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1959 Citroen 2CV- Desirable early example- Subject of a thorough restoration- Offered with a collection of invoicesThe development of the incomparable CitroÙn CV dates back to 1936, ie a couple of years after the company had been rescued by Michelin. Research carried out amongst France's largely rural population determined the unique design brief, that called for: a low-priced, rugged `umbrella on four wheels' that would enable four peasants to drive 110lb of farm goods to market at 31mph in clogs and via muddy, unpaved roads; including transporting eggs across a ploughed field without breaking them. Delayed by WWII, production ran for 42 years from 1948, during which 3,872,583 examples were manufactured. `348 UYX' came to these shores last year. It sports Grey bodywork and Blue interior trim and has clearly been the subject of a thorough restoration, and is now considered by the vendor as `very good' in regard to its bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, twin-cylinder engine and manual gearbox. Its accompanying paperwork includes a collection of invoices and Dutch state of vehicle document.

1999 Jaguar XK8- Supplied new by Evans Halshaw Jaguar of Milton Keynes- 1 owner example and only 13,800 miles from new- Original book pack, handbooks and service book with 12 entriesLiving up to expectations can be a burden. Consider the handsome Geoff Lawson-penned XK8 that followed in the wheeltracks of such automotive icons as the XK120 and immortal E-type. Like the latter, it made its debut at the Geneva Salon - that of 1996 - and from launch was available in either Coupe or Convertible guise. Power came from a normally aspirated 4.0-litre version of the company's DOHC V8 AJ26 engine. This home market 1999 Coupe sports Silver Metallic bodywork teamed with an Ivory leather and 'Classic' wood interior and is equipped with automatic transmission. Supplied new by Evans Halshaw Jaguar of Milton Keynes this 1 owner example has only covered 13,800 miles from new and is offered with original book pack, handbooks and service book with 12 entries plus a collection of old MOT certificates and invoices. The vendor currently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, V8 engine and gearbox as all being in 'excellent' order whilst the car is offered with a no advisory' MOT into August 2018. A rare opportunity.

1943 Ford GPW Jeep- Manufactured during July 1943 as a Command Reconnaissance Vehicle and subsequently used by the French military- Imported to the UK in 1998 and current ownership since 2007- New exhaust (2008), cylinder head overhaul (2010), gearbox refurbished (2015), fresh starter motor (2017) and replacement battery (2018)According to an accompanying letter from the Military Vehicle Trust dated 25th November 1998, this Ford GPW - chassis 134850 - was manufactured during July 1943 as a Command Reconnaissance Vehicle. Passing to the French armed forces post-WW2, it was previously painted yellow and so is thought to have seen civilian airfield usage thereafter. First UK road registered on December 1st 1998, the Jeep is believed to have had its engine overhauled prior to entering the current ownership on May 20th 2007 if only because the L-head, four-cylinder unit `runs very smoothly with good oil pressure'. Reportedly well maintained over the last eleven years, `USJ 390' has been treated to a new exhaust (2008), cylinder head overhaul (2010) refurbished gearbox (2015), fresh starter motor (2017) and replacement battery (2018). Running a 6-volt system but with electronic ignition, the Ford is rated by the vendor's agent as being generally `good' (paintwork, interior trim) or `very good' (bodywork, electrical equipment, engine, gearbox). Offered for sale with V5C registration document, MOT certificate valid until September 2018 and numerous invoices. Arguably the definitive WW2 vehicle, the Jeep was equipped with a torquey L-head 2.2-litre engine driving all four wheels via a three-speed manual box and two-speed transfer case. Robust and nimble, it remains a 4WD icon.

1927 Ford Model T Depot Hack- Recently restored- Described as in very good condition- Recent film hire workWith the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobile manufacture in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design. Launched in 1908, the T's chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, sidevalve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. Finished in Green over Black with Brown upholstery, this recently restored Ford is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition with regard to its engine, transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. A rare depot hack model that is said to 'drive well' with 'solid bodywork' and a 'good magneto', this handsome Model T has recently seen service with a film hire company.

1929 Rolls-Royce 20hp Coupe- Part of the vendor's private museum collection since March 2015 and since treated to a full rewire, repaint, new headlining, fresh carpets, stainless steel exhaust, much rechroming and new tyres etc- Original buff logbook and factory-fitted engine, will reportedly cruise at 55mph thanks to Ristes-supplied overdrive- Supplied new to first owner Arthur Donn Esq with Victor Broom Saloon coachwork but apparently rebodied by Barker as a Fixed Head Coupe during 1931 (whilst still in Donn's ownership)- Subsequently the property of William Robert Bunbury, 4th Baron Rathdonnell M.C. from 1937-1959Intended to broaden the marque's reach beyond the fabulously rich to the merely very wealthy, the Rolls-Royce 20hp was introduced in 1922. A more radical design than its illustrious 40/50hp Silver Ghost sibling, the newcomer was based around a 10ft 9in wheelbase ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, rear-wheel brakes and fully floating 'Hotchkiss Drive' back axle. The first Rolls-Royce engine to feature overhead valvegear, its 3127cc straight-six was designed to run at anywhere between 150rpm and 3,500rpm. Priced at £1,100 in bare chassis guise, the 20HP was not only less expensive than the Silver Ghost but also lighter and more responsive to drive too. Progressively updated with a four-speed manual gearbox and all-wheel braking, the 'baby' Rolls remained in production until 1929 by which time some 2,940 are thought to have been made.According to its accompanying RREC copy build records, this particular example - chassis GFN10 - was ordered new from Jack Barclay Ltd by Arthur Donn Esq. of Regent's Park, NW8. Entrusted to coachbuilder Victor Broom Ltd of Camden Town, it was initially bodied as a four-door saloon before being granted the number plate `UL 4154' on 24th January 1929. A property developer with interests in Eastbourne as well as London, Mr Donn is understood to have commissioned Barker to fit the present Coupe coachwork during 1931. The RREC copy build records mention an accident that same year and also note revised carriage spring rates, while the Rolls-Royce's original buff registration logbook lists a change to `Type of Body Coupe' which is ratified by a London County Council stamp (dated December 1931). The same document shows that Mr & Mrs Donn kept the 20hp until 1936. Thereafter, it belonged to Arthur Phillips of Broadwater Court (who made his money from khaki dye), John Compton of Crystal Palace, Rawlence Cars Ltd of Albermarle St and The Honourable W.R. McLintock Bunbury of the 15/19 Hussars stationed in York. The later became the Fourth Baron Rathdonnell during the late 1930s and relocated `UL 4154' to Lisvanagh, County Carlow, Ireland where it was licenced up until his death in 1959. An email on file from the present Baron Rathdonnell states that he learned to drive in the four-seater and that the family sold it in about 1960 (he also supplied a delightful black and white photo of the car depicting a family picnic not to mention its distinctive windscreen visor and tubular bumpers). Known to have migrated to Canada by 1964, chassis GFN10 was resident in Woodbridge, Ontario for many years. Repatriated by renowned marque specialists The Real Car Company during 2013, the Rolls-Royce was described as `running well and offered recommissioned and newly MOT tested . . . a good looking car, in sound condition, scruffy in some respects, but appealingly so' when they sold it to Alan Sinclair the following January. Forming part of the vendor's private museum collection since March 2015, the past three years have seen the 20hp treated to a full rewire (incorporating new flashers with audible warning), replacement running boards / door locks, repainted bodywork and much rechroming. The carburettor was overhauled by Ristes Motors, the same firm supplying the overdrive which was fitted in 2016 and allows for a 55mph cruising speed. A stainless steel exhaust has been added and the starter motor refurbished. The front and rear springs have been greased and shod with fresh gaiters. The water pump has been repacked with special grease and all the grease / oil nipples attended to. The wiper motors / arms / blades have been renewed as have the battery box, headlining, carpets, number plates and tyres (Lester). The engine and gearbox were drained of oil and refilled as part of a thorough service during September 2016. The back axle was topped up too. Starting readily on inspection, `UL 4154' performed well en route to the photography location. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original buff logbook, instruction book, RREC copy build records and history file.

1988 BMW 635 CSi 'Highline'- One owner from new until 2007- Main dealer history from new until 2006- Described by the vendor as in "superb original" conditionThe sleek, Paul Bracq-penned, four-seat 6 Series Coupe was introduced in 1976 as a replacement for the aging CS and CSL models. Code named E24, the newcomer borrowed heavily from the contemporary E12 and E28 5 Series Saloons and was of unitary, all steel construction. At launch, the range comprised two models - the 630CS and 633CSi; the bodies for which were manufactured by Karmann prior to production being taken in-house. Suspension was fully independent by semi-trailing arms and coil springs, braking by ventilated discs all round and steering by a ZF worm and roller system. The more powerful 635CSi swelled the line-up in 1978. It was equipped with a SOHC 3,453cc straight six engine, and standard equipment included a five-speed manual gearbox and boot lid-mounted spoiler.In 1982, the switch from E12 5 Series platform to that of the E28 resulted in changes to the chassis, suspension, engine and both exterior and interior styling. However, the most impactful change in the model's lifetime was implemented for 1988, and included a move to federal-style impact bumpers, ellipsoidal headlamps, Michelin TRX tyres and rims and upgraded leather interior trim - these were known as 'Highline' cars. Production of this generation of 6 Series cars ceased in 1989 after some 86,216 examples had been produced. The model was effectively succeeded by the dearer, more complex 8 Series.The lovely-looking February 1988 Highline on offer is finished in Malachite Dark Metallic Green and trimmed in Silver-coloured leather. Its original bill of sale totalling £36,332 includes such extras as a limited slip differential, electric radio aerial, and Toronto 4 audio speakers. A one-owner car until 2007, the Beemer is understood to remain a very original example that has covered 146,000 miles to date. It comes complete with main dealer history covering its first 15 years and original BMW toolkit.

1968 Morris Mini Moke PLEASE NOTE: The 850cc engine which accompanies this lot bears an engine number which matches that stated on its V5C Registration Document. The engine and gearbox can be viewed at the Documents' Office. PLEASE NOTE: This lot has a MOT certificate valid until March 2019 and was driven to the sale. - 1 of only 9,096 Morris versions made a mere ten percent of which were 'home market' supplied  - Treated to an extensive bare metal restoration by its previous keeper (who owned it twice) in c.2007 and less than 1,200 miles since - Entered from a private collection and offered for sale with original plastic wallet containing a Morris Mini Minor handbook and Moke supplement First registered in Stirlingshire on 17th May 1968 (or so its number plate would imply), this rare 'home market' example was so beloved by its previous keeper that he owned it twice. Treated to an extensive, 'bare metal' restoration during his second tenure, the Morris returned to the road circa 2007. Part of a private collection for the past four years, the Moke has been sparingly used and indeed is thought to have only covered 1,200 miles or so since its refurbishment was completed. Uprated with a leather-rimmed steering wheel, more powerful 1275cc A-Series engine, Sabelt front harnesses and dual braking system for modern traffic conditions, 'MWG 423F' is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original plastic wallet (containing a Morris Mini Minor handbook and Moke supplement), 850cc A-Series engine, assorted old MOTs / tax discs and some 1990s magazine articles on restoring Mokes. The utilitarian Moke (slang for Donkey) was conceived as a light military vehicle and, codenamed The Buckboard, was tested by all three branches of the armed forces. However, its relatively low ground clearance ruled it out of most combat situations and its forte was as a beach buggy in such popular holiday destinations as the Seychelles and the Caribbean. Some 50,000 examples were manufactured all told - UK production ran from 1964 to 1968, while they were also built in Australia, Portugal and Italy. The monocoque shell comprised a pair of box-section pontoons connected by the floorpan and firewall. Engine, gearbox, suspension etc were standard Mini components, making for economical service and repair. Most of the 14,518 British Mokes incorporated Mini MK1 running gear but the later ones (1967-68) utilised MK2 parts. However, of the 5,422 Austin and 9,096 Morris versions made a mere ten percent or so were 'home market' supplied.

