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A 1939 BSA B23 350SV Standard, unregistered, silver. Purchased in Yorkshire as a barn find, an extensive five year restoration then took place. Included in the history file are receipts for parts and work carried out totalling over £3,000 (the restorer's labour charges are not included), a BSA operating manual, instruction book, a number of pre-restoration images, a dating certificate from 2012 which confirms this motorcycle has frame number KJB20-4849 and engine number KJB23-336 ***(no copy of an original sales brochure).*** Still with its original engine, this motorcycle was applied on 2nd August 1939 and despatched to E Longman in Salisbury. It was ordered with a hand change gearbox, a down swept exhaust and finished in matt silver with maroon livery. This information was taken from the BSA factory despatch department records and the dating certificate is signed by Steve Folden, a librarian of the BSA owner's club. The BSA will need to be re-registered with DVLA and a new age related registration number allocated. See illustration

A 1961 Triton café racer, registration number FSV 187, frame number R13 88448, engine number T140V XH227834, red. This well constructed and handsome Triton is assembled with a Norton 50 wideline featherbed frame, a 1977 Triumph T140 engine and a Bonneville five speed gearbox. Further goodies used in the construction include a Dresda style rear swing arm, Akront alloy wheel rims with stainless steel spokes, large megaphone exhausts, Brembo twin front brake callipers and discs and single rear disc brake, rear sets, aluminium handlebar top yoke, engine mounts and clip ons. The Triton has been on static display and unused since 2005 (last expired MOT then) and will now require recommissioning and the usual safety checks before resuming road duties. The Triton is offered for auction with expired MOTs, SORNs and sundry paperwork. V5, V5C, MOT exempt See illustrations

A "Husqvarna LT151" ride-on Lawn Mower with electric start "Kohler Courage" 15 hp petrol engine, mid-mounted side-exit rotary deck and six-speed gearbox.

Crate of Triumph motorcycle 500cc twin engine and gearbox parts

Villiers 147cc engine and gearbox as fitted to many 1950's/1960's small motor bikes, believed to be complete except for plug lead

Porsche 924 coupe, first registered 23rd August 1983, 1985cc, five speed manual gearbox, cloth and leather interior, original tool kit and handbook, 117,000 recorded miles, two lady owners from new, removable sunroof, personalised number plate YDL 593, finished in silver with new MOT and miscellaneous related service history etc.

A Limited Edition Ford Escort Eclipse Motor Car G343 DDP, first registered on the 26th May 1990, M.O.T. until 17th September 2016. An extremely well cared for example of this increasingly rare car, indicating only 61,446 miles, which appears fully corroborated by the DVLA M.O.T. test history which includes test dates and mileages as follows: 18/09/2006 - 57,799, 14/09/2007 - 58,116, 08/09/2008 - 58,376, 17/09/2009 - 58,777, 16/09/2010 - 59,151, 16/09/2011 - 59,548, 17/09/2012 - 60,060, 16/09/2013 - 60,444, 17/09/2014 - 60,732 & 09/09/2015 - 61, 335. This 5 door 1297cc hatchback in eye-catching metallic Bahama blue paint-work had a list price of £8,595, about £3,000 less than the popular Escort XR3, which it closely resembles, it was publicised as having a rear spoiler, low profile tyres, protective wide body mouldings, tinted glass, tilt/slide glass sun-roof with louvred blind, full instrument cluster with rev counter, power front windows, central locking, AM/FM stereo radio/cassette and 60/40 split rear seat back. The car was driven the 12 miles from Abergavenny to the sale-rooms and started easily and performed very well on the journey, the engine running sweetly and with unusually quiet valve gear for this well-proven push-rod engine. This car provides prospective owners with a rare opportunity to purchase a truly economical 5 speed gearbox, usable classic motor car in uncommonly good condition. It will surely attract much envy if attending any one of the increasing number of classic car events being organised. The former late owner's steering and gearstick/handbrake locks are included with the car.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: New photographs of this vehicle were taken after the description was written which show the chrome sill strips in place. - Recently imported from America and now UK registered and MOT'd - Left hand drive, red leather, recently repainted, and engine serviced - Reportedly 'very good' (interior, gearbox) to 'excellent' (body, engine, electrics) The 190SL was introduced in 1955, the year Mercedes-Benz swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR, and the graceful new two-door convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR, the 300SL, whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and, while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' saloon (W121) platform, which was of a monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price did nothing to deter purchasers. The convertible could be ordered with or without a removable hard top. There was also the option of a third seat that was placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the Pagoda. By this time over 25,000 190SLs had been built. This example of Mercedes-Benz's beautiful 190SL was imported from America by the vendor in 2015 and was immediately subjected to a repaint, the works of which were still to be completed during our photography; the chrome sill strips will be fitted before the sale. The vendor states that the paint is "new" and the body that it was applied to is "excellent" and features "great shut lines". The engine is also described as being "excellent" and reportedly features "great oil pressure" and we are informed that it will have a service before the sale. With UK registration having recently been granted by the DVLA this beautiful Mercedes-Benz just awaits a new owner and the summer motoring season ahead.

