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A George V silver cigarette box, engine turned Art Deco style, Londol 1933

A George V silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1922, engine turned decoration, engraved initials, 110g/3.54ozt approx.

A silver cigarette case, weighing approx. 3.42ozt., gilt lined and engine turned, hallmarked Birmingham 1941

A George VI engine-turned silve cigarette case with strap, hallmarked Mappin and Webb, Birmingham 1937, weight approx. 92g/2.95ozt

An Edwardian silver sovereign case of ovoid form with engine turned decoration, hallmarked for Albert Jackson, Birmingham 1905, together with another example of similar form and decoration, marked for Birmingham 1897, total combined weight 1.1ozt / 34g approx. (2)

A George V silver double sovereign case of rectangular cushion form, with engine turned decoration, hallmarked for E J Trevitt & Sons Ltd, Chester 1914, together with a silver single sovereign case of oval form, Saunders and Shepherd, Birmingham, total combined weight 1.5ozt / 48g approx. (2)

Three silver napkin rings, hallmarked for Birmingham, various years, all with engine-turned decoration, approx. 77g

A ladies' Waltham Mass silver engine turned hunter brooch, with a gentlemen's EPNS hunter (af) (2)

Gents 18ct gold open face pocket watch, hallmarked Chester 1867, the gilt engine turned and foliage engraved dial with Roman numerals, the case back also engraved with foliage decoration

George V silver cigarette case of curved rectangular form, the engine turned case with monogram to centre by Clark & Sewell, Chester 1925. Approx 63.2g

George IV silver snuff box by Edward Smith, Hallmarked Birmingham 1827, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and monogram on top centre, with gilded interior, approx weight 58.3g

George V hallmarked silver cigarette case of rectangular form with engine turned decoration , Birmingham 1935, Approx weight 4.9oz

- 1 of just 967 series 3 cars made - Matching chassis and engine numbers - Stalled restoration project that appears to be substantially complete Aston Martin's long-awaited V8 finally appeared in 1969. It was initially known as the DBS V8, but later re-dubbed simply, 'V8'. Retrospectively known as the Series 3, the redesigned model phased-in during July 1973 was a response to concerns over forthcoming US emission control regulations. Marking a switch from Bosch fuel-injection to quad twin-choke 42mm Webers, the newcomer was visually distinguished by an enlarged air intake, elongated bonnet scoop and new rear window base panel. Believed to develop some 310bhp, its cleaner-running 5340cc DOHC V8 engine still made for a prodigiously fast motorcar. Indeed, the September 1973 issue of Autocar magazine recorded 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and 146mph aboard a Series 3 with automatic transmission. In production from July 1973 to October 1978, a mere 967 Series 3 cars are thought to have been made. According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this particular example was completed to right-hand drive, home market specification on October 5th 1973. Originally finished in Cosmic Fire Cambridge Blue with Burgundy leather trim, it was despatched to Lazenby Garages Ltd the following month. A letter on file from preceding keeper David Wadham-Smith Esq states that the Aston Martin benefited from an engine overhaul (78,509 miles), replacement automatic gearbox / torque converter (85,172 miles) and general fettling by marque specialist Ian Mason during his twenty-five year custodianship (1979-2004). Treated to new inner and outer sills plus a replacement stainless steel exhaust system and attention to its brakes during 2005, the V8 has sat in dry storage for the past decade or so. A stalled restoration project that nonetheless boasts its original engine and upholstery, 'ONR 4M' appears to be substantially complete with respect to its major components. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, instruction book (complete with service vouchers) and sundry paperwork, its odometer currently shows an unwarranted 86,759 miles.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is a 1973 Citroen D Super (and not a DS19 as catalogued). - A very rare right hand drive example in a striking colour combination - Numerous Best Citroen Concours Awards from the Citroen Car Club of Australia - Recently imported into the UK and registered with the DVLA Citroën's DS still looks futuristic 60 years on from its launch. The self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension was also way ahead of its time, delivering a 'magic carpet' ride that many manufacturers would be grateful for even now. Initially powered by an updated 1911cc version of the OHV four-cylinder unit previously found in the Traction Avant, this was enhanced and enlarged in three stages over the years, leaving the final iteration at 2347cc. The gearbox was mounted ahead of the engine, while braking was by inboard-mounted discs at the front and drums at the rear. Some 1.5 million D Series Citroëns were produced and the model was immortalised in such films as The Day of the Jackal. The truly splendid-looking DS 19 offered today is believed to have been sold new in Australia and was restored there in around 2007, since when it was awarded with numerous Citroen Car Club of Australia Concours Best Citroen Awards. Purchased in Australia when its English owner was residing over there, he imported it into the UK in 2011 and registered it with the DVLA in January 2016. Reported to have covered only 1,200 miles since the concours wining restoration, it is presented today with UK road registration with the DVLA and in superlative condition. This must represent a rare opportunity for a Citroen enthusiast to acquire a right hand drive DS that has received a concours winning restoration in a wonderful colour combination.

PLEASE NOTE: The original gearbox and hubs are available for collection from the vendor by the successful purchaser. - Period competition history including Land's End Trial - Red with Red/Biscuit interior - Broadsport 5 speed gearbox and other upgrades Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster caused a sensation. Penned by Sir William Lyons, the model's sensuous lines seemed almost impossibly glamorous to a country still under rationing. Flooded with orders, Jaguar began limited hand-built production soon thereafter (it was not until 1950 that the factory was sufficiently 'tooled-up' to discard aluminium in favour of steel for the curvaceous bodywork). Based around a cruciform-braced box-section chassis equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and hydraulic drum brakes, the lithe two-seater proved equally adept on road or track winning both the RAC TT and Alpine Trial during 1950. Developing some 160bhp and 190lbft of torque in standard tune, its legendary 3442cc DOHC straight-six engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission. Any Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a desirable car but those boasting period competition history are particularly sought after. This right-hand drive example was supplied new via Henlys of London during November 1950. Migrating to Cornwall thereafter, the two-seater was campaigned by amateur racing driver and power boat helmsman David A. Kempthorne-Ley Esq in a variety of events. As well as taking class honours at the August 3rd 1959 Trengwainton Speed Hill Climb, it contested the gruelling Land's End Trial some two years later. Extensively restored by A.B. Price between 1988 and 1995 sporting an extensively overhauled replacement engine, the Jaguar was further improved by the previous owner. Upgraded with a Broadsport five-speed manual gearbox, 9.5-inch diaphragm clutch, halogen headlamps and front disc brakes, it was also treated to a bare metal respray by Body Beautiful Cars Ltd in 2011. Finished in red with red / biscuit interior DJD 870 has been used sparingly whilst in the vendor's care and benefits from a recent service including the fitment of two new six volt batteries.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor informs us that this vehicle's clutch is 'dragging' when engaging first gear and reverse gears. - One owner since January 1960 - Extensively developed and improved by its long-term engineering consultant owner This fascinating left-hand drive Twin-Cam Roadster has had just one owner since January 1960 - the now retired engineering consultant Tom Boyce who, among other things, is known for successfully co-driving Jean Denton in an MGB on the 1979 London to Sydney Marathon. This adventure gave him access to MG's engineering department as well as its competition parts bin. This now much-developed MGA is the embodiment of the knowledge and contacts he accrued. 'UHM 305' vacated the Abingdon production line in August 1959 and was briefly driven in the UK by it first owner, an A. Weed Esq., before being exported to Canada where it was acquired by Boyce. Well used - even by 1968 it had notched up c.120,000 miles - it had spells in Canada, the UK and the US before finally returning to these shores in 1992. It was in the late 1990s/early 2000s that the MG was treated to a comprehensive body-off restoration, since when it has had little use due the owner's failing health. The Twin-Cam's countless upgrades include: a balanced 1790cc B-Series engine that features Dellorto 45mm twin-choke carburettors feeding a gas-flowed, big-valve cylinder head; competition MGB block with nitrided steel cross-drilled crankshaft; 1750cc Alfa Romeo pistons; baffled sump and external oil cooler; large Ford-sourced clutch mounted on lightened flywheel; Lumenition electronic ignition linked to a competition distributor; MGB close-ratio gear set; 4.88:1 final drive, multi-leaf MGB competition springs, competition drive shafts and anti-tramp bars; MGB front springs, competition dampers; larger radiator; alloy-coiled starter and dynamo; 6-inch rims on standard wheel centres; Jaguar E-Type three-eared spinners; stainless steel exhaust system with straight-through silencer. The vendor currently views the bodywork, Blue paintwork, Red-piped Black interior trim, engine and manual gearbox as all being in 'good' order and is offering the MG complete with very comprehensive history file.

PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but the estimate for this vehicle appeared incorrectly in the printed catalogue and should have read £35,000 - 45,000. PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has developed an oil leak, which should be investigated before driving on the road. - Rare and desirable 'Suffix A' Range Rover - One of 2,844 Home Market RHD cars built during the 1971 production year - Restoration just completed by model specialist Kingsley Cars There was always scope for the production of a sibling that combined the no-nonsense Land Rover's off-road prowess with a greater degree of on-road chic and comfort. Though various plans were mooted in the 1950s, it was the emergence of the American SUV a decade later that finally convinced Rover to create such a model. Spen King famously oversaw the '100 inch Station Wagon' project that was finally revealed as the Range Rover in 1970. Far from competing with the likes of the Ford Bronco that had inspired its creation, the David Bache-penned newcomer created a whole new genre of go-anywhere vehicles. The Range Rover was based around a box section chassis and steel 'safety frame' onto which the lightweight outer panels were bolted. Power came from the ubiquitous Rover V8 - initially in 3.5-litre guise. This was connected to a permanent four-wheel drive system for optimum traction - a transfer box offered a full set of high and low gear ratios. Suspension was by long travel coil springs all round and braking was by discs front and rear. This delightful Range Rover Two-Door with rare and desirable 'Suffix A' chassis plate was one of just 2,844 right-hand drive home market examples built in the 1971 model year. Acquired by the vendor in the summer of 2015 it commenced a thorough restoration later that year by Range Rover specialist restorers Kingsley Cars. As can be seen in the photographs the body and axles were removed from the chassis and the car is described by the vendor as having a perfect shell with zero rust having had all the corrosion cut, followed by a panel-off re-paint. Other significant works included a top-end refresh of the engine and a restored/new Palomino PVC interior. Finished in the wonderful Tuscan blue colour this exceptional 2-door Range Rover should be paid close attention by enthusiasts of the model. The restoration was being completed as the catalogue went to press and we hope to have photographs of the finished vehicle on our website before the sale.

