With low ownership and in virtually flawless, original condition, this collector-grade 300SL has covered less than 6,000 miles from new. Offered here is a remarkable R107 300SL, supplied new and first registered in August 1988 by Mercedes-Benz Westway Garage in York to a businessman based in Shipley who kept the car for just three months. Another businessman purchased the Mercedes-Benz as a 50th birthday gift for his sister and registered the car in his business name and, between 1988 and 2020, the SL was dry stored in a company warehouse with barely any use until the decision was made to sell the car. The ownership details were transferred from the business to its lady owner before being offered for sale in 2020 so, although the V5C shows three previous keepers, essentially this example has had just two private owners from new with copies of the old logbooks on file including a letter from the business owner corroborating the cars history.Superbly presented in Diamond Blue with navy blue MB-Tex and blue check Karo cloth seats and a matching navy blue mohair hood, this lovely SL had covered a mere 5,600 miles at the time of cataloguing. We are informed that it has been enjoyed primarily in fine weather conditions which may be why it appears to be virtually flawless with bright paintwork retaining a deep gloss, the interior shows barely any signs of wear, and the navy hood doesn't look like it's ever been deployed. The car is described as 'absolutely on-the-button' and was subject to a major service and checked from bumper to bumper by a Mercedes-Benz specialist garage in 2018 at 5,575 miles and, more recently, it was once again fully recommissioned at the local Mercedes-Benz dealer in January 2022 at 5,607 miles. It's accompanied by a history file including the aforementioned registration documents, original book pack with the original service book stamped up-to-date and various other items of paperwork.In summary, this must be one of the best preserved right-hand drive R107 Mercedes-Benz SLs likely to exist and would make an excellent addition to any car collection of landmark classics, perhaps a concours contender or maybe just to show off at car club events. In any case, we hope this stunning example will continue to be well preserved for future Mercedes enthusiasts to appreciate.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 300Year: 1988Chassis Number: WDB1070412A090714Registration Number: F844 YWTTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 5630 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Navy blue MB Tex & clothClick here for more details and images
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One of the lowest mileage Capris we have ever offered - only 3,617 miles.Towards the end of its life, the Ford Capri enjoyed an upswing in interest as more buyers realised that perhaps a front-wheel hot hatch simply wasn't for them and a V6-engined, rear-wheel drive sporting hatchback might very well do the job. Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering group was entrusted with developing the Capri 2.8 Injection that made its debut at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show. Based at the Research and Engineering centre in Essex, SVE decided to adopt the 2.8-litre V6 with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection - the first regular model since the RS2600 to use fuel injection - plus lowered suspension, thicker anti-roll bars, gas-filled shock absorbers and wide-rim alloy wheels fitted with Goodyear's 205/60VR NCT tyres. The specification also included a 5-speed gearbox, a limited-slip differential (1984 onwards) and ventilated disc brakes for the front wheels. All this translates into a car that goes with 'wonderful eagerness', the Autocar test team enthused after rocketing from 0-60mph in just 7.9 seconds. The Capri 2.8 Injection breathed new life into the range and kept the car in production two to three years longer than Ford had planned.In 1984, the 2.8 injection model was the subject of a substantial upgrade and was known as the Capri Injection Special. This development used Recaro half-leather seats and included a limited-slip differential. Externally the car could easily be distinguished by the 7-spoke RS wheels and its colour-coded grille and headlamp surround. Packed with performance and character, it paved the way for the superb Capri 280.The 1987 model offered here is a truly stunning example displaying only 3,617 miles from new, with just one former keeper. It has formed part of a private collection for most of its days and is accompanied by an extensive history file, including a Letter of Provenance from its former keeper who acquired the car in 2003.Astonishing inside and out, this gleaming Capri is as close as one might find to a new car in a Ford dealership showroom in the 1980s. Incredibly it still retains that intoxicating 'new car smell' of leather and polish and paint, pure nostalgia. As lovely underneath as it is above, we understand that the car has ‘never been out in the rain’ and has been dry stored for its whole life. Nothing about the car suggests otherwise.With low mileage examples of the Capri continuing to set new standards, we look forward to seeing just how well this unrepeatable car performs at auction.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0CXXGAECGA91511Registration Number: E435 DPHTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 3617 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Cloth and LeatherClick here for more details and images
A two-owner, low mileage DMC-12 garage find in need of recommissioning. An exciting opportunity.Whilst the term “iconic” is conferred frequently and often without merit, we are just and correct in bestowing the title on the DeLorean DMC-12. Instantly recognisable it was the brainchild of ex-General Motors executive John DeLorean, perhaps one of the most controversial motor industry figures of all time. The Belfast based factory was established with £100 million of funding from the British Government under an agreement forged by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with the support of US President Ronald Regan in order to help the Northern Irish economy suffering from decades of sectarian violence. The DeLorean Motor Company story is a unique entry in the annals of the motor car industry and the DMC-12 is one of the most recognisable cars of the 20th century.Launched in 1981, the DMC-12’s stylish coupé bodywork attracted international attention by virtue of its method of construction, a combination of fibreglass inner panels, a stainless-steel outer skin and innovative gull-wing doors. The underpinnings were engineered under the guidance of Lotus founder, Colin Chapman. Competing with Porsche and Ferrari, sales never approached projected levels and DeLorean's 1982 indictment on drugs charges (he was subsequently acquitted), brought the project to its knees. The DeLorean is now seen as highly collectable, thanks in no small part to the 'Back to the Future' movie series, and manual examples are very sought after.On offer here is a two-owner car with just over 17,500 miles and is a very interesting garage find, having not moved or been started in over 20 years. Bought by its first owner, who was a doctor based in Florida, some 11,000 miles were covered by him before he sold it to its second owner, our vendor, who shipped it to the UK in the early nineties. He enjoyed it for the following 10 years, covering around 6,000 miles in that time. The DeLorean was then put into his garage 20 years ago due to a house move and it has not moved or been started ever since.The intention was always to recommission the car but the owner sadly never got round to it and, due to ill health, it's now being offered by the family to the market for the first time in over 30 years. It’s clear that there were intentions to recommission the car in recent years as it has had a new battery, new tyres, flexi-hoses fitted to the brakes and some hydraulic parts for the clutch had been sourced.This left-hand drive, manual transmission example is showing just over 17,000 miles in the hands of its two owners. The Cherished Registration Number, ‘OUT 703’, pleasingly accompanies the car along with an owner’s handbook, V5C, spare wheel and a jack. Sold strictly as seen, this is a very rare opportunity to bring back to life a low ownership, low mileage example of a type of car that continues to gain momentum in the collector's car market on both sides of the Atlantic.SpecificationMake: DELOREANModel: DMC-12Year: 1981Chassis Number: SCE0T26T2BD000473Registration Number: OUT 703Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 17528 MilesClick here for more details and images
Well-detailed model of Nigel Mansell's Tipo 641 on a wooden plinth.Designed by John Barnard, the 1990 641 was the first Formula 1 car to employ an effective Traction Control system. Number 27 took Nigel to 5th in that year's World Championship. The base measures approximately 34cm by 22cm.Click here for more details and images
The rare and desirable 'Side Oil Fill' 2.4S.The first of countless upgrades to the perennial 911 came in 1966, two years after production had commenced, with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the 'S' featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. In 1967 the 911T (Touring) was introduced as a new base model, initially with the 2.0-litre engine in 110bhp form before adopting the 2.2-litre unit along with the rest of the range in 1969, by which time the 911's wheelbase had been extended by 57mm to tame the sometimes wayward handling.Such was the 911's success that within a few years Porsche was selling cars faster than it could build them, a state of affairs that led to a substantial proportion being manufactured by coachbuilder Karmann at its Osnabrook factory. By this time the models on offer had stabilised at three: the entry-level 911T, middle-ranking 911E, and top-of-the-range 911S, all of which were available as either a closed Coupé or Targa convertible. With the 2.2-litre engine's arrival, a common type of cylinder head was adopted, the differing power outputs being determined principally by valve timing rather than valve sizes as had been the case hitherto. In 1972, all 911 variants received the 2,341cc (nominally 2.4-litre) unit, which in 'S' specification produced around 190bhp, 60 more than the original 911 of 1963. For 1972, in addition to the larger engine, the' E' series had a further two revisions. An aggressive new front spoiler was incorporated below the bumper and in an attempt to move as much weight as possible towards the centre of the car, the oil tank was re-positioned inboard of the right rear wheel arch, resulting in the introduction of an external oil filler cap on the right-hand side rear wing behind a flap ('Oel Klappe'). The propensity for petrol station attendants to fill the oil tank with fuel, and the resulting warranty claims, quickly persuaded Porsche to change the design and 1972 'Oel Klappe' cars became difficult to sell, possibly resulting in their comparative scarcity today. As is often the case, that rarity has resulted in the 'Oel Klappe' cars now being the most sought after.The car on offer today is a left-hand drive 1972 2.4S finished in Sepia Brown with a black interior. It was originally supplied to Italy and following a number of years there, it was purchased by a Dutch enthusiast who retained the car until 2002 and looked after it well judging from the number of invoices on file from a Porsche specialist. The 911 arrived in the UK in 2002 and was obviously in largely original condition at the time as indicated in a pre-purchase inspection report completed by Andy Prill.The 911 has remained in the UK ever since 2002, passing through a few Porsche collectors over the past 20 years, who all used well known Porsche specialists during their ownerships such as Gantspeed, Autostrasse, Autofarm and Peter Chambers Automotive with invoices on file detailing the work carried out on the car over this period of time.In more recent years, under current private ownership, the 2.4S has been entrusted to the renowned Classic Porsche restoration specialists, Historika, who carried out a full £20K plus engine rebuild in 2021, again with invoices on file detailing the extensive work.This 2.4S really is in super condition with good detail yet retains a really nice original feel. Reported to drive well and has clearly been sorted and well set-up offering all those wonderful 911 qualities that make these early cars so addictive.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 1972Chassis Number: 9112300845Registration Number: NADrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
UK-supplied in the rare colour of Jet Black and presented in a simply stunning condition with bookpacks and historic DVLC paperwork. Unrepeatable - Offered Without Reserve.Conceived as a comfortable and long-legged Grand Routier, rather than an out-and-out sports car like the preceding E-Type, the XJ-S made use of the Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 saloon platform and running gear. Shorter in the wheelbase than its saloon siblings, the XJ-S debuted as a V12-powered Coupe. It was not until 1988 that a full convertible became available, however, and it was a marvel of engineering. It is fair to say that Jaguar took their time to perfect the convertible mechanism and such was its durability it was adopted by Aston Martin for the DB7 Volante. The 5.3 V12 Convertible produced between 1988 and 1991 is acknowledged as the XJ-S Convertible in its purest form.To the enthusiast, a car’s history is as important as its condition and we are grateful to the nephew of the first owner of this exceptional motorcar for providing the story as to why it was never registered. The car, finished in rare Jet Black, was bought new by Mr David William Jewett in 1989. Mr Jewett had a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cambridge and, whilst lecturing at Seale Hayne Agricultural College in Newton Abbott, restored and sold tractors on the side. His reputation was such that he acted as a consultant for both Massey Ferguson and Marshall Tractors.Taking delivery of the car from Jaguar main dealers H. A. Fox of Plymouth and with the new decade dawning, Mr Jewett decided to wait until 1990 to register the car on a 'G' plate, however, a major heart attack delayed the process. On the 13th September 1991, Jaguar Cars Limited prompted him to register it by supplying the accompanying application for a “Licence for a New Motor Vehicle and Declaration for Registration” together with a compliment slip signed by the regional sales manager David Stevens. Mr Jewett chose not to register the car and instead enjoyed it as a work of art, regularly starting and running the car up to temperature around his property. Mr Jewett’s nephew facilitated the sale of the car in 2009 with 73 miles on the odometer, four years later Mr Jewett passed away, and we are told he would’ve loved the attention this car is now receiving.The car remains unregistered to this day and the odometer shows just 100 miles. Bearing trade plates, the car clicked over to 100 miles on the journey from the local Jaguar main dealer following a service to the MOT testing station, who provided an advisory-free Certificate valid until 8th August 2023. It's presented to auction in a condition, as you can imagine, that is unrepeatable and ready for the road, the jack and cased tool kit is present. The green Jaguar wallet contains the handbooks and the service book is stamped and signed by supplying dealer H. A. Fox, made out to Mr Jewett and stickered with the car’s chassis and engine numbers. Included too is the main dealer service receipt dated 8th August 2022, the aforementioned registration application, corresponding Jaguar compliment slip, two cased cassettes and the spare key.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJSYear: 1990Chassis Number: SAJJNADW3DB164522Registration Number: TBATransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 8S070090SADrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 100 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: CreamClick here for more details and images
Harry Metcalfe would like us to find a home for his XJ 5.3C, mechanically good but in need of a little TLC.The Coupé incarnation of Jaguar's ground-breaking XJ saloon didn't peek from showrooms until 1975, although it had been announced publicly rather earlier, back at the 1973 London Show. Its original design dated from even earlier still as it was developed alongside the original Series 1 XJ back in the late 60s and in fact the company even issued project numbers for the Series 1 Coupés - XJ33 for the six-cylinder and XJ34 for the V12- although they were destined never to be produced. Instead, the car was launched in Series 2 form known as XJ35 and XJ36 respectively. However, a combination of Sir William Lyons' frequent tweaking of the design and engineering 'issues' with the roof panel and side windows, meant that it was early 1975 before the first XJ-Cs would glide stylishly out of Jaguar Showrooms. The Coupé was based on the short wheelbase version of the XJ and offered in 4.2 and 5.3 engine sizes known as either the Sovereign from Jaguar or the Double Six from Daimler. In 1978, just 329 Jaguar XJ12 5.3 Coupés were built by the factory making this particular car a very rare production model. In fact, only 1,800 were ever made by the factory in total. The XJ 5.3C in question here has formed part of the well-known Private collection of Silverstone Auctions' great friend, Harry Metcalfe, since 2014. It’s a rare 1978 right-hand drive, automatic transmission example which Harry purchased originally with the intention of restoring it but then spotted the manual XJ-C that he’s recently restored instead (as you’ll see on his famous YouTube channel). Consequently, this rare Coupé is now surplus to requirements. Before Harry bought it, the previous owner commissioned a substantial amount of work to the mechanical aspects of the car by Alan Lloyd Motors, investing over £10,000 at the time, all detailed in the accompanying history file. This classic Jaguar offers lots of potential but the bodywork does need a little TLC and consequently, we encourage all interested parties to come to the NEC and satisfy themselves as to what might need to be done.Excitingly, this rare Jaguar is to be offered for sale at No Reserve allowing it to find its own level. This is an excellent opportunity to either use and enjoy this elegant 70s V12 Coupé as it is, or further invest in bodywork and cosmetics to take it to the next level. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJ CYear: 1978Chassis Number: 2G1416BWRegistration Number: XDX 810STransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images
In a special order colour, effectively one owner and just 2,730 miles from new. Unrepeatable.YDW 944T was built at Halewood during September of 1978 and was registered in January 1979 to its one and only owner, a Mr Nigel Rickets who had ordered the car through Larkfields of Chepstow who were a Ford main dealer at that time. It is believed to have been one of six 'special order' examples finished in black and was originally ordered on a 'decal-delete' basis, proof of which is detailed under the bonnet. It seems strange to have to pay for black when in the past all Ford cars were black with no other options, however, the colour is not listed on Escort colour charts from 1978.During September of 1978, the Ford plant endured an 11-week industrial action walk out and the original buyer cancelled his order leaving this black beauty available when it was finished and Mr Rickets was quick off the mark, immediately securing a deal with Larkfields to become the first owner. The car's original invoice to the value of £3,300 is supplied and it lists as extras the aforementioned Ford black paint at £37.39, bronze-tinted glass at £39.31 and full underseal treatment at £25.00. The car is also supplied with an operating guide within a plastic wallet, the original 175X Michelin tyres looking surprisingly well for their advancing years, the jack and wheel brace and the whole car is described as 95% original. Although MOT exempt, it has been gone through thoroughly , with the exception of the exhaust and is ready for an MOT should any potential buyer wish to do so. We understand that it starts immediately and sounds sweet, probably not surprising given the tiny mileage.A glance at our images will confirm this little Escort's remarkable condition with an interior that is virtually 'showroom-fresh'. This is a one-off opportunity to purchase such a rare car and, with only 2,730 miles from new, is surely unrepeatable. The Ford was left in a Will, but has not been put into another name, so this is effectively still a 'one owner' car ! SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1979Chassis Number: BBATUB79875Registration Number: YDW 944TTransmission: ManualEngine Number: UB79875Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2730 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