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

1 of just 42 RHD M Coupes factory-finished in Dakar Yellow, 'W244 YAR' boasts a solid Black Napa leather interior and has covered some 86,500 miles from new; a figure substantiated by its 'full main agent and marque specialist service history'. As well as scheduled maintenance the BMW has benefited from additional fettling (such as a 'nut and bolt' overhaul of its rear driveline) not to mention various modifications designed to enhance the driving experience including an AC Schnitzer short-shift, uprated braided brake/clutch hoses, polyurethane bushes and an amazing sounding Remus exhaust. Reportedly, 'all the major mechanical issues and faults associated with these particular cars have been addressed by the current and previous owners'. The Vanos system has been recently refurbished with uprated seals, the engine's health belies its age and the car gained a new gearbox/clutch some 30,000 miles ago. Cosmetically, this beautiful BMW underwent a full 'panel off' respray in late 2015, encompassing new front wings and sills, plus a thorough anti-rust/wax oil treatment. The boot floor is regularly inspected and free from cracks, with the original factory welds being in excellent condition. This really is a very cherished example that is only being offered due to the vendor moving overseas. H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following description: Having extensive full BMW service history with thousands of pounds worth of receipts and fully up to date service book this M Coupe also had BMW's extended warranty package from May 2002 until May 2011, looking at the history and speaking to the previous owners, BMW have replaced anything that had a fault with no hesitation or attempt to repair. Major things are as follows: 2008 - Rear ACS springs replaced, Differential speed sensor and a new battery 2009 - New gearbox and clutch @ 56084 miles 2010 - Water pump, Power steering pump/rack and both belts replaced @ 56477 miles 2011 - Rear shock top mounts replaced Servicing: 17/02/2000 - Pre delivery Inspection Fairfield BMW 12/05/2000 - Running in check @ 1199 miles Fairfield BMW 28/07/2001 - Oil Service @ 7375 Fairfield BMW 14/05/2002 - Inspection 1 @ 12988 miles Fairfield BMW 06/01/2004 - Oil and fluids @ 20663 miles Paragon BMW 05/01/2005 - Inspection 1 @ 28622 miles Paragon BMW 11/01/2006 - Oil and fluids @ 36062 miles Statstone BMW 09/01/2007 - Inspection 2 @ 46604 miles Statstone BMW 03/01/2008 - Oil Service @ 53334 miles Statstone BMW 02/08/2008 - Coolant and brakes @ 55516 miles Lloyd BMW 25/02/2011 - Inspection 1 @ 61157 miles Cooper Reading BMW 04/07/2012 - Post purchase oil change to Fuchs Silkoline pro S 5w40, Oil filter, Vanos filter. @ 70305 miles, Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport. (Additional oil change following my purchase of the vehicle on the 1st July 2012). 02/02/2013 - Oil Service @ 76295 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport 08/08/2014 - Inspection 2 (including valve clearances, checked and adjusted) @ 83468 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport In addition to the above service, the following work has been carried out by the previous owner just prior to my purchase and by myself since my purchase: April/May 2012, the rear end of the car was stripped including removing the exhausts, heat shields, suspension and rear beam assemble. - All parts were sand blasted and re painted.- All suspension bushes including the differential mounting bush, and the rear beam bushes were replaced with stiffer poly bushes. - The brake calipers were stripped and seals replaced.- The Remus exhausts were polished and refinished. Every single nut and bolt (for all the above) was replaced with receipted original BMW parts at a cost of £533.36. Whilst the rear end had been stripped, the under seal was removed to check the boot floor from underneath, there were are no signs of failed welds or cracks (picture evidence if required). It was then re under sealed and painted yellow. 06/09/2012 Stainless steel braided brake lines fitted and brake fluid changed @ 74883 miles by Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport. 02/02/2013 - Braided (non-delay valved) clutch hose @ 76295 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport 21/07/2015 Full panel off respray in Dakar yellow, both front wings and lower sills were replaced with new panels, all rust was removed from body work and external panels. All cavities were filled/treated with wax oil. Work carried out at a specialist body shop (specialising in classic cars and restorations). @ 85952 miles. - New Bosch battery @ 85955 miles. 25/11/2015 - Vanos rebuild including solenoids being replaced (both intake and exhaust sides), rebuilt with uprated Beisan seals/O-rings. Vanos Ports polished to remove any imperfections in the inner surface (known cause of solenoid failure).@ 86284 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport. 26/11/2015 - New drivers door seal, and door handle gaskets @ 86284 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport 18/12/2015 - Under wash and Under seal @ 86315 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport 12/02/2016 - New front OE dampers (Sachs/Boge), top mounts, spring pads and rebound elastomers @ 86396 miles Darren Wood BMW Specialist Stockport 29/03/2016 - Drivers seat back bolster re-leathered (napa) and re-foamed @ 86424 miles Pete Lenton automotive interiors Cheadle, Cheshire. 08/04/2016 - Wheels fully refurbished in original BMW finish @ Wheel Specialist Manchester.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Finished in Maroon with a light tan interior - Current ownership since 2007 and 2 previous keepers shown on the V5C - 37,400 recorded miles and an advisory free MOT into October 2016 With the aftereffects of the 1956-1957 Suez Crisis being felt worldwide, Leonard Lord commissioned Alec Issigonis to work on a radical small car project. His response was the now legendary Mini. Featuring an ingenious transverse-mounted powertrain (with engine sat atop of the gearbox), all-round independent 'rubber cone' suspension, front-wheel drive, compact rack, and pinion steering, the newcomer was a packaging masterpiece; not to mention one of the most influential automotive designs ever conceived. This exceedingly original example is offered from a deceased estate and is finished in maroon with a light tan interior. Its V5C suggests only 2 previous keepers with the late vendor purchasing the Mini in 2007 and currently registers 37,400 miles. 'MHX 709C' is offered with V5C and an advisory free MOT into October 2016.

