5C document which displays 5 former keepers. Please note the current registration, ‘F20 RJD’ is to be removed prior to sale, with the anticipated return of the previous plate, as above. For more information, please contact: Andreas Hicks andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk 07929363573

Registration No: 813 CYE Chassis No: 1210427503213 MOT: August 2025Entered from The Merlin Collection1 of only 562 cars built across all right-hand drive markets1 of just 3,332 190SLs made during 1957 but not UK road registered until April 1958The subject of an exhautsive three and a half year, photographically documented, rotisserie restorationAs good underneath as it is on top and the nicest example we have encounteredPotentially Mille Miglia eligibleThe 190SL was introduced in 1955 – the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR. Indeed, the graceful, new two-door, convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR – the 300SL - whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the ‘Ponton’ saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a manual four-speed gearbox. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers. Options included a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones which was big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the 230SL (W113). By this time 25,881 190SLs had been produced (just over two percent of which – some 562 cars - were to right-hand drive specification). Completed during the 1957 model year, this particular example – chassis 121.042-7503213 – was first road registered in London as ‘813 CYE’ on April 14th 1958. Migrating to Oxford and the care of Dr Keith Hawton thereafter, the two-seater was granted a MOT certificate by Alcester Rd Service Station of Kings Heath, Birmingham on September 22nd 1977 at an indicated 63,601 miles. Resident in Yorkshire the following decade, it received a new short block, cylinder head and camshaft plus numerous other parts via Mercedes-Benz main dealer, Derwent Vehicles of Leeds. Returning to London in the early 2000s, the Roadster then relocated to Norfolk for thirteen years before being bought by its previous keeper for £93,000 during April 2017. Fortunate enough to have his own bodyshop, the gentleman in question got carried away with the subsequent restoration to the extent of not daring to add up the number of hours his team spent on it! Familiar with refurbishing classic Mercedes-Benz models, they stripped the 190SL down to ‘the last nut and bolt’, carrying out any remedial metalwork repairs as necessary. Hundreds of accompanying photographs document the extent and thoroughness of the renovation with the previous custodian putting the cost at £104,000 (despite heavily discounted ‘in-house’ labour rates). Refinished in its original Anthracite Grey Metallic (DB172) colour scheme matched to Cream leather upholstery and a matching soft-top, ‘813 CYE’ did not want for visual drama when it joined The Merlin Collection via our 17th November 2021 auction for a record-breaking £224,250. Although, the engine had only covered a few thousand miles since being overhauled while the car was resident in Norfolk the vendor tuned the Solex carburettors, renewed various gaskets and generally improved it. Similarly, the suspension, brakes and electrics were all de-bugged. A new spare wheel was sourced for the two-seater together with a correct-type jack and MB-branded tools etc. Potentially eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica, ‘813 CYE’ remains the best 190SL (LHD or RHD) that we have had the pleasure of offering for sale. Turning more heads than any of its stablemates, this stunning Mercedes-Benz comes to market with owner’s manual, history file, numerous restoration photographs and assorted parts invoices. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: LO08 XYF Chassis No: ZFA31200000159214 MOT: August 2025Commissioned by Ferrari for their dealer networkNumber 120 of only 200 examples, of which 60 were right-hand driveSupplied with extensive service history including the original book packShowing only 58466 miles from newThe Fiat 500 Ferrari Dealer Edition is a very special and rare example of the incredibly cute and successful 'retro' city car. Originally ordered by Ferrari in 2008, to be used as a stylish courtesy vehicle by their approved service network, only 200 were built, with a numbered plaque fitted to each; of which only 60 were delivered to UK dealers in right-hand drive specification. Not to be confused with the later (and more common) Abarth 695 Tributo, the Dealer Edition was fitted with a 100bhp turbocharged 1.4 Litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. All were painted in the iconic Rosso Corsa with the obligatory Scuderia shields adorning the wings, with the inside fitted out with Nero Leather where bucket seats, aluminium sports pedals, automatic