A rare, emerging modern-classic Alpina D3 with manual transmission and low ownership, in lovely, original condition with less than 4,000 miles from new.Essentially, Alpina took the already superb E90 platform from BMW and added some special Alpina touches resulting in more focused, diesel sports saloon with a unique appearance and exclusivity for owners. Styling features included larger Alpina multi-spoke alloy wheels, a front air-dam and rear spoiler, revised cloth seat inserts, Alpina dials, floor mats and a plaque with the car's build number reminding passengers they are onboard something rather special. Performance upgrades included tuned suspension, re-mapped ECU, larger Turbo and intercooler and improved fuel injection resulting in just under 200bhp and just over 300lb/ft of torque, rather impressive from a 2.0-litre oil burner.Offered here is a beautiful 2008 Alpina D3 with just 3,555 miles from new and only one previous keeper. It was supplied new to the UK in right-hand drive and first registered in February 2008 specified in Graphite Metallic with manual transmission. The condition of this Alpina can only be described as remarkable and our vendor informs us that, to the very best of his knowledge (he purchased the car in 2020) all panels are original with factory paintwork. The interior also shows no indication of wear with nicely preserved Alpina trim and original Alpina mats. The D3 has only been used in fine weather conditions, dry stored correctly and, with such low mileage, must be one of the best remaining examples in existence.Although lightly used over the years, the car is accompanied by a comprehensive service record with its original book pack including service book stamped up-to-date by BMW workshops and independent specialists. MOT Certificates from every relevant year corroborate the mileage from new and the current MOT is valid until 28th September 2023.In summary, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a real emerging classic from a point in time when performance diesel automobiles were beginning to dominate endurance racing including Le Mans. A delightful, collector-quality Alpina with unquestionable provenance, concours potential and guaranteed to attract the right attention at any car show.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: D3Year: 2008Chassis Number: WAPD320007XL10607Registration Number: FJ57 CVGTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 3555 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Half Black Leather and Alpina ClothClick here for more details and images
A fabulous Defender with just 3,426 miles and featuring a beautifully engineered gun cabinet. An icon for over 68 years, production of Land Rover's Defender ceased in January 2016 with more than 2,000,000 models built since the original Series 1 arrived in 1948. Never has there been a car that has so captured the imagination of the world. Land Rovers have saved lives, won wars, delivered aid and hope, conveyed Kings and Queens and numerous Popes, ferried injured animals from the lowliest sheep to the proudest lion to safety. The Land Rover has conquered ravines, deserts and snow, broken records and along the way won the hearts of millions.During the final years of the Defender’s production, a new 2.2 turbo diesel was now standard and XS specification cars had redesigned seating trimmed in leather and Alcantara, heated to the front. When this 'end of the line' Defender 90 was first registered on 1st March 2016 it was supplied in what is now regarded as the most popular combination for those who prefer tarmac to turf. Finished in Santorini Black in XS specification with tinted rear windows and standing four square on 16in factory “Boost” silver alloy wheels, this is the Land Rover for Chelsea or Cheltenham, neither vulgar nor dowdy, outwardly rather glossy but quietly capable when called upon to get dirty.An example of this overt capability is the fitment, by the previous owner, of a beautifully engineered aluminium gun cabinet, described, in a no nonsense fashion, by the manufacturer as the TransLock TL4 Storage Drawer. Made from high-grade aluminium with heavy-duty, silent-glide drawer runners, twin key locking handles, removable storage tray, fully adjustable drawer dividers and for added security a seven-lever lock. The larger draw has cut foam inserts for stowage of dissembled shotguns and our vendor informs us that it appears to be unused. As the fitting of the gun cabinet required the removal of the two rear forward-facing seats, the Land Rover will be presented to auction with the rear seats fixed back in place and the TL4 Storage Drawer, with its fixings, secured on its side in the rear in acknowledgement that most buyers would prefer the standard four-seat configuration.The previous keeper was registered in April 2016 and the Land Rover is offered to auction with just 3,426 miles, at the time of cataloguing. Consigned to auction by our vendor who bought the car in September 2022 to fulfil a lifetime ambition, which was not shared by his wife. The Defender may be loved by many but to the uninitiated the driving experience, by 2022 standards, is an acquired taste when used socially. As such, and with a sizeable lump of money tied up in a car bought for post-retirement jaunts, our vendor presents the car with a newly fitted top specification Thatcham alarm and tracker, the full book packs and an MOT valid until December 2022.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: 90Year: 2016Chassis Number: SALLDWBP7GA484482Registration Number: KX16 HBFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 151019202637DT224 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 3426 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Very late production 20-valve RR and believed to be the penultimate Quattro delivered to the UK.The Audi Quattro may not have been the first four-wheel drive production car (that honour belongs to the 1966 Jensen Interceptor FF), but its place in history is assured. Thanks in no small part to its enormous rallying success, the Quattro popularized all-wheel drive, and is now regarded as one of the most influential and important sports cars of the 1980s. The brainchild of Jorg Bensinger, an Audi chassis engineer, development work was started in 1977 and, three years later the finished product was released. Although the floor pan had much in common with the Audi 80 and the running gear was largely taken from an Audi 200, the Quattro used a manual centre differential lock (operated by levers next to the handbrake) to govern the 197bhp and 210lb/ft power outputs delivered by the 2.1-litre in-line five-cylinder turbocharged engine. By the time this particular car arrived in 1990, the crude cable-operated 50:50 split differential had been replaced with a much more advanced Torsen (torque sensing) diff and the engine had been uprated with double overhead camshafts and a larger 2,226cc capacity, upping power to 217bhp.Offered here is a very late production car and, indeed, it's believed to be the penultimate 20V Quattro delivered to the UK. First registered here on 17th January 1992, this lovely Quattro is superbly presented in Titan Grey with a mid-grey, half-leather interior and is one of only 295 right-hand drive examples. The Quattro has an indicated mileage of 95,821 at the time of cataloguing. During the current ownership, the Audi has been diligently maintained including an investment of over £3,000 with Audi and VW specialists, AM Cars, in March of this year, the full details of which are in the car's history file. The vendor has also recently fitted a Blaupunkt Bremen radio and the current MOT is valid until 13th June 2023. The history file is good and includes service records, detailed information of the car's life including an engine rebuild and a set of manuals.The value of 20-valve Quattros has been increasing exponentially and this super example appears attractively guided given its condition, sensible mileage, good history and the fact that it's one of the very last of these remarkable cars to arrive in the UK. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate this very special Audi.SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: QUATTROYear: 1992Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZMA000252Registration Number: J680 SFATransmission: ManualEngine Number: RR001954 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 95821 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
At the time, the 599 represented the peak of modern Ferrari design, the GTB’s coachwork uniquely combining understatement and aggression. A civilised supercar for the discerning enthusiast.The Ferrari 599 succeeded its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The all-aluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence was a mission statement. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 205mph. Of the 3,500 Ferrari 599 GTB F1 Fiorano produced globally, the United Kingdom’s share, as is the norm with right-hand drive Ferraris, amounted to under 10% of the total production.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 599 GTB finished in classic colours with Rosso paint, Nero leather carbon-backed sports seats and black carpets. First registered in October 2007, today the odometer indicates just 30,831 miles at the time of cataloguing. The extensive specification includes ceramic brakes with matching red calipers, Scuderia wing shields, front and rear parking sensors and a set of 20inch 599 GTO alloy wheels to complete the look.This striking Ferrari is presented to auction in exceptional condition, the Rosso paintwork retains a deep gloss and has an even finish across the bodywork and the GTO wheels sparkle with the bright red calipers peeking through the alloy spokes. Inside, the cabin feels clean and fresh showing only minimal wear and all electronic features appear to function correctly. On test the V12 fired into life on-the-button and our vendor informs us that on the road the 599 performs well.The history file contains the original Ferrari book pack with the service book stamped up-to-date, regularly maintained correctly only by Ferrari main agents, and showing the most recent service in November 2021. Also within the file are supporting invoices and old MOT Certificates with the most recent MOT valid until May 2023.Please note - the private number illustrated (V12 GMA) will not form part of the sale, a new V5C will follow upon successful transfer of ownership.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599Year: 2007Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000156926Registration Number: V12 GMATransmission: F1Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30522 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Jersey delivered, UK-registered on 1st March 2022, MOT'd in October 2022 at 39,128 miles and an opportunity for cosmetic enhancement. Supplied with V5C, service book, manuals, main dealer receipts - Offered Without Reserve.Developed especially for British roads by Provide, the company which helped Colin McRae, Richard Burns and Petter Solberg become World Rally Champions. Aerodynamically honed by Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame and based around a lighter and stiffer two-door bodyshell, the limited edition Prodrive One, abbreviated to P1, had more in common with the legendary 22B than its lesser four-door Subaru Impreza WRX siblings.All were painted in Sonic Blue and using the WRX STi Type R as a base, Prodrive engineers installed the anti-roll bars from the European-specification Impreza Turbo, along with firmer springs and shock absorbers, to deliver a suspension set up better suited to continental roads. The cars also featured ABS, as well as the Peter Stevens-designed anthracite OZ Racing wheels, front spoiler and rear wing.The car is powered by a revised version of the rally engine with re-calibrated electronics and developing no less than 280bhp, 69bhp more than the standard Impreza Turbo. With a big-bore exhaust, quick-shift gear linkage, 17” titanium-finish alloy wheels and a rally proven suspension set-up, the Impreza P1 limited run of 1,000 examples gained an instant cult following. As an eminently drivable sports-saloon very few examples of the P1 are available in today’s market that do not have six-figure odometer readings, crash damage or heavy modifications.As such, this 39,229 mile Impreza P1 offers a rare opportunity to cosmetically enhance a modern classic. It was supplied by Subaru main dealer Mauger’s Garage Ltd. of Jersey and subsequently serviced by them up until 2018 as evidenced by the stamped service book. Further maintenance receipts show in the name of the first owner and dated 2018 are included in the history file. Imported to the UK mainland and registered with the DVLA on 1st March 2022, it appears the car has been in storage and will be supplied to auction with a fresh MOT. The handbook wallet includes the original service book and owners manuals, aforementioned receipts, previous MOT Certificate and UK V5C.SpecificationMake: SUBARUModel: IMPREZAYear: 2000Chassis Number: JF1GM8KDGYG002543Registration Number: W863 XAATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 810284Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 39129 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
A simply awesome motor car that cost over £350,000 new and joined the Edwards Collection in 2012.This Collection is offered by the family of the late J. Anthony Edwards whose passion for Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars spanned decades. With business success in his thirties, Tony as he was universally known, bought a Bentley S1 that started his enthusiasm that led to owning virtually every subsequent model of Rolls and Bentley since. Tony even passed his advanced driving test in a 1996 Bentley Brooklands at the age of 75! At the age of 80 his passion was still undiminished when he exchanged a Phantom Coupé for a new Wraith. The cars that Tony loved to drive remained in the collection, some retained by the family, and these four cars are a testament to his diligent maintenance, each on the button, for the next custodian to enjoy as he did.Produced at a new factory near Goodwood in Sussex, the Phantom revived a great name from Rolls-Royce's past that had always been synonymous with unrestrained luxury. In keeping with the tradition established by previous Phantoms, the newcomer was a very large motor car, outstretching the old Silver Seraph, the last Crewe-built Rolls-Royce, by 18ins. Priced at around £260,000 at time of launch, it was also 40% more expensive. An historic model in the continuing history of the Rolls-Royce marque, the 6.7-litre V12-powered Phantom was the first all-new design to be introduced by the company following its takeover by BMW and saw the Rolls-Royce brand firmly back where it belonged, as the pinnacle of the very best,Whilst the aluminium body structure represented the ultimate in automotive technology, its accoutrements remained entirely traditional in choice of materials, consisting of the finest hide trim, genuine woollen carpets and carefully selected wood veneers. Certain dashboard features recalled those of earlier models, while there was a choice of five-seater 'Lounge' or four-seater ‘Theatre' accommodation. In March 2005, an Extended Wheelbase Phantom was displayed at the Geneva Motor Show and was 9.8inches longer than the standard car. The Phantom EWB was, without a doubt, the new benchmark in terms of luxury and road presence, literally overshadowing the rather dull looking Maybach and making the long wheel-base variants of the S-Class, BMW’s 7-series and Audi A8 look like glorified taxis.First registered on the 5th July 2007, this Phantom EWB was delivered with the two-tone colour scheme that has served big Rolls-Royces well for decades, silver over dark blue. The car was clearly used as intended from new and, by Tony’s purchase in 2012, it car had covered some 70,000 miles, diligently maintained, then as now. A favourite of Tony’s son, the car stayed within the family when he bought it from his father on 2nd April 2014. It's presented to auction with an odometer reading of 97,073 miles, the book pack including the service book, umbrellas neatly stowed in the rear doors, reams of receipts and an advisory free MOT valid until 22nd April 2023.SpecificationMake: ROLLS ROYCEModel: PHANTOMYear: 2007Chassis Number: SCA1L68087UH08027Registration Number: EY07 BVGTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 60124061 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 97500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Cream LeatherClick here for more details and images
Owned by our vendor from new and cossetted in his Collection ever since, this stunning V10-engined R8 has only covered 419 miles.Genuine, mid-engine exotics don't tend to wear German badges. Yes, there have been a few exceptions over the years but they rarely received the acclaim of their Italian counterparts. Here's the car that broke the mould, the Audi R8. Here was proof that you could buy a car with the charisma and presence of a Lamborghini and the engineering of, well, an Audi and, with V10 power, the performance to match. Based on the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car, the R8 first appeared at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show, however, it was not officially launched until the Paris Auto Show some three years later in 2006.The R8 is a two-seat, mid-engine supercar positioned as Audi’s flagship model (a title it still holds today). At launch it was fitted with the 420bhp, 4.2-litre FSI V8 and a couple of years later the car became available with the 5.2-litre FSI V10 from Lamborghini's Gallardo which offered 525bhp when fitted to the R8. Both used Audi’s legendary Quattro four-wheel drive system which had been honed through decades of motorsport. The car's cutting-edge design and performance to match generated much respect in the motoring press and confirmed that the R8 was worthy of a place in the supercar arena, along with the likes of Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren. A mild facelift in 2012 added a few cosmetic tweaks, LED lights and marked the arrival of the new dual-clutch, 7-speed S-tronic gearbox.Offered here is first-generation (Type 42), post-facelift, 5.2-litre V10-engined R8 that's been with its one owner from new and has covered just 419 miles in that period. It's finished in Estoril Blue Crystal Effect with fine black Nappa leather detailed with red stitching and was ordered with the 'Black' styling package, a CD player and 19’’ 5-arm double-spoke alloy wheels with a high gloss finish. Purchased new by our vendor from Audi Leeds, it has formed part of a very small exclusive collection alongside two low-mileage Ferraris and obviously used very sparingly during his eight years of ownership. The first MOT in May 2017 records just 302 miles.Totally immaculate and in a stunning colour combination, this is the closest you can get to a brand new R8 and your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the sheer quality of this desirable Audi. SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: R8Year: 2014Chassis Number: WUAZZZ425EN001803Registration Number: YK14 GKXTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: CTYA002510 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 419 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black NappaClick here for more details and images