- A genuine AC Ace that had an original Cobra body fitted in 1966 - Owned by the vendor in 1964, 1966, and again since 2010 with a well-documented history - Over £30,000 of recommissioning works by a Bristol specialist in 2000/2001 A notably late, home market AC Ace Bristol, chassis BE1199 has a well-documented history. The information below is condensed from a wonderful three-page letter that the vendor wrote to The AC Car Club in 2010, plus the Club's archive records and those of the AC Ace Register. Dispatched from the Thames Ditton factory on January 11th 1962 and initially finished in Svecia Red with Black interior trim and a hard top, chassis BE1199 was first owned by a Dr Robert Page-Blair of Cadogan Gardens, London who had it registered with his personal number plate 'RPB 880'. Re-liveried Blue by 1964 when then owner Lynton Moss Esq. was involved in a minor accident whilst driving through Ruislip, Middlesex, the AC first entered the vendor's custody that same year for the princely sum of £105. AC Cars refused to sell him the required driver's side wing and door to repair the car, so he approached their supplier and bought the panels direct (along with two new and complete AC Cobra bodies which he found irresistible). Chassis BE1199 was repaired and painted metallic Regal Red and it is believed the next owner was a Mr Jenkins of Chelsea, London. The Ace was involved in another minor accident during early 1966 which resulted in the vendor reacquiring it. Based in a Lexham Mews garage at the time, he chose to fit one of the Cobra bodies rather than refurbish the lightly damaged original. Painted White and by now re-registered as 'JA 131', the vendor recalls selling the AC to a local photographer named Sean Woodnutt. Although, the AC Car Club's records show the car as having been owned by a Mr Gathercole of Lambeth in 1967. Possibly Mr Woodnutt sold it to Mr Gathercole. During the late 1960's Mr Gathercole reportedly blew a piston and rather than repair the engine he fitted a Ford V6 unit. Over twenty years later in 1989, the car passed through the hands of a succession of well-known dealers and collectors and ended up having another Bristol 100D2 engine fitted, and then in late 1991 it was painted green. Stated as then having a Swiss owner in 1992 and a German (Hamburg) owner in 1998, the car was subsequently owned in 2000 by a Mr Lee from Hong Kong who appears to have kept the car in England. Between October 2000 and July 2001, Mr Lee spent over £30,000 on 'JA 131' with a well-known Bristol specialist having the car thoroughly recommissioned, including a refresh of the engine cylinder head and gearbox. The current V5C states that the AC was acquired by a Lincoln-based gentleman in 2006 and it is understood that he fitted some replacement wheels to sharpen the car's handling and retained its 'OY 8365' number plate. Purchased by the vendor for the third time in August 2010, he has now decided to part company with it once more. The generously sized history folder contains many notes and letters from the above mentioned owners' clubs and a quantity of expired MOT certificates. Supplied with a hard top, this rather special car is described by the vendor as having a 'good' interior and paintwork with a 'very good' body, engine, and gearbox, adding that it 'drives very well'. A beautiful motor car with an exciting and documented history.

PLEASE NOTE: The heritage certificate confirms the Jaguar was originally issued Coventry registration number 'VWK 129H' before being despatched to British Leyland, New York, USA. Sold new in America this left-hand drive manual 4.2 Coupe is finished in Primrose with a Black leather interior and is understood to be a matching numbers example. Having received much recent restoration work the Jaguar has also been re-painted in its original colour and the interior re-trimmed including new head lining. Attention has been paid to the mechanics too with the braking system being overhauled and new ball joints plus track rod ends fitted. The vendor informs us the engine was checked over and shows 'good' oil pressure, the gear box inspected and new gaskets fitted plus a new clutch and radiator were added. Riding on new wire wheels and tyres with a stainless steel exhaust system the Jaguar has resided with the British vendor in Spain for the past few years and is offered with Heritage Certificate, collection of invoices and EU import paperwork.

- Twin cam Cosworth 1500cc engine fitted with twin Webers - Prepared for historic racing by Eric Priestley Racing c.25 years ago - Lotus build sheet extract on file Introduced in June 1960, the Seven S2 featured glassfibre wings similar to those seen on the Seven America along with a revised nose styled by John Frayling. As the Climax engine didn't fit the redesigned chassis a number of alternatives were available from the 40bhp Ford 105E unit to the punchy Cosworth unit fitted to the Super Seven. As stated on a copy of the original order sheet obtained by the current owner from Lotus' Heritage department, this Seven, chassis number SB1887, was commissioned new by Wallace Harper, who we understand was a wealthy business man based in Hong Kong. It was manufactured in 1964 and first registered on 17th June 1965, originally painted red. Interestingly it is fitted with a Cosworth 1500 twin cam engine and twin Weber carbs. Around 25 years ago it was extensively overhauled and race-prepared by Eric Priestley Racing, when the colour was changed from red to yellow (with the polished steel remaining). Following this the car was raced at various classic car series events including appearances at the Nurburgring, Brands Hatch and Silverstone. UK registered, this smart looking example currently displays some 6059 miles on its odometer.

- Subject to an extensive mechanical and body work restoration completed last year - 38,500 recorded miles and just 2 previous keepers - Offered with original handbook and service book The Escort was a 36-year-long success for Ford of which there were six generations, yet survivors of certain models are now surprisingly few and far between and, according to the vendor, this extremely-smartly presented 1300 Sport is one of just 24 or so examples currently licensed for the road. An October 1976 build, it's had just three owners, the most recent of whom treated it to an extensive two-year-long mechanical and body restoration by the RSC Body Centre of Market Drayton, which included a glass-out respray in its original colour of Signal Orange. He now considers the bodywork, paintwork and engine to be 'excellent', the manual gearbox 'very good' and the (original) Black cloth interior trim 'good'. The Escort is displaying a total mileage of 38,500 and is offered complete with original owners' manual and service book, photos and dialogue of the work carried out, V5C and MOT valid into July.

- Built at San Jose on 30th November 1967 and supplied new via Holiday Ford of Sunnyvale, California - Genuine 'S' Code car with 390 cu in 4V V8 engine - Restored to concours standard in its original livery - Power disc brakes, power steering, rear sport deck, automatic transmission XPL Type, heavy duty suspension Faced with increasing competition from the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Charger, Ford opted to comprehensively re-style its class-leading Mustang for the 1967-model year. Sporting a jutting grille, concave rear panel and widened sheetmetal, the newcomer was not only more visually imposing than its predecessor but also able to accommodate larger engines. Notable as the first Mustang to be fitted with a 'big block' V8, the 390 'S' code could be had in Notchback, Convertible or Fastback guises. The best-looking variant, the latter was deemed suitable transport for Lieutenant Frank Bullitt in the iconic film of the same name. Needless to say numerous '67 and '68 Fastbacks have since been repainted Highland Green so as to ape the 'king of cool' Steve McQueen's most famous movie mount (some even began life as authentically-powered 390 'S' code cars). According to a letter on file from the Ford Motor Company not to mention a Marti Auto Works DeLuxe Report, this particular example - chassis 8R02S105660 - was ordered for stock by the Holiday Ford dealership of Sunnyvale, California on August 24th 1967. Actually built on November 30th 1967, some seventy-seven days behind schedule, it was 1 of just 1,075 1968-model year Fastbacks to be finished in Sunlit Gold with Nugget Gold upholstery - a combination with plenty of 'pop' in the California sunshine. As well as the all-important 'S' code 390 cu in (6.4 litre) eight-cylinder 4V engine rated at 325hp, its impressive build specification included: C-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic transmission, Heavy Duty Suspension, Power Steering, Sport Deck Rear Seat, Tinted Glass, Deluxe Belts, F70x14 Wide Oval tyres, Remote Control Left Hand Mirror, White Sidewall Nylon Tyres, Deluxe Wheel Covers and Power Disc Brakes etc. Formerly the property of Jeff Taylor, the founder of Monster.com, chassis 8R02S105660 was extensively restored for him by Tango Classic Autos of Bellingham, MA (which he also owned) during the early / mid-2000s. Perhaps the most telling invoice with regard to the lengths gone to during the rejuvenation is one for a 'National Judging Rule Book 64.5 to 73'. Tango Classic Autos morphed into Cape Cod Mustang following its acquisition by Bret Matteson in 2007 but the re-branded firm's website still contains mention of the Fastback: 'This 390 '68 Mustang has been totally restored to "concours trailered". It is a factory Non-GT "S" Code 390 Mustang that has had a no expense total restoration. The 390 engine as well as the total drivetrain has been rebuilt including the C-6 transmission and third member. This solid San Francisco Fastback was disassembled and the body has been restored ground up. Red primer, over spray and correct engine compartment details were added to this restoration. Many N.O.S. parts were used throughout the automobile and the engine compartment was finished with many rebuilt 390 parts including the hard to find smog system. This is a totally restored 1968 Mustang with the very popular 390 engine. Beautifully restored, it is ready to be shown'. Sparingly used since entering the current ownership during 2012, the Ford is believed to have covered just 700 or so post-refurbishment miles. Quite possibly the most impressive Mustang restoration that we have yet encountered, 'FMA 184F' remains highly presentable and boasts a wealth of correct detailing even down to its door tag rivets, engine bay / boot stickers, seatbelt labels and exhaust system markings. Worthy of very close inspection, this 'California Dreamin' 390 'S' Code Fastback is accompanied by a V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until June 23rd 2016, handbook and history file.

The first owner of this handsome Continental was Patrick Greenhous, the then chairman of the large motor group Vincent Greenhous Ltd. It was specified with heavy gauge chassis, manual aerial, and electric windows complete with emergency handle. The factory build sheets confirm the chassis being despatched to Mulliner Park Ward on February 25th 1965 and the Bentley being collected by a representative of the supplying dealer, Charles Attwood Ltd, on the ensuing June 4th. At this stage the Continental - 1 of just 58 right-hand drive examples bodied by MPW to design number 2006 - was finished in Valentine's Ming Blue and trimmed in a combination of Off-White Connolly leather, and Beige carpet and headlining teamed with a Dark Blue Everflex hood. The keeper's son evidently recalls the Bentley replacing an Aston Martin DB5 Convertible; also being collected from Radley College in the Bentley and being taken to lunch at The Bear, Woodstock. The Bentley was evidently one of numerous special cars owned by Mr Greenhous, that included a Lamborghini and Jaguar E-Type as well as several Rolls-Royces that he used with and without the presence of his chauffeur. By 1987 the Bentley was in the US, where it was reputedly registered 'ABT 475' and employed as a wedding car - the certificate of title notes the mileage at this time was 37,900. Two years later it was sourced by Bentley specialist Edward Hamilton on behalf of Mr Roger Taylor of Essex, whereupon it was returned to the UK and re-registered 'NME 86C'. During this period it was maintained by Hamilton as well the renowned marque specialists P&A Wood. It was while engaged in a Bentley Drivers' Club event that the car met its next keeper, Mr Roger Fowler of Worcestershire, who retained it for just over a year before selling it with 63,000 miles displayed to TV executive and producer John Ranelagh of Cambridgeshire on May 14th 1996. He in turn covered 6,000 miles in six years before trading it in to dealer Cars International, from whom it was acquired by businessman Mr Philip Derby of Surrey on April 25th 2002. It was during his care that the Bentley was treated to a 27-month long refurbishment by the Fullbridge Restoration Company. It was stripped to bare metal and all corrosion removed before the body was primed and refinished in its original livery of Valentine's Ming Blue. The trim was carefully refurbished and new carpets and hood installed. The brightwork was replated as required, new valve guides fitted to the engine, and all other mechanical parts checked and seen to as required. It was at this stage that air conditioning was installed in anticipation of some hot Continental motoring. Fullbridge's total bills added a further £50,000 to the purchase price of £45,000. The finished vehicle was subsequently employed on a number of Continental tours before the engine was overhauled in 2005 by Bentley Pangbourne at a cost of £18,646. Having provided pleasure for Mr Derby, the Bentley was consigned to a de-humidified bubble from 2007 until April 2012, at which point it was acquired by its most recent keeper. Following an extensive overhaul that included a new steering box, he and his wife enjoyed a 14-day round trip to the Monaco Grand Prix with no problems whatsoever. Now under used, this lovely Bentley is being made available for a new keeper to benefit from. It is being sold complete with an MOT valid to March 14th next year and 18 past ones confirming the current indicated mileage of 91,501. 'DUJ 888C' is one of those motorcars that will cut a dash wherever it goes and could continue to appreciate in the process.