climate control and an electric sliding panoramic sunroof could be found for the full 'Maranello' effect. The Dealer Edition proved so popular that most were sold to some of the most important clients of the Italian brand and the little Red Fiats are now very hard to find on the market today.First registered on the 29th July 2008, to Stratstone Ferrari & Maserati of Manchester, 'LO08 XYF' was to be kept by the firm for only one year before being sold out of the business to Park Lane (UK) Ltd of Alton, Hants in 2009. It is apparent that the baby Fiat was serviced by Stratstone during their ownership and not recorded in the service book at the time, however, the first stamp in the book is from Park Lane at 23,571 miles. There are four further stamps on file from Park Lane at 30,604 miles, 33,217 miles, 38,113 miles and 43,490 miles upon sale. For reasons unknown, the latter two service events included two cambelt changes. Acquired by the vendor's brother at the end of 2018, it was used very sparingly and actually moved to Italy with them for some six months. It was during this period that he decided that it was not suitable for the mountain roads and so it was sold within the family to the vendor in 2020 at c.56,500 miles. It was serviced by PMW Ltd at 56,841 miles immediately after acquisition.The vendor, in his own words, isn't ‘a major car enthusiast’ and has only covered approximately 2,000 miles on short trips to the shops with his wife and has now decided that it is time for the car to go to a more appropriate home. It has deteriorated cosmetically somewhat; the vendor pointed out some dents, lacquer peel and the original alloy wheels being in need of refurbishment. However, he describes the mechanical condition as 'very good' and describes it as a 'dependable little car'. Now offered at No Reserve, this could be the most affordable route to legitimate Scuderia shield-wearing exotica out there! For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: TJH 525D Chassis No: DB6/2453/R MOT: ExemptSupplied new via Plough Motors to Aegues Properties Ltd of Cheltenham and initially registered as 'GDD 222D'In single ownership from 1972 - 2024, by which time it had been repainted from Silver Birch to Fiesta Red and granted its current 'TJH 525D' number plateMatching chassis and engine numbers and desirable ZF 5-speed manual gearboxAccompanying paperwork dates back to 1971 when the DB6 underwent a major service at the factoryTreated to a partial re-trim and new battery by the vendor. Running and driving with decent oil pressure but would benefit from further recommissioningUnveiled at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 was the first Aston Martin model to be engineered following the company's move from Feltham to Newport Pagnell. Although a direct development of the DB5, with the same visage, the newcomer enjoyed notably better high-speed stability thanks to the provision of a Kamm tail, and superior interior space courtesy of a 3.7-inch longer wheelbase and taller roofline. Grafted over a sheet steel platform chassis, the four-seater's hand-finished aluminium panels helped contribute to a claimed kerb weight of 3,232lbs that was actually only 17lbs heavier than its predecessor. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its poise, the DB6 employed all-round coil-sprung suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering. Powered by the famous Tadek Marek designed 3995cc DOHC straight-six engine, the model boasted some 325bhp and 288lbft of torque in uprated Vantage tune and could be had with five-speed ZF manual or three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission. A contemporary road test found a manual DB6 Vantage to be capable of 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds and 150mph. A total of 1,327 MkI Saloons were produced between October 1965 and the MkII's July 1969 arrival. According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, chassis DB6/2453/R was completed on 20th January 1966 and despatched to Plough Motors (Stroud Valley) Ltd some six weeks later. Originally finished in Silver Birch, the Aston Martin’s impressive specification also encompassed the more powerful Vantage engine, ZF 5-speed manual transmission, heated rear windscreen, powered aerial and chrome wire wheels with three-eared spinners. Supplied new to Aegues Properties Ltd of Cheltenham, the DB6 was returned to the factory for a major service during November 1971, by which time it belonged to G.A. Darlington Esq of Newton Hall, Suffolk and had exchanged its first number plate ‘GDD 222D’ for the current one ‘TJH 525D’. Repainted Fiesta Red prior to being bought by C.E. McKinney Esq the following year, the 2+2-seater remained in his care until 2024. A pilot by profession, Mr McKinney used the Aston Martin for commuting in the 1970s but only on high days and holidays