1994 Ferrari 456 GT- Finished in Azzurro Monaco Metallic Blue- One of only 141 righthand drive 456s- 55,878 miles from new- Owners' manuals plus well stamped service bookWhen introduced in 1992, the 456 GT was Ferrari's most powerful road car to date (with the exception of the race-bred F40). It was a replacement for the 412 and, in common with that model, was powered by a front-mounted V12 engine. However, rather than a 60 degree unit as previously employed, it was a 65 degree one developed from the Dino V6. The output was 436bhp - sufficient to vault the Prancing Horse to 62mph in 5.2 seconds and onto a terminal speed of 188mph; making it the fastest four-seater production car of the time. The chassis was of tubular spaceframe construction, to which were added alloy body panels and a one-piece composite bonnet. 3,289 examples were made, of which 1,548 were manual GTs.This decidedly handsome 456 GT has Azzurro Monaco Metallic Blue bodywork matched to a Blue hide interior and is one of only 141 righthand drive 456s made, just 80 of which sported manual transmission. It was ordered, though never delivered, to a customer from Malaysia and instead placed in the showroom of Graypaul Ferrari, Loughborough until 1998. The dealer then serviced the car up to 46,961 miles, following which marque specialist Terry Keys Motorsport has remained in charge of its maintenance, that has included at least 5 cam belt changes; the last of which coincided with the Ferrari's annual service in October last year. Other recent activity has included the fitment of a new battery and reconditioned alternator. This decidedly desirable four-seat Prancing Horse has still only accumulated 55,878 miles from new, and its vendor presently classes the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, V12 engine and six-speed manual gearbox as all being in `excellent' order. He is now offering `R640 GOO' complete with its original leather factory wallet containing the owners' manuals plus well stamped service book with 13 entries and a current MOT certificate into May 2018.

1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe- The 19th RHD 4.2 E-Type FHC made, chassis 1E20019 incorporates numerous 3.8 crossover features- Original 'matching' engine (block / head) and body numbers still visible- Reputedly on display in Henly's London Piccadilly showroom before being dispatched on 27th January 1965 (some five months after it was manufactured)And now for the perfect project with which to while away the upcoming Spring evenings - a 'garage find' Series 1 E-Type Coupe. Yes, okay, it will take a fair bit of recommissioning, but appears to be pretty much complete (a bonnet is included in the sale), and a perfect example of what even Enzo Ferrari thought was one of the most beautiful cars ever made could be the end result. Said to be the 19th 4.2 Coupe made, chassis 7E1006-9 apparently incorporates a number of 3.8 crossover features, and its matching chassis and engine numbers are still visible. Finished and trimmed in Green, it was reputedly displayed in Henly's Piccadilly showroom before being despatched on January 27, 1965, some five months after its manufacture. Understood to be equipped with an all-synchro close-ratio gearbox, the Jaguar currently displays a total of 60,410 miles.At launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its time - capable of hitting 60mph in a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of 150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and electrical systems, and more comfortable seats. The suspension was independent all round with wishbones and torsion bars at the front and wishbones, radius arms and twin coil springs at the rear. Braking was by servo-assisted Dunlop discs all round; inboard at the rear. The steering was a rack and pinion system by Alford and Alder. Though the 4.2-litre engine had more torque than its predecessor, an increase in both gearing and bodyweight meant the performance of these later Series 1 cars was very similar to their earlier 3.8-litre siblings. 7,770 4.2-litre Fixed Head Coupes were built between 1964 and 1968, only some 1957 of which were righthand drive.

1995 Honda NSX- One owner from new manual transmission example- 72,000 miles, recent clutch, cambelt and battery- Formula Red with Black leather, wheels refurbishedThe NSX (New Sportscar eXperimental) was a major departure for Honda, which by 1984 was renowned for its well-engineered but generally quite staid road cars. Its origins lay in the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept of that year and wowed the performance car world when it debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The intention was to match or better the performance of contemporaneous V8 Ferraris, coupled with superior reliability and lower cost. The styling was inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, the paint process ran to 23 phases, and Ayrton Senna was involved in the vehicle's final development. It was the first mass-production car equipped with an all-aluminium body and was powered by an all-alloy V6 motor featuring Honda's patented VTEC engine control system and titanium connecting rods. The unit drove through a five-speed manual or four-speed sports automatic system. Make no mistake, this was a mould-breaking motorcar that even caused McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray to say: "When I drove an NSX, all existing benchmark cars vanished from my mind."The apparently immaculate righthand drive example offered hails from 1995, and sports Formula Red bodywork teamed with a Black hide interior. It is a genuine one owner car that was purchased by the vendor from John Banks Honda of Bury St Edmunds and over the ensuing 72,574 miles has been serviced either there or at Norton Way Honda of Letchworth Garden City. The wheels have been refurbished, the last service was performed three thousand miles ago, and a new clutch, cam belt and battery installed a year ago. The vendor currently views the distinctive Coupe bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and manual gearbox to all be in 'excellent' condition and is selling the Honda with owners' wallet (including service book) and MOT to October 31. What's not to like?!

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S- Finsihed in Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropole Blue leather upholstery- 15,826 miles from new and just one owner- Offered with original book pack and service book'KV53 FBJ' is a genuine low mileage (15,826) one owner 996 series Carrera 4S presented in the highly attractive colour combination of Arctic Silver Metallic bodywork and Metropole Blue leather upholstery. This stunning Porsche is equipped with the much-favoured manual gearbox and has been exclusively maintained from new buy Porsche Centre Silverstone, and boasts services at 4,564, 5,683, 6,484, 11,906 and 14,000 miles. The impressive specification includes: 18 inch Turbo II wheels; rear park assist; rear wiper; BOSE sound system; 6 CD autochanger; and part-electric sports seats. It is now being offered complete with its full complement of owners' manuals and pair of original keys. Designed by Pinky Lai, the 996 series 911 was manufactured between 1997 and 2004 and is notable for featuring the first new chassis platform since the model's introduction in 1963, and being the first variant to be powered by a water- rather than air-cooled engine. It replaced the popular 993 series from which only the suspension and six-speed manual gearbox were retained, be it in revised form. Introduced in 2002, the Carrera 4S (or C4S) derivative shared the wide-body look of the Turbo, as well as its brakes and suspension. Its dry sump 3.6-litre engine produced a healthy 320bhp at 6,800rpm; enough to propel the car from rest to 60mph in 5.0 seconds and then on to a potential terminal speed of no less than 174mph.The extraordinary story of the 911 is one of 55 years of development over design, that's completely overcome the handling challenges created by the combination a light front end and a rear-mounted engine. It is extraordinary to think that it is now 40 years since Porsche itself attempted to replace the model with the very different 928, and yet it is still one of the cars to own, bar none.

1964 Ford Mustang Convertible- Subject to a full and sympathetic restoration in 2015 at the cost of over £30,000- Disirable 1964 1/2 example complete with 'Rally Pac' centre console- 4.2 litre engine and 3 speed manual transmissionFord's first generation Mustang had its initial public viewing at the New York World's Fair of April 1964. It was the first of the so-called 'pony' cars that subsequently included the Chevy Camaro, AMC Javelin and revamped Chrysler Barracuda. It also inspired such Coupes from elsewhere in the world as the Ford Capri and Toyota Celica. It was styled in house under the direction of Joe Oros and utilised as many components as possible from the existing Falcon and Fairlane models, in order to minimise cost. Soon available in Coupe, Convertible and Fastback guise, it could be bought with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. The sales forecast for year one was c.100,000 units - this figure was surpassed in three months.An early production model, this lefthand drive sale car was imported to these shores in 2015 and is now handsomely presented with White bodywork matched to Red interior trim and a Black hood. It was treated to a full and sympathetic restoration in July 2015 at a cost of over £30,000. The shell is original, but benefits from new wings, doors, glass, and electric hood and, in the words of the vendor, 'the body is really well painted and the interior (complete with 'Rally Pac' centre console) is fabulous'. The Mustang's 260ci (4.2-litre) engine has been over-bored by 30thou, equipped with new piston rings and is both balanced and blueprinted. Carburation is a by a single Holley and the GT exhaust is a dual pipe rear exit system. The unit drives through a three-speed manual transmission. The vendor nowadays grades the bodywork, paintwork, V8 engine and gearbox of this delightfully unadorned period Mustang as all being in 'very good' condition, and is now offering his pony car complete with a large collection of invoices for all the work carried out.

1967 Austin Mini Cooper- Fiesta Yellow with Old English White roof- Stunning restored example- Road legal but prepared with competition in mindIn long term ownership between 1991 and 2015, OML 276E regularly competed in sprints and hill climbs all over the UK until the early 2000s. In 2009, the decision was taken to carry out a full restoration, the stunning result of which can be seen today.In 2011 respected specialists, Somerford Mini, restored the bodyshell at a cost of £12,578. Work included new inner sills, new windscreen apertures, new rear wings and re-skinning of the driver's door. The roll cage was fabricated by Andy Robinson Race Cars to full FIA / MSA specification including beautifully sculpting the door pockets around the cage, before the car was painted in period shade Fiesta Yellow with Old English White roof.Current specification includes: 1380cc engine, twin 1.5" HS4 SU carburettors, MED Ram intake, Stage 3 Swiftune cylinder head ,Swiftune SW10 camshaft, lightened & polished conrods, cross-drilled crankshaft, Mini Superlight flywheel & steel back plate, AP racing clutch plate & cover, Cooper S 4 synchro gearbox with Hardy Spicer output shafts, straight cut transfer gears by MED, 3.9 Final Drive, large capacity bespoke aluminium radiator, Maniflow RCM exhaust system, LCB manifold, high-torque starter, 20-litre Jaz foam-filled tank, Mini Spares 10" Rose Petal wheels, Tarox discs and 4-pot callipers, adjustable suspension, Kent Auto Developments rear anti roll bar, Sparco steering wheel, single Cobra bucket seat and 4-point safety harness. Weighing in at only c.600kgs (wet) it has Lexan windows and a laminated front screen.Since its completion in 2013, 'OML 276E' has been used sparingly on the road and for track days and has not been raced. 'OML 276E' comes with a detailed history file, documenting much expenditure.

1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1.5 Roadster- Imported to the UK in 1987, converted to RHD- Much work carried out in the 1990s, triple SU's, Kenlowe fan- Red with Black interior'OJF 742F' started life as a lefthand drive export model that was repatriated from the US in 1987. It is understood to have been restored in the 1990s, during which the chassis was converted to righthand drive and the engine from Stromberg to SU carburation. It has had four keepers since returning to these shores, the previous one of which acquired the Jaguar in 1991 and retained it before placing it in an Anglia Car Auctions sale in 2016, from which it was purchased by the vendor. Dry stored for most of his tenure, the E-Type still only displays a credible, though unwarranted, total mileage of 69,448 and he presently grades the 4.2-litre engine and manual five-speed gearbox as 'very good', the Roadster bodywork as 'good', and the Black leather trim and Red paintwork as average - the latter does display a degree of micro blistering in places.1968 model year E-Types have been retrospectively dubbed Series 1.5 cars. The changes that distinguish them from the preceding Series 1 models were introduced to satisfy the increasingly safety oriented federal regulations and included: open rather than enclosed headlights; black plastic rocker switches for the dashboard as opposed to the toggle variety, black-painted ribbed cam covers, twin cooling fans, and adjustable seat backs. Just 2,801 Series 1.5 Roadsters were produced, of which the sale car is one, though it these days sports fared-in headlights.The last E-Type rolled off the production line 43 years ago, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations, its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines thought by many, including none other than Enzo Ferrari, to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Though hardly rare (over 72,000 were built), they understandably remain the apple of many a collector's eye.