**SALEROOM NOTICE**It has been recently confirmed that pleasingly the engine is original to the car. The isetta retains its original 600 cc engine, that has been enhanced with 700 spec cylinders and pistons . The engine has not been swapped to a 700cc, as catalogued Rebuilt, personalised and fitted with a BMW 700 engine by Sir Stirling Moss. This is an exciting opportunity to own probably the most famous Isetta on the market today. The Italian-designed Isetta microcar was built under licence in a number of different countries, including Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany, and here in the United Kingdom. Produced in the post-World War II years, a time when cheap, short-distance transportation was most needed, it became one of the most successful and influential city cars ever created. Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, it became known as a "bubble car', a term later used to encompass a wide variety of similar vehicles.With space for two and their luggage, the Isetta was perfect for the UK's urban and rural roads and, in 1957, Isetta GB began producing the 300 model at their factory in Brighton under licence from BMW. The British cars were right-hand drive with the opening front door hinged from the right hand side of the car and the steering column moved across to the right as well. This meant that the driver and engine were on the same side, so a counterweight was added to the left side to compensate. Lucas electrics replaced the German Hella and Bosch components, a different headlamp housing was used and Girling brake components replaced the ATE brake parts. However, with only two seats, the Isetta's market, particularly in Germany, was limited and BMW felt that they needed something larger. Management had already committed to making an entirely new model - the 700 - and resources were limited, so the decision was made to create a lengthened Isetta for the time being until the 700 arrived in 1959. Deriving its name from the BMW R67 motorcycle-sourced 700cc 'boxer' engine, the four-wheel 600 looked just like other Isettas at the front but featured a new perimeter frame and the first ever use of semi-trailing arm suspension on a BMW motorcar. A second row of seats and a right-hand side door added space and usability. The resultant design, with some input from Michelotti apparently, was clean, well-presented, well constructed, and reasonably quick and, with a wheel at each corner, handled well. It was rather expensive, however, costing more than a new Beetle and consequently sold in limited numbers as customers awaited the arrival of the more conventionally-shaped 700 in late 1959.The stunningly presented BMW Isetta on offer here is indeed one of those 600 models and enjoys some remarkable provenance. It was delivered new to Sweden where it spent the first years of its life before arriving in the UK and subsequently being purchased by the late Sir Stirling Moss at a Beaulieu auction. It was in a rather sorry state and Sir Stirling set about a restoration with the help and assistance of his chosen Isetta specialist. Well known for his love of gadgets, innovation and experimentation (the majority of his road cars were tweaked and improved), Stirling decided that the 600 would benefit from a bit more power and, with his legendary charisma, talked BMW into parting with a 700 engine (an enlarged version of the flat-twin used in the R67 motorcycle offering 697cc and over 30bhp) which was duly slotted in to the little Isetta. There is a letter in the accompanying history file from Stirling to the next owner confirming he asked BMW to help him with the engine. When the rebuild was complete, Stirling used the car around London and his son, Elliot, learned how to drive in this very car as you can see in the accompanying photographs.Subsequently, BGC 408G was sold but it appears that it may have been lightly used and perhaps, poorly stored as, when it was acquired by our vendor around 10 years ago, it wasn't in the best of condition. As recently as ten years ago Sir Stirling Moss was still a household name and our vendor was determined to return this unique Isetta to its sparkling best so, not long after his purchase, he commenced a nut and bolt restoration having stripped the car back to bare metal. Naturally, during the initial restoration, Sir Stirling had specified his choice of exterior colour and trim along with a number of detailed modifications and our vendor was keen to recreate those in order to present the car as it was during Sir Stirling's ownership. The work was done ‘in house’ as the seller enjoys the resources and capability of his race team. The restoration finished in the summer of 2021 and we understand that over £30,000 has been invested over the years which we wouldn't doubt given the sheer quality of the result.Once the restoration was finished, the Isetta was included in the Sir Stirling Moss parade at the 2021 Goodwood Revival as a tribute to the great man and, in 2022, the car featured in an ITV television show called The Car Years in which it was selected to argue the case for the best city car in 1957 against a rival Fiat 500.All told, this is a rare and special car in its own right that’s had an enormous amount of money spent on it in order to get it to its current condition and, combined with the fact it was owned by Sir Stirling Moss OBE, one of the greatest Grand Prix drivers of all time, a world wide sporting personality and undoubtedly a true British icon, this is an exciting opportunity to own probably the most famous Isetta on the market today.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: ISETTAYear: 1957Chassis Number: 126922Registration Number: BGC 408GTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 142873Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: Blue/BlackClick here for more details and images
A superbly restored, matching numbers example of arguably the first 'Fast Ford' that was to inspire Carol Shelby's GT350.Some say that the Ford Mustang created its own industry sector by offering an affordable sports car for the daily commute, performance to raise a smile when in the mood and enough space for the family when required. That may well have been the case, however, it mattered not as the Mustang became a worldwide success story. The second of two models, the Coupe was marketed as the hardtop version of the convertible, and is today known as the 'Notchback'. The sportier-looking Fastback Coupe was launched in early 1965, clearly defining the Mustang range and was the genesis for the line of performance Mustangs that followed. An early example of those hot (well warm) Mustangs from the production line was the 289 High Performance (Hi-Po) which was later to form the basis for Carroll Shelby's legendary GT350.Records show that just 466 1965 K-Code cars were built at Ford's Dearborn factory, many destined for Shelby's Los Angeles workshops. The example offered here is a February 19th 1965 registered Ford Mustang K-code Hi-Po refinished to the most exacting standards. It's possibly the finest early correct example available worldwide and all tuned Mustangs, even today, can trace their DNA back to this car. Purchased by our UK vendor three years ago in the United States, the restoration was carried out by the renowned Mustang expert and MCA judge, Denis Frances, of Danville Virginia.It was subject to a bare-metal, rotisserie restoration with the unusual brief to present the car exactly as it would have left the factory complete with factory overspray detail and crayon marks. Finished in Caspian Blue and with a black interior and Carlite factory tinted glass, it is totally faithful to the original specification and retains its original door plate. Its original V8 289 Hi-Po engine was rebuilt at the same time as the restoration at a cost of $7,000 by a top US engine builder.The 4-speed. "top-loader' manual gearbox was also rebuilt at the time and the full specification includes black Decor seats, 9-inch differential, front discs with dual master cylinder, date-correct seat belts, correct steel wheels and reproduced Arvinode exhausts. This Mustang really is as good as it gets, and with just 300 miles since the restoration it caught the eye of our vendor on a plinth at the Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show in 2014. In more recent years, it has been rightly displayed on the 'Pride of Ownership' stand and the vendor has covered some 1,200 miles in the car since. Our vendor has subsequently added a spare wheel with cover, fitted a period correct radio with modern electrics, prop-shaft seals and a passenger side window regulator, with the works carried out by noted specialist Bill Shepherd Mustang at a cost of £2,358.Presented to auction with a history file that includes recent receipts, V5C, owners manuals, a book entitled 'The 289 Mustang High Performance Mustang Story' and an odometer reading of 20,987 miles at the time of cataloguing.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: MUSTANGYear: 1965Chassis Number: 5F09K640857Registration Number: FNA 392CTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 640857 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 20987 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Fabulous, first-generation, Mulliner-specification Flying Spur with less than 33,000 miles from new.Introduced in 2005 to complement Bentley’s existing two-door Continental GT model, the four-door Flying Spur used a stretched version of its sibling’s platform. Powered by the same twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine allied to 6-speed automatic transmission, the luxury sports saloon boasted 552bhp and 479lbft of torque; outputs sufficient for 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds and 194mph. Equipped with adaptive air suspension, continuous damping control and Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive, the big Bentley proved surprisingly nimble.This impressive example is finished in Tempest Silver with beige leather interior and was first registered on 29th August 2006. It has enjoyed four years with our vendor and has covered just 32,386 miles. Despite this low mileage, the service records contain 12 service stamps suggesting diligent ownership and was most recently serviced in November 2021 by an independent Bentley specialist with less than 300 miles travelled since. It will be freshly MOT'd just prior to our sale and is supplied with both keys.LK56 CVG was factory fitted with a bespoke Mulliner package which included a cross-stitched diamond pattern in the leather seats, embroidered headrests, drilled alloy pedals, 21-inch alloys and a sports-mode driving option. Other options from new include;Power electric tilt and slide sun roofElectric blinds to roof and rear windowsMassage electric seats to front and rearHeated seats front and rearAutomatic soft-closing doorsSix-CD disc playerSports gear leverMemory settings for steering wheel and seat adjustmentsComing home controls (garage/electronics gate opener)Bluetooth telephone system with remote SIM access profile – with privacy handsetFull Nav track fitment (in addition to standard alarm system)Power boot opening and closingTelephone voice control – EnglishHandbook – Information Kit in EnglishSpace-saving spare wheelTool kit and jackBentley battery charging/conditioner kitSpeed awareness deviceA tremendously capable long-distance luxury cruiser, and a surprisingly attainable entry point into Bentley ownership, this Flying Spur would make a sumptuous road-trip companion, or even an indulgent ULEZ-compliant daily driver, and is sure to deliver a cosseting ride on every journey. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: CONTINENTALYear: 2006Chassis Number: SCBBE53W87C040989Registration Number: LK56 CVGTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 001174Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 32836 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Beige leatherClick here for more details and images
A very desirable, early production, left-hand drive, US Series I that has been superbly restored and is now 'turn-key' ready.Thanks to the vision of legendary automotive designer, Albrecht von Goertz, and the commercial determination of Nissan’s US-chief, Yutaka Katayama, the 240Z was first released to considerable acclaim on 22nd October 1969, aggressively positioned and priced to compete with the directly comparable Mercedes 280SL, Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911T and Jaguar E-Type. Over time it evolved in to the 260Z and latterly the 280Z, but it's the original 240Z that has always been the most desirable due to their purity of line and simplicity of design. The car put Datsun (now Nissan) firmly on the map in the States as a credible Japanese sports car in the early 1970s and those early cars remain the most collectable.Here we have a rare, early left-hand drive car from the USA that has just been professionally restored by an emerging 240Z specialist restoration company called DCW Classic located in Lithuania. Their reputation has been growing stronger and, when you examine this car in detail, it's not hard to understand why. They even reproduce specialist parts that are no longer available to buy elsewhere and have quickly gathered a global reputation for detail and quality in the ‘Z’ world.Finished in gleaming Red 110 and displaying an indicated 37,320 miles, the car is supplied with an interesting history file, a fresh MOT and is 'turn-key' ready to use. It's the early chassis-number cars, essentially the first 3,000 units, that are tipped by the likes of market expert, Quentin Willson, to be the best investments over the long term and that is exactly what's on offer here. LWT 419H was recently entrusted to Fourways Engineering for a running-in service and check over and, pleasingly, it received very favourable comments from them about the high standard of restoration and work recently carried out.Considering that the cost to replicate this superb restoration would be in the region of £50,000, the fact that we are able to offer it at No Reserve suggests that this lovely early 240Z warrants very close inspection.SpecificationMake: DATSUNModel: 240ZYear: 1970Chassis Number: HLS3002480Registration Number: LWT 419HTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 37320 MilesMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
Rarely do these beautiful and well-engineered R107 Roadsters come to market in such lovely condition.It's hard to believe that the R107 Mercedes SL is now over 50 years old, yet in 1971 this new chapter in the history of the SL sports car began. It was the first SL with a V8 engine, it had a thoroughly modern new design, it was a self-confident motor car; sporty yet luxurious, quick yet comfortable. In many ways it was, and remains, the perfect convertible. The new SL featured a number of technical innovations such as defined crumple zones, high-strength steels in the A-pillars, a windscreen frame with bonded glass, padded surfaces and deformable elements in the interior. From March 1980, ABS was available and from January 1982, a driver’s airbag and belt tensioners. The ultimate engine choice in Europe was to be found with the 500SL of 1980, with 240bhp available (bearing in mind a Porsche 911 offered a 'mere' 204 bhp at the time). The interiors became even more luxurious, the car's weight was reduced with new alloy bonnets and boot lids and in 1985, the range was revised for the final time with a redesigned engine for the 500SL with electronic ignition and Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection, revised suspension, improved rust-proofing and some new wheels. The 500SL on offer here does date from 1985 and is splendidly finished in blue black metallic with cream perforated hide. Being one of the last produced, pre-facelift, the specification is extensive, listing amongst others, green glass with a top tint, cruise control, heated seats, air conditioning, limited-slip differential, remote central locking and the familiar Mercedes fire extinguisher. With attention to detail at the forefront of the current owners mind, it should be noted that the original and complete tool roll remains in place alongside the unused first aid kit. Also accompanying the car is a comprehensive service history and associated paperwork including a fresh MOT Certificate due to expire 2nd November 2023. With unblemished paintwork, an outstanding interior, newly fitted hood and a colour-matched hardtop, this is a simply exceptional example of these timeless roadsters and would happily grace any serious collection.SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: 500Year: 1985Chassis Number: WDB1070462A033964Registration Number: C327 FWWTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 11796222006418Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 88470 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia HideClick here for more details and images
Rarely do 964 Turbos come to the open market, especially with relatively low mileage and in such remarkable condition.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 3.3-litre 964 Turbo which currently displays less than 47,000 miles. Supplied new by AFN Porsche in Chiswick and first registered in May 1993, finished in gleaming Grand Prix White with a classic grey leather interior and optioned with a sunshine roof, sports leather seats and a top-tinted windscreen.Today, this Turbo presents in outstanding order and has benefitted from some extensive attention over recent years including a thorough underside restoration carried out by a specialist Porsche technician. This detailed overhaul is fully documented with stage-by-stage photographic evidence along with a wealth of recent invoices. The images display many major mechanical components being removed before being renewed or refinished correctly prior to careful reassembly and as such the underside of this example presents as well as the exterior.The relatively low mileage is supported by a history file including the original service book stamped by Porsche Service Centres or regarded Porsche specialists. Most recent major maintenance includes an engine-out service with tappets checked and adjusted, new belts, gearbox oil, A/C overhaul, steering-rack overhaul and four-wheel alignment in April 2021 at 43,930 miles and subsequently an oil service with professional wheel refurbishment in February 2022 at 45,253 miles. The wheels are the correct original genuine split-rim Porsche items and not aftermarket replicas. It's supplied with an excellent history file and has a full, clean MOT to September 2023.The previous owner really cared for this Turbo and invested a great deal of time, money and energy to have it looking and performing as well as it does today. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a highly coveted yet totally usable example of the classic 964 Turbo finished in arguably one of the best period colour schemes available and will appeal to 911 collectors and enthusiastic drivers alike. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 1993Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ96ZNS470446Registration Number: K32 SLNTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 46300 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Chassis #174/500, 948 miles from new, one owner from new. Surely one of, if not the best RS500 out there.The Ford Focus RS500 made its global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on 9th April 2010 and marked the final swansong for production of the remarkable, second generation Focus RS. The new and more powerful, limited edition Focus RS500 model was launched as the ultimate performance Ford to provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts. The new model was given the RS500 designation to highlight its strictly limited production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles and featured a muscular 345bhp, 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine, which generated 15% more power than the standard Focus RS and delivered truly exhilarating performance.In the raw, the RS looked a bit of a 'beastie' with its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo which left you in no doubt about its intentions. However, the limited edition RS500 was even more dramatic, sporting a unique matt black 'foil' paint finish with matching alloy wheels and delivering a powerful visual impact unmatched by any other production Ford. The last of these remarkable vehicles left Ford's Assembly Plant in Germany during September 2010.Offered here is number 174 of the 500 built and was first registered in the UK on 6th August 2010. It's a UK-supplied, right-hand drive car that had covered a surely unrepeatable 948 miles at the time of cataloguing. A one owner car from new, the V5 showing zero former keepers, our vendor has it as part of his exceptional modern classic Fast Ford collection. Despite the exceptionally small mileage, it has three service stamps at 860 miles, 938 miles and 946 miles by Ford Specialists and main dealer. The history file is as comprehensive as it can be for a car that’s moved so little, supplied with a UK V5C with two sets of keys and all the associated book packs. The last visit to the Ford specialist for servicing was in September 2020. The incredibly low mileage is matched by the superb condition and represents a fabulous opportunity in the modern performance Ford market.An RS500 is a rare car at the best of times, seldom seen but always appreciated. However, to find an example that has covered less than 1,000 miles and is virtually ‘out of the box’ is a brilliant opportunity for any modern classic collector, whether a ‘Blue Oval’ enthusiast or not, and not to be missed.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUSYear: 2010Chassis Number: WF0GXXGCDGAU88336Registration Number: HIG 500Transmission: ManualEngine Number: AU88336Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 948 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
A stylish example of Aston's elegant DB7 in a lovely colour combination that has covered just over 18,000 miles.Introduced to an astonished public in 1993, the handsome new DB7 was Aston Martin's first six-cylinder model since production of the DBS had finished in 1971. Styled by Ian Callum, its lines were evocative of earlier Aston Martin models and elements of the DB4/5/6 could be seen if you looked carefully. Arguably, one of the most attractive looking cars ever produced by Aston Martin, the '7' was more approachable than the leviathans that had immediately preceded it. Well received, it attracted new customers worldwide, with the traditional layout of the curvaceous two door coupé body, robust six-cylinder engine and a 'proper' interior. Power was supplied by an all-alloy, double overhead camshaft, supercharged, 24-valve, in-line six-cylinder engine which produced 335bhp at 5,750rpm. In the same way that the beautiful little Sixties' Lotus Elan morphed, over the years, into the be-winged Esprit Turbo, the DB7 was the first in the line of modern Astons that have become more dramatic with each new model, however, we feel that the simple purity of line of the DB7 will ultimately define the breed.We are very pleased to be able to offer this lovely DB7 presented in Mendip Blue with a stunning light grey leather interior, that has covered a mere 18,155 miles from new. The current custodian bought the car in March 2020 when he moved to France, however complex French vehicle regulations have meant that it has proved difficult to register over there and consequently he is reluctantly offering the Aston for sale. It will come to our NEC Sale with a fresh MOT and will therefore be immediately ready to use by its next lucky owner. Whilst in his care, the current technical engineer keeper has added some value by way of changing the grille to a super chrome version, stainless steel tail pipes have been added, the front brakes have been upgraded to Brembos and all fluids have been changed including the gearbox oil, engine oil and all relevant filters. The car is supplied with its original book pack and stamped service book and, we understand, is 'on the button'.This elegant Aston could grace any private collection, would make an excellent weekend cruiser or even, a slightly indulgent daily driver. SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB7Year: 1996Chassis Number: SCFAA1117SK100491Registration Number: N246 BKRTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: AM1/0200298Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 18155 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Car 459 of a limited edition of 1,000 marking the end of production of VW South Africa's version of the iconic Golf Mk1 in 2009, UK registered and just 16,598km.When Volkswagen released the original Golf in 1974, the car was an overnight success. Easy, economical to drive and inexpensive to maintain. Volkswagen South Africa started the assembly of the Golf Mk1 under licence in 1978, however, when the second generation Golf arrived in 1984, Volkswagen South Africa found themselves unable to supply the demand for a small, affordable entry-level car, as the Mk2 was bigger and somewhat more expensive than its predecessor. The most viable option for VW SA was to continue producing a variant of the Mk1, designed to fill the gap in the market for a reliable, solid, safe car for the local population. Using the same body shell as the Mk1, the 'Citi Golf' was launched in 1984 as a mildly facelifted,1.6-litre, five-door, alongside companion saloon and two-door utility models. The Citi Golf's 25 year lifespan saw hundreds of modifications, both cosmetic, to satisfy consumer demand, and mechanical to comply with safety and emission standards. Cost savings from using the Mk1 shell allowed the Citi to be better appointed than its rivals, with accessories made available over the years from the Volkswagen Group parts department.To commemorate the end of production of the Citi in 2009, the Citi Mk1 was launched. This edition was limited to just 1,000 cars, with special features that included lowered suspension, 15” alloy wheels, tinted windows, a leather sports steering wheel with airbag, and chrome foil side-stripes. The lovely example on offer here is Number 459 of those 1,000 cars and is finished in Black Magic Pearl, one of two colours available, and optioned with half-leather seats trimmed with black cloth. It was imported into the UK and registered with the DVLA on the 1st October 2019 as 'YL09 OZK, however, our vendor thought that particular registration did not quite suit the little Citi, so it now wears the current private registration, RRZ 9617, which will remain with the car.Presented to auction in exceptional condition with just 16,598 kilometres or 10,313 miles at the time of cataloguing, the service book states that the most recent service was carried out less than 435 km ago 22nd September 2021 and the car has just been issued with an advisory free MOT. An official book commemorating the Citi, unused mats still in their Volkswagen packaging, VWSA brochures, main dealer service receipts, VW heritage letter, original radio and bill of sale accompany the car.Whilst the car’s condition and rarity warrants a place in a collection, it is also eminently suitable as a daily driver for the enthusiast that loves the retro looks of a classic car but appreciates the modern enhancements fitted by the manufacturer from new. It sits within its own niche in the market and elements of the car’s features may seem incongruous at first glance but make perfect sense in context, however, you'll probably never see another and despite its humble origins, its sheer rarity means it would be welcome anywhere.SpecificationMake: VWModel: GOLFYear: 2009Chassis Number: AAVZZZ17Z9U015442Registration Number: RRZ 9617Transmission: ManualEngine Number: AFX088681 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 10313 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Leather/ClothClick here for more details and images