- Family owned for over 35 years - 80% restored, engine running, body sound - USA car, complete with comprehensive collection of parts 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. Visually distinguished by its rakish windscreen, just twenty-five examples of the undeniably handsome six-light Berwick Sedan are thought to have been made. Rumoured to have previously belonged to an American peanut farmer, chassis S298PK was purchased by the vendor from Steve Lovatt of renowned marque specialist Ristes Motors during the late 1980s. Treated to a meticulous `body off, chassis up' restoration thereafter, much of the work was carried out by the vendor's son (an ex-Ristes' employee). Albeit, his former mentor was called upon to fully overhaul the engine (number 21984). Unfortunately, the refurbishment has yet to be completed and while considerable attention has self-evidently been paid to the body frame, paintwork, dashboard, wood veneer door cappings and running gear etc, the seat frames need re-upholstering and sundry other jobs completing. Recently returned to running order by Ristes, this rare left-hand drive Springfield Ghost cries out to be finished.

- Formerly the property of Nigel Mansell CBE, the 1992 Formula One and 1993 Indycar World Series Champion - Extensively restored by the vendor, the proprietor of a manufacturer-approved bodyshop, with some £15,000 spent on parts alone - Original Tornado Red livery and factory-fitted engine but upgraded with Dialynx exhaust manifold and Milltek Sport stainless steel exhaust etc AYRTON SENNA MAYBE, STIG BLOMQVIST POSSIBLY, GENE HUNT NO CHANCE Among the defining performance cars of the 1980s, the first generation (or 'ur') Audi Quattro boasted supercar humbling pace thanks to its superb four-wheel drive system, rally-bred suspension and punchy turbocharged engine. Keeping up with this particular example would have been a challenge beyond most mere mortals given that it was road registered to Nigel Mansell on 13th June 1984. Driving for Team Lotus and resident on the Isle of Man at the time, the future Formula One and Indycar World Series Champion appears to have sold the Coupe following his move to Williams Grand Prix. Interestingly, Mansell's new race number at the Grove-based equipe - the iconic Red Number '5' - matched the colour and cylinder count of the Audi. Understood to have had just four former keepers since being UK road registered as '1 DWP' on 4th February 1985 (its current number plate 'A154 DWP' was assigned on 17th June 1993), accompanying paperwork shows that the Quattro was subject to an insurance total loss payment during April 1995 due to 'theft of parts from the vehicle'. The Audi's turn of speed and sure-footed handling made it a popular choice with members of the underworld in period (hence the reason no doubt that DCI Gene Hunt was allocated one in the hit TV series 'Ashes to Ashes') and there used to be a ready market for 'discounted spares'. The components in question are presumed to have been ancillaries because today the four-seater retains its original factory-fitted engine block (number WR005159). Being built on 31st March 1984, chassis WAUZZZ85ZEA900940 also features the revised, lowered suspension (down by 20mm all-round) and wider eight-inch wheels that had been phased-in earlier that month. Intriguingly, the Coupe was first road registered in Germany on 10th April 1984 - despite being built to right-hand drive specification - and thus might have been a special order car? Off the road for eight years prior to entering the current ownership in November 2011, the Quattro was subsequently treated to an extensive, almost 'bare shell' restoration. The proprietor of a manufacturer-approved bodyshop, the vendor fabricated several repair pieces himself as well as sourcing two new front wings, fussing over panel fit for hours and keeping the use of filler to a minimum. Thoroughly overhauled, the 2144cc five-cylinder powerplant benefited from a reground crankshaft, Dialynx exhaust manifold, re-cored radiator, fresh clutch / flywheel, refurbished intercooler, Milltek Sport stainless steel exhaust system and various new internals. The suspension and running gear were rejuvenated too with replacement bearings, bushings and ball joints as deemed necessary. In all the vendor estimates that he spent some £15,000 on parts alone from the likes of Deutscheparts, Quattro Corner and TPS. The original interior fabric had worn surprisingly well. Carefully cleaned, it belies the 116,000 miles shown on the car's odometer. Entrusted to a specialist, the digital dashboard was returned to full working order. Aside from the minor engine modifications, the Audi gained a later (but still ur-type) 20v steering wheel and rides on 8 x 15J R8 Ronal rims. Some 4,000 miles after the project was completed, 'A154 DWP' remains highly presentable having received a degree of restoration that would not have been financially viable had the current owner factored-in his own labour costs. Starting readily upon inspection and looking every inch the 1980s icon that it is, this very nicely restored Quattro is offered for sale with copy Isle of Man registration document in Nigel Mansell's name, old Isle of Man tax disc (also in Mr Mansell's name), V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until November 2016 and copy of Audi Driver magazine (January 2016 issue) on which it graced the front cover.

- Very rare 1933 model-year only tourer with period competition history - First owned by the vendor in the 1960's and reacquired in 1991 - Restored from the chassis up at he cost of over £100,000 Arguably the handsomest Riley 9 derivative, the two-door Lynx Tourer was only current for the 1933 season. Sporting half the door count of its successor not to mention an elegant 'disappearing hood', the short-lived model was notably rakish and low-slung. Powered by a 'sports' version of the Coventry marque's advanced 'twin-cam' four-cylinder 1087cc engine mated to four-speed manual transmission, the four-seater enjoyed a level of performance that belied its 9hp tax rating. Based around a ladder-frame chassis equipped with all round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and bias-adjustable drum brakes, the Riley was known for its crisp handling too. Built to special order complete with a bespoke dashboard, chassis 6021101 was collected from the factory by first owner Herbert Way Esq. A solicitor by profession, Mr Way was also a keen motorist and participated in several of the Riley Motor Club's 24-hour Rally and Reliability Trials (badges for which adorn the front of 'RV 3333'). An accompanying period photo of the Lynx in action shows some minor damage to the offside running board and one hypothesis is that safety concerns may have prompted Mr Way to commission the 'straight top' doors and pillar-mounted spotlight which it retains to this day. Remaining with its first keeper until 1956, the Riley was taken off the road and laid-up in a barn some eight years later. In between times the two-door Lynx briefly belonged to the vendor - then an art student - who ran it for a memorable summer before his father intervened. Advertised for sale in Motor Sport magazine by Andrew Booth of Orchid Cars, 'RV 3333' re-entered the current ownership during 1991 for the princely sum of £10,500. A long overdue 'ground up' restoration was begun later that decade. Renowned marque specialist Blue Diamond was entrusted with refurbishing the chassis, gearbox, front / rear axles, steering, brakes and suspension, while Hamlins Engineering of Bridgwater overhauled the original powerplant with Sprite camshafts and Brooklands inlet / exhaust manifolds etc John Foy Ltd of Royston was tasked with renovating the ash frame and repairing / renewing the alloy bodywork as well as re-trimming, re-wiring, re-painting and generally finishing the car. The project stalled when the vendor's wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer but recommenced during 2012 and was completed in time for his 70th birthday celebrations last January. Used on an often daily basis since then, the Riley has covered some 4,500 post-rejuvenation miles. Refinished in its original Maroon livery and having had over £100,000 lavished on it (aside from the cost of re-acquisition), 'RV 3333' is considered by the vendor to 'surely be the best Lynx in the world'. Thanks to the efforts of Mr Way's nephew, the Riley's history file not only contains a plethora of restoration invoices but also numerous period photos and even his uncle's 1933 RAC badge.

- Imported into England in 2010 from Massachusetts - Registered with the DVLA in August 2014 and subject to much recommissioning - Reported to be a matching numbers example in good-to-excellent condition Though visually similar to earlier T Types, the TD was based on the Y-Type Saloon chassis. The improvements included: coil spring front suspension, rack and pinion steering, smaller 15 inch disc-type wheels, hypoid bevel axle, and twin leading shoe front brakes. This left hand drive export model appears, like so many TDs, to have started life in the USA and was repatriated from Lynn, Massachusetts in July 2010, and became part of a private collection. A seemingly very original example of this increasingly sought after model, it was then resprayed in its current red livery and treated to new: tyres; bumpers; mohair hood and carpets. The brakes were overhauled too, and since being acquired from our Duxford sale in April 2014, the vendor has reportedly had marque specialist Peter Edney carry out further recommissioning consisting of a re-painted engine, new carburettors, a new exhaust, several new engine ancillaries, and a new starter motor. A letter on file from the TD Registrar states the car came off the production line on April 24th 1953 and that it retains its original engine to this day. Described by the vendor as being in good to excellent condition, this splendid looking MG is now ready for the motoring season ahead.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has been NOVA declared by the vendor. He has also volunteered to pay the admin fees for Peter Anderson of Imported Vehicle Registration to UK road register the car on behalf of a new owner should it remain in the UK. This very smartly presented right-hand drive 964 Turbo has been domiciled on the island of Jersey since new, a five by nine mile dot in the English Channel the Porsche could no doubt span in minutes if the laws allowed. It has had just two previous owners and is finished in an eye-catching shade of White and trimmed in White-piped Black leather. Its 14 stamp service record evidently supports the currently indicated mileage of 87,000 and shows the maintenance to have been carried out by just two garages - a Porsche main agent and an independent specialist. The Turbo benefits from having been treated to a main agent service earlier this year and an MOT that remains valid into March 2017. The car comes with paperwork providing its NOVA number and proof the VAT owed has been fully paid, and is currently considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, flat-six 3.3-litre engine and five-speed manual transmission, and a 'very good' standard of paintwork. An appreciating asset. Porsche's 964 Series of cars was produced between 1989 and 1994. It was penned by Benjamin Dimson and featured significant styling revisions over the outgoing 993 model, the most obvious of which were the more integrated bumpers. The first turbo version of the newcomer appeared in March 1990. A turbocharged derivative of the 3.6-litre M64 engine had yet to be developed, so it was initially powered by a revised version of the 3.3-litre unit previously found in the 930 model. In its latest guise it was smoother, less prone to lag and more powerful - the figures were 320bhp at 5,750rpm and 332lbft of torque at 4,500rpm - sufficient to whisk the Porsche to 60mph in 5.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 167mph. Total production of the 3.3 Turbo Coupe amounted to 3,660 worldwide.