1914 Daimler 20hp TW20 Landaulette- Supplied new to Wm. Henry Thackwray of York and meticulously restored by Veteran and Vintage specialist Richard Peskett- Winner of the 'Best Car' award at the Daimler Centenary Rally in Coventry during June 1996- VCC dated and engine thoroughly overhauled during the current ownership- Featured in the award-winning Merchant Ivory film 'Maurice' (1987)The choice of no fewer than five Royal Families during the Edwardian Era, Daimler enjoyed an enviable reputation for engineering excellence and finely crafted coachwork. Eschewing conventional poppet valves for sleeve ones, the Coventry marque's engines were praised by The Autocar for their 'extraordinary combination of silence, flexibility and power'. Indeed, the Royal Automobile Club awarded Daimler its highly prestigious Dewar Trophy in 1909 after two such powerplants endured a series of gruelling bench, road and track tests without showing appreciable wear. Introduced in 1912, the 20hp was based around a substantial ladder frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension (semi-elliptic front / cantilever back) and rear wheel brakes. Powered by a 3.3 litre four-cylinder sleeve-valve engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the newcomer could be had with a variety of open and closed bodystyles. Arguably, offering the best of both, the 'Bodmin' Landaulette could accommodate four / six in comfort with those in the back able to choose between enclosed or al fresco motoring thanks to its fold-down roof. Only in production until 1915, examples of the Daimler 20hp saw service with both King George V and the Empress of Korea.According to the City of York Council's original registration book, this particular example - chassis 12386 - was issued with the number plate 'DN 568' on February 11th 1914. Listed as a '20hp Daimler Landaulette - Green', its first owner was William Henry Thackwray of Fir Royd, Acomb Road, York. Thought to have remained in the same county for forty odd years because (a) the October 1950 issue of Motor Sport magazine records that W. Collingbourne won the Mr Steele Concours Cup at the Veteran Car Club's Scarborough Rally with his Daimler and (b) J.W. Collingbourne was mentioned in the VCC's report when they issued the 20hp with a dating certificate on 29th July 1953, the car had been acquired by VCC member Arthur Bosworth before the decade's end. Migrating to Devon thereafter, 'DN 568' subsequently belonged to Ted Woolley, Tony Simons, Edgar Richardson and Ronald Harris. A letter on file from Mr Richardson to Mr Harris notes: 'In all the years we had the car I used it to go all over England and Ireland and the Isle of Man also many trips to France and in all that time I never once had a breakdown'. Somewhat careworn after its travels which included appearing in the well-reviewed Merchant Ivory film 'Maurice' (1987), the Daimler was entrusted to experienced veteran restorer Richard Peskett of Hindhead, Surrey.Beginning work in October 1995, Mr Peskett undertook an extensive, body off, chassis up refurbishment of the car. With a brief to adhere as closely as possible to the 20hp's original specification but to make it fully functional once more, he fitted a correct type but replacement engine (to which its predecessor's ID plaque was affixed) and had new gearbox internals fabricated (at a cost of some £6,609.10) as well as thoroughly overhauling the rest of the running gear. The original ash framing and plywood panelling were preserved where possible and replaced where not. The wiring was renewed, the instruments rejuvenated and the CAV headlamps restored. New wings and running boards were made and the interior retrimmed with green leather upfront and grey cloth with grey / white brocade detailing to the rear. Sporting a side-mounted spare wheel, roof-mounted luggage rack, speaking tube, silk blinds and occasional seats, the Bodmin Landaulette was refinished in Deep Royal Green over Black with Red coachlines and monograms to its rear doors in time to receive the 'Best Car' Trophy at the Daimler Centenary Rally during 1996. Successfully completing the VCC President's Tour in 2004 - a 500-mile run through the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Scotland and Yorkshire Wolds - 'DN 568' was bought by William Hughes that same year. Purchased by the vendor as a replacement for his Edwardian Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost in March 2009, the Daimler has since won awards at the Audlem (2012), Nantwich (2012) and Daimler Lanchester Owners' Club 50th Anniversary (2014) Shows. The 20hp engine was treated to new white metal bearings, Arrow conrods and a fresh piston in 2010, while the past winter has seen the steering box and driveshafts fettled. Fitted from new with an electric starter, this very elegant and imposing Edwardian Daimler remains highly presentable. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, 'Best Car' Daimler Centenary Trophy and large history file.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL- Rare factory hard top- Fully UK registered- First year or productionThe 190 SL was introduced in 1955 - the year Mercedes swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300 SLR. However, unlike the 300 series cars, the newcomer was of monocoque construction and built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' Saloon (W121) platform. It also boasted an all-new engine - an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1,897cc that produced some 120bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. It drove through a four-speed manual gearbox operated by a short, floor-mounted lever. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil sprung swing axles at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all-round.Built to the highest standards and among the quickest cars of the time, the 190 SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price of £2,693 did nothing to deter purchasers. The convertible could be ordered with or without removable hard top. There was also the option of a third seat placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. The 190 SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300 SL were replaced by the 113 series 230 SL. By this time over 25,000 190 SLs had been built.Paperwork accompanying this smartly-presented lefthand drive example confirm it spent some time in Ohio, USA before the vendor imported it from a Florida dealer in October last year. Now UK-registered, its lustrous brightwork enhances the look of the Red bodywork and luxurious hide interior trim. The Benz is being offered complete with both a colour-keyed hard top and Beige hood, thereby fully catering for whatever type of British weather it may encounter.

1928 Rolls-Royce 20hp Limousine- Chassis no. GWL 22, coachwork by Windovers Ltd- Understood to have been in storage between 1939 and 2012- Driving condition, Black leather to driver's compartment / Beige Bedford cord to rearUnveiled in 1922, the 20hp was introduced after World War One to meet the growing demand for smaller cars. Produced alongside the Silver Ghost, it was crafted to the same exacting standards despite the increase in production numbers. The 3.1-litre, six-cylinder monobloc engine featured overhead valves with unit construction gearbox, single plate clutch and open shaft with spiral bevel drive. The chassis proved extremely versatile in accepting a wide range of body styles from the coachbuilders of the day; Windovers Ltd being engaged to produce the elegant limousine coachwork adorning chassis GWL 22 offered here. Understood to have been supplied new to a Miss Robinson, the car is said to have been put into storage at the beginning of World War Two and did not emerge again until c.2012. Finished in Red / Black with Black leather to the driver's compartment and Beige Bedford cord to the rear, it is now in running and driving condition and could make a rewarding rolling restoration project or simply be enjoyed 'as is', being a definite crowd-puller at car shows or pub meets.

1994 Toyota Supra- A one-owner vehicle from new- Understood to be one of just 250 genuine UK specification examples made- Resprayed in 2013 With its sizeable tail spoiler and bonnet scoop Toyota's A80 model Supra Turbo certainly displayed the hallmarks of a performance 2+2, yet few British drivers will have experienced its full potential, as the sale car is understood to be one of just 250 genuine UK specification examples made. Think 320bhp resulting in a 0-60mph acceleration time in the mid 4 second bracket and an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph, rising to nearer 180mph if unfettered - ie serious performance even by today's standards. This particular 'wolf in sheep's clothing' is finished in Black and trimmed in Beige leather and its 2997cc twin turbo straight-six engine is teamed with the optional four-speed automatic transmission. A one-owner vehicle, it was resprayed in 2013 and the vendor currently considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox to all be in 'very good' order. 'L636 OWE' presently displays 138,439 total miles and will be offered with a fresh MOT by the time of sale.

1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster- Matching chassis, engine (block and head) and body numbers- The subject of a meticulous, chassis-up refurbishment that took over 1,400 hours and was completed in 2017- Supplied new to America and repatriated many years ago- Later acquired by Derek Hood of JD Classics as an unfinished project and sold to the vendor- Restoration documented via numerous photos and invoicesLaunched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster caused a sensation. Penned by Sir William Lyons, the model's sensuous lines seemed almost impossibly glamorous to a country still feeling the effects of rationing. While, the 120mph top speed that its name signified soon became the stuff of legend. Literally flooded with orders, Jaguar began limited hand-built production soon thereafter (although, it was not until 1950 that the factory was sufficiently 'tooled-up' to discard aluminium in favour of steel for the curvaceous bodywork). Based around a cruciform-braced box-section chassis equipped with independent torsion-bar front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and hydraulic drum brakes, the lithe two-seater proved equally adept on road or track winning both the RAC TT and Alpine Trial during 1950 (the former victory coming at the hands of Sir Stirling Moss). Credited with 160bhp and 190lbft of torque in standard tune, its legendary 3442cc DOHC straight-six engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission. Arguably, the defining sportscar of its generation, a perilously shaky post-WW2 British economy gave the Coventry manufacturer little choice but to concentrate on overseas sales.Manufactured on 19th August 1952 and finished in Birch Grey with Red leather upholstery, this particular example - chassis 672703 - was supplied new via Charles H. Hornburg Jr's Sunset Boulevard, California dealership. Perhaps a sign of its fundamental soundness, the Jaguar has passed through the hands of three renowned marque specialists since being repatriated namely John May of XK Developments (whose company applied for a Heritage Certificate in May 1999), John Gregson of Proteus Cars (and later Gregson-Polska) and Derek Hood of J.D. Classics. Purchased from the latter by the vendor during 2013, the XK120 had been partially stripped pending restoration. Pleasingly retaining its original chassis, engine and body, the two-seater was acquired as a retirement project. Completed late last year following over 1,400 hours of labour, the Jaguar's paintwork and trim were outsourced to professionals but the seller undertook the rest of its meticulous `nut and bolt' refurbishment himself. In many ways as impressive underneath as it is on top, the XK120 has been subtly upgraded with electronic ignition and disc front brakes. Road registered as `XVV 250', this decidedly smart Roadster is described by the vendor as being in `very good' (engine, gearbox) or `excellent' (bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment, interior trim) condition. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until October 2018 and a wealth of photographs and invoices documenting its restoration. What better way to mark the XK120's 70th Anniversary this year than to buy `XVV 250' and enjoy it on the numerous upcoming celebratory events?