Multiple show-winning Mark II Cooper S, restored with remarkable attention to detail and classically finished in El Paso Beige with a black vinyl interior.Offered here is a UK-supplied 1968 Mark II Austin Mini Cooper S which has been subject to an extremely well detailed restoration. First registered in June 1968 and finished in the classic period colours of El Paso Beige with an Old English White roof and a black interior, the Mini eventually ended up in the ownership of a family restoration business specialising in Minis. It was basically sound and remained 'matching numbers' which made it a good base for the painstaking, ground-up, fully detailed restoration which was to follow.When it was finished, it was purchased by our vendor in 2014 to become part of his collection and has since been enjoyed at numerous classic car shows, often picking up silverware including winner of 'Best Mini Cooper S' at the 2017 International Mini Meet (IMM). The Cooper has always been correctly dry stored since restoration and transported to most events in an enclosed trailer. It remains numbers matching and has many correct details including wire clips in the engine bay, crimped exhaust and Dunlop SP sport tyres. We understand that this gleaming little Mk II starts on-the-button and performs as well as it looks.It's accompanied by a history file which includes its Heritage Certificate which verifies colours, engine, chassis and commission number along with various other items of older paperwork and the current V5C ready for transfer or export.With restoration costs far exceeding our upper estimate, this is a great opportunity to take ownership of a show-winning Cooper S which appears to be fabulous value for money and hopefully will continue to turn the heads of enthusiasts and concours judges alike.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINIYear: 1968Chassis Number: CA25B1129633ARegistration Number: PRM 764FTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1650 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
A low ownership, low mileage Supercharged XKR immaculately presented and correctly maintained - Offered Without Reserve.Offered here is a supercharged Jaguar XKR that was supplied new to the UK and first registered in December 2006. It was thoughtfully specified in Platinum Silver Metallic with an Ivory extended-leather interior, a timeless colour combination that suits the profile of the XKR perfectly. Since delivery in 2006, the Jaguar has had just two previous keepers and the speedometer indicated only 38,414 miles at the time of cataloguing.The condition of this example can only be described as remarkable, and belies the mileage shown on the speedometer. The paintwork gleams across the entire bodywork, the panel gaps are uniform and all trim presents beautifully. The interior shows only minimal wear including the driver’s seat, and the cabin feels clean and fresh. In fact it’s a fabulous place to be. The car has formed part of a private collection for the last five years and has been dry stored correctly in a humidity and temperature-controlled storage facility. The large alloy wheels are immaculate, and the brake calipers also present well, peeping through the alloy spokes. On test, the supercharged V8 fired into life on-the-button, sounding keen and healthy, and on the road the car felt well planted, swift, comfortable and purposeful.Accompanying the Jaguar is a history file that contains the original Jaguar book-pack with a fully-stamped service book showing 13 stamps, all from Jaguar main agents, with paper invoices to support, the most recent being March 2022 at 38,792 miles. The file also contains old MOT Certificates to help corroborate the indicated mileage and the current V5C is ready for transfer or export. The appropriate registration number, M444 XKR, does form part of the sale and will remain on the car.Undoubtedly the best example currently available, presented in classic colours with unquestionable provenance, sensible mileage and relatively low ownership. This is a modern classic Jaguar with design cues from the iconic Jaguar E-Type and fitted with a glorious supercharged power unit – rare to find in such lovely order.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XKRYear: 2006Chassis Number: SAJAC43R179B11485Registration Number: M444 XKRTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 38414 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: IvoryClick here for more details and images
One owner from new, 11,618 miles and as near perfect as you could ever hope to find.The legendary Honda NSX (standing for New Sportscar Experimental) was developed by the Honda Motor Corporation between 1984 and its eventual launch in 1990, with major chassis and suspension input from three-times F1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna. It featured an all-aluminium monocoque body, encompassing a revolutionary extruded aluminium-alloy frame and suspension making the car extremely light and very strong. Power was provided by a state-of-the-art, 3.0-litre, 24-valve, V6 'VTEC' engine (variable valve timing) which, despite being developed during F1's turbo-era, was normally aspirated. The free-revving, all-alloy unit produced 270bhp initially, which was good enough for a top speed of 168mph and a 0-60 time of less than 6.0 seconds. Those performance figures put the NSX on a par with Ferrari's 348 GTB, but in terms of comfort, ergonomics, driving dynamics and build quality, the NSX was in a different league entirely. Other game-changing features included 4-channel ABS brakes, Titanium connecting rods and, later in the model's life, an electric power steering system as well as an upgrade to 3.2-litres. The car was the first real Japanese 'supercar', proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. However, this superiority was not translated into sales and, by the time production ceased in 2005, fewer than 20,000 had been sold making them relatively rare and much sought-after today.Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this stunning Honda NSX finished in Formula Red with a manual gearbox and non-assisted steering, exactly the same specification as Ayrton Senna's own road car, so familiar from the well known image of him washing it outside his Portuguese villa in 1992. J15 NSX was collected new by its one and only owner from Honda Dealer, Windmill Hill in Swindon on 31st January 1992 and since then has travelled a very cossetted 11,618 miles.The car is accompanied by an impeccable history file listing every MOT and detailing every service at the correct intervals, the most recent of which included a cambelt change. The overall condition of this beautiful NSX can only be described as straight from the 1992 International Motor Show Stand with the exception of its original Bridgestone tyres which naturally have been replaced but which do come with the car for those seeking 100% originality. Testament to the quality of the exotic metals used in the building of these masterpieces is that the underneath still looks factory, fresh today. It's supplied with both keys, all service books, the original purchase invoice and, as new, dealer mats.This 1992 Honda NSX is as correct and as perfect as you will ever find and to drive one still makes you question where some supercar manufacturers have been for the last 30 years, a truly exceptional example. SpecificationMake: HONDAModel: NSXYear: 1992Chassis Number: JHMNA11500T000990Registration Number: J15 NSXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: C30A3-1000795 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 11600 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
A fascinating, genuine garage-find discovered after 20 years off the road, partially restored and potentially a rewarding project - Offered Without Reserve.Offered here is a 1970 Ford Capri 1600 GT that has recently been discovered in a building purchased by our vendor. According to the buff logbook accompanying the Capri, this example was first registered in May 1970 and originally finished in Gold. Today it appears that the GT has been subject to a good quality body restoration in the past with a colour change to striking orange, and some period-style features added including front and rear spoilers, bonnet bulge and a set of 13" RS alloy wheels.Mechanically, the car has been upgraded with a 2-litre engine which also appeared to be fully overhauled and surprisingly, after over 20 years storage, when checked over with fresh fuel, oil and plugs, it started and sounded healthy. Although this interesting garage find has been partially re-commissioned further work will be required and all inspections are welcome.Accompanying the Capri is a history file including the aforementioned original log book showing five previous owners. The car has not been added to the new DVLA system yet and will need to be updated correctly by the new owner. Also forming part of the sale are a selection of spares including the original steering wheel, sun-visors, mirrors and other mechanical items.Offered at 'No Reserve', this is a great opportunity for someone with the right skills, or imagination, to take ownership of this rewarding project and complete to your own standards and desired finish.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1970Chassis Number: BBECKY10318Registration Number: DGN 292HTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Outright winner of the 1965 RAC Rally in the hands of Rauno Aaltonen, this remarkable Mini is a true British competition legend and, having formed part of highly regarded UK private collections over the years, DJB 93B is now offered on the open market.Unlikely though it may have seemed to anyone viewing an 848cc-engined 'Mini Seven' in 1959, when John Cooper got hold of it a few years later the resulting 'Mini Cooper' became the most successful works rally car of the 1960s. The Mini Cooper family's ultimate expression - the 1,275cc 'S' - won first time out in 1964 and became the works' frontline car from 1965 onwards, winning eight international rallies outright that same year, an amazing achievement.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, this now Morris-badged (though originally Austin) Mini Cooper 1,275S, 'CA2S7/662044', was built at Longbridge on 26th November 1964 prior to despatch on 2nd December to the MG Car Company at Abingdon where, like most BMC factory competition cars, it was issued with a Berkshire registration, in this case 'DJB 93B'. Following subsequent preparation by the Abingdon-based Competitions Department, initially as an Austin for export market reasons, it took part in the 1965 Swedish and Acropolis Rallies before finishing 13th in class on the Alpine and (as a Morris) winning the RAC Rally of GB in the legendary Rauno Aaltonen's hands.Having been driven to victory by Tony Fall on the Scottish Rally the following season, 'DJB 93B' rolled into retirement from Abingdon Competitions Department service during the 1966 Gulf London Rally and was not seen again until 1986. By 1991, ownership had transferred from clubman Jeff Wilson to Mini Machine of Darlington, from whom the project was taken on in 1996 by the highly respected and very successful Works Rally co-driver and subsequent World Rally Team Manager (Toyota, Mitsubishi etc) Phil Short, who commissioned a total restoration to original 'Works' specification.A correct and fully restored Mk1 body shell was employed, though with double-skinned exhaust tunnel, floor under driver's feet and cross-member, strengthened bulkhead steady bar bracket, steering rack mounts and rear shocker mounts all being to Abingdon specification. Although run initially in hydrolastic form, like most works Minis of the day, the car was given 'dry' suspension in period and is in this form today. Parts were sourced by marque specialist John Kelly while Simon Wheatcroft's workshop was responsible for the detailed build.The engine incorporates a 1,275S thick-flange block, linered and bored out +0.020" to 1,293cc; Omega dished pistons; Farndon cross-drilled crank in EN40B steel; fully machined conrods in EN24V; Downton No. 2 cam; and 12G940 cylinder head fed by twin SU H4 carburettors. Engine builder Bryan Slark, formerly with Downton, achieved a dynamometer reading of 117bhp at 7,000rpm and 1071b/ft torque at 5,000rpm. The transmission specification includes a 22G333 gearbox casing, straight-cut close-ratio pinions, straight-cut drop gears, 4.3:1 final drive and Quaife Torsen-type limited-slip differential. Following installation in the car, the rolling road showed 96bhp at 7,250rpm and 811b/ft at 4,250rpm. The engine is said to be extremely flexible from 3,000rpm and eager to rev to 8,000rpm at which point it sounds wonderful!As the early BMC roll-bar with single rear stay no longer complies with FIA/MSA safety requirements, a Safety Devices bolt-in full cage with easily removable front hoop was chosen. 1964 glass windows have been used, while the heated screen and all trim, as well as the Springalex-type steering wheel, air horns and internally mounted electric washers, are exactly as used on the 1965 RAC. The seats are exact replicas of the originals: the driver's a bucket-type with tubular frame, the co-driver's reclining. The works dash and well-equipped navigator's department are Abingdon-correct, while the Willans harnesses and FIA cut-out switch are compliant with current regulations.The electrics are authentic, having been wired by Stan Chalmers who, with John Smith of Lucas, used to wire-up all the factory cars. There are five extra Lucas lamps with quick-release brackets and a swivelling roof light with Aaltonen anti-glare scoop. Under-body protection is provided by a 'Scottish' sump guard with optional extension guard and battery skid. The wheels, six of them, are genuine magnesium Minilites shod with Yokohama A008 tyres: five new, one used. Roof and body, as well as engine and transmission, paint colours are all authentic. For display purposes, there is a December '65 tax disc.A most impressive history file contains signed and dated BMIHT Heritage Certificates pre- and post-rebuild confirming manufacturing, registration and competition history; Abingdon 'Build Sheets' for 1964 RAC Rally; BMC Homologation Forms from period; FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form; current MSA Competition Car Logbook; MoT Test Certificates 1986-July 2007; two folders of original invoices; and current Swansea V5C registration document. Photograph albums record the car's restoration, wiring and engine - both in build and on the dyno - and winning drivers Aaltonen and Fall with it at the Abingdon Reunion. On the front covers of Autosport (December 1965) and Mini World, 'DJB 93B' has also featured in several other publications, copies of which accompany the car also.'DJB 93B's BMC factory team rally history:1965 Swedish (Rauno Aaltonen) retired, mechanical1965 Acropolis (Timo Makinen) retired, mechanical1965 Alpine (Pauline Mayman) 13th in category1965 RAC (Rauno Aaltonen) 1st overall1966 Scottish (Tony Fall) 1st overall1966 Gulf London (Tony Fall) retired, accidentThis is one of the most correctly specified and detailed ex-works Minis around. Since completion in 1998, the car has been maintained regardless of cost (as confirmed by bills on file) and always garaged in a heated and dehumidified motor house. Apart from regular exercise on various historic rally 'fun runs' as part of the 'Slowly Sideways Group', 'DJB 93B' has also been successfully hill climbed and sprinted with a win in the 2001 Midland Speed Classic Championship. The car purchased at Bonhams' 'Race Retro' sale at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in March 2007 (Lot 306), since when it has been invited to the Goodwood 'Festival of Speed' where it was driven again by Rauno Aaltonen in 2010.While other ex-works cars come onto the open market from time to time, many of them are likely to cost very much more again to restore and then involve even further expenditure to return them to period-correct specification. Few are likely to have been prepared to the standard of authenticity to be found on this car. 'DJB 93B' has been rebuilt as far as has been practical to the original specification in which it would have started the 1965 RAC Rally, which it won, making it the only Mini ever to do so. 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The desirable 3.8-litre 'S' model with 355bhp, sports suspension, upgraded braking and a sports exhaust. Full Porsche service history plus top-bearing replacement. The 997 marked another new chapter for Porsche, although to look at, the new generation seemed to hark back to former glories, particular in profile and the design of its oval headlights. The 997 was initially available from July 2004 in two guises, Carrera and Carrera S, both rear-wheel drive only with identical bodywork. The base Carrera stuck with the well established 3.6-litre power unit producing 325bhp, however, the Carrera S had useful extra power – some 355bhp – thanks to a larger displacement engine (3 litres). Other general 997 enhancements included better suspension, reduced drag-coefficient, a more appealing interior and extra room for passengers.The Carrera S also benefited from a sports exhaust, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), bigger brakes, 19” wheels as standard and Xenon headlights with red brake callipers the only external clue.The car presented here is a 2005 Porsche 911 (997) 3.8-litre Carrera S specified with the ‘drivers’ choice’ of the manual 6-speed (G97/01) gearbox (which was reinforced by Porsche for the ‘S’ model). It has a full Porsche service history, the most recent of which was only a few weeks ago, and included some remedial work to repair and ensure the longevity of the engine’s top bearing. This is sure to be peace-of-mind to any potential buyer of this era of 997, with marque specialists Zentrum Ltd. of Nottingham observing absolutely no piston scoring when this work was carried out. The car is accompanied by a large history file, showing its fastidious service history, and supporting its 76,000 miles (which equates to under 4,500 miles per annum).The car presents well in a very stylish colour combination and, having been first registered on 24th March 2005, its condition belies its 17 years, indicative of diligent ownership. There is nothing quite like the urgency and sound of a large-capacity normally-aspirated Porsche flat-6 accelerating, giving an instant response, with real torque and a potent sound, especially channelled through the more vocal Sports exhaust. Our vendor is a private Porsche enthusiast and having enjoyed this car for the last three years, a change in circumstances dictate that he has now decided to offer the car for sale. Currently, the 997-Series Porsche 911 seems tremendous value, particularly at this guide, offering real performance with everyday usability and an entry into the fascinating world of 911 ownership.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 2005Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z5S736053Registration Number: S2 XXNTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 68509110 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 76000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Handsome right-hand drive TR6 recently restored and in a great colour combination.Sharp, clean and ruggedly handsome, the TR6 looked far more modern than TR roadsters of old and proved a huge hit with the sporting driver of the early 1970s. Restyled in 1969 by Karmann of Osnabruck, the TR6 gained a full-width nose and a squared-off tail, however, under its new 'party frock' the chassis remained basically the same as its independently-rear-suspended TR5 predecessor. Handling was improved courtesy of wider wheels and a front anti-roll bar and the '6' was a little more refined than its predecessors featuring pile carpets, plush-looking bucket seats, a traditional wooden dashboard, and a full complement of instrumentation.Offered here is a sensibly priced TR6 dating from 1972 and finished in Sapphire Blue with Wedgewood Blue seats and disc wheels. First registered in the UK in 2011, the TR6 has been restored and converted to right-hand drive. Accompanying the car is a good file containing pictures of the bare metal restoration, which interested parties should come to see and study in more detail at the NEC Show as the file tells the story better than we could here.Offering a good value for money entry into British 'top down' sports car motoring, this is a charismatic example to use and enjoy next summer.SpecificationMake: TRIUMPHModel: TR6Year: 1972Chassis Number: CC81041URegistration Number: DBE 142KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