- Believed to have been sold new in America and imported from car friendly California - Just 5,500 miles are recorded on the odometer of this rare Twin-Cam Special - A beautiful colour combination and Big-Valve Lotus-Ford engine and 5-speed gearbox The Europa caused a tremendous stir at its introduction in 1966, but it was not until the Twin-Cam of 1971 that the model finally delivered on all fronts. Motor's test of the newcomer returned a 0-60mph time of 8.2 seconds and a mean top speed of 118.5mph. This rare left hand drive, US supplied Twin-Cam Special was released from a private collection in California and was imported into England in 2011 to form part of a Lotus dealers collection. Understood to have covered just 5,500 miles from new, this Europa is finished in the fetching combination of Lagoon Blue paintwork and Oatmeal coloured interior, and the vendor describes the car as having original paintwork and interior trim, and the overall condition as being good to very good. With such a low recorded mileage, left hand drive steering, and a wonderful colour combination, this rare Lotus should be paid close inspection by enthusiastic collectors around the world.

The MKI Ford Escort is on record as one of the greatest of all rally cars. Among its most impressive results was the victory on the London to Mexico Wold Cup event. Ford used the result to create the now famous special edition 'Mexico' that had its own production line at the company's Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) in Aveley, Essex. The sale car is a genuine matching numbers example with pukka Type 49 bodyshell, finished in Daytona yellow with black cloth interior, and displays a credible 67,000 miles. Well-known in the AVO club and featured in the club magazine 'Havoc' it has also been displayed at the NEC classic car show. Having previously been restored in c.2000 'WRF 272L' is offered with a large collection of invoices, old MOT's and is described by the vendor in regards to the engine, electrical equipment, and gearbox as 'excellent', the paintwork, interior trim: as 'very good' and the bodywork as 'good'.

This interesting and attractive Z1 features Metallic Blue bodywork teamed with a Cream/White leather and cloth interior. It was purchased new in the Sultanate of Oman, where it was maintained extensively to June 2000 (38,179 km) by AL Jenaibi International Automobiles LLC in Muscat, the BMW dealer for the Sultanate and is believed to have been originally owed by the Sultan of Oman. By November 2001 the car had found its way to these shores and granted the UK registration 'H542 OEE'. It was at this point it was purchased by the vendor from Astle BMW of Scunthorpe and we are told it is the only Z1 to be fitted with both a Heater and Air-Conditioning from the 8,000 made making it extremely rare. Having always been garaged during his ownership the BMW has just received a full mechanical service and bodywork refurbishment by marque specialist Munich Legends including the installation of new front wings and a driver's door skin. Having only travelled just over 4,000 miles during his ownership he now considers the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, straight-six engine and manual gearbox to all be in 'excellent' order and 'H542 OEE' is offered with a collection of invoices, original service book and a fresh MOT. H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following information: - BMW Dealer in Muscat, Oman, National Automobiles, Al Jenaibi International Automobiles LLC, BMW Dealer in Muscat, Oman, which records the following: - Free pre-delivery check on 19 November 1990. - Running-in Inspection performed at 2,297 km on 28 December 1990. - BMW Oil Service performed at 13,644 km on 29 August 1995. - BMW Inspection performed at 18,596 km on 18 October 1997. - BMW Oil Service performed at 21,535 km on 2 November 1999. - BMW Oil Service performed at 30,349 km on 22 January 2000. - BMW Inspection performed at 38,179 km on 13 June 2000.