1959 Jaguar XK150 SE 3.8 Litre Drophead CoupePLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is of course a Drophead Coupe and not a Roadster as printed in the catalogue.- Distinctive cherished registration 'THE 150' - Subject to an older restoration circa 1995 - 3.8 engine and Borg Warner automatic gearbox - Supplied by Jaguar Cars New York, subsequently converted to RHD The final iteration of the XK sportscar line and the last Jaguar to carry a separate chassis, the XK150 was introduced in May 1957. While its use of independent torsion-bar front suspension, a 'live' leaf-sprung rear axle and rack-and-pinion steering mirrored the practice of its XK140 predecessor, the new model benefited from the option of all-round Dunlop disc brakes (though, in practice very few - if any - cars were delivered with drum brakes). Stylistically, the newcomer was brought up-to-date with less ostentatious curves and a larger, wrap-around single piece windscreen. The dashboard too was altered eschewing wood trim for padded leather. With the E-type still very much under development, Jaguar was keen to sustain the sporting reputation that a remarkable five Le Mans victories (1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957) had earned it. Initially powered by a 3442cc derivative of the marque's race-proven DOHC straight-six engine, the XK150 could be had in Fixed-Head Coupe, Open Two-Seater (Roadster) or Drophead Coupe guises. In the autumn of 1959 the model became available with the 3.8-litre engine which had debuted in the Mark IX saloon. 'Standard' (220bhp) or 'S' (265bhp) states of tune were offered and, despite the increased weight, power was more than enough to provide exhilarating performance, recording in excess of 130mph in numerous road tests. Special Equipment models featured wire wheels and a B-Type cylinder head whilst a Borg-Warner automatic gearbox option, as fitted here, became an increasingly popular option. Subject to an older restoration circa 1995, this well-presented XK150 is finished in Maroon with Biscuit leather and has the desirable 3.8-litre engine. It was supplied from new through Jaguar Cars New York to its first owner, a Dr DE Holler, with the Borg-Warner automatic gearbox option being specified. At some point, presumably during its restoration, the car has been converted to righthand drive. Described as being in "very good" condition with regard to its bodywork, paintwork, engine, transmission and interior, it is said to be a very usable and easy to drive classic and is offered with the most appropriate and highly desirable registration number 'THE 150'. For better handling the car sits on a set of modern radial tyres with wider wire wheels, however for the purist the car also comes with a set of cross-ply tyres mounted on the original size wire wheels. A Kenlowe fan is fitted for convenience under modern traffic conditions. The culmination of the XK range which could trace its roots back to the world-beating XK120, the XK150 offers wind-in-the-hair performance allied to comfort and safety in true Jaguar tradition.

1963 Ford Lotus Cortina- Quite possibly the earliest example on the road- Current ownership for the past twenty-four years and treated to an extensive, decade-long restoration- Runner-up at the Lotus Cortina national rally, Stratford-upon-Avon, 2017The Lotus Cortina is one of the most iconic of all fast Ford's, but good original specification ones are becoming ever-harder to find, which is what makes this particular pre-Airflow specimen particularly interesting. First registered in June 1963, it is believed to have been supplied ex-Cheshunt and is quite possibly the earliest example on the road. The subject of an extensive restoration over a 10 year period, '442 SJH' has remained within the same ownership for the last 24 years and features the correct period parts for a 1963 model, including: alloy bell housing, differential casing and body panels; A-frame rear suspension; and Black vinyl interior trim. The Lotus was runner-up at the Lotus Cortina national rally, Stratford-upon-Avon, 2017, and the vendor presently regards the bodywork, period correct White and Green paintwork, interior trim, 1558cc twin-cam engine and four-speed gearbox as all being in 'excellent' order. The car comes with original buff logbook and MOT to June 19th.Ford wished to race the MkI Cortina in Group 2, for which 1,000 'homologation specials' would be required. The obvious powerplant was the twin-cam version of the 'Kent' engine that Lotus's Colin Chapman developed for the Elan. A deal was struck and the Lotus Cortina was born. Homologation was granted in September '63 and the cars immediately showed potential. The following season Jim Clark won the British Saloon Car Championship in one and countless other laurels were accumulated in both racing and rallying. In addition to the aforementioned, the uprated specification included: close-ratio gearbox, shorter front suspension struts; trailing arms and coil springs with 'A' bracket at the rear; 5.5J steel wheels; front quarter bumpers; Lotus badges on the rear wings and right side of the radiator grille; new centre-console to house the remote control gear lever; different seats and facia; and a wood-rim steering wheel.

1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL- A rare right-hand drive example supplied new in Belfast on 24th June 1964, full DVLA ownership trace- Extensively mechanically, bodily and cosmetically restored since entering the current ownership as a 'garage find' five years ago- Pleasingly retains its original registration number and engine. Hardtop and soft-top roofs- c.£50,000 worth of recent expenditure much of it with Pagoda specialist Colin Ferns Ltd of RichmondAccompanied by a DVLA ownership trace which goes all the way back to its first keeper in Belfast, this rare right-hand drive 230SL previously belonged to a busy sea captain. Scarcely used from the 1990s onwards, the Mercedes-Benz was effectively a `garage find' when the vendor acquired it five years ago. Extensively mechanically, bodily and cosmetically restored since then with much of the work entrusted to renowned Pagoda specialist Colin Ferns Ltd of Richmond, the two-seater pleasingly retains its factory-fitted engine and four-speed manual gearbox. A comparatively early 230SL and thus notably lighter / sportier than its successors, `233 WZ' has been refinished in its original exterior livery (with the hubcaps correctly colour-coded to the hardtop). Reupholstered in leather rather than MB-Tex but using period authentic trim pieces made with the original factory tooling, the two-seater also boasts a fully refurbished / relined hardtop and brand new soft-top secured to the original rails. Describing it as `a wonderful car that starts on the button', the vendor notes a deep scratch to the passenger window but is not aware of any major issues. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, fresh MOT certificate, some service history dating back to the 1980s, recent invoices for circa £50,000 mostly with Colin Ferns Ltd and an insurance approved tracker (the latter requiring a subscription). Successor to both the exotic racebred 300SL 'Gullwing' Coupe and its humbler 190SL sibling, the W113-series SL proved more comfortable than the former and faster than the latter (a point emphasised by Eugen Bohringer's 1963 Liege-Sofia-Liege rally victory). First of the line, the 230SL was styled by Paul Bracq and introduced at the March 1963 Geneva Salon. Powered by a 2306cc straight-six engine mated to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, it was credited with 150bhp / 159lbft and a 124mph top speed. Of the 48,912 W113-series cars made between 1963 and 1971, 19,831 were 230SLs (the vast majority of which were left-hand drive).

1950 Jowett Jupiter- Period 1950s documented race history with supporting photographs at Dundrod, Silverstone and Isle of Man British Empire Trophy- 1951 Monte Carlo rally entrant- In storage from 1969 until 2015- Full comprehensive, correctly detailed and photographic restoration to the very highest standard over a 2-year periodEncouraged by the Javelin's success in motorsport, Jowett's prime motivation for the Jupiter was to gain an increase in its steel allocation by exporting a Sports Car version to the USA. The chassis was penned by former Auto Union engineer Eberan von Eberhorst, and the initial intention was for Jowett to supply production examples of it for independent coachbuilders to add their own design of body, and 75 frames were duly supplied to names such as Stablilimenti Farina, Ghia Suisse, Gebruder Beutler, Richard Mead and Abbotts of Farnham for this purpose. However the costs involved proved hard to justify for a car of such relatively modest power, and the factory was ultimately obliged to pen and create its own bodies. Crafted in aluminium, they featured two doors leading to a single bench seat. Luggage space was gained from inside, while the whole of the front hinged upwards from the scuttle to give optimum access to the engine and transmission. Power was provided by a high compression version of the Javelin's 1486cc flat-four OHV engine mounted well forward in the chassis.What it lacked it outright power, the Jupiter made up for in handling and roadholding, which resulted in an impressive level of international motorsport success, including class wins at Le Mans in 1950, 1951 and 1952; 1950 Monte Carlo Rally; 1951 Dundrod TT; and outright victory in the 1951 Lisbon Rally. Many private owners employed the model for racing, rallying, sprinting and hillclimbing. Production ran from 1950 to 1954, during which around 900 examples were manufactured. A promising-looking composite-bodied successor, the R4, never progressed beyond the prototype stage and the company closed its doors in 1955.The totally immaculate 1950 Jupiter now offered was shipped by the factory to Strobcross Engineering Works of Glasgow on December 19, 1950. Its first keeper was K B Miller who contested the 1951 Monte Carlo Rally with the car, but failed to progress beyond Preston following a second blown head gasket. He also tackled the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb with 'JGA 123', but in August 1951, having reputedly 'gone through so many head gaskets he wanted to drive the Jowett into the Clyde', he sold the car to Bill Skelly, the son of a Motherwell garage man. Skelly entered it for the Dundrod TT the following month, a move that required him to give the Jupiter a temporary coat of dull green distemper, as all cars were required run in their national colours. Despite failing oil pressure, he finished 8th in class and 24th overall and then had the task of replacing the big-end bearings in order to drive home. Skelly and 'JGA 123' also entered the following:- October 1951, Winfield - 13th in 5 lap Saloon event- April 1952, RAC Rally - did not start- May 1952, Silverstone - 7th in Sports Car race- May 1952, Isle of Man - British Empire Trophy, retired a few laps from the finish with valve troubleIn 1953 the Jupiter passed into the hands of John Tyrer (brother of well-known racer Gillie Tyrer), a Liverpool motorcycle dealer, but by the early '60s the car, now White, was the property of another Liverpool resident, Paul Pinkman, who used it until c.1969 before laying it up following a gearbox malady. The Jowett remained in storage until his death in 2014, 10 months following which it was acquired by the vendor, who promptly entrusted it to M.B. Restorations of Queensbury for a two year nut and bolt restoration of the very highest standard.Now resplendent in its original livery of Red bodywork and Brown upholstery, 'JGA 123' it is understandably considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmission, and he is now offering this historic Jupiter complete with an extensive history file that includes period competition images as well as a photographic record of the restoration. A unique and exciting opportunity for Jowett aficionados everywhere.

1953 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater- In current ownsership since 1989- Morgan main Dealer maintained- Matching numbers carFirst seen in 1950, the Morgan Plus 4 was a larger and more powerful derivative of the company's 4/4 and has remained in production on and off for over 60 years now. Up until 1969 it was powered by the four-cylinder engines found in the Triumph TR range, which were mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with well-spaced ratios. The rakish body was mounted on a variant of Morgan's familiar Z section chassis, underslung at the rear. Suspension was independent by sliding pillars and coil springs at the front and a live axle on semi-elliptic springs at the rear. Braking was by drums all round and steering by a Burman cam and sector system. As tested by Autosport's John Bolster, the 100bhp 1991cc Triumph-engined Plus Four would accelerate to 60mph in 9.6 seconds and on to a top speed of a whisker under 105mph.According to an accompanying 1989 letter from the then registrar, this delightful period Morgan was the only 'flat rad' four-seater Plus 4 known to the Morgan Sports Car Club at that time, so a decidedly rare version. It was purchased for £12,500 in September of the same year by the vendor's family trust, since when it has been continually maintained by renowned Morgan dealer Melvyn Rutter of Bishop's Stortford. The subject of a comprehensive older restoration just 4,543 miles ago, 'SNW 545' is smartly presented courtesy of Dark Green bodywork teamed with Black upholstery and carpets. Self-evident features of interest include the Bluemels steering wheel, quartet of period rear-view mirrors, rear-mounted luggage rack and radio aerial affixed to the left flank. The Morgan rides on silver-coloured steel disc wheels equipped with Avon HM Tourist tyres and highly polished hubcaps. This charming Plus 4 is now offered complete with full hood and tonneau cover and an MOT to August 6.