A very good example of the desirable Series 1 that's covered just 41,123 miles from new.The much-revered Escort RS Turbo S1 was supplied in the distinctive Diamond White' body colour only. The engine utilised was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger, whilst also benefitted from computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating boost control, producing a healthy 132bhp. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grill, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing and/or crashed.On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example that indicated just 41,123 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing. ‘C558 JEP’ is a very well-known car amongst the RS Turbo scene and is accompanied by a really interesting history. There is simply way too much information to list here so we encourage interested parties to come and see this cracking S1 in the metal and spend time going through the file to fully understand its genuine story.Our vendor, who is lucky enough to own a significant collection of special Performance Fords, sought-out this particular car for his collection and is proud to have owned it. Coming to auction in fabulous condition, this special car is offered with a competitive estimate considering the low mileage and momentum behind recent sales of the RS Turbo S1.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RSYear: 1986Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABFE15970Registration Number: C558 JEPTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images
For many of us the real star of Ron Howard's 2013 film 'Rush' was the McLaren M23 and we are delighted to have one of the 2 M23 replicas built for the film on our own Red Carpet.For those who haven't seen it, the 2013 Film 'Rush' was the story of the dramatic ups and downs of the 1976 Formula One Championship. Peter Morgan, the film's writer comments; "Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl). The story follows their distinctly-different personal styles on and off the track, their loves, and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become World Champion in a sport with no margin for error: "If you make a mistake, you die". Peter MorganWhen asked if anything was wrong with the film after its premier, Niki Lauda famously quoted, ‘’Yes, just one thing, I can't have a piss-up with James afterwards.’’ He also said that he knew Peter Morgan as a scriptwriter was the only person he trusted to deliver a ‘non Hollywood’ production. The result was a highly acclaimed, reasonably accurate and totally charged depiction of one of Formula One's most closely fought World Championship deciders. (Maybe 2021 is a contender.)Two 1976 McLaren M23s were built as replicas to ensure the production team had drivable availability of a McLaren M23 on set and pro-drivers on standby. These were very clever replicas produced down to the finest detail and indistinguishable from the real car in the film scenes. Offered here is one of the cars which was purchased soon after the film debuted by our vendor who has enjoyed the adventure of ownership ever since. It displays a very convincing patina in the metal which takes you back, at first glance, as the iconic livery is etched into any motorsport enthusiast's mind from 1976- a season that elevated James Hunt to global English hero and sportsman, the like of which we may never see again. The car has been on static display for a number of years and, we understand, remains as it was when it came off the film set so may well require very little to make it run as in the film.Obviously not suitable for racing but, with a myriad of possibilities for promotion or just a fascinating addition to any collection, we are most intrigued to see where the next chapter of the story takes this 1976 McLaren M23 re-creation.SpecificationMake: MCLARENModel: M23Year: 1976Chassis Number: FILM CAR 1Registration Number: F CAR 1Transmission: ManualClick here for more details and images
Charismatic little 948cc-engined Turner 803 purchased new and raced by the legendary Betty Haig, Britain's most successful female competition driver ever.A member of the Haig Whisky family and a grand-niece of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), Elizabeth (Betty) Haig (1905 -1987) was a lifelong enthusiast for all things motoring. She did well in rallies, winning an Olympic Medal in her first pre-war rally, in Germany, with a 1500cc, six-cylinder Singer, a car also used for a WASA trial and Brooklands driving. She then won the Paris-St Raphael Feminin Rally outright in her PB MG, and after the war she won the Ladies’ Cup and her class in the fantastic 1948 Alpine Trial in an AC. She went on a Monte Carlo Rally in an experimental Morris Minor with Elsie Wisdom and Barbara Marshall, and won the 1½ litre class in the very tough 1949 Alpine Trial with a works TC MG.She was equally competent on tarmac driving her HRG to a class-win in a Swiss hill-climb, changed to a Healey-Silverstone, raced a Cooper-JAP and a vee-twin Cooper 1000, drove the highest-placed foreign car, a Triumph TR2, in the 1952 San Remo Rally, raced her AC Ace at Goodwood and Brands Hatch, a Turner 803 in Italy and took Ladies’ Cups at Prescott and Shelsley Walsh with a Lotus Eleven. Then there was a TT MG Magnette raced at Goodwood and Silverstone, gaining a Coupe de Vitesse with an Austin-Healey 100 in a later Paris-St Raphael Rally, and breaking the Ladies’ Record at Prescott in a Lotus 23. A little later she shared a Ferrari with Yvonne Simons in the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hour race, finishing with an average of over 82mph to win the Coupe des Dames. She continued to race for years and loved Silverstone and particularly Goodwood where she competed on a regular basis, presumably using the little Turner in appropriate events. In 1966, Betty and photographer Guy Griffiths established the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC).A letter in the large history file states that this car, #30/40, was bought new from Jack Turner through Swanden Motor Sales in Worthing by Betty Haig, and registered SUF 1 on 13th March 1957. It’s an 803 but according to a letter in the file, it was fitted with a 948cc A-Series and was, in fact, the prototype for the Turner 950 which commenced production a little later. It appears that at some point the engine was bored out to 997cc and we understand that £100 (a substantial sum then) was invested at Downton Engineering on further modifications. This ‘hot’ engine, although stripped and in need of repair, accompanies the car today which is currently powered by a 948cc unit, lightly modified for road use.In 1960, she sold the car to Isobel Robinson who at that time was the Public Relations Officer for BRM. She had started to compete in Eric Broadley’s 1,172cc Ford engined special (the forerunner to the Lola) before moving to the then Downton-tuned Turner. She owned it for three years continuing to use it in competition – some lovely period shots having been unearthed at the archive at the Beaulieu Motor Museum. The car then moved to Sue Taylor, a friend of Isobel's, who according to a letter from her in 2006, 'raced it a bit'. As a trainee nurse she found it all a bit expensive and part-exchanged it for a Mini. By 1964 the car was seen advertised in Motorsport (copy in file), Sue having kept the number SUF 1 which she still had on her modern Clio when the letter was written. It was re-registered 872 DRV.The story then goes quiet until 1979 when it was discovered, abandoned in Southampton. Recovered by Lee Barton and passed on to his father-in-law, Ken Edwards, its whereabouts was reported to the very active Turner Register. Issued with the age-related number TSV 483, photographs of it exist in a rather down-at-heel state in 1991 when owned by Dave Scott. Happier days lay ahead as the file also contains an invoice and photographs from 1994 of a body-off restoration by West Country Motorsports confirming that the work was completed to a high standard including race preparation. The car was then exported to the US in 1995 to begin the next stage of its life.#30/40’s racing career then took off again, with a series of strong finishes in the VSCCA Historic Race Series before returning to the UK in 2004 where the owner’s brother looked after it until 2012 when it was offered for sale. At that point, on 28th November 2012, it was purchased by our vendor, who’s collection includes some fairly exotic machinery, and was duly registered to him but, as is often the way, it was very rarely used.There is a lot of history with TSV including correspondence from the Turner Registrar, articles and features, old photographs, Turner/Fairthorpe magazines, a number of invoices, restoration details and photographs from 1994, lots of racing results from the US, import documentation, MOTs and V5s etc.Frequently photographed in period, this stunning little Turner is eligible for a wide range of events. It has the potential to be right up there in the thick of it thanks to the ever increasing power outputs squeezed from the remarkable A-Series engine, the superb handling characteristics and the car's light weight. As mentioned earlier, the original engine will be supplied with the car (will need to be collected) and with Betty Haig’s regular appearances at Goodwood and with sufficient investment it may well be welcome at all sorts of glamorous events.Not a concours contender but, with its active period competition history by a brace of well-known lady drivers, this venerable little Turner will no doubt attract a lot of attention wherever it goes. SpecificationMake: TURNERModel: 803Year: 1957Chassis Number: 30/40Registration Number: TSV 483Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 9M-U-H536670Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 5451 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: RedClick here for more details and images
A beautifully restored, matching numbers 3.8-litre, ex-South African car finished in the most stunning combination of British Racing Green with Sage Green leather.For many, the definitive Jaguar sports saloon, the Mk2, was introduced in October 1959. A peerless blend of elegance and muscularity, its sleek lines clothed an evolution of the Coventry marque's first monocoque design. Powered by derivatives of the same XK DOHC straight-six engine that had swept Jaguar to five Le Mans victories, the Mk2 was quick to dominate contemporary saloon car racing. Equipped with coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, a leaf-sprung Salisbury rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, the range-topping 3.8 boasted nearly seven times the horsepower of a Mini 850 and a 126mph top speed! Blessed with one of the all-time great automotive interiors, its stylish instrumentation, rich wood veneers and sumptuous leather upholstery all conspired to cosset and cocoon its lucky occupants.This rather smart 3.8-litre example dates from 1964 and we understand returned to the UK in 1990. It's a UK-supplied, right-hand drive car and was converted from a manual gearbox to automatic during its restoration by P and K Thornton in 1999. The Jaguar now presents very well in British Racing Green over Sage Green leather with new Apple Green carpets, a light grey headlining and excellent veneers. It looks very sporty with chrome wire wheels, Speedwell racing mirrors, chromed tailpipes and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel. Supplied with the car are invoices dated between 1992 and 2000 totalling £38,896 and in 2003 it was valued at £30,000. It has covered 96,500 miles which is a bit academic with a restoration of this quality.This a beautifully presented Mk2 with all the right sporting cues and, unusually, it's an automatic which opens up a whole new list of potential owners who, for one reason or another, are more comfortable without a clutch pedal. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: MK2Year: 1964Chassis Number: A232768Registration Number: ENP 416BTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 7B647928 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 96500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Sage Green leatherClick here for more details and images
A genuine garage find, discovered after a decade off the road, now recommissioned with a new MOT - Offered Without Reserve.The Capri 280 was the final, limited edition run of the legendary Ford Coupé which had first appeared back in 1969. Ford originally intended to build only 500 turbo-charged vehicles (by Turbo Technics) complete with gold alloy wheels but a change of production planning meant a name change to Capri 280. These cars featured a limited slip differential, a full leather Recaro interior, and 15-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels to complement the 2.8 injected V6 engine. Just 1,038 were ever made and all were finished in Brooklands Green, resulting in them, inevitably becoming known as 'Brooklands Capris'.Offered here is a 1987 Ford Capri 280 ‘Brooklands’ that was supplied new to the UK-market in right-hand drive and first registered in August 1987. 35 years later, this 280 was discovered stored away under covers in a building purchased by our vendor, having been off the road for over ten years. The covers were removed, air pumped in the tyres and rolled out of the lock-up where, after a clean, a new battery and some fresh fuel, the 2.8-Litre V6 fired into life sounding in fine tune. The old Capri was then taken to a local specialist workshop for a full service and checked over from bumper to bumper before an MOT test.At the time of cataloguing the speedometer indicated 97,868 miles which cannot be verified but is believed to be correct. We are informed that on the road, the 280 performs well and still attracts lots of attention and admiring glances. The Brooklands metallic paintwork presents beautifully, and the panel gaps are uniform across the body. In the cabin, the correct leather Recaro seats also present well along with the three-spoke steering wheel, and the carpets are protected with 280-embossed over-mats. The undercarriage also presents very well and appears to have been subject to some restorative works at some point in the past. Within the history file is a current V5C ready for export or transfer, new MOT Certificate valid until September 2023 and various other items of paperwork from over the years.In summary, this is a great opportunity to secure this lovely 280 Brooklands with sensible mileage and absolutely on-the-button, ready to turn heads at any classic car event. This is an example to be driven and enjoyed as often as possible and, offered at No Reserve', could be the best buy of the sale.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: CAPRIYear: 1987Chassis Number: WF0CXXGAECGG11046Registration Number: E280 BCDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 97844 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Click here for more details and images
Recently serviced and offered in great running and driving order - ready for the S.F Edge Race at Goodwood.The pioneer age of motoring was driven by passion, obsession and the need for more speed. The thrill of these new-fangled automobiles drew thousands of people to the roadside - desperate to know the sounds and smells, and to taste the dust which would cling to the air in the wake of these roaring monsters. Their wooden wheels clad in thin rubber bands defied logic and defined a hero-generation in the clouds that erupted as they stormed by.At this time in history the racetrack hadn’t even been formulated. Organised racing was from town A to town B, and the biggest event was the Gordon Bennett race which attracted the finest racers of the day; a 550km charge across the host nation designed to test driver and car to the limits and beyond. Fernand Charron, a bicycle racer, won the first race in a Panhard, and together with fellow racers Leonce Girardot and Emile Voigt was the driving force behind the world’s first automobile agency established 1898 - Charron, Girardot & Voigt, or CGVAfter making a name for themselves on the racing scene and with the re-sale business an outstanding success, the trio embarked on construction their own cars in 1901. The marque quickly gained note in motorsport and passenger car design alike. Heavily influenced by Panhard, CGV developed one of the world's first straight-eight cylinder engines in 1903 (a 7.2-litre racing unit). The underslung front radiator gave the car a distinctive ‘open-mouthed’ look, and the CGV became a household name to those early motor-sport devotees. In 1904 they produced 216 cars, mostly for the wealthy sports-minded enthusiast. Rebranded Automobile Charron in 1906 after a split between the three, the marque continued until 1930.120 years on, and these cars still draw some of the biggest crowds. Edwardian races at events like Goodwood Members, VSCC and Vintage Revival Montlhery produced the same rapturous delight for onlookers – these monster machines rage past one another in complete denial of their aged years and simple mechanical designs.BS 8280 was a car restored for this exact reason. When our vendor spotted a 1904 CGV chassis, axles and gear box in an auction during the 1980s, he couldn’t resist. Over the next decade much research was carried out and that knowledge then invested into restoring the CGV. On the 9th of June 1998, the CGV was completed and registered. The superb Edwardian racer was styled on the 1905 100hp Grand Prix CGV. BS 8280 is an inspired example of the CGV marque restored using the original parts purchased, and comes fitted with a Simplex four-cylinder engine. The Simplex 10-litre engine was fitted to illustrate the correct engine appearance and style of the types fitted to the CGV in period. Excitingly after much searching an original 1904 4.5-litre CGV engine was found in France and purchased - it was then fully restored, but as-yet unused. Should the original engine be refitted to the car, and subject to Veteran Car Club Dating , this would make an exciting and fast London to Brighton Run competitor. Since completion, this dramatic, fire breathing car has competed in multiple circuit events as well as numerous road trips across Europe and the United Kingdom. The decision to replace the front wheels, updating the wooden frames to Aluminium, was made following a couple of spectacular failures over the years, offering peace of mind and making the car more usable. An opportunity not to be missed.SpecificationMake: CGVModel: 100HP GRAND PRIXYear: 1904Chassis Number: 1989Registration Number: BS 8280Transmission: 3-SpeedEngine Number: 1961Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown LeatherClick here for more details and images