thereafter. Invoices on file show that the DB6 has covered a mere 20,000 miles since having its cylinder head overhauled by W. Rennie-Roberts of Colchester during April 1975 (the warranted odometer reading stands at just 98,000). Other bills from Aston Martin Lagonda, Aston Service Dorset, Puddleduck and Rikki Cann attest to ongoing maintenance. The brake system has been refurbished (2002-2003), the starter motor rejuvenated (2010) and the fuel pump renewed (2011). Entrusted to Classic and Retro of Sible Hedingham in late 2012 at a recorded 97,585 miles, the 2+2-seater had attention paid to its ignition system, interior trim (headlining, carpets, rear seat base etc), window rubbers and brakes not to mention being treated to new wire wheels and tyres. Further improved by Woodbridge Classic Cars at a cost of £2,947.18 during June 2015, they replaced the engine and fuel tank mounts, installed new steering rack gaiters, changed the left-hand servo gaskets and tuned the triple Weber carburettors. Reluctantly put up for sale after more than half a century due to the physicality of driving it, ‘TJH 525D’ entered the current ownership in January this year. A lifelong Aston Martin enthusiast, the vendor has partially re-trimmed the cabin (new front seat facings and boot carpet) and begun the recommissioning process. Starting readily during our recent photography session (August 2024) and driven to and from the location, the DB6 recorded good oil pressure but would nevertheless benefit from more mechanical fettling. The underside appeared sound during our cursory inspection, with evidence of new sills and jacking points being fitted in the past. The seller had intended to return the 2+2-seater to its initial Silver Birch hue. However, the acquisition of another DB6 whilst waiting for a slot at his preferred body shop has meant that ‘TJH 525D’ is now surplus to requirements. Pleasingly retaining its original Vantage engine albeit with the bonus of comparatively fresh Weber carburettors and a stainless steel exhaust, this much-loved and archetypal British GT is now ready for its next long-term custodian. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: NXS 982 Chassis No: 643453 MOT: ExemptDiscovered abandoned in Shoshoni, Wyoming where it had been stored for more than forty yearsImported to the United Kingdom in 2018 and provided with a full mechanical restorationOriginal patination and paintwork retained throughoutBenefitting from some £47,000 worth of expenditure during the restorationSupplied with a large history file including photographic documentation of the restorationWith prospects of the war ending shortly, in February 1945, Ford received permission to resume production of Pickups after an absence from the market for three years. First relaunching production with the pre-war 21C Model, it was thereafter followed by the model 59C in May. During 1945, only 1/2 ton Pickups were built, and on the 3rd of May 1945, the 31 millionth Ford was built, which, unsurprisingly was a Pickup. The Pickups utilised a Flathead V8 engine and a three-speed manual transmission with floor change.Manufactured in 1945, chassis number ‘643453’ supplied new to the United States of America. Discovered in an abandoned workshop in Shoshoni, Wyoming in 2017, it is understood that the Pickup had resided there for over forty years. Offered through Hemmings, the Ford was spotted by the vendor and his son who decided to purchase and import the Truck due to its incredible originality and patina. Arriving in the United Kingdom in 2018, ‘643453’ was entrusted to Belcher Engineering to provide a full and comprehensive mechanical restoration. The original block was found to be cracked so a correct type block was supplied and overhauled; gearbox overhauled; the chassis was cleaned and oiled; the axles and suspension restored; radiator re-cored; fuel tank restored; brakes renewed; and wheels clear coated with new Longstone tyres.The bodywork was provided with fresh metalwork as required, welded and finished to match previous scars and repairs from before its lay-up in America. Thereafter, the body was prepared and clear coated to preserve the surviving original paintwork and patination. The interior upholstery is inspired by the local tribe in Shoshoni, the Shoshone Tribe, with their fabric pattern used for the bench seat drape. Total expenditure on the project reached just shy of £48,000 in total and is pleasingly documented across three large history files and several articles for the Early Ford Club, providing a comprehensive written and pictural record of the restoration. Since used and enjoyed, including attending several shows, most notably being displayed at the NEC, the Ford started readily and ran very well during our recent photography session, and is offered for sale with a spares package. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452