1947 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Imperial Sedan- Understood to have belonged to a doctor in the USA for many years- Imported to the UK in 2006- Part of a private collection sice 2014.While dwelt in the USA, this truly gorgeous period Caddy is understood to have belonged to a doctor for many years. It was imported to the UK in 2006 and became part of a private collection in 2014. At some stage it was treated to what is self-evidently a very high quality restoration. It is finished in a lustrous shade of Deep Silver and trimmed in a mix of Black hide (front) and Grey cloth (rear). Power is supplied by a 5.7-litre L-head Monobloc V8 engine driving through a four-speed Hydramatic transmission. The vendor considers the six-light Limousine bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and gearbox to all be in 'very good' order. A treat for all lovers of Americana.The Fleetwood Metal Body Company was founded in 1909 in Pennsylvania and quickly earned an enviable reputation for producing top-tier bodies on the upmarket chassis of the day for royalty, American presidents and screen stars alike. The business was acquired by Fisher Body in 1925 and thereby subsumed into the giant General Motors combine in 1929. For some years Fleetwood continued to manufacture bespoke bodies - in particular for Cadillac - but the name was eventually adopted for the high end versions of that company's regular model range. Cadillac's full size 70 (short wheelbase) and 75 (long wheelbase) Series cars were produced from 1936 right through to 1987. The third generation version of 1941-1949 emanated from the prolific pen of Harley Earl and was Cadillac's largest offering of the time. For 1947 it was available in five different configurations, of which the two so-called Imperial variants had jump seats that allowed either seven or nine occupants to be accommodated - the sale car is a seven-seater example. At nearly 19 feet in length, the Cadillac 75 is a major presence even by American standards.

1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1.5 Roadster- Ground up restoration by Madden Automotive of Long Island, USA completed in 2012- Converted to righthand drive, triple SU's, fitted luggage, Opalescent Green with Tan leather- Imported by the vendor to UK in 2013 and kept in a carcoon, c.500 miles since restorationFor many people, the E-Type remains the ultimate production Jaguar. A car whose heady blend of styling and performance were so exceptional at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch they continue to cast a smooth, elliptical shadow over the marque's new sports cars some 55 years later. Its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines are thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motor car. Indeed, only a few years ago the Daily Telegraph ranked the E-Type top of the '100 most beautiful cars of all time' and, of course, none other than Enzo Ferrari beat them to it by many years when he similarly described it as 'the most beautiful car ever made'.Engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964 and, with the change, came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and electrical systems, and more comfortable seats. Never officially referred to as such by Jaguar, the so-called 'Series 1.5' cars appeared in late 1967. Drip fed a further host of detail improvements prior to the Series 2's official introduction the following October (including a more spacious cabin layout, redesigned convertible hood, larger capacity cooling system and boot hinge covers etc), they understandably remain particularly sought after by enthusiasts.Finished in Opalescent Green with Tan interior, BVG 257E was subject to a ground up restoration at the vendor's request by Madden Automotive of Long Island, USA in 2012 and imported to the UK shortly afterwards. Converted to righthand drive it has been kept in a carcoon and has covered just c.500 miles since. Featuring triple SU carburettors and a set of fitted luggage in the boot by Taris Chaysin Autoluggage of New York, this lovely E-Type roadster comes with Swansea V5C and a current MoT to 26 April 2018.

1948 Diamond T Model 201 Pickup- Widely regarded as the 'Cadillac of Pickup Trucks'- Extensively restored to show standard and probably the best example in Europe- Hercules 'Super Service' 3900cc six-cylinder engine, 4-speed Warner T9 manual transmission and optional 62mph rear end- Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 (Without Reserve)After a brief flirtation with passenger cars, Diamond T specialised in commercial vehicles from 1911 onwards. Renowned for making the 'Cadillac of Trucks', the Chicago-based company introduced its iconic Model 201 One-Ton in 1938. A so-called 'light duty' machine but engineered to the same standards as its 'heavy duty' siblings, the newcomer was based around a massive cruciform-braced ladder-frame chassis equipped with an extra rigid I-beam front axle, fully floating back axle, Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes, cast iron wheels and substantial leaf-sprung suspension (those at the rear containing thirteen leaves). Initially powered by a 205ci (3.4 litre) seven main bearing L-head six-cylinder Hercules engine, the Model 201 gained an enlarged 236ci (3.9 litre) Hercules 'Super Service' unit post-WW2. Three-speed manual Warner transmission was standard with a four-speed gearbox and high speed 62mph final drive ratio being optional. Imposing styling was a Diamond T hallmark, its products sporting imposing radiator grilles, sculpted wings and rakish cabs. Promoted as being 'all-truck' rather than having any passenger car DNA (a subtle dig at its rivals), the Model 201 could be had in Pickup, Panel Delivery or Stake Truck guises. Famously long-lived, some 7,000 had been sold by the time it was superseded by the comparatively unloved Model 222 for 1950. Finished in Diamond T Red over Black with White pinstriping and Brown simulated leather upholstery, this particular example - chassis 2014314 - is considered by the vendor to be 'probably the best and most correct Model 201 existing, certainly in Europe if not the world'. Reportedly restored using 'everything either new old stock or original including the correct wheels (most are adapted from the ones fitted to the larger six-wheeler trucks)', the Pickup was previously owned by David Pearson of Montrose, Colorado. Entering the current ownership during 2013 for $49,000, the Diamond T has since been registered in Cherry Valley, Illinois and France. Specified with such desirable options as the four-speed Warner T-9 manual transmission and 'high speed' 62mph final drive ratio, the Model 201 also boasts a renewed period correct wiring harness, single exhaust plus chrome extension, original three spoke steering wheel, factory overhead storage compartment, wind-out two-piece windscreen, stainless / nostalgic steel grille, fresh headliner, Diamond T mascot, passenger side utility locker, original-style driver's side mirror, 70mph speedometer and fog lamps. Definitively the nicest Diamond T Model 201 Pickup we have encountered, chassis 2014314 is offered for sale with French Certificat d'Immatriculation (Carte Grise). Interested parties might like to know that Peter Anderson of www.importedvehicleregistration.co.uk has quoted £300 (inclusive of all DVLA fees) to UK register the truck.

1966 Austin Mini Cooper S 1275- Delivered new to the supplying dealer, Central Garage of Leeds- Subject to a restoration program that took some 20 years that was completed in 2011- Original service book, owners' manual and displays a credible 69,450 milesThe Mini mania sparked by Paddy Hopkirk's glorious victory on the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally has never really gone away. What's changed in recent times is that serious collectors increasingly insist on their cars being to original or period modified specification and are prepared to pay for the privilege. This delightful Cooper S appears to tick that box nicely. It is a 1966 1275 model, that retains its original Hydrolastic suspension system, three-synchro gearbox, dynamo and positive earth electrical system. It was the subject of a restoration program that took some 20 years, and was completed in 2011. Items of note include: the Webasto sunroof that has been retrimmed by Pickerings of Bradford; reclining front seats courtesy of Newton Commercial; period leather-rimmed Les Leston steering wheel; optional twin fuel tanks; Minilite-style alloy wheels from Mini Spares; and rare 163 cylinder head which, in common with the gearbox, has been overhauled. Other items refurbished since 2011 include the front suspension bushes and joints.This home market Mini is finished in the strident combination of Black roof over Tartan Red bodywork and trimmed in Red/Gold brocade. It was delivered new to the supplying dealer, Central Garage of Leeds, on April 6, 1966 and first registered 'FUM 740D'. The vendor acquired the car in 2011, since when it has dwelt on the Isle of Man with the appropriate registration 'MN 1275' - as he is retaining that number the Mini has now been allocated 'FMN 740D'. The vendor presently grades the bodywork, paintwork and transmission as 'excellent', and the engine and interior trim as 'very good'. He is now offering the car complete with the green continuation log book and original service book and owners' manual, as well as the Tudor Webasto instruction guide and Manx registration document. The odometer currently displays an eminently credible 69,450 miles.

1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider- Imported to UK in 1990 from USA, red with black interior- Upgraded from original Normale specification using genuine Veloce block- LHD example restored by marque specialist John HoldenThis very smartly presented lefthand drive Giulia Spider was originally imported to the US by serial foreign car importer Max Hoffman. During 1990 it found its way to the UK and was purchased by the vendor from Black & White Cars of Newbury in 2013, by which time its engine had been upgraded from 'Normale' to the slightly later more powerful 110bhp Veloce specification using a genuine Veloce cylinder block no. AR0012101746. During 2013/2014, 'SPY 269C' was entrusted to marque specialist John Holden of Pure Bodies, Hants, for a major restoration that deliberately saved as many of the original fixtures and fittings as possible. A full respray followed a strip and examination. All the original brightwork was re-chromed rather than replaced. The engine was overhauled, the front suspension uprated and many new parts fitted, including clutch, alternator, battery, brake linings and Pirelli Cinturato tyres, while the underside was Waxoyled.The vendor unsurprisingly nowadays classes the bodywork and Red paintwork as 'excellent' and the Black interior trim, sonorous 1600c twin-cam engine and five-speed manual gearbox as 'very good'. This Spider is now being offered complete with a file of invoices and an MOT that remains valid until August 27. Qualifying for historic road tax, the accumulated mileage currently displayed is an unwarranted by eminently feasible 70,341.The Type 105 Giulia Spider was introduced in 1962 as a rebadged and updated version of the earlier Type 101 Giulietta model. Now equipped with the taller 1600 rather than 1300 engine, the Giulia Spider was readily distinguishable via the necessary bulge in the bonnet. The Giulia Spider continued in production until the arrival of the Spider 1600 Duetto in mid-1966. With their endearing looks and combination of lusty twin-cam engine linked to an ever-willing five speed transmission and responsive handling, these period Alfas have an understandably robust following.

1982 AC 3000 ME MKII Prototype- Former Thames Ditton demonstrator and then Charles Hurlock's personal car before being reworked by Aubrey Woods of BRM fame as a MKII prototype- Re-engineered with much Alfa Romeo componentry as part of a potential joint venture including engine, suspension, brakes etc- Recently treated to over £11,000 worth of fettling (new ECU, water pump, sundry recommissioning and rolling road testing)Although, the AC 3000ME prototype debuted at the 1973 Earls Court Motor Show, difficulties in obtaining Type Approval meant that it would be another six years before the mid-engined sportscar entered production. Hailed as the British equivalent of the Lancia Stratos - both machines featuring wedge-shaped styling, fibreglass bodywork and proprietary V6 engines - its 'bathtub' steel chassis played host to substantial front / rear subframes and an integral roll-over bar. Equipped with all-round independent double-wishbone suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the model boasted a rearward 40:60 weight bias and excellent handling. Transversely mid-mounted, the 2994cc Ford powerplant was allied to AC's own five-speed manual gearbox (albeit with Hewland internals) via a Reynold triplex chain system. With some 138bhp and 192lbft of torque on tap, the lightweight 3000ME (1085kg) was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and over 120mph. Some seventy-six cars were produced at AC's Thames Ditton factory before manufacture switched to AC (Scotland) Ltd in 1984 where another thirty were built. For many the last true AC - and certainly the final model in which the Hurlock family had a hand - the 3000ME has long been collectible. This particular example - chassis 129 - is unique among the total production run in having been actively involved in both eras of the story. Originally the Thames Ditton factory demonstrator, it was adopted for a time by AC's Managing Director Andrew Hurlock for his personal use, and was therefore still on the company's books when the project relocated to Scotland. Aside from extending production of the MKI, the intention was to market an improved MKII version in conjunction with Alfa Romeo, and former BRM engineer Aubrey Woods was tasked with undertaking the related development. That work was carried out on the car now offered and reportedly included the following Alfa Romeo componentry: 2500cc V6 engine, suspension parts, wheels, control unit, pedals, steering, CV drive shafts and ventilated disc brakes. Chassis 129 is also understood to have benefited from a modified Hewland gearbox incorporating a Hyvo chain drive with Weller tensioner housed in a separate chain case, tapered races and individual selectors. Koni self-levelling shock absorbers were added too. A former AC test driver, Ray Wilkinson bought chassis 129 when the Scottish operation folded. Won over by its handling / roadholding, he planned to race the two-seater with the AMOC and to this end commissioned John Dooley to prepare the Alfa Romeo 2500cc V6 for competition usage. Unfortunately, a regulation change rendered chassis 129 ineligible before it ever ran in anger. Fitted with a more tractable / usable Alfa Romeo 3000cc V6 thereafter, the AC remained in Mr Wilkinson's care until 1997 when it was purchased by Michael Cowburn. Forming part of the latter's private collection, the fixed head coupe was sparingly used during his seventeen-year tenure. Repainted shortly before entering the current ownership during February 2014, chassis 129 was treated to £11,196.37 worth of fettling last year. Stripped and checked over, its 3000cc Alfa Romeo engine was uprated with an Emerald K3 management system (plus associated wiring loom), new Lambda sensor, electronic water pump / controller and VR6-type injectors. Attention was also paid to the clutch, steering rack, suspension, washer jets and brakes. A secondary 12-gallon fuel tank was added because the original one contained too much detritus. Filled with fresh oil and antifreeze, the two-seater underwent two rolling road set-up sessions. Riding on fresh tyres and sporting a bespoke stainless steel exhaust system, 'VPC 634X' is said to 'have plenty of performance and to sound like an Italian thoroughbred'. A fascinating glimpse into what might have been, this historic and unique AC is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, MOT certificate valid until 12th December 2018, history file and its initial Alfa Romeo 2500cc V6.