UK-delivered in Olive Green and offered directly from the personal collection of rally champion and James Bond stunt driver, Mark Higgins. The Porsche 911 (996) Turbo S came at the very end of the 996 production cycle in 2005 and was given the full-house treatment of options, being sufficiently different to become known as the 996.2. The engine was fitted with the bigger turbos from the X50 Power kit, uprated intercoolers and a revised ECU boosting output to 450bhp, and the car's top speed broke through that magic 300km/h barrier, with a maximum of 190mph (307km/h), placing it firmly in supercar territory, helped by the four-wheel drive. This period also saw a huge change in attitude towards semi-automatic gearboxes, helped by Ferrari’s F1 and Porsche’s Tiptronic, and unprecedented technological advancements. It was accepted as the best of both worlds by the traditional, yet enthusiast, Porsche Turbo buyer, and subsequently a manual gearbox was rarely specified, none more so than the Turbo S, most of which were Coupes. A UK-delivered manual cabriolet Turbo S is therefore so rare that UK production figures are not recorded but, undoubtedly, there are very few and they seldom become available. However, none are comparable to this car’s colour, mileage and provenance, which combine to make it unique.Optioned with carbon ceramic brakes and delivered new to the UK, finished in the very rare colour of Olive Green, this Turbo S Cabriolet was first registered on 23rd May 2005 to a successful restaurateur. He used it as a daily driver for the first few years, covering largely motorway miles, however, the annual mileage gradually reduced as time went by. Having always coveted the car, our vendor, multiple British Rally Championship winner Mark Higgins, purchased the Porsche from his friend, becoming the second owner on 26th December 2013.Like many of the sports cars in Mark’s Collection, this Turbo S has been driven sparingly with overseas filming commitments limiting his time behind the wheel. His talents have been called upon in the modern era of Bond films, most recently doubling as James Bond in the set piece Aston Martin DB5 scene in No Time To Die. As one of Hollywood’s go-to 'wheelmen' Mark’s driving has featured in the Fast & Furious, Batman and Star Wars franchises to name a few.Regular oil changes were carried out and the maintenance record lists main dealer and specialist services together with dates and mileage. Since 2013, Mark has driven less than 3,000 miles in the car and it's presented to auction freshly serviced and MOT'd with an odometer reading of 66,995 miles at the time of cataloguing. It's supplied with hard top, spare key, wallet containing the Porsche manuals, aforementioned receipts and its V5C.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 2005Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z5S670343Registration Number: NG05 REDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 64531360 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66995 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive, matching-numbers, manual gearbox, V12 carefully restored in the past.A decade after the original Jaguar E-type arrived, the design progressively matured through 1971 with the introduction of the Series 3. Designed to showcase the new smooth and torquey 5.3-litre engine, originally developed for Le Mans, the Series 3 cars were available as a 'Roadster' (convertible) or a 2+2 Coupe. The Series 3 is easily identifiable by its large cross-slatted front grille, flared wheel arches, wider tyres, a larger bonnet bulge, updated bumpers, four exhaust tips, and a badge on the rear that proclaims it to be a V12. It also featured uprated brakes, power steering as standard and a large horizontal scoop added to the underside of the bonnet to assist with cooling. The interior was entirely new in the V12, with more comfortable seating, stylish new door panels and a smaller dished and leather-rimmed steering wheel. Being slightly larger and altogether much softer in nature, the E-type in Series 3 form had lost the wildness of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile, to which it was arguably better suited.Having been with its current owner for the last 32 years, this Primrose Yellow Series 3 E-Type Roadster with a black interior and mohair hood remains in excellent condition throughout having been restored in the 1980s with replacement panels as required and a partial retrim completed. With regular care and maintenance, this Jaguar has led a cossetted life and, after a recent mechanical recommission carried out after a period of little use, it's now ready for its next lucky owner. The current indicated mileage is just 39,446, believed to be the genuine mileage covered since first registration in December 1974, as supported by the accompanying history file which contains relevant paperwork and a quantity of invoices going back to day one. Presented in outstanding unmolested condition, this lovely Series 3 has a real air of originality and, although restored some years ago, the condition is such that is now ready to be used and enjoyed as intended.In E-Type terms, this lovely example seems to tick all the boxes; UK-supplied, right-hand drive, manual gearbox, matching numbers, Pale Primrose, chrome wires, long-term ownership, low mileage, an older restoration that's mellowing nicely and sensibly guided. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: E-TYPEYear: 1974Chassis Number: IS2288Registration Number: GRR 600NTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 7S132445BDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 39466 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
One of only 154, right-hand drive Vetroresina 308s, this classically presented 1976 example appears to have been looked after all its life.Introduced at the Paris Salon in 1975, the stunningly beautiful 308 GTB, Ferrari's second V8 engined road car, marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed Dino 308 GT4. Badged as a 'proper' Ferrari rather than a Dino, the newcomer had changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in wheelbase, whilst retaining its predecessor's underpinnings and transversely mounted quad-cam, 3.0-litre V8, which now featured dry-sump lubrication. In road tune, this superbly engineered power unit produced 255bhp, an output good enough to propel the aerodynamically efficient 308 to a top speed of 150mph (240km/h). Produced initially with glass-fibre (Vetroresina) bodywork (the first time this material had been used for a production Ferrari) the Scaglietti built 308 GTB using steel after April 1977. This change in construction brought with it a considerable weight penalty (around 80kg) and consequently a reduction in performance, as well as increased susceptibility to corrosion. Naturally, anyone wanting to race a 308 GTB started out with the Vetroresina version if they could.Classically finished in Rosso Corsa over Crema leather, this 308 was supplied new by Grassicks Garage in Perth with the pre-delivery inspection details stamped into the original service book on 8/11/1976. From the well-filled history file containing many receipts for general maintenance carried out over the years we can see that the engine was rebuilt by Dave Brooks Engines of Crewe in 2006 with further work the following year listed as 'Performance cams, injectors and engine top end rebuild' by JMH Automotive. Further receipts indicate an annual service and further works by Foskers in 2012.The Ferrari was purchased by our vendor in June 2016 from the Supercar Rooms, Worcestershire and at the time of purchase was treated to a major service, new timing belts, and front wheel bearings. In July the same year, Foskers repainted the front bumper and set the engine up to run more smoothly with the performance cams fitted. There are more recent invoices relating to replacing metal work on the chassis, removal of fibreglass panels, repair where necessary, new inner wheel arches and new boot floor. We understand over £15,000 was invested at this point.The 308 is supplied with the normal vehicle documents, a copy handbook, original service book, a quantity of expired MOTs and Tax Discs back to 1986 and the current V5C. . SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308Year: 1976Chassis Number: 19491Registration Number: WGF 967RTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 19491Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
The third of just three factory right-hand drive 'AXI' UK-spec cars and offered from the personal collection of the historian of The DeLorean Owners' Club UK.The story of the three right-hand drive, UK-specification cars produced by DeLorean Motor Cars Ltd., for demonstration and senior managerial use is a little known tale. Who better to tell the story than our vendor, Christopher Parnham, co-author of “DeLorean: Celebrating the Impossible” and former Secretary and current historian of the DeLorean Owners’ Club UK. He informs us that in early October 1981, three grey-interior cars, one manual and two automatics were taken directly off the production line, re-engineered to produce 150bhp, a significant improvement over the US specifications cars with 130bhp, the brakes were upgraded and the rear light clusters redesigned. Converted to right-hand drive by Wooler-Hodec Ltd., all three cars were registered sequentially as AXI 1697, AXI 1698 and AXI 1699, the second automatic car. These cars, however, should not be compared with the earlier 20 or so US-specification cars with black interiors that were also converted by Wooler-Hodec to right-hand drive during the problematic first months of production.There are numerous features unique to the 3 AXI cars; the small round side indicator repeaters - instead of two long ones, the black front grille with its integral DMC badge, the headlight trims were only on AXI 1697 and AXI 1699 (and subsequently AXI 1698), the roof antennas are unique to the three AXI cars as are the twin brake servos. All three cars had special UK rear-lights and the black f/glass trim surrounds made by William Towns were originally unique but the purchasing department went on to copy some for other RHD cars and they all had 140mph speedometers rather than the normal 85mph.One of the “AXI” cars was due to be displayed at the International Car Show in Birmingham but on press day, 19th October 1982, John DeLorean was arrested during a $24,000,000 drug sting, although later acquitted, it was to seal the fate of the company. The Official Receivers sent AXI 1699, along with five left-hand drive cars, to auction and they were sold on the 25th November 1982. A press clipping of the sale, featuring a photograph of this car, states that a London dealer, Mr Tony Clutterbuck, bought AXI 1699 for £15,250, the highest price of the day.A magazine article, published in January 1983, reviews this very car, now registered “MGJ 126Y” and is perhaps the only “new car” review for a manufacturer no longer in business. Our vendor had been searching for this car for years and he found it in 2001, it had been off the road for decades, and whilst his initial offer was turned down, he finally secured the car in 2018, reuniting it with stable mate AXI 1698 that he had owned since the 1990s. The story of the hunt for AXI 1699 featured in the Winter 2018 edition of DeLorean News, the club’s magazine.Recommissioned and subsequently replated with its original AXI 1699 registration number, the car has been displayed at numerous events and at the NEC Classic Motor Show twice. With advancing years limiting our vendor’s mobility, the DeLorean car is reluctantly offered to auction. The odometer reading of 23,387 miles, at the time of cataloguing, could well be accurate given the car’s known history, and it will be accompanied by a hardback copy of “Motor Makers in Ireland” by John Moore that features this very car on the cover and signed for the vendor by John DeLorean himself, a number of receipts and invoices, various press clippings, the V5C and an MOT valid until May 2023.AXI 1699 has a fascinating story that very few cars can claim; a documented history starting on the production line and one of three variants of a single model manufactured by a company whose founder inspired two biographical Hollywood films and lest not forget the DeLorean’s enduring legacy as one of the most iconic movie cars of all time.SpecificationMake: DELOREANModel: DMC-12Year: 1981Chassis Number: SCEDT26T6B0005730Registration Number: AXI 1699Transmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 5596 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 23387 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey LeatherClick here for more details and images
A North American M3, first registered in the UK on 14th April 1989, now fitted with Evolution cosmetic additions, supplied with service book, V5C and recent main dealer service receipts - Offered Without Reserve.The pedigree of the original E30 M3 is obvious all the way from its race-bred four-cylinder engine (designed to rev past 9,000 RPM in race form) and dog-leg five-speed gearbox to those wheel arch blisters specified, not to look cool on the Kings Road, but to accept slick tyres of up to 10” in width. It has a design purity and simplicity of specification that hardly any modern car, and certainly not a new M3 could hope to match. Admittedly today's M3 has double the power but it isn't all about BHP. To really understand the M3 you need to get behind the wheel and drive one, and really drive it. Get hold of it by the scruff of the neck and give it the ‘Full Monty’ and you'll be approaching automotive nirvana.Today the E30 M3 in any of its iterations is a wonderful device, but it's the way the car handles combining brilliantly crisp turn-in with unlikely stability and poise, that truly puts you in the seat of a car that, in its short life won a dozen Touring Car championships across the globe and made it without doubt BMWs finest car ever.The chassis number for this 1988 BMW E30 M3 designates the car for the North American market and it was first registered in the UK on the 14th April 1989 according to the accompanying V5C which also notes that the car was first registered outside of the UK. We cannot confirm if this was in in America or Canada. The service booklet’s maintenance records starts on the 16th July 1996 at 34,551 miles and ends with the most recent service at a main dealer on 31st March 2022 at 64,422 miles. The advisory free MOT Certificate is valid until the 9th March.Fitted with Evolution cosmetic additions at some stage in its life, this car is an ideal base for a restoration back to what we believe is a standard E30 M3. We note areas of corrosion beneath the paintwork which will need to be addressed at some stage. The history file includes dozens of previous MOT Certificates including recent main dealer service receipts, which come to a total of £1,939.32 in March of this year. The private registration, CXI 16, is included in the sale.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3Year: 1988Chassis Number: WBSAK0306J2197474Registration Number: CXI 16Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 60044265Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 64441 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
An important piece of early Lotus history. The Earl's Court Motorshow car and still boasting some interesting and unique design features that never made it onto later production cars.The Lotus Elite Type 14, when first launched in 1958, put Colin Chapman and Lotus cars very firmly on the map. It utilised a monocoque construction which meant there was no separate chassis and the body was load bearing, and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been attempted in glass-fibre. When combined with independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all-aluminium engine and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - it made for a great drivers car. So much so that by production end in 1963 over one thousand had been produced and Lotus was now a credible British sports car manufacturer.The lilac-hued Type 14, chassis #1008 on offer here is a rather special car and an important part of early Lotus history. It is the eigth pre-production prototype Elite and was displayed on the Lotus stand at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show. The car that followed it, #1009, is recognised as the first genuine production car and was originally purchased by one of Colin Chapman's favoured customers and friends, jazz legend Chris Barber. Initially, 008 was used by the then Lotus works driver, Keith Hall, for road use until 1960. This example and the other prototypes were being sold or lent to selected racing drivers in the late 1950s to gain publicity whilst at the same time discovering any weaknesses before full production started.After Keith Hall’s time with the car, chassis 008 passed in 1960 to its first private owner, who staggeringly kept it for the following 60 years! Under this long-term ownership the car was preserved in its Motor Show appearance both inside and out, as you can see by the charmingly original patina of the Lilac bodywork and original yellow interior. Documented in the huge accompanying history file are details and letters regarding the installation of a 1,500cc Cosworth-modified Ford engine, with a close ratio gearbox due to the poor reliability of the original 1,220cc Climax. This unit was fitted relatively early in the car's life as you’ll see in the letter dated 9th March 1964 to Mr Costin by the then owner.The result of this change meant a huge improvement in both the reliability and performance of 6 SML as recently confirmed by renowned marque expert, Paul Matty, who told Silverstone recently just how good this car is to drive today. Paul knows the car well and, in fact sold 6 SML to the current owner, who is only the second registered keeper, following his predecessor's 60 years of loyalty to the little Lotus.008 boasts some interesting and unique design features that never made it onto later production, one of which is the fuel tank which is encapsulated in the right front wing. There is an incredible amount of history accompanying this special car, far too much to list here as you can see from some of the accompanying photographs, so we highly recommend interested parties come see the car and the owner's file for themselves to really understand the history and preservation on offer here.By the time Elite production ceased in September 1963, 1,030 examples had been built and Lotus had developed from a company unheard of outside of UK club racing to one of the most famous racing teams in the world. They were about to be crowned F1 World Champions for the first time with Jim Clark, and were seen as established world players in road car manufacture with a mature market presence in the USA and elsewhere. The Elite played a big part in this remarkable feat of automotive industrial growth. It was Lotus' first 'grown-up', credible road car and laid down the foundations of the Lotus business that still exists today.Cars are only original once, and 6 SML needs be preserved and cherished by its next owner. We welcome and encourage any inspection of this important piece of both Lotus and British Automotive history.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELITEYear: 1958Chassis Number: 1008PRegistration Number: 6 SMLTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: YellowClick here for more details and images
A famous Turbo known as 'BADDIE' rediscovered after 20 years of hibernation; with a fascinating history, just 11,000 miles and originality to match; recommissioned ready for sale.Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing program and it was the period Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, that spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-litre Carrera RSR engine in road trim; a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph. In 1978, the Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3.3-litres, gaining an intercooler in the process, power increased to 300bhp and the top speed, of what was the fastest accelerating road car of its day, went up to 160 mph. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best equipped 911 and amazingly flexible, hence only 4 speeds in the gearbox, being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds! The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel arches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. More refined than hitherto, yet retaining its high-performance edge, the Porsche 911 Turbo sold in the thousands, becoming the definitive sports car of its age.The car presented here is a 1980 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3-litre and has a fascinating backstory. It is accompanied by the most intriguing and complete history file, full of handwritten letters and addressed invoices relating to its original owner, the legendary music industry figure, Peter Grant (5th April 1935 - 21st November 1995). Grant was best known as the manager of The Yardbirds, Bad Company and most famously Led Zeppelin from their creation in 1968 to their breakup in 1980. With his intimidating size and weight, confrontational manner, knowledge and experience, Grant procured strong and unprecedented deals for his band. He is widely credited with improving pay and conditions for all musicians in dealings with concert promoters. Grant has been described as "one of the shrewdest and most ruthless managers in rock history". In his early years, he had also been a bouncer, wrestler, actor, stunt double and eventually the president of Swan Song Records (LZ & Grant’s own label); hence, he was one of the wealthiest men in the music industry at his peak."Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant didn’t just rule his band, he ruled the entire music industry.’"Marital problems, diabetes, cocaine addiction and the death of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham all took their toll on Grant's health and after the official breakup of Led Zeppelin in 1980 (and the subsequent folding of the Swan Song label in 1983) he virtually retired from the music business to his private estate in East Sussex. However, towards the end of his life, he conquered his addiction and lost a significant amount of weight. His first public appearance for many years was in 1989, when he and Jimmy Page both attended a Frank Sinatra concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Grant subsequently sold his estate and moved to nearby Eastbourne. In 1992, he appeared in the film ‘Carry on Columbus’ as a cardinal and in his remaining years, Grant became a keynote speaker at music management conferences, where he was lauded by latter-day peers.On the afternoon of 21st November 1995, Grant suffered a fatal heart attack while driving to his home at Eastbourne with his daughter Helen. He was 60 years old. Grant was buried on 4th December 1995 at the cemetery opposite his mansion, with the funeral service held at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Hailsham, East Sussex. Coincidentally, it was the 15th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's official breakup. His final public appearance had been at the last night of the Page and Plant tour at the Wembley Arena in July 1995. Grant was survived by his son Warren Grant and his daughter Helen Grant.Unbeknown to lots of people, Peter Grant was also a big car fan and collector, owning, amongst others, a Dino GTS and a 1930 Bentley Speed Six which appeared in the Led Zeppelin film ‘The Song Remains the Same’, with Grant driving his wife in it at their home Horselunges Manor.In July 1980, Grant bought a brand-new Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3-litre from Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd, specially ordered in Black with a full Burgundy Hide interior (including dashboard and knee roll), with air conditioning and a sunroof. So taken was he with this car, he registered it (from new) with his number plate ‘BAD 1’ (which was given to him as a Christmas present from the members of Bad Company; Grant also had ‘LZ 1’ on his Range Rover). By the early 1990s, Grant was a fully signed-up and active member of Porsche Club GB, attending and displaying his car at numerous events right up until his death (in 1995); at this time, his Porsche was very well-known, referred to as ‘BADDIE’.The car was seldom used (in no small part due to him being in his reclusive period from 1980 until 1989) mostly taken to shows and car events, being always serviced at Porsche main dealers (Malaya of West Sussex and Rivervale of Hove etc.), racking up only 6,000 miles by 1993. Peter died in 1995 and in June 1996 the car passed to his son Warren (registered in his name). It wore ‘BAD 1’ until 1998 (replaced then with ‘GGM 107V’). In 1998 the car (then with 7,000 miles) was reoffered (via a letter written by Warren Grant) to Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd. to sell (there are invoices to them for remedial work to get it ‘sale ready’). They advertised the car for sale in 1998/1999 (now with 9,000 miles) for £31,950, whilst at this time it also featured in a Porsche book.In February 1999, it was bought by Mr Ceanam Baird of Farnham, who kept the car until 2001, when Duncan Hamilton & Co. Ltd (again) sold it to Mr Michael Corregan of Cobham (but didn’t register to himself). Our vendor then bought it from Michael Corregan in May 2002 (then with 9,950 miles covered – all corroborated by MOTs/invoices). Prior to doing the deal, our vendor had it professionally inspected by Autocheck (specialist vehicle surveys) run by an ex-Le Mans Porsche engineer (report in history file) who gave it a glowing report.Life and work took over for our vendor and his Porsche, so it was safely tucked away in his garage. He used it only a handful of times, as indicated by the current mileage of 11,124. There it has sat, unmoved and occasionally run-up, for the last 15 plus years. On deciding to sell the car, our vendor has wisely utilised the expert skills of William Francis Porsche of Suffolk to evaluate and recommission the car where required. At the time of writing, this process is still ongoing, but the originality, solidity and preservation of the car are evident and impressive. The condition is wholly commensurate with the 11,124 miles covered. The car is being given a thorough going-over, renewing all fluids, belts, numerous gaskets, tyres and other consumable parts that require it. The goal is to get the car to the best possible standard as is possible in time for the auction, which will involve a fresh MOT (passed 31/10/22).This car and its history file are very special things, both for classic car enthusiasts and for British rock music fans - a potent combination. Silverstone Auctions are very proud to be offeringClick here for more details and images
A unique opportunity to enhance a modern classic that starts and runs. Limited edition #126 is supplied with manuals, service book, V5C and was last MOT'd in 2014 - Offered Without Reserve.Introduced by Mitsubishi in December 1999 to celebrate Tommi Mäkinen’s four consecutive World Rally Championship wins, this limited-run model features a redesigned body kit, 10mm lower suspension with revised dampers, a helical front limited-slip differential, and a faster-spooling titanium turbocharger over the standard car. This example is number 126 of the 3,020 units produced, and is finished in Pyrenees Black Pearl with pinstripes on either side, white 17-inch Enkei alloy wheels, red Ralliart mudflaps and a black leather-trimmed interior with red piping and ‘T. Makinen Edition’ embroidery on the seats. The cabin is equipped with a MOMO steering wheel and air conditioning and the car also has an aftermarket air filter.This Evo was built in 2000, first registered with the DVLA on 12th April 2001 and is believed to have had five owners from new. It has accumulated a fair amount of dust and general cosmetic defects while off the road, but the seller reports that it still starts and drives. The history file includes its V5C, owner’s book pack and a well stamped service book, the last of which was in 2010. It was last MOT'd on the 22nd September 2014 and has covered just 137 miles since, with the current odometer reading showing 58,834 miles at the time of cataloguing.This car presents a unique opportunity to restore a modern classic for the future.SpecificationMake: MITSUBISHIModel: EVOYear: 2000Chassis Number: CP9A0201205Registration Number: Y289 HEUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 4G63BD3390 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 58834 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Believed to be one of just 33 produced in right-hand drive with only two remaining.The Puch 500 was a city car produced by the Austrian manufacturer Puch, a subsidiary of Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria. The company was already established building lorries and buses and in 1954 they decided to develop a small car to resume car production after the war. Their design was virtually complete when Fiat announced their new Fiat 500 which, annoyingly, looked very similar. Steyr were immediately wrong-footed as they were contracted agents for Fiat in Austria and would have been obliged to offer both cars in parallel, so a compromise was made with SDP reaching an agreement with Fiat to acquire and adapt the complete bodyshell of their 500-model.The engine cover and the roof were produced in-house but the front axle including steering system were supplied by Fiat as was the independent suspension with wishbones and leaf springs. The great difference between the Steyr-Puch and the Fiat 500 was the completely different engine unit. The Fiat was equipped with an in-line two-cylinder engine with a long crankshaft which was not supported by a centre main bearing. The Puch 500, on the other hand, had a two-cylinder 493cc air-cooled 'boxer' engine with a short and rigid, nitrided crankshaft with three main bearings, a central camshaft, hemispherical combustion chambers, large valves and a tube-and-fin oil cooler. This unit proved to be far more smooth-running than the Fiat engine and was, crucially, quite a bit shorter enabling two back seats to be squeezed in making the Steyr-Puch 500 a genuine four-seater and when the first cars appeared in 1957, they were immediately a hit with buyers with young families. However, the deal with Fiat had a catch. When it came to exports, the Italians were strict and didn't tolerate any competition and the number of Puchs that went abroad was limited to the countries and quantities specified by Fiat. No matter how great the demand, so it's surprising that 33 found their way to the UK.The first facelift arrived as early as 1958 with a two-tone interior and wind-up windows and the 500D became available in 1959 substituting the full-length canvas roof of the 500 for a conventional metal one with the 'D' standing for dach (roof in German).Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this charming little Steyr-Puch 500D for the second time in a decade and, since being sold by us in 2014, it has resided in a Japanese collection. It’s extremely rare and believed to be one of 33 produced in right-hand drive and may just be the last remaining example outside of the Steyr-Puch museum in Austria.It was first registered in the UK on October 21st 1960 to Ryders of Liverpool as the original UK demonstrator and stayed with its first owner for over 28 years, mainly in storage towards the end. It then received a light restoration, which stands up remarkably well today, and looks pretty in Azzuro Chiaro, a Fiat colour that was marketed as Hellblau in Austria. It sits on wider wheels, possibly from a 650TR, although the original wheels are with the car. The mileage indicated is just below 65,000 and there appears to be a quantity of spares as well as some original manuals in the history file.If this lot remains in the UK it will be subject to a reduced rate of import duty of 5% on the hammer price. SpecificationMake: STEYR-PUCHModel: 500Year: 1960Chassis Number: 5124088Registration Number: 859 UYHTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 302 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images
Displaying an odometer reading of 22,363 miles, this magazine-featured 450 SEL is the best example we have seen and is supplied with historical main dealer service receipts, the most recent of which is dated 2nd August 2022 - Offered Without Reserve.The Mercedes-Benz W116 range was produced between 1972 and 1980 and the first model to officially carry S-Class nomenclature, the S derived from the word ‘sonderklasse’, meaning 'special class'. If the S was partnered with an E, then the car was fitted with fuel injection, or ‘einspritzung’ and if it was tailed with an L, then it was the long wheelbase model. The W116 range offered smaller engines in the line up on standard wheelbases, but it was the 450 SEL, with its 4.5-litre V8 engine and extra legroom, that filled the gap in the market between the expensively ostentatious Silver Shadow and the cheaper, but thirsty V12 Daimler. Performance was comparable and the build quality set an industry benchmark, whilst the three-pronged star remained aspirational for a new generation. Produced between 1973 and 1980 the 450 SEL was the third most popular W116 model with 59,578 cars sold.As ever with a popular car, very few remain today in this condition, rarer still as a right-hand drive car, and naturally UK-supplied cars have faired the worst due to our weather. Cars of this era in this condition are rare but occasionally available, only found however when the first owner and subsequent custodians have cherished it. As such, this UK-supplied 450 SEL in Silver Blue metallic with dark blue velour interior is a testament to the car’s first owner, who took delivery on 1st September 1979. For whatever reason, he sold the car to a wealthy pub landlord in Bristol, William Mace in November 1979 and he kept it a bit longer, until 2005 in fact, as evidenced in the original registration documents that list the three subsequent owners, with the current keeper since 2014.The car was featured in the June 2006 edition of Classics Monthly, copy included, and the odometer reading was 13,608 miles. It sits on the correct set of 14-inch ‘Bundt’ alloy wheels and is shod in Michelin XWX tyres. Factory features include self-levelling suspension, an electric sunroof, climate control, electric windows and a period-appropriate Hitachi radio cassette player. The condition is commensurate with the odometer reading of 22,263 miles and the history file includes historic service receipts, previous MOTs and owner’s manuals. The car was serviced at a Mercedes-Benz main dealer on 2nd August 2022 and the MOT is valid until 1st August 2023.Quite simply one of the finest examples we have seen.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 450Year: 1979Chassis Number: 11603322093886Registration Number: XTC 494VTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 11798622049879 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22363 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue VelourClick here for more details and images
A celebrated concours winner, simply one of the best available.The Mk2 Golf GTi was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983 and, like its predecessor, was well received by the press, with What Car Magazine awarding it 'Car of The Year 1985'. Incredibly, nearly 40 years later, this stunning GTi Mk2 8V is still turning heads. Supplied new to a Mr William Hird on 15th August 1989 through Links Garage in Derbyshire, finished in Tornado Red with a grey and red interior, it can comfortably still be described as in immaculate condition throughout with the cabin featuring its original carpets, mats, steering wheel, and gear knob, along with the toolkit and the VW first-aid kit still in its original cellophane wrapping.It was looked after and serviced by the supplying dealer whilst in Mr Hird's ownership and Mr Green, a neighbour, had seen the Golf regularly, admired its super condition and expressed an interest in buying it, should it ever be for sale. However, it wasn't until 2010 that Mr Green was able to persuade Mr Hird to sell his beloved GTi and it was then that the car started its journey of concours events and VW shows.Its third owner, Chris Burt, was a seasoned VW concours entrant and purchased this already beautiful car with the aim of taking it to the incredible level we see today. Numerous awards and concours trophies later, the Golf's show career culminated in taking first place honours at the Stanford Hall Concours d‘Elegance in 2019 - considered to be the best in the country for Volkswagens, Audis, and Porsches. The original VW grey book pack is complete and contains all the appropriate manuals, service book and dealer literature. Two full history files containing letters, masses of invoices and old MOTs dating back to 1992 corroborate the currently indicated mileage of 27,420.This is, without doubt, the finest example of the VW marque Silverstone Auctions has ever offered and we invite you to come and marvel for yourself at this celebrated concours champion. SpecificationMake: VOLKSWAGENModel: GOLFYear: 1989Chassis Number: WVWZZZ1GZKW829921Registration Number: G946 ONBTransmission: ManualEngine Number: PB137059 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 27420 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Just 6,857 miles from new, UK-supplied as one of the 101 right-hand drive examples of the limited run of 500 of this very special Focus RS.Heritage has always been important to Ford and whilst the legendary Sierra RS500 was born on the race track the Focus gained its reputation on gravel. With a nod to both, the Ford Focus RS500 made its global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on April 9th, 2010 and marked the final swansong for production of the remarkable, second generation, Focus RS. The new and more powerful, limited-edition Focus RS500 model was launched as the ultimate performance Ford to provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts. The new model was given the RS500 designation to highlight its strictly limited production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles and featured a muscular 345bhp, 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine, which generated 15% more power than the standard Focus RS and delivered truly exhilarating performance.In the raw, the RS looked a bit of a 'beastie' with its gaping grille, 19-inch wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, and a wing that would embarrass a Porsche Turbo, leaving you in no doubt about its intentions. However, the limited-edition RS500 is even more dramatic, sporting a unique matt black 'foil' paint finish with matching alloy wheels and delivering a powerful visual impact unmatched by any other production Ford. The last of these remarkable vehicles left Ford's Assembly Plant in Germany during September 2010 and have been sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike in later years, with low mileage examples commanding a premium.Offered here is car Number 160 of the 500 built and was first registered in the UK on the 14th October 2010 as one of just 101 right-hand drive examples. With such a limited supply of right-hand drive cars and with many going to the enthusiast led UK-market, these cars were in high demand internationally. This car subsequently joined a “moving” car collection in Hong Kong in 2011 and used sparingly and maintained accordingly, as service receipts during this period show. The car was repatriated back to the UK by our vendor and registered to him on the 19th April 2022 with the DVLA, issued with the original registration number. We note that online registration records show that the car was not officially listed as exported and the accompanying V5C declares our vendor listed as the second keeper.Serviced on the 5th May 2022 at a cost of £1,824 (detailed in the accompanying Service Records), the MOT is valid until 7th April 2023 and the underbody photographs of the car speak for themselves. This car’s mileage of 6,857, at the time of cataloguing, is matched by the superb condition and represents a unique opportunity in the modern Fast Ford market. As a 'limited edition', the mileage is low enough to be of interest to collectors but not so low that annual incremental increases would detract from the car’s desirability in years to come. This car was designed for the Ford driver who respects heritage, engineering and performance to be enjoyed not just by the driver but also the roadside enthusiast. Our vendor has a passion for Fords and will be investing the sales proceeds into an older performance Ford.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUSYear: 2010Chassis Number: WF0GXXGCDGAJ86660Registration Number: SY60 VPZTransmission: ManualEngine Number: AJ86660 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6857 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
One of just 221 right-hand drive examples of the last "old school" Rolls-Royce, joining the Edwards Collection in 2005.This collection is offered by the family of the late J. Anthony Edwards whose passion for Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars spanned decades. With business success in his thirties, Tony as he was universally known, bought a Bentley S1 that started his enthusiasm that led to owning virtually every subsequent model of Rolls and Bentley since. Tony even passed his advanced driving test in a 1996 Bentley Brooklands at the age of 75! At the age of 80 his passion was still undiminished when he exchanged a Phantom Coupé for a new Wraith. The cars that Tony loved to drive remained in the collection, some retained by the family, and these four cars are a testament to his diligent maintenance, each on the button, for the next custodian to enjoy as he did.The Silver Spur is the successor of the Silver Spur III, and inside, the exemplary standards of equipment and finish were not just maintained, but enhanced, the most noticeable change being the adoption of separate rear seats and the reinstatement of folding picnic tables. Due to marketing decisions the Spur didn't get a series IV designation because the suffix IV was found to be inappropriate in respect of some Far Eastern countries where it is a symbol of death. Produced between 1996 and 2000, with a light-pressure turbo charged 6.75ltr engine, just 221 right-hand drive examples left the Crewe factory.Often hailed as the last of the “old school” Rolls-Royces that started with the Silver Shadow of 1965 and aimed at the owner-driver, but with rear passenger refinement unparalleled when compared with contemporary rivals. The accompanying factory build-sheet for this 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur confirms the original specification of Wildberry paintwork, a colour that perfectly complements the Spur’s coachlines, magnolia leather and whitewall tyres, perhaps the last Rolls to bear them from new.Supplied new by Ron Stratton and Co., the Rolls-Royce main dealer for the Greater Manchester area, this Silver Spur was registered to the first of just two former keepers on 4th February 1997. The car had travelled some 41,000 miles by the time Tony decided to add the car to his collection on 8th February 2005. As an enthusiast with multiple cars to choose from, the Silver Spur was used sparingly but often and maintained diligently. Presented to auction with an odometer reading of 54,025 miles together with bookpacks, receipts, and previous MOT Certificates, the most recent of which is valid until 5th October 2023 and advisory free.Please note that the private registration number “39 RR” is not included in the sale.SpecificationMake: ROLLS ROYCEModel: SILVER SPURYear: 1997Chassis Number: SCAZN20C9VCH59728Registration Number: P901 ODATransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 88156L410M/TIV Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 56000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Magnolia LeatherClick here for more details and images