- Built to the special order of HRH, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh - 1 of just 20 MK1 examples made but fitted with a power hood and floor-change gearbox (modifications that were standardised on the MK2) not to mention a pioneering radio telephone and extra vanity mirror for HM, The Queen - Bespoke Edinburgh Green livery, original Grey leather upholstery and current (third private) ownership since 1977 Faced with the need for a full four-seater so that he could transport members of his family as well as any attendant security detail but wanting something sporting, exclusive and British, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opted for a Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupe. An avid motorist who as Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten had held the unofficial record among his fellow naval officers for the 98-mile run from Bath to London, he doubtless approved of the Lagonda's all-round independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, full-synchromesh gearbox, svelte Frank Feeley styling and race proven DOHC straight-six engine. Capable of over 100mph and one of just 20 MKI examples made, the Duke's car boasted a number of personalised features including its Edinburgh Green livery, hydraulically-operated hood, bespoke dashboard / door cappings (covered in Dark Green leather) and radio telephone. The latter allowed him to speak directly to Buckingham Palace via a unique Admiralty frequency and Pye relay station up on the Hampstead hills. A technology buff, HRH obviously enjoyed his new 'toy' as the Daily Sketch told its readers: 'The Duke takes a keen delight in making surprise calls to the Queen . . . Sometimes he disguises his voice when speaking to Charles and Anne'. Very much a personal car, the 3 Litre Drophead Coupe was used by HRH to go to polo matches at Cowdray Park, drop Prince Charles off at Cheam prep school, commute between Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle and most likely attend meetings of the Thursday Club (a private dining club which met at Wheeler's restaurant in Soho and whose fellow members comprised Baron Nahum, David Niven, Peter Ustinov, Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud amongst others). The Lagonda also undertook its fair share of official duties (hence the pennant mount in its nearside front wing) with trips as far apart as Aberdeen, Scotland and Melbourne, Australia. Taken to the Antipodes as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's 1956-1957 Tour of the Commonwealth, the 3 Litre Drophead Coupe was piloted by both HRH and his chauffeur Walter Bennett during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. An unintentional overshoot on one occasion prompting The Herald newspaper to run the knowing headline: 'Duke goes too far . . . and finds himself one of the crowd'. Interestingly, the four-seater's arrival Down Under had been presaged by an article entitled 'It's on way here - Glamour Car for Duke' which referred to it as his 'favourite' and noted: 'An enthusiastic motorist, the sporting Duke is bringing out an equally sporting car which was specially handbuilt'. Indeed, the Lagonda was allocated its own '101' number plate and pennant for the Olympics (both of which the vendor has procured but is minded to hang on to for sentimental reasons). According to its accompanying copy Build Sheet and Service Records (the former recording HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh as the purchaser), chassis LB/290/31 was treated to sometimes weekly maintenance by the factory with engineers being dispatched to the Royal Mews and Windsor Castle. As well as tailoring the pedals to the Duke's preferences, converting the gearchange to a centre floor shift and installing the radio telephone, the records note the fitting of an additional mirror to the nearside. This mirror is rumoured to have been used by HM The Queen to adjust her hats and remains in situ today (whereas the radio telephone was removed when the Duke sold the car presumably to prevent any unwanted calls to the Palace). Keen that the 3 Litre Drophead Coupe should (a) never fail to proceed and (b) look its best in public its manufacturer was only too eager to remedy any cosmetic blemishes or mechanical maladies. Already familiar with the four-seater, Aston Martin Lagonda dispatched its chief service engineer Tony Tocock to look after the four-seater for the duration of its Australian sojourn, while Dunlop wrote to the Royal Mews to assure them that its Antipodean stockists would all carry a set of correct tyres for the car. Aston Martin Lagonda were subsequently granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, while his example inspired purchases from the likes of King Baudouin of Belgium, King Hussein of Jordan and Prince Bertil of Sweden. Employed by Prince Philip for numerous domestic engagements such as giving talks to the Automobile Association (of which he was President), lectures at various universities and even to open the unrestricted M1 motorway in 1959, taking the wheel of the Lagonda also allowed him to interact with the public in a less formal manner. For instance in 'The Aylesbury Duck' by James Goodwin the author, a traffic policeman, recalls how: 'On one occasion I noticed that the constables from Hyde Park Station were busy just inside the gates of the park . . . I held up my right arm and stopped the Park Lane traffic. When it had stopped I then turned ninety degrees to see to the stationary traffic, only to realise that the green Lagonda I had been holding up for all of three minutes contained people that I immediately recognised; Her Majesty The Queen sitting next to HRH Prince Philip, who was driving the car with its roof down. They were on their way from Windsor to Buckingham Castle and they were both laughing so I don't think they were too displeased. Their presence made me understand all the activity in the park!' Similarly, Tim Heald's book 'The Duke: Portrait of Prince Philip' contains the following Lagonda-related anecdote: 'The popular image of the Duke of Edinburgh is one of almost unrelieved tough masculinity yet time and again, as I met those who knew him, I would be told stories about his kindness and concern. As a young equerry back in the 1950s, John Severne misread the day's schedule and let through a typing error which made nonsense of the timings. Early that morning the Duke's voice came blasting down the intercom. 'How on earth do you suppose we're going to get from the Palace to Herstmonceux in an hour?' 'I . . . er . . . oh . . . sorry, sir'. 'Quick get my car out. And warn the Royal Observatory that we're going to be late'. 'Yes sir'The Duke took the wheel of his Lagonda and drove fast to Sussex. He likes to drive fast as everyone who has ever been driven by him will testify, but despite a speedy journey they were still behind schedule when they finally arrived. As they got out and approached the waiting reception line the Duke half turned to his shamefaced equerry and said 'If anyone asks why we're late, tell them it's my fault'. Concerns about HRH's heavy right foot prompted Walter Bennett to tell journalists that while his employer liked to 'step on it', he was no 'speed merchant'. Nevertheless after some seven years and 35,000 miles of service, the Duke chose to replace the Lagonda with an Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupe. News of the change prompted Mr Alfred Rogers of Newmarket to write to the Palace asking if he could purchase the 3 Litre Drophead Coupe. Shying away from the prospect of a direct sale, James Orr - Prince Philip's then private secretary - sent a couple of elusive replies... Click here for the full description.

- Early pre-production example of the iconic Capri 3.0 S - Driven by Lewis Collins' character 'Bodie' in 'The Professionals' Series 2 - Restored in the current ownership - Tartan Plaid Fishnet Recaro interior with Silver Paintwork - c.77,300 miles with current MoT and records of its film work If cars could talk, Capri 'VHK 495S' would have quite a story to tell, for it found fame as the mount of hard man CI5 agent William Bodie in the second Series of ITV's much-vaunted Series 'The Professionals'. It was one of three pre-production Capri S's that formed part of Ford's 1978 press fleet of c.150 cars, and was placed on a 10-month loan to the Series' producers, Avengers Mark 1 Productions, along with: an RS2000 for Bodie's sidekick Ray Doyle (Martin Shaw) and Granada for their boss George Cowley (Gordon Jackson). The arrangement was part of Ford's ongoing commitment to the programme that commenced towards the end of Series 1 and continued to the last of its 57 episodes. The part of former mercenary turned SAS trooper Bodie was played in swashbuckling style by the late Lewis Collins. Both he and Shaw were trained to handle their cars in chase sequences and Collins insisted on being behind the wheel whenever possible. Finished in Strato Silver complemented by an Orange and Black plaid fishnet Recaro interior, the Capri wore the fake registration 'UOO 303T' when on camera, and starred in a total of seven episodes before being returned to Ford and pensioned off. The internet is alive with information about such hero cars and separating fact from fiction is never easy. Suffice to say that 'VHK 495S' is understood to have been extensively restored (and is believed to have been reshelled) in the 1980s, and further refurbished and repainted in its original shade of Silver some three years ago. The vendor presently classes its bodywork as 'excellent'; the paintwork, V6 engine and manual gearbox as 'very good'; and the interior as 'good'. Aside of TV it has featured in various magazines and Bob Rocca's book The Professionals - automotive TV stars don't come much bigger! The vendor has informed us that a proportion of the sale proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research in memory of Lewis Collins.

In 1925, Vauxhall was bought by General Motors for $2.5 million with the intention of producing high volume, lower-priced vehicles in the UK; a strategy which would successfully save the company during the Great Depression. Having been designed prior to the GM takeover, making it 'British' in construction and plan, the 20/60 was announced on 28th September 1927. Available as a saloon, limousine, tourer or cabriolet, it represented an affordable entry to the luxury market and notably was the first six-cylinder Vauxhall to be marketed for under £1,000. Initially fitted with a 2762cc OHV engine, which was later enlarged to 2962cc, the 20/60 also boasted a four-speed manual gearbox, all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. In production for just three years and reputedly capable of nigh on 70mph, it was replaced by the Vauxhall Eighty. Supplied by Graham Bros (Motors) Ltd and first registered on 24th April 1929, 'VM 8474' spent some of its life in Southern Ireland, before returning to the UK. Self-evidently the subject of past restoration work but having been stood for the last few years, it would benefit from a degree of recommissioning. Exempt from MOT, it is offered for sale with current V5/C registration document.

PLEASE NOTE: Further background information has been kindly forwarded to us by Keith Williams, a friend of the the Wilkins brothers' nephew: Brothers Henry and Edward Wilkins were the sons of the founder of Servis washing machines - Walter Wilkins. Henry owned a collection of some 22 mainly pre-war cars (Rolls-Royces and Bentleys amongst them), while he and his brother Edward also restored cars to help fund the upkeep of the collection. Much of the restoration work was carried out by Cliff Long in the workshops at Henry's home, Brockton House, Shifnal, Shropshire. This example was restored as a present for Edward's son Charles Wilkins on his 21st birthday. Charles died around 2011 and the Bentley passed on to his wife Debby following his death. - Built as a 21st birthday present for the previous owner by ex-Servis factory owners - One of just four believed produced - Manual transmission, wind-up windows Built as a 21st birthday present for the previous owner by two brothers who were ex-owners of the Servis washing machine factory in Birmingham, this MkVI special is understood to be one of just three or four built by them. Finished in blue with black leather interior and blue carpet, wind-up windows and folding hood help to keep things civilised for both driver and passenger. A fitted tool kit and storage area are incorporated into the rear trunk which sits in front of the twin rear-mounted spare wheels. Acquired by the vendor in 2011, the car has been used sparingly during his ownership. He currently rates the body and paintwork as "average", informing us the engine "runs fine" and that the gearbox is "good". Displaying some 67,290 miles on its odometer at the time of cataloguing, KYU 777 is offered with Swansea V5 document and is expected to be driven to the sale venue from Suffolk.