1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe- Sold new in 1953 via Jaguars Los Angeles distributor Hornburg- A Matching numbers & freshly restored example- Fitted with a Guy Broad five-speed gearbox and offered with a collection of invoicesAccording to its vendor this handsome matching numbers Jaguar `is in beautiful condition and in need of no work whatsoever'. A lefthand drive export model '388 UYY' was sold new in 1953 via the company's Los Angeles distributor Hornburg. As now, it was finished in Dove Grey complemented by Tan-coloured interior trim. Apparently it did a modest amount of racing in Arizona in the `70s, the area it spent most of its life in until being shipped to Germany in 1990, where it was stored in a container awaiting a renovation that was never completed. Fast forward to 2015 when it was acquired by a classic car company who sold it to the vendor a year later, following which he instigated a full body-off restoration, during which no corrosion was encountered. The refurbishment involved: a total bare-metal respray; full retrim, including dashboard and carpets; replacement hood; fresh chrome bumpers and grill; and new Guy Broad five-speed gearbox, wire wheels and tyres. The total of the parts alone was over £24,000 and the Jaguar is offered complete with Heritage certificate and V5C document.The stunning-looking XK120 Roadster caused a sensation when launched at the 1948 London Motorshow. Capable of 120mph and more, it immediately assumed the mantle of the world's fastest production car. The equally elegant Fixed Head Coupe version followed in 1951 with the Drop Head Coupe completing the range in 1953. The key to the car's electrifying performance was its all new, alloy-headed DOHC 3.4-litre, straight-six engine, the basic design of which successfully powered a whole range of Jaguars until the late `80s. In order to confirm the model's top speed potential to the press, the second XK120 built was driven flat out on the Jabbeke straight, Belgium, achieving an astonishing 136.596mph in stripped form.

1983 CN Sprint- Hand-built by the late Neil Shepherdson (the Neil in Christopher Neil Ltd of Northwich)- 2-litre 16V Zetec unit and original Dunlop D1 alloy wheels- Recently overhauled at a cost of £12,500The CN Sprint was a replica kit car marketed by Lotus marque specialists Christopher Neil Ltd of Northwich, Cheshire. This particular example, (Chassis No.00001) was hand-built by the late Neil Shepherdson (the Neil in Christopher Neil) and originally registered to him. He apparently created the car using all new parts, including a galvanised Lotus Elan S4 chassis, genuine Lotus suspension, brakes, steering and differential. It was used as a press/sales demonstrator and originally powered by a Ford 1600cc CVH engine driving through a Sierra five-speed gearbox. The vendor had the CVH unit professionally replaced with a 2-litre 16V Zetec unit, which predictably endows the car with performance superior to that of an original Elan Sprint. Coincident with the transplant, the brakes, suspension, wheel bearings and drive shafts were overhauled at a cost of £12,500 and a new hood completed the makeover. The vendor currently regards the evocation as `mechanically superb and an absolute joy to drive, being very quick and amazingly tractable with superb reliability'. He goes on to say, `the bodywork is very good with no crazing, but just some faint blemishes noticeable at very close quarters. The interior is in very good condition with no rips or marks on the original Elan seats, carpet or console, the latter of which has been retrimmed in fine leather. The electrics are all working reliably, including the windows and headlights, which are instantly raised by electric motor'. In summary, he currently regards the Zetec engine and five-speed gearbox as `excellent', the fibreglass bodywork as `very good', the Black interior trim as `good', and the Red over White paintwork as `average'.`A548 TLG' is now offered complete with its original Dunlop D1 alloy wheels, sheaf of past invoices, complimentary period magazine article, period advertising and photos, old MOT certificates and one valid to June 26 this year.

1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster- Original UK RHD manual example- Interior re-trimmed, bare metal repaint, new front wings / doors / bootlid, engine overhauled, etc.- Receipts on file for over £90,000The E-Type or XK-E as it was known in the USA, made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show of 1961. From birth, the car was available either as a Fixed Head Coupe or a two-seat Roadster. The engine size was increased from 3.8 to 4.2-litres in October 1964. With the change came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. For 1966, a 2+2 version of the Coupe was added to the range. It was 9in longer and featured a more vertical windscreen.What are known as the Series 3 cars were introduced in 1971. With the exception of a handful of now very rare examples, they were all fitted with a new 5.3-litre V12 engine. The original (short) wheelbase was discontinued and the revised car offered only as Roadster (now based on the longer 2+2 floorpan) or 2+2 Coupe. Production of the Series 3 cars continued until the entire model range was superseded by the XJS in 1975; by which time some 15,000 V12-engined cars had been produced - most of which were exported to North America. The Series 3 cars are readily identified from their predecessors by the large cross-slatted radiator grille, flared wheel arches and V12 badge on the rear.This very impressively-presented righthand drive home market Roadster has been the subject of a £90,000 refurbishment which included the front wings, doors and bootlid being replaced and the whole car treated to a bare metal respray in Black. The interior was completely retrimmed in Biscuit-coloured hide, the engine overhauled with new timing chains and a refurbished manual gearbox installed. The instruments were also overhauled and the original wiring replaced. First registered in London in 1973, 'VLL 623M' currently displays a mere (though unwarranted) 14,358 miles and is now seeking a new owner in time for some wind-in-the-hair spring motoring.

1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII- A desirable home market, 'matching numbers' car- Supplied new by Cogger & Hawkins Ltd of Aylesbury complete with wire wheels and overdrive- Recently repainted and re-trimmed with 93,700 recorded milesUnlike many Big Healeys we see these days, `APO 373C is a genuine matching numbers, home market example that came off line in July 1965 destined for the dealer Cogger and Hawkins of Aylesbury, Bucks. It was built with a considerable number of desirable factory-fitted options including: overdrive, wire wheels, adjustable steering column, tonneau cover, laminated windscreen and heater. Fifty two years on, and the mileage stands at an eminently credible (be it unwarranted) total of 93,700. In 2009 the car benefited from an overhaul of its twin SU carburettors and the installation of an electronic ignition system. The gearbox and overdrive unit were overhauled in 2016, and in recent times the Healey has been repainted in its current shade of Blue, retrimmed in Blue-piped Cream hide and treated to a fresh Blue mohair hood. Taking all these improvements into account, the vendor presently views the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and manual four-speed gearbox as all being `very good' order, and is now selling the 3000 complete with Heritage certificate, collection of old MOT's and invoices plus a fresh MOT certificate.The Austin-Healey 100 was the toast of the 1952 London Motor Show, from when the newcomer enjoyed steady development. The four-cylinder cars gave way to the 100-Six of 1956, which in turn was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. The final iteration was the 3000 MKIII, which was launched in October 1963 and mildly upgraded (Phase 2) in May the following year. The most powerful and luxurious of all the derivatives, it had lively performance courtesy of its 150bhp straight-six engine and featured such niceties as wind up windows and a walnut-veneer facia. 3000 production closed at the end of 1967 after 42,926 had been made, 17,712 of which were MKIIIs.

1964 Morris Mini Cooper S 1275- Supplying new by Joseph Cockshoot & Company of Stockport, Cheshire - Current ownership for over 43 years- Subject to refurbishment in 2010/2011This interesting and very original `dry' suspension Cooper S was despatched to supplying dealer Joseph Cockshoot & Company of Stockport Cheshire on December 5, 1964. The accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms it was finished in Black over Tartan Red and trimmed in Red and Gold. The Morris has been in the vendor's care for over 43 years, during which time it has served as a rally car, but is now back in road trim following a programme of conversion and refurbishment in 2010/2011. The intension was to retain as many of the original parts as possible, so the vendor nowadays describes the Mini's condition as `good rather than concours'. The one major departure from standard specification is the engine block, which is the stronger version from a 1300 GT of the same era, but the original thin-flanged 1275 one (bored out to +40 but never decked) is included in the sale.The bodyshell was in good shape so no new panels were required, while the floor was repaired with period parts. The gearbox and twin SU carburettors are original. The suspension was overhauled using mainly new old stock items, while the brake calipers were reconditioned and re-installed along with new brake lines/pipes etc. The rear drums were renewed. The seats are of the Paddy Hopkirk bucket variety that came with the car. The wiring loom and speedometer are original but the carpets have been replaced as the originals were mislaid during the car's rally days. `GMA 102C' nowadays rides on Minilite-style wheels shod with period tyres. According to the vendor, only around 300 1275 Coopers Ss were equipped with the desirable `dry' suspension as fitted to this car, and while some were ordered with the optional extra fuel tank and oil cooler, this fascinating and desirable Cooper has neither to this day.

1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II- Excellent oil pressure and everyting works as it should- Used as a daily driver- Body,interior,engine,gearbox Described as excellent by vendorThe Silver Spirit was launched at the Paris Salon in 1980. Penned by Fritz Feller, it was a welcome replacement for the long-serving Silver Shadow and the first of a new generation of models that spawned the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine and Park Ward for Rolls-Royce, and the Mulsanne and Eight Series cars of its sister company Bentley. Ultimately, there were a total of four iterations of the Silver Spirit, via which the popular model remained in production until 1998. The tidy-looking Spirit II on offer features Metallic Green bodywork teamed with Green-piped Black hide interior trim. The vendor presently grades its bodywork, interior trim, V8 engine and automatic transmission as 'excellent' and the paintwork as 'good'. A combination of the Rolls' general condition and MOT history suggest the modest indicated mileage of 43,047 is quite likely to be correct. Used as a daily driver, the vendor advises it has 'excellent oil pressure and everything works as it should' including the electrically operated and heated front seats. The current MOT is valid into September.