Car #017 of just 50 official UK-market Passion Red examples, covering just over 30,000 miles from new.Launched at the peak of rally mania, Mitsubishi experienced huge success in Lancer Evolution sales, reportedly selling 6,000 Evolution IVs in the first three days of its launch! The 1996 WRC season brought Mitsubishi its first World Rally Championship drivers’ title, with thanks to a blisteringly quick driver named Tommi Makinen.In quick succession, the Lancer Evolution VI came to be and, in the latter-half of 1999, Mitsubishi unleashed a special edition to celebrate its favourite driver’s four consecutive WRC drivers’ titles from 1996-1999; the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 'Tommi Makinen Edition (TME). The Evolution VI was already a technological tour-de-force but the TME came equipped with a more responsive titanium turbocharger, uprated and lowered suspension, quicker steering, an upgraded exhaust, a new ECU, beefed-up transfer case internals, a redesigned front bumper for improved cooling and authentic 17-inch WRC Enkei alloy wheels. The interior featured embossed Recaro seats, a MOMO steering wheel and red stitching. The performance upgrades saw 0-60mph despatched in 4.4 seconds and a maximum top speed of 150mph. Power was rumoured to be north of 300bhp, rather than the 276bhp 'Gentleman’s agreement'.Widely regarded as the finest Lancer to wear the Evolution badge, it was available in five colours, with Passion Red and Canal Blue joining Scotia White, Pyrenean Black and Satellite Silver. Only 250 TMEs (across the five colours) were officially imported into the UK, with 100 examples going to Australia, and the rest sold domestically in the Japanese market. Official figures show that of the UK’s allocation, only 50 examples were in Passion Red. According to Mitsubishi, it was these Passion Red cars that automatically received the renowned racing decals, known as a 'Special Colour Package' (SCP), meaning that these examples were factory-fitted with black door handles (so as to not break the line of the long profile decal). In the world of Mitsubishi aficionados, the consensus is that there were just 212 official factory SCP examples of the TME produced.The car presented here is very special indeed. Not only is it a genuine Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition (CP9A/SNGF2) SCP car (i.e. one of 212), but it is also an official UK-market example. This means it was officially imported by Mitsubishi-affiliated Ralliart UK; hence it would have been professionally SVA’d and is supplied with UK service books, a calibrated speedometer, an unleaded-spec fuel restrictor, cold-climate battery and alternator, plus it is individually numbered on a plaque in the cabin (No. 017). The car was originally sold to its first owner through Marshall Mitsubishi of Cambridge and has an impressive service history, which combined with MOT data helps verify the indicated mileage of just 30,085.Hugely collectable and skyrocketing in both value and rarity, these cars are rightly touted as an appreciating modern-classic, with all the ingredients to be a shrewd investment. This is arguably the ultimate iteration of all road-going Mitsubishis. A true opportunity to both own and enjoy, safe in the knowledge that interest and demand continues to grow for these original rally homologation icons, with USA import excitedly looming on the horizon.SpecificationMake: MITSUBISHIModel: EVOYear: 2000Chassis Number: CP9A0201431Registration Number: Y6 MAKTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 4G63BG2252Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30077 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black/Red ClothClick here for more details and images
One caring owner from new, 12,948 careful miles and looking particularly svelte in Argento Auteuil, this is a very special GT4.Introduced at the 1973 Paris Motor Show, the Dino 308 GT4 was a significant departure for Ferrari in several ways. It was the first production car from Modena to feature a mid-engined V8, a layout that would become common to their core range for decades to come, along with the first production model to feature Bertone styling rather than Pininfarina bodywork. The chassis was based on the Dino 246 but was stretched to make space for a 2+2 configuration and the 3.0-litre V8 was integrally joined with the gearbox and featured an alloy block and heads with dual overhead camshafts fed through four Weber 40 DCNF carburettors.The styling was controversial at the time, with some journalists comparing it to the Bertone-designed Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Urraco, and the proportions gave traditionalists an attack of the vapours but, as is often the way, Bertone's styling effort probably looks better now than it ever has. For all this, the car was a huge success being bigger and more usable than any other mid-engine car had managed or would manage for a while. More than 3,600 were sold, dwarfing sales of V12 models and showing Ferrari the way forward. Today, these '70s Ferraris have come of age with their classic looks and brilliant handling and are as fast as you are ever going to need in the real world, with a top speed of over 150mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds.Delivered new in May 1978 by H.R.Owen, this exceptional Ferrari Dino 308/GT4 has covered only 12,947 miles in the hands of its only owner. Purchased new by his Mayfair-based PR company for his private use, it was subsequently transferred to him personally in June 1985 and has formed part of a small exclusive collection for the last 44 years. Complete with its original owner's handbooks and service book corroborating the very low mileage. It has a full service record and a belt change 120 miles ago in 2017 and is supplied with a spare rear light cluster and various front bumper parts. It's finished in Argento Anteuil, which makes a refreshing change from the normal red, yellow or blue and the interior is in grey leather. The whole car is in lovely condition and is ready for a new owner to enjoy this versatile and practical Ferrari which has been cherished by its one enthusiast owner.The 308 GT4 has been a bit of an underdog for many years but, as a drivers' car, it's superb in every way and has earned the right to call itself a 'Ferrari'. Recent results have witnessed a lift in prices as the collectors' car world wakes up to the potential of these great little Ferraris.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308Year: 1978Chassis Number: 13880Registration Number: VUC 761STransmission: ManualEngine Number: 13880Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Absolutely magnificent and an incredibly rare survivor, this right-hand drive, W186 300 is on offer from an important Mercedes-Benz Collection.Daimler-Benz AG emerged from the smoking rubble of World War II in somewhat precarious health, with production plants that had been pretty comprehensively levelled by Allied bombing. Far from being a broken nation, the resilience of the workforce was remarkable and Mercedes-Benz resumed car production in 1946, albeit with the pre-war 170V, a modest middle-class car that had been their best-seller in the 1930s. However, in less than six years, the company was sufficiently confident to return to the luxury market when the Mercedes 300 was introduced at the 1951 Frankfurt Motor Show and for the duration of the 50s, Mercedes-Benz prestige line-up was based on the 300 range, at the heart of which was essentially the same superb 2996cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine found in the legendary 300SL 'Gullwing'.The 300 Saloon was aimed squarely at Captains of Industry and Heads of State - indeed, the model was nicknamed 'Adenauer' after Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. In office from 1949 to 1963, he employed six custom convertible, hardtop, and landaulet versions during his tenure. Inside, the 300 was beautifully executed in polished wood, with deep bucket seats trimmed in either cloth or leather and a division was available as an option for those who preferred to be chauffeur driven. Improvements came with the 300B of 1954 in the form of twin Solex carburettors, along with servo-assisted brakes and minor styling changes while the 300C model of September 1955 saw the option of a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic for the American market.Offered here is a truly magnificent and rather rare right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz (W186) 300 ‘Adenauer’ finished in glorious green with grey leather upholstery. First registered in October 1954, today this spectacular saloon indicates 45,563 miles at the time of cataloguing which, although cannot be officially verified, is understood to be correct. Consigned from over 30 years in a private Mercedes-Benz collection and selected for its superb condition, the 300 has benefitted from correct dry storage over the years, has been enjoyed occasionally and is well maintained. The interior is well-preserved and the original grey leather upholstery, wooden door caps, veneers, Bakelite and chrome all present with a patina commensurate with the car’s age. Accompanying the car is a history file including the old registration documents, MOTs and related paperwork. We are informed the classic Mercedes-Benz will be presented to auction fully serviced and checked over ready for any inspection.This is an important car. The moment it rolled off the ship in 1954 marked the beginning of the end of many years of hostility and the start of nearly 70 years of a growing relationship between two great industrial nations. It's difficult to look out of your window now and not see a sleek example of German style and advanced Teutonic automotive engineering and this dramatic Mercedes 300, with its elegant looks and modern technology, was one of the handful of cars that took that first step. SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: 300DYear: 1954Chassis Number: 1860114500740Registration Number: 620 HYXTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 45563 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Just as you would hope to find one! An unrestored, single owner, hot-hatch legend with a comprehensive up-to-date service history and just 57,000 miles.It’s the early 1990s, and the 1.8-litre Clio 16v is locked in combat for hot-hatch glory with the ageing Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9. It’s a better car by many objective criteria, but not a convincingly faster one and, in the eyes of many, the GTI still holds the crown. It took a truly special car to convincingly wrestle supremacy away from Peugeot, to really bury the old-timer and to refine the class in the process. That car was the Clio Williams.Sold with the compelling marketing strategy of an F1 team association, the Williams was actually an homologation special in the familiar mould. It was built because RenaultSport wanted to go rallying and the class maximum displacement stood at 2.0-litres. Given this was still the era of homologation into classes A and N, Renault simply had to build 2,500 road cars to qualify, although it would eventually build many more. The initial production run of the Clio Williams was limited to just 5,400 examples, of which only 390 arrived in the UK.Naturally, RenaultSport did a thorough job. The suspension used a reinforced front subframe borrowed from the Clio Cup racer, plus uprated springs, dampers, rear torsion arms and thicker anti-roll bars. The track was increased by 34mm and the 7J Speedline alloys were half-an-inch wider than the 16v’s and distinctively gold. The gearbox was stronger, too, with revised ratios. There was just one exterior colour offered for the first generation of Williams – ‘449’ Metallic Sports Blue – and the cumulative effect of body (already blistered of arch, front, and rear, and bulging of bonnet from the 16v), paint and those golden wheels was as close to hot-hatch perfection as many felt it was possible to get. It's a small car with a wheel pushed to the very extremity of each corner; a little shorter, slightly wider, and significantly lower than a Clio 172 or 182.Codenamed ‘F7R’ and developed from the 16v’s 137bhp F7P unit, the new engine featured a longer stroke and bigger bore size, and benefitted from a stronger crankshaft (borrowed from the diesel Clio) plus new pistons, camshafts and conrods, with bigger valves and a lightweight exhaust manifold. Output was now 148bhp at 6,100rpm and 126lb/ft at 4,500rpm, not enormous by today's standards but 85% of the torque was available from 2,500rpm and the car only weighed 981kg. The car presented here is a 1994 Renault Clio Williams (Phase One), #0114, and was originally supplied through Trenton Renault of Hull to its first owner, who kept and treasured this cracking car right up until last year when, sadly, it passed to a family member (but not being registered to them, so this is a 0 previous owners car). It has been indulged from day one, being undersealed from new, always garaged, and annually serviced. The indicated mileage of 57,964 is fully verifiable, supported by its bulging history file and the car really is as good as it looks, having the sort of preservation and mechanical health that you'd associate with single-person, long-term, dedicated ownership. The current custodian has lost access to his storage so is reluctantly selling it, understanding that to keep such an original and low-mileage example in tip-top condition is a commitment and is perhaps best done by an marque enthusiast. To honour the car's superb condition and maintenance history, our vendor has made sure the car was fully serviced (on 02/12/21 at 57,628 miles, costing £1,460.99) making it absolute A1 and ready for sale (including a new timing belt and all auxiliary parts, plus five new Michelin tyres, even down to a repaired oil sender dial).These very special performance hatchbacks are now rare; even rarer in this sort of condition with one owner and a very worthy addition to any car collection based on its status, history and amazing state of conservation.SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIOYear: 1994Chassis Number: VF1C57M0510844744Registration Number: L910 DUETransmission: Manual Engine Number: 00C5561 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Williams Click here for more details and images
Rarity, performance, provenance and build quality are all on this amazing Cobra's CV. Perhaps an unrepeatable opportunity?According to the original AC advert for this special car, AC Car Group Limited created the AC Cobra 212 S/C as the evolution of the legendary 427 S/C, which dominated the 1960s and has been continuously bult to order. The 212 S/C was built on the legend of the 427s awesome performance by combining iconic styling with 21st century technologies and materials to meet targets set by ultimate sports roadsters.Factory-built back in the year 2000 this particular car features a 3.5-litre 350bhp twin-turbocharged Lotus V8 engine, mated to a full carbon fibre body which was the largest one-piece construction of its type in the motor industry at that time. This specification led AC to claim it to be, at the time, the fastest accelerating production car to 100mph ever produced. The result was a power to weight ratio of 390bhp/tonne and a 0-60mph time of 4.0 seconds, with 100mph coming up in 9. Top speed was 155mph. Power reached the ground via a six-speed Tremec gearbox and BTR Hydratrack limited-slip differential. Other noteworthy features included power steering as standard and AP Racing dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes all round. With its title coming from its engine capacity in cubic inches and the 'S/C' standing for 'Street/Competition', only a few of these cars were ever produced and the right-hand drive example we have has an illustrious history. X577 HRD featured for AC at the 2000 British International Motor Show, indeed its early life was served as the press car for AC and it was featured by Car Magazine, Evo, Octane and Top Gear magazines. It also made an appearance on the Top Gear television show and was driven by Jeremy Clarkson, Mark Blundell and Damon Hill along with a further appearance on Jeremy Clarksons video Top 100 Cars.Pleasingly accompanied by a factory hard top, wet weather equipment and the interior features the additions of a CD Player and full intercom, with headsets and microphones. The seats were retrimmed within the last 4 years in the correct grade of Alcantara. As you would expect of a car of this significance, this AC is accompanied by a fully documented history which contains its original build information, press cuttings, and a plethora of invoices for work carried out over the years. Furthermore, as you can see from the pictures X577 HRD also features in Trevor Legates book "Cobra. The first 40 Years" and the vendor has generously included a copy with the car. The current indicated mileage is just over 22,000 miles.All things considered, Silverstone Auctions are extremely proud to offer such an interesting piece of British Automotive history to the market. Everything is on tap here, rarity, provenance, performance and high quality. We welcome and encourage interested parties to come see the car during the NEC Classic Car Show weekend itself. SpecificationMake: ACModel: COBRAYear: 2000Chassis Number: SA9AC2120XA017518Registration Number: X577 HRDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: N2LL918000930Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22024 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Virtually flawless, dramatically presented in Dark Sapphire with Saffron hide, less than 7,000 miles from new and 16 Bentley main agent stamps in the service book.Supplied new by Bentley agents, Broughtons of Surrey and registered in August 2004, this stunning Continental GT Coupé was specified from new in Dark Sapphire with Saffron Hide and Nautic Blue secondary hide enhanced by Nautic Blue carpets, Burr Walnut veneers and 19" 2-piece split-rim alloy wheels at a cost of just over £110,000. The first owner enjoyed the Bentley occasionally keeping the car dry stored correctly and maintained regardless of mileage with Bentley agents until 2018 when our vendor became its next lucky owner. Since being in his care, the Continental has formed part of his private collection, correctly stored in a humidity and temperature-controlled facility, and maintenance has continued at Bentley agents periodically regardless of mileage.The condition of this example can only be described as pristine inside and out with the glorious Sapphire paintwork presenting with a deep gloss across the car's long panels and the glorious Saffron hide showing very little wear. The Bentley fires up on-the-button, sounds healthy and performs as well as you would expect from a car that has been meticulously maintained.Accompanying the car is a history file containing the original Bentley book-pack with service book showing 16 main agent service stamps supported by paper invoices. Also, within the file are historic MOT Certificates corroborating the low indicated mileage of 6,829 (at the time of cataloguing), letters of correspondence between the original owner and Bentley, order forms and various other related paperwork. A spare key is present along with the current V5C ready for export or transfer.In summary, this is a simply splendid Bentley Continental GT Coupé in showroom condition that has been enjoyed occasionally, well maintained and stored correctly. An attractive, powerful yet understated modern classic GT that would be welcome anywhere.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: CONTINENTALYear: 2004Chassis Number: SCBCE63W84C023549Registration Number: RO04 WEXTransmission: AutomaticDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 6829 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: SaffronClick here for more details and images
** Awaiting new V5C from the DVLA **A lovely BJ8 that's been in current private ownership for over 30 years. The Austin-Healey 3000 is the very epitome of the classic British sports car and one of the very few cars that can be said to have attained classic status whilst still in production. Quite an achievement then, but not an altogether unexpected one considering Austin-Healey's heritage coupled with its achievements in motorsport. The 3000 Mk III (BJ8) with 150bhp appeared early in 1964 to be followed later in the year by the Phase II version which featured a brace of HD8 SU carburettors, stronger valve springs, a revised camshaft, walnut-veneered dashboard, wind-up windows, a redesigned rear chassis, addressing a long-term criticism of the car's notoriously poor ground clearance, and revised rear suspension incorporating twin radius-arms instead of a Panhard rod. Top speed was now 121mph and the 0-60mph time dipped below 10 seconds. Despite the antiquity of the basic design, the 'Big Healey' remained as popular as ever, although increasingly stringent safety and emissions legislation meant that its days were numbered and by the time production ended in December 1967, over 16,000 Phase IIs - by far the most popular variant - had been built.According to the accompanying Heritage Trust Certificate, this lovely, late-production BJ8 was despatched to Boston, USA on 7th December 1966 in left-hand drive format and was originally finished in British Racing Green with a black leather interior. It was specified from new with wire wheels, overdrive, heater, an adjustable steering column, laminated windscreen, Avon Road Speed tyres and a black tonneau cover which was pretty much the entire options list in 1966.The Healey returned to these shores at the end of the 80s and was purchased by our vendor's late husband in 1989. It has remained in current private family ownership for over 30 years meaning that this BJ8 is excitingly on the market for the first time in over three decades. Now in right-hand drive and classically finished in the striking combination of Colorado Red over Jet Black with chrome wire wheels, red-piped, black leather seats and a Moto-Lita wood-rim steering wheel, this car has clearly been well looked after during its long-term ownership. Indeed, it has resided in a car bubble for the past five years ensuring it presents so well today.Supplied with a history file, including the aforementioned Heritage Certificate, and a fresh MOT prior to the sale, this is a rare opportunity to purchase this delightful example of the final development of the venerable Healey 3000 from long term ownership and at a very sensible guide.SpecificationMake: AUSTIN-HEALEYModel: 3000Year: 1966Chassis Number: H-BJ8-L/39379Registration Number: TBCTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images
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