- 1 of just 351 Series II examples made - Supplied new via Raymond Mays to Rowland Hunt Esq. of Aswardby Hall, Lincs - Uprated with a later Series engine during the 1960s (copy logbook from 1968 quotes the current engine number) - Significantly improved during the current ownership including a respray in California Sage Metallic, top-end engine overhaul (big valve cylinder head) and extensive suspension / brake / steering fettling - Part of a European collection for over 20 years Debuting at first the Paris and then London Motor Shows of 1958, the Aston Martin DB4 was a world class high-performance GT. Some four years in the making, its gestation was overseen by the marque's Technical Director John Wyer. Working alongside Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, Harold Beech developed a robust sheet-steel platform chassis which could accommodate the Italian coachbuilder's 'Superleggera' or 'Super Light' method of body construction (whereby hand beaten aluminium alloy panels are fitted over a cage-like structure of small-diameter support tubes). Equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a Watts linkage located 'live' rear axle and four-wheel disc bakes, the model was powered by a new all-alloy DOHC straight-six engine. Displacing 3670cc thanks to its 'square' bore and stroke dimensions (92mm x 92mm), the sophisticated powerplant was designed by Tadek Merak. Interestingly, the Polish-born engineer is thought to have fought Wyer's wishes for a more competition friendly 3-litre unit and to have initially favoured cast-iron construction. With a quoted 240bhp and 240lbft of torque on tap, the two-door fixed-head also boasted a four-speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox as standard. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds, 0-100mph in 21 seconds and 140mph, the DB4 won rave reviews from the likes of Autocar and Motor magazines. Despite a well stocked dashboard, finest Connolly hides and thick carpets, the refinement of early cars was compromised by wind roar at speed. Frames were quickly adopted for the side windows as a result and the 2+2 progressively refined through five series (a process that also saw it put on weight). Introduced in January 1960, the Series II variant was distinguished by its front-hinged bonnet, flat glass opening rear quarter lights, uprated front brake callipers and increased oil sump capacity. Of the 1,110 DB4s made, just 350 are thought to have been Series II cars (chassis DB4/251/L to DB4/600/R). According to its accompanying copy Aston Martin Ltd (AML) Build Sheet and Service Records, this particular Series II example - chassis number DB4/415/R - was supplied new via Raymond Mays to Rowland Hunt Esq. of Aswardby Hall, Spilsby on November 11th 1960. Acquired by watchmaker Bentima Co Ltd of 168 Old St, EC1 the following April, a copy continuation logbook on file shows that ownership later transferred to James Mario Elliot of Carlisle Place, SW1, Brenda Diane Making, Anthony Elliott and C. Benge (interestingly, the latter three all quoted 28 Carlingford Road, Morden, Surrey as their address). The same document also reveals that the DB4 was upgraded with a later series powerplant during the 1960s (engine number 370/894 supplanting 370/487). Early DB4 engines were prone to failure hence the reason that Aston Martin added an oil cooler to its specification as the model evolved. Part of a private European collection from the late 1980s through till 2014 when it entered the current custodianship via the Landmark Car Co Ltd, chassis DB4/415/R has since been substantially improved. Treated to a 'top-end' engine overhaul including replacement big valve cylinder head by Motronic Automotive Services of Iver at a cost of some £9,411.47, the four-seater was subsequently despatched to marque specialist Chicane Classics for over £30,000 worth of attention to its steering, brakes, front / rear suspension, exhaust and tyres etc. Cosmetically enhanced via a respray in California Sage Metallic, the Aston Martin started readily upon inspection and is understood to have covered some 500 post-fettling miles. Trimmed in Black leather as per its build specification and reunited with its original registration number 'SCT 415', this rare Aston Martin DB4 Series II is offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, copy build record, copy continuation logbook and numerous restoration bills / invoices.

The last E-Type Jaguar rolled off the production line in 1975, yet the model still has a unique ability to excite enthusiasts of all generations, its Malcolm Sayer-penned lines thought by many to be among the most striking ever to adorn a motorcar. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks - this was no ordinary motorcar, it was a true thoroughbred. The E-Type made its debut at the 1961 Geneva Salon and from birth was available as a Fixed Head Coupe or a two-seater Roadster. At launch the newcomer was the fastest production car of its time - its 3.8-litre straight-six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and top speed of c.150mph. Despite this, the engine size was increased to 4.2-litres in October 1964, with which came a sweeter all-synchromesh gearbox, better brakes and more comfortable seats. This left-hand drive Series I Fixed Head Coupe left Browns Lane in 1967 and was supplied new to Jim German Esq. by Jaguar Cars of New York. Bought by the vendor in Florida, USA as a stalled restoration project complete with overhauled engine, the E-Type is understood to have had its bodywork refurbishment completed by Smart Marh Restorations (including all new rubbers and seals) and also to have been treated to an interior re-trim encompassing new carpets. Attention has reportedly been paid to the mechanics too with the braking system being overhauled and new shock absorbers fitted plus a new clutch, fuel tank, fuel pump, lights and radiator. Riding on new wire wheels shod with fresh tyres and sporting a stainless steel exhaust system, the Jaguar has resided with the British vendor in Spain for the past few years and is offered with Heritage Certificate, collection of invoices and EU import paperwork.