1976 (see text) Datsun 260Z, 2565 cc. Registration number RDZ 289. Chassis number GR530010995. Engine number L26174476. The legendary Z car was conceived by Nissan's North American President, Yutaka Katayama as a cheaper alternative to Toyota's exotic 2000GT and became the first truly successful Japanese sports car. Using a six-cylinder engine, the motor had a single overhead camshaft and 150 bhp. The attractive styling, with long bonnet and compact cabin area, has widely been credited to German designer Albrecht Goertz and still looks sharp today. The 240Z was an instant success, particularly in America, but with emissions controls increasingly diluting its performance, Nissan sought to restore some of the power lost by increasing engine capacity. The 260Z was produced between 1975 and 1978, before being replaced by the 280Z. The engine was enlarged with a longer stroke to 2.6-litres with a consequential increase in power from 150bhp to 165 bhp and the car was stiffened by the extension of the chassis rails and the addition of a rear roll bar. Much like the 240Z, the car was fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard and the car featured independent suspension all round with MacPherson struts at the front and Chapman links at the rear. There was also additional stiffness in the chassis due to a redesign of the chassis rails which were larger and extended further back than previous models. The 260Z had a redesigned dashboard, console and door panels for the interior, together with updated tail lights; it was also on a slightly longer wheelbase and with a higher roofline to increase cabin space. This example was originally registered on the Isle of Man in 1976 and then brought to the mainland in November of 1979 and registered with DVLA. Our vendor purchased her in October 1989 and already had a 240Z that had terminal rust so that one broken up and some parts, along with the remains of another 260Z were combined to rebuild this one in 1997/98. It was stripped back to bare metal and had the sills replaced, Waterloo engineering in Hull rebuilt the engine, polished the crankshaft and reskimmed the head. The mileage at this time was some 46,000. Since the rebuild it has been rarely used and was last on the road in 2002 when the mileage was a little over 48,000. Stored in a garage, a recent move to a smaller property means that there is nowhere to house the car so it is being reluctantly sold. She will need recommissioning due to the time off the road; she turns over but the fuel lines need cleaning through. Sold with the V5C, cherished number plate and five MOT's between 1989 and 2001.

1960 Norton Model 50, project, 350cc. Registration number VFW 265. Frame number R13 88416. Engine number R13 88416. Introduced in 1933, Norton's single cylinder Model 50, alongside the twin port Model 55, was Norton's first production overhead valve 350 cc. The original Sturmey-Archer gearbox was soon replaced by Norton's own four speed foot change unit in 1935 and the sporty 350 single was continually upgraded until it was withdrawn in 1963. The AMC gearbox was adopted in 1956 along with improved electrics and the "Featherbed" frame was introduced for 1959. This matching numbers example was first registered to Brian Stride of Hull on the 25th March 1960 and it has spent its life in the East Riding. Our vendors father purchased it in the mid 1960's and started a restoration many years ago that stalled. Sold with the V.E.60 and V5C, it will require full restoration and prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the completeness of the machine. Please note that the front number plate in the photograph bears an incorrect registration number.

1931 Triumph WL, 350 cc. Registration number Q675 XBB (see text). Frame number B3518. Engine number C2216. Triumph motorcycles of the early 1930s represent a watershed between the ultra-successful Model P 'flat tanker' and its derivatives, and the new range of models that would be designed by the great Val Page following his arrival in 1932 and further developed by Edward Turner. Typical of these was the 350 cc sidevalve WL, a new introduction for 1931 that featured the then fashionable inclined ('sloper') engine and dry sump lubrication with oil tank in the front of the crankcase, an arrangement first seen on the totally revised NSD model of 1930. Enclosure of the crankcase and gearbox was another popular trend at this time and was offered on various Triumph models including the WL. The latter though, was destined for a relatively short life and was not listed for 1933, thus making it one of the rarer Triumph models of the early 1930's. This Triumph was originally registered as EL 1174, a Bournemouth plate that was taken off in 1998 and issued with the Q plate. Other history is sketchy but in 1986 it was owned by a Mr A Stokes of Colchester and he had the Maglite rebuilt. In 1987 he had confirmation from the Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club of its 1931 vintage and it was featured in the November issue of Classic Motorcycle of 1992. Since then time has been unkind to the WL and it is now offered for restoration. Sold with the 1998 MOT and various letters but no registration documents.

1982 Kawasaki Z1000 - J2, 998 cc (see text). Registration number XDC 510Y. Frame number KZT00J-012697. Engine number KZT00JE030933. The KZ1000 was released in September 1976 as a 1977 model to replace the 1976 KZ900, which in turn replaced the Z1 launched in 1972 in the Z series and was replaced in 1984, with Kawasaki's first liquid-cooled bike, the Ninja GPZ900R, although it remained in production for the USA police service until 2005. It has an inline-four cylinder engine and a 5-speed gearbox, in a 'one down and four up' configuration. Producing about 90 hp, it was the fastest production motorcycle of the era. Some of the significant differences between the KZ900 and the KZ1000 include that the latter of the two has a heavier crankshaft for less engine vibration, smoother acceleration and a larger displacement. There were various configurations of specifications and assembly, such as having the choice between chain-drive and shaft-drive. The more cruiser-like US version was called 1000 LTD in European markets. Kawasaki swapped the traditional 4-4 exhaust (available on Z1 and KZ900) for the cheaper 4-2 exhaust, it was their first fuel injected motorcycle. The KZ1000 was ridden by California Highway Patrol officers Ponch and Jon of the 1977-1984 TV show CHiPs, by Keanu Reeves the film Chain Reaction and fourteen of the motorcycles were used in the 1979 Mad Max for members of the Toecutter's gang. XDC was first registered on the 14th October 1982 and changed hands a couple of times before Steven Thompson of Thirsk bought it in 1985, the mileage was about 20,000; he sold it to our vendor in June 1996 when it had risen to some 33,000 who laid it up in 1998. Reawakened from its slumber in late 2013 it was in need of a total engine rebuild (barrels bored to 1100 cc, new pistons, welded and strengthened crank and reconditioned cylinder head) as a plug had been left out and rusted the barrel, over 2014 work continued with the frame being powder coated, the tin work being paint in a USA colour scheme, a new Eddie Lawson replica seat and a Vance & Hines exhaust system. Since the restoration it has only covered approximately 1,000 miles. sold with the V5C, old tax discs, MOT's and a quantity of receipts for the mechanical items used in the rebuild.

1932 Cotton-Blackburne ONV, 350 cc. Registration number EAS 156 (non-transferable). Frame number 8233. Engine number TBC. Gloucester-based Cotton established its reputation with a string of racing successes in the 1920's thanks to an innovative frame patented by its founder, Frank Willoughby Cotton. Cotton's design featured four straight tubes running from the steering head to the rear spindle, augmented by further straight stays supporting the gearbox and engine. The result was a stiff, lightweight chassis far in advance of the bicycle-derived diamond type of frame used by the majority manufacturers. Like other small independent firms Cotton relied on propriety engines such as Villiers, JAP and Blackburne, but such was the advantage conferred by its frame the Cotton had little trouble seeing off similarly powered rivals. The legendary Stanley Woods made his Isle of Man TT debut on a Cotton in 1922, going on to win the Junior event at record speed the following year. Countless wins and placing's were achieved in International events throughout the 1920's; Cotton's finest TT achievement occurring in 1926 when its entries finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 250 cc Lightweight class. Blackburne produced motorcycles from 1913 until 1922, after which they were a major engine supplier to some 70 motorcycle manufacturers; they ceased production in 1937. EAS 156 was first registered on the 39th December 1932 as AMY 682 in the Greater London area and then resurfaced in 1946 with a Robert Lamond of Glensee by Blairgowrie in Scotland, followed by William Smith and then Charles Cruickshank, both of Angus and by 1955 she was with Duncan Keir in Aberdeenshire. AMY then goes off the radar until November 2001 when she is acquired by a George Jas of Bradford and he places the number on retention and she is issued with an age related EAS 156. He sold her to our vendor in May 2002 and he has enjoyed many years of gentle motoring but he has now decided to thin out his collection. She is presented in good condition with Druid forks, a Burman gearbox and Dunlop rims; sold with the R.F. 60A, V5, V5C, various old MOT's and tax discs.

c. 1962 Matchless G50, 498cc. Registration number not applicable. Frame number unknown..Engine number G50 87G6. Gearbox number N25367Big brother to the AJS 7R, with its roots right back to the 1928 "K7" single overhead camshaft roadster, the Matchless G50 was a machine introduced "too late" for real Grand Prix laurels or even - dare one say it - a World Championship title. The 496cc G50 nonetheless had a remarkable career in international-level road racing in its day, and is still hugely popular in Classic racing throughout the world. Graced with only a single camshaft as compared with its chief rival's two (the Norton Manx), the "flying M" was still a worthy successor and competitor of its equally historically-rooted rival.Introduced in 1958 and although clearly derived from the 7R, AMC were committed to the development of the G45 twin and did not wish to divert their attention from that project. As a result it was not until 1958 that a 500cc motorcycle appeared largely as result of the 7R's proponent at boardroom level, Jock West. The new machine shared the 7R's 78mm bore with a stroke of 90mm giving a capacity of 496cc. The prototype engine underwent a period of intensive development throughout 1958 to prepare it for production commencing in 1959.When the new model was released the engine, although visually the same as the 7R, it had its own dedicated magnesium castings that were coated with a distinctive protective gold paint. A power output of 51bhp at 7200rpm was claimed for the new model. The cycle parts followed the same pattern as those used by the 7R with only the difference in colour and badge to distinguish between them, a fact that has led to numerous arguments between enthusiasts ever since as to which is the most attractive, the 7R or G50!The G50 was immediately popular, and while slightly less sophisticated than its Norton rival, it was nonetheless 30lb lighter, at 320 lbs, and so more agile, more than equal in its steering and handling, and far simpler to maintain for the average club racer. The architect of the G50, and the man who would painstakingly wring more horsepower and there, during the five short years of the G50's life, was AMC's legendary development engineer, Jack Williams, whose son Peter would in turn to achieve some of the most remarkable Isle of Man TT performances ever wrought on a single-cylinder racer on the Arter-framed G50 in the early '70s. Yet it was not until 1984 that a Matchless finally won an Isle of Man TT; American Dave Roper won the first Historic TT on his Team Obsolete G50. A testament to the enduring popularity of the Matchless racer is its ongoing production, with replicas continuing to be built in order to pack Classic racing grids around the world. Indeed, after the demise of the AMC factory in 1966, the rights and tooling for the bike were purchased by Colin Seeley, who resumed production of the G50 engine to equip his own good-handling, lightweight frames. After which both Roger Titchmarsh and George Beale took over producing their own versions.Only around 180 original G50s were built in AMC's East London Plumstead factory during the five years of production, they were expensive in the at a cost of some £455,compared to a Triumph Bonneville T120 at £318.The example offered today was purchased by motor engineer Dave Storry of Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1980's when he gave up grass track, scrambling and sand racing in his late 20's and took up road racing in his 40's; nothing is known of its earlier life. He and his engineering friends and engine man/racer John Goodall, have altered the unknown frame over the years and it bears no identifying numbers; the engine casing has been stamped with his name DAVE STORREY (sic) and is numbered G50 87G6. He rode this machine from 1985 until he replaced it with another Seely framed example in 1989, after which is was used as his "warm up" bike at events like the Southern 100, saving the Seeley for the Manx and he last rode it in 1993, the year he achieved his goal of a 100 mph Manx lap and promptly retired from racing.Racing under the Scottish Classic Racing Motorcycle Club banner his first event was at Mallory on the 6th July 1985 and on the 18th September at East Fortune, where the notoriously bad starter was left last on the first lap and finished third. The following year, amongst other races, he came 6th in the senior Classic Manx. In 1987, along with Robbie Allen and Brian Richards, he won the Gwen Crellin team prize and came 6th again. By 1988 he was 5th and in 1989 he retired. It was time for a "new" G50 so this example was retired to become his "warm up" bike at the Southern 100. In June 1987 he took it to the first Dutch Historic Speedweek in Assen where it retired on lap six; in 1988 he was back, with a new colour scheme of blue and after qualifying 8th, again he retired, and didn't go back! Also in 1987 he rode at the Carrowdore 100.In the Southern 100, on this machine, he came tenth in 1989, third in 1990, fifth in the 1991 event, 1st in 1992 and in his last race there, 1st in 1993.Interestingly he often rode on his AJS A7 against local racer, Ben Noble on his Manx Norton, that we the great pleasure of selling for him in our November 2017 auction at Sledmere House. Offered for sale as it is, the bodywork restored in 1995/6 but the engine condition is unknown and would benefit from being refreshed before once again hitting the Classic race scene. It comes with photocopies of the events listed above and copies of some period photographs.