This delightful little lefthand drive Fiat Nuova is essentially a three owner car. Its first keeper bought the little Fiat for his wife before selling it to his work colleague for 400,000 lire in 1973. It then remained unused for many years in dry storage until the decision was made to restore the Fiat which commenced last year. The original engine and gearbox were overhauled and the engine enlarged from 499cc to 595cc with the carburettor being replaced. Attention was also paid to the brakes, new shock absorbers fitted and shod with new tyres. The vendor inform us that the bodywork has been restored and repainted in its original colour and all other items were removed and sand blasted before being painting and new seals fitted. As a result the vendor presently grades the bodywork, Blue paintwork, Red interior trim, two-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being in 'excellent' order.

Interest in 'microcars' has been on the rise for some time, of which many view the tandem seat Messerschmitt's as the cream of the crop. This delightful KR200 Cabriolet hails from 1961 and has been self-evidently restored and repainted. Offered with a collection of old MoT certificates and current V5C the vendor now views the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmission as all being in 'Very good' order. The Messerschmitt's streamlined aircraft-style body is finished in eye-catching Blue and trimmed in Black vinyl and is powered by the standard specification 191cc Fichtel & Sachs single-cylinder two-stroke engine which, thanks to the KR200's light weight and effective aerodynamics, is sufficient to propel the little two-seater to c.60mph - a speed it can attain backwards as well as forwards, as the reversible ignition allows the four-speed transmission to operate in both directions!. This lovely KR200 would grace any microcar collection and represents a unique opportunity for bubble car aficionados everywhere.

At the top of many a wish list the Type 35 is arguably the most significant Bugatti ever made inspiring various imitations, including those manufactured by Teal (Thistledown Engineering Automotive Limited) from the mid-1980s onwards. This example is finished traditionally in blue with matching blue upholstery, and is wonderfully detailed with numerous extra louvers and scoops, knock off 18" wire wheels and leather bonnet straps. With further nice touches including a side-mounted spare wheel, 'engine turned' bulkhead / dashboard, wood-rimmed steering wheel, external handbrake, period Jaeger style dials, heater and Brooklands aero screens. The Teal is said to be "great fun" to drive with a convincingly Vintage feel and the vendor describes "NSL 199M" as being "very good" in regards to the B series 1800 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim and paintwork.

- A very desirable Elan +2S 130/5 version in a classic colour combination - Comprehensive history file with many past invoices and ownership details - New Lotus galvanised chassis fitted in 1985 and very little recorded use since The Lotus Elan +2S example on offer is one of the later 130/5 variants with the 5 speed gearbox and has been owned by the vendor for the last three-and-a-half years. The V5C shows a previous 14 year ownership and there are typed notes on file detailing ownership and maintenance works since the car is reported to have been purchased by someone in 1982. It is stated a new galvanised Lotus chassis was fitted and the engine was refreshed in 1985, and in 1994 the colour was changed from its original Tawny Brown to a metallic racing green with a metal flake roof. The current owner and vendor reports they have rebuilt the brake callipers and replaced many suspension bushes. The history file includes a generous quantity of maintenance and parts invoices, expired tax discs and MOT certificates, an invoice for a gearbox rebuild, and also what appears to be a copy of the original registration book. This is arguably the most desirable of Elan +2 variants and is described by the vendor as being in good to very good condition in all respects.

PLEASE NOTE: The estimate on this vehicle is now £38,000 - 45,000. The Dino Spider was introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. In common with Ferrari's much vaunted 206 and 246 GT cars, it was penned by Pininfarina who built the bodies too. It also shared their all-alloy, 4-cam, V6 engine; the fitment of which in road cars of the time was vital to Ferrari, who needed the powerplant sold in a series of 500 cars in order to homologate it for Formula 2 racing. Though designed by Vittorio Jano, the V6 engine was inspired by Enzo Ferrari's son Dino (Alfredo), who sadly died in 1956 at the age of 24 - the Dino branding employed for certain Ferraris and Fiats between 1968 and 1976 was a tribute to him. The Coupe body for the Dino was designed and built by Bertone and made its introduction at the Geneva Motor Show of 1967. The mechanically identical Coupe and Spider initially featured independent coil-sprung front suspension and a live axle set-up with semi-elliptic leaf springs derived from the Fiat 2300S at the rear. Braking was by discs all-round. The engine was of 2-litre capacity and around 160bhp. In 1969 assembly of both Coupe and Spider Fiat Dinos moved from Fiat to Ferrari. These Maranello-built cars benefited from a number of amendments including: the move to independent coil-sprung rear suspension derived from the Fiat 130, superior braking and cooling, the fitment of a new 5-speed ZF gearbox and an increase in engine capacity to 2.4 litres. This resulted in a welcome 20bhp hike; an output sufficient to accelerate the Fiat to 60mph in 8 seconds and on to 130mph. The left-hand drive Dino 2400 Coupe offered is one of the best examples we have ever encountered. The car is understood to have started life as the property of Peter Sellers's son, and comes with a letter from Fiat to him confirming a built date of 1969 and its supply to a German dealer. 'FYY 208H' was imported into the UK in 1990 and has been the subject of an extensive restoration, which was completed by J.K. Engineering of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. The work included: a bare metal respray in Red; a full interior retrim in Tan hide; and an extensive mechanical overhaul. This fine Fiat is now offered complete with history file containing a selection of invoices plus a fresh MOT certificate.

- Extremely rare survivor and owned by the Escott family for most of its life - Highly desirable twin-cam engine and four-speed manual gearbox shared with the later 'Grand Sport' two-seaters - Sympathetically restored including a thorough mechanical overhaul, new fabric body covering (over some of the original wood frame) and re-wiring etc Hailed by some as the Bugatti of the cyclecar world, Salmson won an incredible 550 races and set ten speed records from 1921-1928 (at events such as the Bol d'Or, Le Mans 24 hours, Targa Florio, Spa 24 hours and Brooklands 6 hours etc). A renowned aero engine manufacturer, the French company developed its first twin overhead camshaft motorcar powerplant in time to win the Third Grand Prix de l'U.M.F. Cyclecars at Le Mans on September 17th 1921. Introduced the following year, the Salmson D-Type was the very first series production Touring car to be offered to the public with a 'twin-cam' engine. A landmark in motoring history, the newcomer could be had with a choice of two open and two closed bodystyles (though, the majority of buyers opted for the Open Four-Seater Tourer). Interestingly, Dirk Bogarde's father had a very attractive D-Type Saloon which he drove at Brooklands during the summer of 1926 (Ref: p.7 'Great Meadow An Evocation' by Dirk Bogarde, 1992). The only D-Type 'Grand Sport' Torpedo Tourer known to have survived, chassis 25855 was ordered by the UK concessionaire SMS London on October 4th 1924 (though, delivery would not be made for another eight months). Issued with the London registration number 'YL 394' on September 5th 1925 when purchased from Gordon Watney & Co Ltd by Mrs C.W. Escott, the Salmson would spend the majority of its life in her family's care. Kept on the road throughout World War Two albeit with painted-out brightwork, the D-Type was subsequently laid-up during the 1950s. Pleasingly retaining its original twin-cam engine and rare four-speed manual gearbox, chassis 25855 finally left the Escott family's ownership some twenty-five years ago. Acquired by a marque enthusiast with the intention of carrying out a 'ground up' restoration to original specification, he sadly died before much work had been completed. Determined that the Torpedo Tourer's highly prized 'Grand Sport' drivetrain would not fall prey to a special builder, the vendor - a renowned Salmson historian - then took over the project. Original body frame timbers were salvaged where possible and the car re-skinned in Pearl Grey fabric with new Black leather upholstery, Wilton carpets and front / rear double duck tonneau covers being fitted too (a copy of the factory build record shows that the car was finished in Gris Perle when new). The original engine was thoroughly overhauled with a new block and pistons. Displacing some 1400cc, the four-cylinder unit is fed by correct-type twin Solex carburettors which reportedly 'give a useful boost to effortless cruising'. Attention was similarly paid to the highly desirable four-speed manual gearbox (which gained a new clutch), brakes, suspension and original wire wheels. The latter feature RAF hubs and were rebuilt prior to being shod with new tyres. A new loom was installed with authentic pattern wiring and the brightwork re-plated. The original supplier's plaque and switch panel were restored along with the superb Marchal headlights and white-faced OS instruments. Starting readily upon inspection and deemed by the vendor to be in 'very good overall' condition, this extremely rare and appealing Salmson has completed several trouble-free trips to France. A rare opportunity to obtain a lovely example of the French Grand Marques but at the fraction of a cost of a comparably rare Bugatti.

- Believed one of only 16 UK supplied RHD Club Sports and featuring the original sales invoice for £131,710 - An extraordinary number of factory and dealer fitted extras including carbon pack, bucket seats, and special colour - Only one owner form new and just 55,000 recorded miles with a very comprehensive maintenance record When Porsche launched the 996 version of their 911 GT2 in 2000, the car swiftly gained iconic status as one of the most focused and fastest Porsche production cars ever manufactured. With the reported 462bhp produced from its twin turbo flat six engine being transferred to the road through the rear wheels only (the Turbo model had four wheel drive), performance was electrifying with 60mph being achieved from rest in just under 4 seconds and a top speed of about 198mph. The comprehensive history file on this rather special GT2 Club Sport contains both the handwritten order form and the sales invoice form AFN Porsche on London's Park Lane. They state that the options chosen when new were special paint, carbon package, leather console, carbon rear console, leather sport steering wheel and leather steering column casing, front floor mats, leather interior light, carbon door entrance panels, aluminium dials, carbon gearshift and handbrake, top-tint windscreen, centre console, Becker radio/CD, Club Sport package, leather bucket seats, coloured wheel centres, passenger six-point harness, and security glass covering. The total of the two-page invoice was a generous £131,710. The purchaser resided in Bayswater, West London, and was very much a Porsche enthusiast who raced a modern 911, but despite having his own workshop to maintain his racing car, he entrusted the supplying dealer's Reading workshops to maintain the car for the first four annual services, and Porsche Hatfield for the 2006 and 2007 services. Thereafter he had the car maintained in his own workshop and transferred the registration into the name of his racing team in March 2013. As well as the aforementioned invoices, the history file also contains many maintenance invoices, many expired MOT certificates, and the hand book pack. With only a reported 129 GT2 models imported by Porsche into the UK when new of which apparently only 16 were to Club Sport specification, this one owner car has a super provenance and is described by the vendor as being excellent in all respects. It is sure to attract the interest of Porsche collectors.