- Restored example with low chassis front axle fitted - Retaining it's Zenith carburettor, refurbished Autovac system - All weather gear and ready for touring "In brief, the two-litre Lagonda may be said to combine the lively performance of a sports car with the quiet manners and convenience of a tourer, the result being a vehicle which is a sheer delight to handle, while it will convey four people in comfort over long distances at a high average speed" (Autocar, 16th December 1927) Some two years after its 1925 Motor Show launch, the Lagonda 14/60 morphed into the Two-Litre High Chassis model. Built around a sturdy ladder frame chassis equipped with semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes, it was powered by the same 1954cc engine as its predecessor. Designed by Arthur Davidson, this imposing looking four-cylinder unit featured twin high-mounted camshafts and fully machined hemispherical combustion chambers. Developing some 60bhp @ 3,500rpm, it was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox and gave a top speed of between 70mph and 80mph. First registered on 28th July 1928, a letter from the Lagonda Club advises this example passed through the hands of Dobsons of Staines (Lagonda's outlet for trade-ins) in 1934, and by 1948, was owned by F R Ponsford-Jones of Co. Meath. He owned a number of Lagondas and decided to make one good one using parts from others in his collection. He fitted two-seat DHC coachwork which was replaced by touring bodywork around 1960. Fitted with a low chassis front axle and Z-Type rear axle, it retains its Zenith carburettor whilst benefiting from a refurbished Autovac system. Complete with all weather gear and ready for touring, PK 2611 is understood to have been restored on the Isle of Wight by an aircraft engineer around 1990 and has been in the current ownership since 2009. A previous winner of the Robbie Hewitt Trophy for best Lagonda at Brooklands, this lovely example is accompanied by a copy article of the 1940s build by Mr Ponsford-Jones, instruction book, restoration photographs, assorted invoices and a Swansea V5 document.

- In current ownership for 30 years - Restoration project completed in 2012 - Part of a small private collection kept in dry storage Though '822 VMU' has no recorded history, it is an extremely attractive example that has remained within its current ownership for no less than 30 years, as part of a small private collection. A June 1959 model, it has recently been the subject of a prolonged nut and bolt restoration that was eventually completed in 2012, since when the total recorded mileage is just 27 miles. The bodywork was professionally repaired and then painted to what the vendor describes as 'the highest standard' in Iris Blue. All the car's mechanical and electrical components were either restored or replaced - to the original specification wherever possible. The 948cc A-Series engine was rebored and equipped with new pistons, reground crankshaft, new bearings, standard specification camshaft, timing chain and sprockets, rocker shaft, oil and water pumps. The only diversions from standard specifications comprised the common and popular: fitting of the improved cylinder head type 12G295; replacement of the original SU carburettors with 1.25-inch ones; installation of the superior 'ribbed' gearbox driving through a 1098cc type flywheel and clutch assembly. The original seats and interior trim were all reupholstered in Navy Blue vinyl and a replacement hood made to match. All five original steel wheels are fitted with new Continental tyres. The vendor describes the fully refurbished Sprite as 'meticulously detailed' and unsurprisingly classes the two-seater bodywork, interior trim, paintwork, venerable A Series engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being 'excellent'. He is now offering the Frogeye complete with V5C, colour-matched storage bag for the sidescreens, BMC toolkit, original jack, driver's handbook, photographic records of various restoration stages and a substantial file of invoices. The Frogeye was launched in Monte Carlo immediately prior to the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix. Some 49,000 were built between then and 1961, when the model was replaced by the more conventional-looking MKII Sprite.

Ever since the landmark 300SL was unveiled in 1954, Mercedes have produced an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. It was succeeded by the W113 Series, the rarest variant of which, the 250SL, was officially introduced at the March 1967 Geneva Salon. Blessed with effortlessly elegant Paul Bracq styling, it was powered by a new SOHC straight-six engine. Suspension was independent all-round while braking was by power-assisted discs on all four corners, and steering by power-assisted recirculating ball. The majority of 250SLs were specified with four-speed automatic gearboxes, and many were ordered in 'Coupe Convertible' guise, that came with both a soft-top and the famous 'Pagoda' hardtop roof. Faster than the 230SL yet more stiffly-sprung and agile than its 280SL successor, the 250SL remained in production for just a single year, accounting for a mere 5,196 sales worldwide, more than a third of which were exported to America. This smartly-presented left-hand drive SL was first registered on January 1st 1968 and specified with both power steering and automatic transmission. Relatively little is known about its history other than it was owned by a Mrs Kathleen Hack of Michigan USA from December 4th 1989 until purchased by the vendor and UK registered as 'KCK 447F' last year. At some stage the Benz has been upgraded by the replacement of its original 2.5-litre engine by a 2.8-litre one from a period 280 SE. The car is resplendent in Red matched to a Black leather interior and currently displays 102,935 miles. The vendor presently classes the Pagoda's straight-six engine, automatic gearbox and interior as 'excellent' and the two-door bodywork and paintwork as 'very good', and is offering the car complete with fresh V5 and both hard and soft tops.