A Rover P4, 105, manual gearbox with overdrive, circa 1957 - 1960.

An A & M F24 ex RAF AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE CAMERA with high speed operation and attachments in original wooden crate marked F24 14A/2601, including gearbox type F Ref:14A/3340 Serial No AA0875, magazine Ref: 14A/730 Seriel No K7/3024, magazine film Se rial No 20024 and Coine 5 Ref:14A/2308 Serial No: 3031. (Developed by Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough in 1925 and used ion Spitfires and other reconnaissance planes in WW II).

An A & M F24 ex RAF AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE CAMERA with high speed operation and attachments in original wooden crate marked F24 14A/2601, including motor unit Ref: 14A/535 Serial No: CM2/7444/12 V DC, high speed gearbox Ref: 14A/2055 Serial No:s564 an d magazine film Ref: 14A/730 No.1 equipment Serial No: 2880. (Developed by Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough inb 1925 and used ion Spitfires and other reconnaissance planes in WW II).

Suzuki Celerio SZ3, NL66 EBN, white, 5-door hatchback, only 1,776 miles, one owner, 5 speed manual gearbox, petrol, 998cc, V5 present, two sets of keys.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CAR WILL BE SOLD AT 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY, 21ST FEBRUARY, 2018.Can all potential new bidders wishing to bid on a vehicle, please be aware that prior to the sale they will need to provide full ID in the form of a driving licence/passport and a copy of a utility bill.Buyer's premium is 10% +VAT on the hammer price.Agents buying on behalf of a third party must have written authority from their principal clearly stating their authorisation to bid.We will also require a 10% deposit of the lower estimate at the time of registering, which can be made during the viewing period. If unsuccessful, then we will issue a refund immediately.There will be no internet bidding on this lot.

A 2008 CITREON BERLINGO M-SPVTR Hdi90 CAR IN METALLIC BLUE, one previous owner, Reg BT08 YLD, mileage shown 58237, comprehensive service history and previous MOT (not current), V5C present, 1560cc diesel engine with manual gearbox (two keys)

A 1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2 S, registration number YWE 600G, maroon and silver. The Lotus Plus 2 was the start of Colin Chapman's up market push to distance his cars away from the kit car image they had and was the first Lotus not to be offered in kit form. Based on the successful Elan, the Plus 2 had a longer chassis which allowed the fitting of occasional rear seats. The model had several improvements over its production run including increases in power and finally the fitting of a five speed gearbox. The example we have the pleasure in offering for auction has been in storage since its last MOT expired in 2012. The car has benefited from a replacement Spider chassis and suspension undertaken by a previous owner. In the current ownership the engine has recently just been rebuilt (will require running in), with new valves, guides, seats, oil pump, rings, timing chain, gaskets, etc. The Weber twin carburettors have been rebuilt, the clutch has been replaced and the brakes have been overhauled. The Lotus also benefits from a stainless steel exhaust. We are advised that the interior would benefit from some attention to the upholstery and the exterior paint work is presentable but would benefit from a respray. This Lotus now offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a true classic with room for improvement when time and funds allow. V5C, no MOT See illustrations

A 1986 Land Rover 90, registration number C116 JKH, green. This Land Rover was originally supplied to the British Army as a radio truck. A 2.5 litre diesel example with a five speed gearbox having high and low ratios. It is fitted with heavy duty axles as per military specification and the odometer registered in kilometres which equates to a believed genuine 90,000 miles. The Land Rover comes with some desirable extras including an adjustable tow bar, spare wheel carrier, integral storage box between the front seats, radio and switch panel, rear seats, rubber mats and rear floodlight. The Land Rover will be offered for sale with a history file. V5C, MOT to July 2018 See illustration

A 1953 Allard Palm Beach Mk I restoration project, registration number JFY 600, chassis number 21C/5140, engine number BOTTA-RY-387368, green. The alloy bodied Palm Beach had a production run between 1952 and 1958 in both Mk I and II configurations. The Mk I production lasted until 1954 with approximately 74 examples finding new homes. They were all powered by Ford, with the first few examples having pre cross flow 1500 Consul engines (which was found to be underpowered) and the remainder of Mk I production was subsequently fitted with the more powerful 2.3 litre Zephyr 6 engine. 21C/5140 was originally supplied by John Peak & Co Ltd, Wigan with the underpowered Consul engine. The Allard would subsequently be returned to the factory to be up-graded to the Zephyr 6 engine in 1956 (CRF60). In the current ownership (deceased) for over 25 years the Allard has been partially restored and has had another change of engine. This time to a Capri 3 litre V6. During the stalled restoration process the aluminium body has been restored, the front section from the A pillar forward is now finished in primer, the doors are new (original doors supplied) but require final adjustment and the rear section in raw aluminium has been repaired and shaped but requires final fettling and attaching to the restored chassis. The chassis has been re-built and modified to except the Capri V6 engine, gearbox and axle (the Zephyr 6 engine and ancillaries are still available and offered with the car), the majority of the other components including the trim, dashboard, gages, running gear and weather gear still require restoration with the exception of the bumpers, windscreen and windscreen surround which have been restored. This rare and exciting project will be offered for auction with a history file containing photographs, receipts, technical data and some fascinating correspondence between fellow Allard enthusiasts. Once completed this rare Allard will be eligible for some of the most prestigious motoring events and is an opportunity not to be missed. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See cover and other illustrations

EXTRA LOT: A 1988 Maserati Biturbo Spyder Zagato, registration number E525 WWW, red. This rare convertible Maserati has covered a believed 59000 miles from new. Finished in bright red with a contrasting tan leather interior and black soft top, it is fitted with the desirable ZF five speed manual gearbox mated to the 2.5 litre turbo charged engine which endows the car with excellent performance. The car will be offered for auction with its original tan leather wallet with manuals and service history. V5C, MOT to November 2018

A 1974 Bedford TK 330 lorry, registration number RJB 739M, red and black. This Bedford lorry was originally fitted with a petrol engine but has now been converted to the much more desirable 330 six cylinder diesel with five speed gearbox. Many new parts have been fitted recently including steering box, master cylinder, steering arm and brakes. The vendor advises us that the lorry starts and drives well but unfortunately there is not any supporting history or provenance. V5C See illustration

A 1972 MG B GT automatic restoration project, registration number HHA 500L, chassis number GHD5 302324G, engine number 553, white. One of only a very small number of factory built automatic cars most of which were left hand drive. Just out of long term dry storage and requiring restoration this basically sound MG retains all of its original features including its distinctive registration. Our vendor advises when subject to a fuel supply and charged batteries the engine will run with good oil pressure and no signs of overheating. The gearbox selects both forward and reverse gears. This MG is a worthwhile project of a very rare and different B. V5C, no MOT See illustration

Commercially built GWR 12v DC 3 rail large Prairie 2-6-2 tank loco No. 316 fitted with skate pickup and what appears to be a Romford motor and gearbox, paintwork heavily crazed (G)

A 1955 BSA C10L, registration number UTC 959, green. When the C10 reappeared after the WWII, its oil was no longer contained in a fuel tank compartment but in a separate tank bolted to the saddle tube. The girder forks were replaced by a telescopic items in 1946 and part way through 1949 an alloy cylinder head was adopted. The model ran on as an updated C10L, with alternator electrics, plunger rear suspension and four speed gearbox until its production demise in 1957. This charming C10L is presented in good condition and has been well maintained and improved by the current owner. This has included rebuilding the carburettor, replacing the clutch and numerous other consumables. The machine will be offered for auction with a history file. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration

A 1978 Cotton 250cc LCRS ex junior TT road racer, unregistered, red. This rare Cotton works bike is one of three that competed at the 1978 Isle of Man TT races where it finished 38th in the junior TT ridden by Ron Haslam finishing in a time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 55.4 seconds at an average speed of 87.79 mph. The bike was subsequently sold to John Baker who rode the road racer until the mid 1980s where upon the machine went into storage. It was purchased by our vendor in 2004. On acquiring the Cotton it was found to be in a sorry state and a full restoration was carried out, including a rebuild of the water cooled Rotax engine and six speed gearbox. Since completing the restoration the vendor has used the Cotton on various parade laps at classic motorcycle meetings where it has always been admired. No accompanying paperwork See illustrations

A 1976 Honda 750/Four, registration number PKO 251R, frame number CB750-2578474, ***engine number CB750E-2468272 (not CB750E-2466272)***, red. Honda's CB750/Four is highly sought after and regarded by collectors today for their trend setting design and technical achievements in a production motorcycle. With their inline four cylinder engine, disc front brake, five speed gearbox, electric start and distinctive four silencer exhaust system. This instantly made the opposition look obsolete overnight and are truly an iconic design. This 750/Four has formed part of a private collection and it's presented in restored condition. Our vendor advises us that the Honda has recently been fitted with a new battery and passed its last MOT without any advisories. The Honda will be offered for auction with a history file containing previous MOTs, tax discs, and photographs. V5C, MOT to July 2018 See illustration

To be sold at 12pm (midday) precisely.2006 Toyota Avensis four door hatchback T3X, 1.8vv ti four cylinder petrol engine with manual gearbox. circa 19,000 recorded miles. Registration number: CE06 GZH. Sold from local Carmarthen deceased estate, no documents to hand so will require re-registering by the purchaser at a cost of £25 to the D.V.L.A. MOT until March.No warranty or guarantee of any kind implied or given.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

A 1967 Austin-Healey BJ8 3000 MK III, KBV 829F, a four speed manual gearbox with overdrive, finished in Healey blue, with an Ambla blue trim, walnut dashboard and a blue hood, on wire wheels. The car has a current MOT expiring on 4th September 2018 and is presented in good overall condition, save one small area of rust to the lower nearside rear wing behind the wheel and two professionally repaired sections to the lower rear wings behind both doors, awaiting a final top coat of paint. A file of maintenance receipts provides further historical detail to a much cherished car. The BJ8 Mark III 'Big Healey' was manufactured between 1964-1967. This car is a late example, registered in February 1967 and is supplied with a Heritage certificate, no 89/2929, which states that the car was originally supplied to North America as LHD, finished in Healey Blue with Ambla blue trim and on wire wheels. The car remains in original colour and specification with original engine and chassis numbers, but not with an adjustable steering column or white wall tyres as stated on the heritage certificate and clearly changed to RHD following importation to the UK in on 19th May 1990. History: The Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III was announced in February 1964. The power increased from 136 bhp to 150 bhp with the fitting of a new higher lift camshaft and SU HD8 carburettors, increasing the choke size from 1.75 to 2 inches. Power-assisted braking became standard instead of optional and the Mark III car's fascia displayed its speedometer and tachometer directly in front of the driver, together with new Ambla blue vinyl upholstery and wind-up windows. The production of Mark III BJ8s finished at the end of 1967. A recently ordered door card requires fitting to the drivers door and some small areas of paintwork are required to finish an otherwise very nice motorcar.

159.    LOT AON INSTRUCTIONS FROM EXECUTORS: An Audi A4 S Line Special Edition 2000 cc TDI convertible motor car registration CU09 OKH, first registered 19th March 2009, black coachwork and black leather upholstery, 6 speed manual gearbox, 55,000 miles, MOT to November 2018BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT ONLY IS 10% INCLUSIVE OF VAT