- Arthur Daley's famous 1981 Daimler Sovereign from the hit TV series Minder - The car George Cole wanted to buy himself, and came close to doing so before it was given away in a TV Times competition - Used in series 4,5,6 and the Christmas Special 'Minder on the Orient Express' - Recent mechanical overhaul to the brakes, suspension, bushes, ball joints, and servicing at the cost of £4,000 - Recent bodywork restoration with glass out repaint in its original livery of Portland Beige, interior refresh and new steering rack at the cost of £4,500 - Extensive service history, original handbooks, service book and original tool kit - 43,990 recorded miles and offered with an advisory free MOT into March 2017 This lovely-looking 4.2-litre-engined Series III Daimler Sovereign will be immediately familiar to the many fans of the '80s comedy-drama TV series Minder, and would no doubt nowadays be referred by its star, the roguish car dealer and entrepreneur Arthur Daley, as 'a nice little earner'. The Daimler's accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms that 'VDU 343X' (it carried the fake registration 'DYO 979V' for the camera) was manufactured on July 7, 1981 and finished in its still current livery of Portland Beige and Burnt Umber interior trim. First registered to Jaguar Cars, it was assigned to Euston Films and featured prominently as Daley's 'wheels' in Series 4, 5 and 6 of their massively popular show, as well as the Christmas specials 'Minder Around The Corner and 'Minder On The Orient Express'. Daley was brilliantly played by the late George Cole, who reputedly became so enamoured of the Daimler that he attempted to purchase it from Jaguar Cars for his own use, and was on the point of doing so when it was decided to offer the car as a prize in a TV Times competition - a copy of the magazine cover with Cole enticingly dangling the vehicle's original keys is included in its history file. The final iteration of the XJ6/XJ12/Sovereign range was the Series III model introduced in 1979. It was based on what had been the long wheelbase version of the earlier cars which was then treated to a subtle makeover by Pininfarina, providing what was now an 11-year-old design with a more contemporary look. The resulting changes included an increased glass area, narrower door frames, slimmer radiator grille, and more substantial rubber-faced bumpers. There were three engine options - the ubiquitous straight-six XK unit in either 3.4 or 4.2-litre guise and the V12 one of 5.3-litres. Though production of the V12-engined cars continued until 1992, that of the six-cylinder ones was phased out following the launch of their long overdue replacement, the XJ40 range, in 1986. Of the 318,000 XJ6, XJ12 and Sovereigns built, no less than 132,952 were Series III models. This Daimler's vendor has recently invested heavily in his historic car. For example, £4,500 was spent with Miles Classic of Huddersfield on bodywork restoration that included a glass out repaint in the original colour and a refresh of the interior, while a further £4,000 was paid to marque specialist XJK of Newcastle-under-Lyme for attention to the brakes and suspension etc - during all of which such major items as the automatic gearbox and steering rack were replaced. Perhaps unsurprisingly the vendor now grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and transmission as all being in 'excellent' order, and is offering this truly unique Sovereign complete with extensive service history and service book, original handbooks and tool kit, and an advisory-free MOT valid into March next year. The odometer currently displays a total of 43,990 miles. The inclusion of 'VDU 342X' in this auction not only represents an increasingly rare opportunity for Jaguar/Daimler aficionados to acquire a fine example of one of the marque's most iconic models (maybe as a present for 'er indoors'?), but for Minder fans to invest in not just one but both star cars from the show, as the Ford Capri equally famously driven by Daley's boxer turned bodyguard, Terry McCann (played by Dennis Waterman), is also on offer. As Arthur would almost certainly have said: "Buy the pair and from now on the world is your lobster."

- Terry McCann's famous 1977 Ford Capri 2.0 S from the hit TV series Minder - Not only driven by Terry in the opening sequence but also at various times during the series - Recent bodywork restoration and bare metal repaint in its original Ford polar white , new vinyl roof and interior refresh at the cost of £7,800 - Extensive mechanical overhaul including brakes, suspension, service and wax oiled at the cost of over £5,000 - 88,700 recorded miles and offered with an advisory free MOT into March 2017 Dennis Waterman has enjoyed a long and successful acting career that took off with the role of DS Carter in 'The Sweeney' and was furthered by that of Terry McCann in 'Minder' - another Euston Films Series in which he not only played the likeable bodyguard (minder in London slang) to unscrupulous used car salesman Arthur Daley (George Cole), but sung the theme tune - 'I Could Be So Good For You'. The MKII Capri offered here was first registered on January 25 1977 and is the actual car driven by McCann in Minder's opening titles and at various times throughout the Series, which ran from October 1979 to March 1994. 'SLE 71R', which was voted the '28th Greatest TV Car Ever' by Sky TV viewers, was reputedly acquired by a gentleman from Kent after Euston Films had finished with it, and is rumoured to have come close to being scrapped at some stage before belonging to John Hill of Capri Club International from 1991 to 2014, when it was purchased by the vendor. He now regards the body, White paintwork, 2.0-litre engine and manual transmission as 'excellent' and the Black interior trim as 'good', and small wonder as: £7,800 has recently been invested in bodywork restoration, a bare metal repaint in the original colour of Polar White, new vinyl roof, and refresh of the interior. The famous Ford has also benefited from over £5,000 worth of mechanical fettling involving attention to the brakes, suspension and wheels as well as a service and Waxoyl treatment. Currently displaying 88,700 miles, the Capri is being offered with: a collection of old MOTs, plus an advisory-free one into March 2017; invoices for all the work carried out; not to mention the possibility of also acquiring its automotive co-star - ie Arthur Daley's famous Jaguar from the same hit Series. A once in a lifetime opportunity for TV buffs everywhere! The choice of a Capri for former professional boxer turned minder Terry McCann was an interesting one. Though having served time in prison, he was cast as being basically honest and loyal, and his repeated attempts to find a better job suggest a degree of ambition. This linked nicely with the Capri, the model dubbed by Ford as 'The Car You Always Promised Yourself' - ie one for the young, aspiring mainly male driver. Launched in 1969, it was an all-new model range for the Blue Oval - a Coupe that was intended to reproduce in Europe the success of the mighty Mustang in the US - ie our pony car. And a success it most certainly was, with no less than 1.2 million sales accrued for the MKI version. The MKII model like the Minder car was launched in 1974. It was an example of gentle evolution rather than revolution, via which Ford heeded the lessons imposed by the oil crisis and attempted to make their popular Coupe better suited to the needs of the time. The revised model was treated to a shorter bonnet, larger cabin, more modern facia and smaller steering wheel. Most significantly, the Capri now gained a hatchback rear door making the stowage area far more easily accessible and giving rise to a boot space of 630 litres. The engine powering the Minder car was the 2.0 single overhead camshaft Pinto unit, that in standard form produced 98bhp at 5,200rpm and 112 lb ft of torque at 3,500rpm. This drove through either a four-speed manual gearbox or C3 three-speed automatic. The result was no supercar, but a lively performer that allowed Terry to stay out of trouble - at least some of the time!

- 1 of just 974 RHD S1 Fixed Head Coupe 2+2 cars made - Black leather, Bodywork restored / repainted in the previous ownership - Manual gearbox, Heritage Certificate Jaguar's immortal E-Type underwent its first major surgery in 1966 when, feeling there needed to be a version in which customers' children could share the E-Type experience, Jaguar introduced the 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe. A rear bench seat was accommodated by increasing the wheelbase by nine inches and adding two inches to the roofline. The airy 2+2 benefited from the same fully independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes as its two-seater sibling. By now, the E-Type range was powered by a 4.2-litre version of the company's DOHC, straight-six, developing a quoted 265bhp. Finished in Red with Black leather upholstery, 'NFW 811F' is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition with regard to its 4.2-litre engine, four-speed manual gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim. Showing three former keepers to its V5C document, the Jaguar was entrusted to Andy Marshall of Mansfield for a bodywork refurbishment and respray during the previous ownership. Boasting its original engine plus an electric fan, Heritage Certificate and chrome wire wheels, this rare Series I 4.2 FHC 2+2 has also been recently treated to a front vented discs upgrade by Fossway.

PLEASE NOTE: It is hoped the sidescreens for this vehicle will be delivered to the sale venue by 1pm on 20th April. If this is not possible, they will be available for collection from the vendor by the successful purchaser. - Homemarket RHD example - Restored to award winning standards in 1991 - Matching chassis and engine numbers The first post-war MG was the TC. It bore great similarity to the pre-war TB and was fitted with basically the same 1250cc OHV XPAG engine. It was superseded by the TD in 1950 which, though visually similar to the earlier cars, was built around a more modern chassis derived from the Y-Type Saloon. The benefits included independent coil-spring front suspension, rack and pinion steering, and smaller 15-inch disc wheels. The newcomer also boasted a hypoid bevel axle, hidden scuttle hoop and twin leading shoe front brakes, and was five inches wider than its predecessor. A home market car, chassis TD26197 migrated to America during the late 1950s. Repatriated from Iowa some three decades later, the MG was reportedly treated to an extensive 'nut and bolt' restoration by a previous keeper. Completed in 1991 to 'award winning standards', the work appears to have lasted well. Finished in Red with Beige upholstery, the TD is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, bodywork and paintwork with "very good" interior. Treated to a new crankshaft oil seal in 2010 and sporting a full complement of weather equipment, this matching chassis and engine numbers MG presents extremely well and is ready for Summer.

This is where 'The Best 4x4 by Far' started - a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm and inspired by the wartime Jeep. Thanks to its ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the resultant 4x4 was possessed of incredible climbing ability in all conditions including battlefields. Many consider the 86" to be the best of the Series 1 Land Rovers with more cabin space and only being produced between 1954 to 1956. This delightful Series I short wheelbase Land Rover 'UYJ 635' was first registered on June 18, 1956 and is fresh from a total restoration by Abbey Classic Cars of Tewkesbury. It was stripped to bare metal, repaired, primed and repainted. The indicated mileage of 89,500 is believed though not proven to be correct. The original specification - 'spread bore' - engine was felt to be in good shape but was nevertheless stripped and checked to make sure. The wheels, seats, wiring harness and canvas tilt were renewed and the vehicle's reassembly carried out using the right specification nuts, bolts and fasteners. It boasts overdrive and a cabin heater which were both options in period, while indicators have been added for safer driving in modern traffic. Otherwise the Land Rover is believed to be to original specifications. The vendor unsurprisingly now grades the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox as 'excellent'. Offered with current V5C, collection of invoices, old tax discs, previous MOT certificates, photographs of the restoration and dialogue of the restoration this charming land rover is certainly worthy of closer inspection.

PLEASE NOTE: New photographs of this vehicle were taken after the description was written which show the chrome sill strips in place. - Recently imported from America and now UK registered and MOT'd - Left hand drive, red leather, recently repainted, and engine serviced - Reportedly 'very good' (interior, gearbox) to 'excellent' (body, engine, electrics) The 190SL was introduced in 1955, the year Mercedes-Benz swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR, and 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 a monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. 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 did nothing to deter purchasers. The convertible could be ordered with or without a removable hard top. There was also the option of a third seat that was placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the Pagoda. By this time over 25,000 190SLs had been built. This example of Mercedes-Benz's beautiful 190SL was imported from America by the vendor in 2015 and was immediately subjected to a repaint, the works of which were still to be completed during our photography; the chrome sill strips will be fitted before the sale. The vendor states that the paint is "new" and the body that it was applied to is "excellent" and features "great shut lines". The engine is also described as being "excellent" and reportedly features "great oil pressure" and we are informed that it will have a service before the sale. With UK registration having recently been granted by the DVLA this beautiful Mercedes-Benz just awaits a new owner and the summer motoring season ahead.