- Engine upgrade to Vantage specification and 4 speed ZF automatic gearbox - Original wheels and gearbox included and available for collection from vendor - Vantage front air dam and Oscar India bonnet fitted - Suffolk Red with Fawn leather interior - Featured on front cover of Classic & Sportscar magazine in 1986 - Purchased from Paul Spires and three owners from new - In the current ownership since 1990 In 1973 Aston Martin introduced the Weber carburettor-fed V8, retrospectively designated Series 3. In 1977, the engine, incorporating some of the modifications for the then-new V8 Vantage was given the 'S' specification. Later cars also had a redesigned dashboard with black replacing chromed instrument bezels. TYX807S was delivered to a London business in March 1978 and in 1986 passed to Paul Spires, currently commercial director at Aston Martin Works. In October 1986, the car featured on the front cover of Classic and Sportscar magazine. In 1990, it was acquired by the current third owner. In 1991, the colour was changed from the original Florida Blue to Suffolk Red and a Vantage front air dam and Cibié driving lights fitted. In 1993 the chassis was refurbished by Aston Engineering of Derby, with a Harvey-Bailey handling kit fitted, and in 1995, they extensively overhauled and upgraded the engine to Vantage V540 specification (approx. 380 bhp) with stainless exhaust system, since when the car has completed approximately 23,000 miles. In 2002, uprated AP brakes were fitted. In 2011, at 123,831 miles the Chrysler gearbox was replaced with a ZF4HP24 unit with a low-stall torque converter, necessitating a new speedometer. The lower three ratios are the same as original with the addition of a lock-up 0.73:1 overdrive fourth gear giving 33mph per 1,000 rpm and making for more relaxed and economical running. The car is currently fitted with 17" Image alloy wheels, giving a wide availability of tyres but the original GKN wheels (and Chrysler gearbox) will be available with the car. Additional equipment includes intermittent wipers, electric door mirrors, headrests, rear seat belts, mats and alarm/immobiliser/remote central door locking. The interior is refurbished, with the dashboard vinyl replaced by matching leather and the headlining in alcantara. The car is ready to be used and enjoyed but would also provide a sound base for return to original specification.

- Original 'matching numbers' car - Original Barker three-position open touring coachwork - Factory-fitted 4 wheel brakes The model upon which Rolls-Royce's reputation as makers of 'The Best Car in the World' was founded, the 40/50hp debuted at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A somewhat conventional yet beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its superlatively smooth six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and twelve sparkplugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). Allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, a three-speed gearbox was utilised from 1909 to 1913), the sidevalve unit proved both wonderfully torquey and eerily quiet. With a shrewd eye for publicity, Managing Director Claude Johnson had the company demonstrator 'AX 201' (the first 40/50hp to be known as a Silver Ghost on account of its striking livery and silver-plated fittings) take part in both the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial and an RAC scrutinised 15,000 mile endurance run immediately afterwards. Though made to journey between London and Glasgow no less than 27 times as part of the latter ordeal, a thorough post-event examination revealed that the car had suffered no appreciable wear to its engine, gearbox, rear axle or brakes. Indeed, the only parts that factory mechanics felt compelled to change were: a steering rod tie pin, steering lever ball tip, magneto driving joint, fan belt, petrol strainer and two front wheel pivot pins. Though, as the RAC report on the World Record breaking run stated: "Had the car been in the hands of a private owner no replacements would have been considered necessary". Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and higher top speeds (some lightweight bodied cars were timed at over 80mph) than their earlier brethren. Optional from late 1923 onwards, servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes became standard the following year. As stated by its accompanying copy chassis cards, this particular example - chassis number 35NK - was bodied as a Cabriolet de Ville (a.k.a. an Enclosed Drive Cabriolet) by Barker & Co. Among the renowned coachbuilder's most versatile and hence expensive designs, it could be configured in fully open, fully closed or Sedanca de Ville positions. Supplied new to Joseph Godfrey Esq. of 54 Porchester Terrace, London W2 on 3rd April 1924, the Silver Ghost returned to the factory some ten months later to be fitted with front wheel brakes and torque reaction dampers. Serving as Chief Liberal Whip in the House of Lords from 1923 to 1944, the Rt. Hon Lord Stanmore of Golding Manor, Laughton became the Rolls-Royce's second keeper in May 1928. Known to have belonged to Ayrid Holm Esq. of Kingsnorth, nr Rochester thereafter and to have sourced parts from the marque's Cricklewood service depot during the 1930s, chassis 35NK subsequently migrated to America. Reportedly restored by custodian Alfred Kohnle in the 1980s, the Silver Ghost then spent many years in the late Frank Cooke's collection. Known on both sides of the Atlantic for his expertise with Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars, Mr Cooke was the proprietor of The Vintage Garage in Massachusetts and doubtless worked his magic on the Cabriolet de Ville. Extensively toured by its penultimate long-term custodian Dr Norton J. Bicoll of Santa Fe (another well-known collector), the Silver Ghost returned back to England some years ago. Chassis 35NK has recently had £27,000 spent on her, including a re-trim (Green leather in the front with Beige West of England cloth to the rear) and a mechanical overhaul by a marque specialist. The Rolls Royce is said by the vendor to 'drive beautifully' and to be 'mechanically healthy'. Pleasingly retaining its original Barker coachwork, factory-fitted engine and running gear, this elegant and imposing Silver Ghost is being offered for sale entirely without reserve. Worthy of close inspection and a potential passport to all sorts of prestigious events, chassis 35NK is offered for sale with copy chassis cards, UK V5C Registration Document and sundry other paperwork. Guide Price: £120,000 - £160,000

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has been NOVA declared by the vendor. He has also volunteered to pay the admin fees for Peter Anderson of Imported Vehicle Registration to UK road register the car on behalf of a new owner should it remain in the UK. This lovely-looking F1 Magna is reportedly a 'matching numbers' example presented in its original livery of Black bodywork complemented by a Red leather interior. An accompanying copy of the original guarantee card supplied by University Motors, Plaistow shows the MG's first owner to have been Mr F Mann of nearby London E6, who took delivery of his new vehicle on July 8th 1932. The vendor informs us that the car was the subject of a restoration 10-15 years ago. He grades the six-cylinder OHC engine, four-speed manual transmission and paintwork as 'excellent', and the four-seater bodywork, electrical equipment and interior trim as 'very good'. He further describes the 1271cc powerplant as 'sweet' and the crash gearbox as 'superb'. He is now offering this rare MG (a total of only 1,250 F1, F2 and F3 Magnas were produced) complete with expansive history file, including the Abingdon factory build sheets. It is being presented with a Norwegian logbook but comes with NOVA number and VAT fully paid. A rare opportunity for MG aficionados everywhere. The F-Type Magna range was only produced between 1931 and 1932 and was created to fill the evident gap that existed between the very affordable M-Type Midget and the far dearer 18/80 range of cars. It was effectively a six-cylinder, longer wheelbase version of the four-cylinder D-Type launched at the same time, and therefore featured a newly designed, riveted steel chassis with sliding trunnion suspension, underslung rear axle and centre-lock wire wheels. Though supposedly new, the engine was in fact an extended version of the Wolseley Hornet unit, but equipped with dummy side covers in order to appear to be of fresh design. Its power output was 37.2bhp and it drove to the rear wheels via a straight-cut ENV gearbox. In hood-down guise, the Magna was capable of a creditable 72mph-plus flat out.

- Original UK car retaining its original registration number - Comprehensive restoration in the late 1990s - 5 speed gearbox (original gearbox offered with car) Launched at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 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. We are delighted to offer this rare original right-hand drive XK120 Drophead Coupe which pleasingly still retains its original registration mark. Manufactured on 30th September 1953, NYX 876 was despatched to supplying dealer Henlys of London in October that year. Probably one of the most desirable cars ever produced and certainly a veritable milestone in motoring history, this example was treated to a no expense spared restoration some 20 years ago. A detailed history file accompanies the car which includes a JDHT Certificate, Jaguar build sheet, numerous old M.O.T. certificates dating from 1968, original Brown RF60 logbook, assorted invoices, correspondence, restoration work summary and a photograph album showing stages of the restoration work. The car was taken off the road on its return from a trip to Le Mans in 1988 and subsequently treated to a comprehensive restoration in the mid-1990s. Over 3000 man hours and in excess of £45,000 are understood to have been spent on it. Even the underside of the car was sandblasted, zinc primed, then primed and undersealed as the factory finish. The body is painted in dark Opalescent Blue and the interior trim is finished in Saville Grey with a dark Blue Mohair hood. Upgrades include a 5 speed gearbox making the car extremely useable - indeed during the current ownership it has toured as far afield as the USA and Europe. Offered with a number of spares including its 4 speed gearbox, spats, steering wheel, disc wheels and suspension parts etc. this wonderfully mellowed XK is expected to be offered with a fresh MoT and is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document.