'7491 PE' was manufactured on January 9, 1962 and finished in a combination of Spa White and Black trim before being delivered to Lankesters of Kingston-upon-Thames. A complete body and engine restoration was carried out in 1992/1993, at which point the car was repainted its current shade of Red. The vendor acquired this apparently very tidy Triumph in March 2007, since when it has been garaged and regularly driven around 1,500 miles per annum. Any known rust was cut out and new wings fitted in 2010, while more recently the TR4 has been treated to a new alternator, distributor, battery, tyre, and an overhaul of the carburettors. In the last few weeks the overdrive has been checked and repaired and the vendor now classes the paintwork and manual transmission as 'excellent' and the bodywork and engine as 'very good'. '7491 PE' comes complete with immobiliser, boot rack, trickle charger and Heritage Certificate.

- 9,300 miles from new - Recently imported from Florida and fettled by marque specialist P.J. Grady (Europe) including attention to its fuel injection, water pump, ignition system and cooling fans not to mention the re-graining of its stainless steel bodywork - Original owner's manual, letter from second American keeper to warrant mileage, UK V5C Registration Document, MOT'd till Feb 2017 Automotive history is packed with intrigue and tales of failure and success. That of the De Lorean marque is among the most fascinating and recently took another twist with the announcement of an intended return to production. Such news can only further heighten interest in those remaining of the 8,583 produced originally, of which the sale car would seem to be a particularly desirable example. It hails from the first year of production, yet boasts just 9,300 miles from new. It was recently imported from Florida and then treated to £1,400 worth of expert fettling by marque specialist P J Grady (Europe), during which attention was paid to the car's fuel injection system, water pump, ignition system, cooling fans and hand brake, not to mention the re-graining of the De Lorean's unique stainless steel bodywork. 'NNT 583W' is now being offered complete with the original owner's manuals and wallet, a letter from its second American keeper warranting the mileage, UK V5C registration document, an MOT valid into February 2017, and a selection of other items of relevant paperwork. Immortalised by its starring role in the film Back to the Future, the DMC-12 was the sole product of the DeLorean Motor Company that manufactured cars in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland from January 1981 until entering liquidation at the end of the following year. Impossible to confuse with any other car, it was penned by Italian maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro and notable for its gullwing doors and unpainted outer panels. Following pre-production problems, the vehicle was largely re-engineered by Lotus, resulting in a backbone chassis and running gear very similar to that of the Esprit. Power came from a rear mounted 2849cc V6 engine provided by the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo consortium. This gave 130bhp when tuned for the US market - the region in which most examples were sold.

- 1 of 1,973 and awoken by its previous keeper after c.50 years' dry storage - Engine overhauled, brakes re-lined, new cycle wings, fresh hood / tonneau etc - Said to 'run well with good oil pressure' This delightful PA is finished in Green and trimmed in Brown leatherette. It is one of just 1,973 made and was awoken by its previous keeper after some 50 years in dry storage - it is understood to have been in regular use up to the 1960s, prior to being incarcerated in a Manchester garage. Since acquiring the MG, the vendor has had the engine overhauled, the gearbox and rear axle lubricants changed and the brakes relined. He's also fitted a new fuel tank, hood and tonneau cover, replaced the original wings with cycle ones, added aero screens, and had the wire wheels checked and one overhauled. He informs us that the tyres are 'good', the gearbox, rear axle and engine 'serviceable', and that the latter runs free with good oil pressure. The PA's performance is apparently improving with use and with a little more fettling 'KY 7160' will have its potential fully realised.

PLEASE NOTE: We are advised the vehicle has just had a further belt service as the bill for the previous one carried out in 2015 could not be found. The invoice will be available for inspection in the history file. PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is now registered as F310GWT. - LHD example finished in Rosso red with tan / cream interior - Original spare wheel, original jack and roll and some tools - 37,780 miles, belt service in 2015 and recent engine service - Very clean, well presented car ready to enjoy Introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ferrari 328 featured a transversely mid-mounted 3185cc 'quad-cam' 32-valve V8, developing 270bhp and 224lbft of torque, allied to five-speed manual transmission giving suitably authoritative performance (0-60mph: 5.5 seconds / 158mph). Recently imported to the UK, this LHD example is finished in Rosso red with tan / cream interior and displays some 37,780 miles on its odometer. We are informed the car spent most its life in the Texas and Indiana sunshine up until 2006 when it was imported to Canada. Since then it has been in the same ownership for the past 10 years. Most of the maintenance was carried out by an ex-Ferrari mechanic in Ontario. A cambelt service was performed in 2015 and an engine service carried out earlier this year for which invoices are on file. The car will be UK registered in time for the auction and offered with a fresh MoT. Described as being a very clean, well presented car which is ready to enjoy, it is accompanied by the original spare wheel, original jack and roll, pouch, service & owner's manuals and some tools.

With values of the original 1,590 2.7 RSs having surpassed £500,000 and heading towards the £million mark, it's unsurprising that interest in quality evocations continues to escalate. However, 'ABW970L' is no ordinary replica, but a totally re-engineered car of very high modern specification. It was decided the basis should be a Grand Prix White 911 equipped with G50 transmission and factory-fitted air conditioning, but no sunroof, and a perfect 1987 3.2 Carrera was duly sourced in Italy in 2006 by marque specialist Autofarm. They then subjected it to a full bare-shell restoration, using steel or fibreglass panels as per the original Carrera RS. The engine was fully blueprinted, balanced and re-engineered by Nick Fulljames to 3.5-litre specification, complete with high compression pistons, 964 cams and stainless steel exhaust. The Getrag transmission was refurbished with a new limited slip differential. The suspension was re-assembled with new Bilstein dampers front and rear, uprated torsion bars, and adjustable front anti-roll bar. The braking system now features a Brembo 4-pot caliper conversion and vented discs all round. The car sports genuine 7J and 9J 16 inch Fuchs alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. The interior was completely refurbished with new period style Recaro seats. The deep pile carpet is to period lightweight style and steering is now effected by a Momo Prototipo leather rimmed wheel. This incredibly desirable Porsche also benefits from a large number of detail extras - eg uprated headlights; rear parking sensors; Toad Cat1 alarm; remote locking system etc. The total cost including donor car, duty and conversion of this 'nod to the past, built for the future' 911 was c.£100,000, and Autofarm have apparently said it would require nearer £150,000 to replicate it today. At 20,000 kilometers since completion it is barely run in and therefore represents astonishing value for the next keeper.

- The nicest W113-series SL that we have yet encountered - 'Nut and bolt' restoration completed some 16,400 miles ago - Current ownership since 1993 and winner of 33 awards - Original livery (Silver Grey with Blue), hard- / soft-top roofs, Auto, PAS Let's not beat about the bush, this is the nicest W113 Series SL we have yet to encounter, and we've auctioned a good number over the years. To put it in perspective, since 1993 it has been in the care of a man who not only acts as a concours judge and valuation official for the Mercedes-Benz Owners' Club, but is such an arch enthusiast for Mercedes-Benz cars, and the 113 Series in particular, that he even renamed his house 'The Pagodas'. Small wonder then that when he set about masterminding a painstaking restoration on 'SYR 16F' in the 1990s, he was intent on making it the best it could possibly be. As a result it has won no less than 33 prizes and was widely regarded as the best Pagoda on display at this year's London Classic Car Show. A bare metal respray in the original colour of DB180 Silver Grey was carried out by Mercedes-approved bodywork specialist John Clark Bodyworks of Wilton Road, Humberston. The interior trim was all renewed in the original shade of Dark Blue by Aldridge Trimming of Wolverhampton. The six-cylinder engine was thoroughly overhauled by marque specialists Crewe engines of Warmingham while the automatic gearbox, independent suspension and rear axle were similarly rejuvenated - the latter two by the vendor himself, who trained as an engineer before pursuing a new career path. The brightwork was freshened up by Prestige Plating of Barnsley, the hood renewed and the hard top restored. The major parts suppliers involved in the restoration were the main dealer Mercedes-Benz of Grimsby and Roger Edwards Motors - the vendor was a friend of the later Roger Edwards who provided him with help and advice as well as replacement parts. 'SYR 16F' has covered some 16,400 miles since the completion of all the work, including trips to Germany and Switzerland. It is now being offered complete with automatic transmission, power assisted steering, hard and soft tops, a photographic record of the body repairs and repaint, a comprehensive history file containing reams of invoices right down to one for new glovebox mounting brackets, and a current MOT certificate valid until November 25. The rarest W113 variant, the 250SL, was officially introduced at the March 1967 Geneva Salon. Blessed with the same effortlessly elegant Paul Bracq styling as its earlier sibling, it was powered by a new seven-bearing crankshaft 2496cc SOHC straight-six engine that developed some 150bhp and 159lbft of torque - sufficient outputs to endow the Mercedes with a 0-60mph time of a whisker under 11 seconds and a top speed just north of 120mph. Suspension was independent all-round by double wishbones and coils springs at the front and swing axle, radius arms and coil springs at the rear. Braking was by power-assisted discs on all four corners, and steering by power-assisted recirculating ball. The newcomer's wide track gave notably sure-footed handling. Able to blur the divide between city streets and open roads with ease, the majority of 250SLs were specified with four-speed automatic gearboxes. Faster than the 230SL which preceded it yet more stiffly-sprung and agile than its 280SL successor, the 250SL remained in production for just a single year, accounting for a mere 5,196 sales worldwide, more than a third of which were exported to America. A cult car by any standards, SLs have had countless celebrity owners from Charlton Heston to Kate Moss, John Lennon to Sophia Loren and Peter Ustinov to Stirling Moss. They have also starred in myriad films, including: 'Tinker Tailor, Soldier, Spy'; 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' and 'Frost/Nixon'.

- Desirable RHD manual transmission example - c.49,500 miles, wheels recently refurbished - Silver with Grey leather interior, current MoT Porsche's 996 evolution of the venerable 911 concept was manufactured between 1998 and 2005 and represented the most significant single update of the 911 family since its introduction in 1964. The company's first supercar of the modern era, the most fundamental change was the move from air-cooled to water-cooled engines, in the interest of increasingly stringent noise and environmental regulations. Making its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1999, the 996 Turbo was powered by a 420bhp 3.6-litre flat-six engine (derived from Porsche's 1998 Le Mans winning GT-1 car) which was capable of propelling the four-wheel drive chassis to 60mph in 4.2 seconds and on to a nominal top speed of 190mph. This tidy-looking right-hand drive, manual transmission example is finished in Silver and trimmed in Grey leather. Displaying some 49,500 miles on its odometer, it has been in the current ownership since 2010. Works known to have been carried out include a remap by Fearnsport of Silverstone in 2009, replacement of the centre and side radiators in 2009 and more recently refurbishment of the road wheels. Fitted with air-conditioning it is described by the vendor as having "good" bodywork, with minor marks to the paintwork and interior trim whilst the engine and gearbox are said to be "all fine". Offered with Swansea V5 document, current MOT to September 2016, security key, spare key and owner's wallet. The current cherished registration number is being retained.

- 1 of just 1,959 and subject to an extensive mechanical and body off restoration - A matching numbers example with correct C-Type cylinder head - Offered with a large collection of invoices and photographs of the restoration - Current ownership since 1995 and offered with a fresh MOT although exempt - 5 Speed gearbox, XK150 front brakes and Kenlowe fan According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, this gorgeous-looking XK started life as one of just 1,959 lefthand drive export models, and was manufactured on November 26, 1956 before delivery to Jaguar Cars New York. It is believed to have been stored for many years while in the USA and had few keepers, the last of whom retained it from 1967 to 1995. In an extraordinary coincidence, it was then acquired by the UK-based vendor who, having been alerted to its availability, researched its whereabouts and history, only to discover it resided next-door-but-one to a relative of his in Santa Barbara. In a further twist of fate, its registration began with the letters DLE, the initials of his then partner! The Jaguar is a matching numbers MC version complete with correct C-Type cylinder head and has been the subject of an extensive mechanical and body-off restoration, during which it was converted to righthand drive. The work included: a repaint in its original colour of Black by the vendor's own bodyshop; a complete re-trim in Red leather; re-veneering of the woodwork; rechroming by Prestige Plating; the provision of new chromed wire wheels and tyres. Desirable uprates include a five-speed gearbox, the larger XK150 brakes and a Kenlowe electric fan. The vendor unsurprisingly now classifies the XK's bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmission as all being in 'Excellent' order and is offering the Jaguar complete with photos of the restoration, Heritage Certificate, and a collection of old tax discs and MOTs, plus a fresh MOT even though, of course, it's not legally required. The displayed mileage of just 89,000 is believed (but not warranted) to be correct. NB The M in MC referred to the provision of wire wheels, dual exhausts and auxiliary lights and the C to the C-Type cylinder head.

According to its accompanying Heritage Certificate, 'JPP 652C' is a home market Healey built between May 18 and 20 in 1965 before being delivered to the supplying dealer H A Saunders of Finchley, London. It was a well specified example whose factory-fitted equipment included overdrive, laminated windscreen, wire wheels, adjustable steering column, heater and tonneau cover. It was apparently converted for rally use in 1968, at which point it seems to have gained the Works engine XSP2157-3, complete with correct inlet manifold and numbered trio of 45DCOE Weber carburettors (the sister engine XSP2157-2 is understood to be fitted to '767 KNX', the famous 1964 lightweight Works MKII 3000). A set of Works magnesium wheels were procured at the same time - ie during the closure of the BMC Competition Department. The Healey was owned by the same family from 1976 to 2015, the head of which purchased it to use in Lloyds of London Car Club events. Around 1991 he had it overhauled and converted to a friendlier road specification for his retirement, at which point it is thought the aluminium cylinder head was replaced by a ported and polished steel example. This keeper passed away in 1992, following which the car remained virtually unused until purchased from his son by the vendor in 2015. Recent recommissioning has included a new fuel pump and battery and overhaul of the carburettors and braking system, plus new fluids throughout. This interesting 3000 nowadays features a roll-over bar and side exit exhaust and is now offered complete with the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, DVLA ownership print-out, photo of the vehicle in 1976, current V5C and fresh MOT certificate. It is presented in Ivory White complemented by Blue trim and hood and currently displays a total mileage of just 26,658 which, though unwarranted, is believed by the vendor to be correct. PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has advised the following are included in the sale: - Tonneau cover- High ratio diff unit- Original fitted Lucas spotlights- Old MoT certificate- Austin Healey 3000 manual- Overhauled original distributor- Instruction manual for 8 track stereo

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor reports that the speedomoter cable on this vehicle snapped on the way to the MOT station on Monday. It has since driven only from Whitchurch, Hampshire, to the auction venue. - Only three registered owners from new, with the second for 38 years - Only 37,000 recorded miles and a quantity of lovely early documentation - One of Pininfarina's finest designs in very rare right hand drive configuration This beautiful and very rare right hand drive Lancia Flavia 1.8 Coupe was first registered on January 27th 1969, and according to the original green log book on file, in January 1970 the car was owned by a Mrs Sonya Burt from Lindfield, West Sussex, and the engine number on the document matches that of the unit in the car today. A letter on file from Mr Burt to a later owner states that he "acquired (the car) for my Wife back in the 60's" so possibly Mrs Burt was the first owner. An invoice on file shows that in November 1972 the car was purchased by a Dr C.N.D Eastes of Hove, West Sussex and a copy of a 1985 V5 registration document show that by 1985 Dr Eastes had moved to nearby Storrington. In June 2010 ownership changed to a Gentleman in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and a letter typed during the purchasing negotiations implies that the car was being purchased from Dr Eastes' son. The current vendor acquired the car in 2012 but due to it joining his Lancia and Italian car collection and his keenness not to put another owner in the registration document, he never registered it in his name. The history file contains many wonderful early documents such as a January 1972 MOT certificate (where the mileage was recorded as being 27,400), an April 1985 certificate (27,704 miles recorded), a January 1972 tax disc, a handbook, a radio user guide, and a BP Energol maintenance booklet. The Flavia is described by the vendor as being excellent in all respects having never been rusty, with them adding that during the 2015/16 winter the car had a bare metal repaint carried out to all panels except for the original paint on the roof, that the engine shows good oil pressure, the synchromesh on the gearbox are good, and that the interior is original and near perfect. This glorious car has had only three recorded owners and has covered just 37,200 miles from new, an odometer reading that is warranted by the vendor. A very beautiful, special, and captivating car.

And now for something completely different! This unique and decidedly eye-catching first generation righthand drive NSX is a modified fresh import finished in the contrasting livery of White bodywork and Black leather trim. Its many upgrades include: coil over suspension; HKS induction kit; HID headlamps; carbon effect interior trim; custom alloy wheels - 17inch front/18inch rear; full bodykit with high level rear spoiler; quad exhausts; and NSX fitted mats. The vendor presently grades the all-alloy V6 engine and four-speed  Sports Shift automatic transmission as 'excellent' and the two-seater bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as 'very good', and is offering the Honda complete with Japanese service history and MOT valid to July 28. The car's odometer currently registers 77,500 kilometers. Opportunities to purchase good examples of what are sometimes referred to as 'Japanese Ferraris' and be able to boast about the input of three-times World Champion Ayrton Senna are rare indeed.

- Highly convincing Dino GTS powered by a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo V6 - Many original Ferrari parts including Dino speedo/rev counter - Original style Campagnola wheels and freshly MOT'd The original Dino 246 GTS were V6 mid-engine sports cars produced by Ferrari and sold under the Dino marque between 1968 and 1974. The Dino 246 was the first Ferrari model produced in high numbers with their value's increasing year after year. This Evocation has been built using molds taken from an original Dino and is one of the best we have ever seen with power coming from a mid-mounted Alfa Romeo V6 engine mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. Finished in "Ferro Grigio Metallizzato" with a Cream and Black interior many original Ferrari parts have been used including a Dino speedo/rev counter. Riding on original style Campagnola wheels the Dino is offered with cherished registration number 'F3 NSJ' which is currently on retention. The vendor now grades the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, paintwork, gearbox and interior trim as 'Very Good' and is offered with an MOT certificate into February 2017.

- Wonderful example with just 3 previous keepers and c.54,000 miles - Extensive history file including bill of sale, service book etc - Recent gearbox refurbishment Jaguar's XJ Saloon was introduced in 1968 and was the last model to have the personal input of Sir William Lyons. The striking Pillarless Coupe was first shown five years later, though production didn't commence until 1975. There were two engine options - a 4.2-litre DOHC XK unit and the silky 5.3-litre V12. This attractive V12 Coupe is finished in dark blue with black vinyl roof and dark blue interior and displays c.54,800 miles on its odometer. Originally supplied to Racal Group Services Ltd of Bracknell, Berkshire, the V5 registration document records just three previous keepers. The car is accompanied by an extensive history file containing the original purchase invoice, owner's handbook, lubrication chart, Passport to Service book stamped up to 48,000 miles in 2000, detailed notes of works carried out since 2000 and numerous assorted MoTs dating back to 1978. Following a period of storage we are advised the car has been treated to some £4,000 of expenditure including attention to the braking system and also benefits from a recent gearbox refurbishment by XJ Restorations. The current MoT expires in February 2017.

- RHD car manufactured 25 June 1969 and delivered via Henlys London - Red with black leather interior - Much work carried out in the current ownership This attractive matching numbers UK specification right hand drive E-type 4.2 Roadster was built on 25-6-1969 and supplied new to London Jaguar Dealer Henlys. This is confirmed by a letter from Jaguar Cars in the history file. During the 1980's the car was exported for use in Canada before the owner re-imported it back to the UK in August 1990 - still as a right hand drive car. The next lady owner kept the car from 1991-2015 covering only 3688 miles during this 24-year period; the mileage now shows 60,100 miles, which is believed to be correct. In 2001 the car was treated to a comprehensive bare metal body shell restoration by the Imperial Motor Company of Dewsbury, this also included a new bonnet and wax-oiling all cavities and door shells. During the past 12 months a further c.£9,000 has been lavished on the car with marque specialists including a full service, new engine and gearbox mounts, new front shock absorbers, new wire wheels and tyres, new stainless exhaust, new mohair hood and foot-well carpets. The vendor states that the car drives very well with the steering, suspension and brakes performing correctly. The engine is also said to perform strongly exhibiting the correct oil pressure whilst the original black leather interior has a period correct patina. This desirable UK specification matching numbers E-Type 4.2 roadster is accompanied by a Swansea V5C document.

This handsome right-hand drive S1 complete with glass division is one of only 24 long wheelbase versions of the Standard Steel Saloon produced, and therefore a very rare model. It is presented with gloss Black bodywork complemented by a Burgundy hide interior and White walled tyres. The vendor informs us that the first owner was J. Londou Esq., then the Chairman of the Shell Oil Company. Between 1978 and 2008 it is understood to have formed part of the collection of a Dutch enthusiast, while more recently it was acquired and restored for the vendor's wife. However, she has not put it to use - hence its inclusion in this sale. The vendor currently grades the long wheelbase bodywork and paintwork as 'excellent' and the straight-six engine, automatic transmission and interior trim as all being in 'good' order. He also notes that the Bentley's wood trim has been beautifully restored. '312 YUX' is being offered complete with some history and its odometer displaying a credible though unwarranted 67,000 miles. The S1 was unveiled in April 1955. It was both longer and wider than its predecessors and based on a much stiffer chassis of 16-gauge closed box-section design, complete with cruciform centre bracing. Though its traditional body-on-chassis construction facilitated the manufacture of special-bodied versions, the vast majority were delivered with the standard offering produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, that featured weight saving alloy doors, bonnet and boot lid. The newcomer was powered by the final iteration of the company's venerable 4.9-litre straight-six engine - it featured revised cylinder-head porting and produced 178bhp. S1s were offered with a choice of wheelbase - 10ft 3in or 10ft 7in. The price at introduction ranged from circa £4,669 to £6,894 depending on specification. The model could accelerate to 60mph in around 14.2 seconds and just exceed the magic 100mph barrier.