PLEASE NOTE: The original parts mentioned in the catalogue description will not be on view at the auction. Photographs can be viewed at https://goo.gl/pnoFbS and viewing is available pre-auction by contacting John Markey on +44 (0) 1428 607899. - 1 of just 7 Project ZP537/24 cars which were the very first competition E-Types - Supplied new to John Coombs and sister car to '4 WPD' which became the first Lightweight E-Type - Period and more competition history at the likes of Le Mans, Spa and the Goodwood Revival - Accompanied by numerous original components which were not utilised in its restoration to FIA compliant racer specification Jaguar famously misjudged the effect its now immortal E-Type would have on the world. The reaction to its 1961 Geneva Salon launch was overwhelming and there was no way the company could hope to meet the instant demand; especially from the USA, its major market. Early UK cars were therefore necessarily few in number and only allocated to those who would use them to create further publicity. Even before the Swiss motorshow had closed its doors, Jaguar's chief designer, Claude Baily, had issued Project Specification ZP 537/24, the title of which was 'Variations Required To Build 7 Competition E-Type Cars'. The suggested modifications were in fact relatively mild and included: an increased compression ratio; polished con rods; gas flowed cylinder head and inlet manifold; lightened flywheel; and the provision of a close ratio gearbox. The fortunate few earmarked for the inaugural septet of racing E-Types were those who'd already successfully waved the Jaguar flag on track - ie John Coombs, Tommy Sopwith, Ecurie Ecosse, Peter Berry, and Sir Gawaine Baillie. Ultimately, Coombs, Sopwith and Berry were granted two each and Baillie one. Coombs chose chassis 850006 as his lead car and in its first year it bore the company's well known registration 'BUY 1'. By the following season its identity had been changed to '4 WPD' and it went on to become the prototype lightweight E-Type and arguably the most important competition example of the model. The firm's second car, chassis 850007, was completed on March 29th 1961 and officially road registered as '9 VPD' four months later. It effectively served as a spare for the team and, other than reputedly being entrusted to Graham Hill during testing at Goodwood, was not called into action until the Scott-Brown Memorial Trophy meeting at Snetterton on July 23rd 1961. Albert Powell had been due to pilot one of Peter Berry's Project ZP 537/24 E-Types (Chassis 850010, '3 BXV') before suffering a broken wishbone in practice, whereupon Coombs kindly loaned him '9 VPD'. According to Autosport he ran as high as fourth before dropping back and eventually retiring when a broken fanbelt led to overheating problems. No less that five of the seven ZP 537/24 cars were in action that day, with chassis 850005 ('ECD 400') and 850006 ('BUY 1', though the car did not carry plates at that meeting for some reason) finishing first and second respectively. Little more is known of 850007's period competition history other than it definitely led a much quieter life than '4 WPD'. Sold off into private hands, '9 VPD' was purchased by the vendor in July 2002 in an extremely dilapidated but original state, having been left rotting in the open in Scotland for some 15 years. It was apparently while north of the border that it was repainted Red and acquired the Scottish registration '532 FS'. Acutely conscious of the Jaguar's historical significance he entrusted it to marque specialist Beacon Hill Garage of Hindhead, with instructions that they restore it as an FIA compliant racer while preserving as many of the original components as possible. Major parts of the original tub (body number R1017), including the front and rear bulkheads and spine, were employed in its reconstruction in steel, while the body panels were replaced with 'Lightweight' specification aluminium equivalents. All parts deemed 'surplus' to the restoration have been preserved for posterity, including: the original cylinder head, crankshaft, con rods, close-ratio gearbox, 'outside lock' bonnet, boot lid, doors, seats, hardtop and hood frame. The vendor even managed to recover the original registration, which had found its way onto a Scottish Range Rover. Repainted in its initial livery of Opalescent Dark Blue, the re-born '9 VPD' returned to the track in time for the July 2005 Silverstone Classic Festival and later that year finished 4th overall in the Gentleman Drivers' two hour race at Spa in the hands of Steve Markey and Austin Kinsella. It was 4th in the 2006 Le Mans Classic (behind two Ford GT40s and an AC Cobra), and 3rd overall and 1st-in-class in the Spa 6-hours that same year, with former Le Mans winner Richard Attwood joining Steve Markey and Radical ace Austin Kinsella behind the wheel. It was the first Jaguar home and 3rd-in-class in the 2007 Le Mans Legends race, the year in which '9 VPD' also made its Goodwood Revival debut, with rally legend Rauno Aaltonen co-driving alongside Steve Markey. Now a regular contender in the Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic and Spa meetings, chassis 850007's list of helmsman these days also includes Emanuele Pirro, Marc Gené and Tony Jardine. This highly significant and beautifully restored racing E-Type is now on the button and ready for somebody new to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: The original parts mentioned in the catalogue description will not be on view at the auction. Photographs can be viewed at https://goo.gl/pnoFbS and viewing is available pre-auction by contacting John Markey on +44 (0) 1428 607899.

- A wonderfully coloured Stingray that has been in the UK since 1978 - Many rare and desirable options such as air conditioning, power steering, and a hard top - Presented with a large history file and claimed to be a matching numbers example This beautifully coloured 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Automatic has been in the UK since 1978. The American car enthusiast vendor states that this car has been in his collection for the last five years and he claims that the 5.7 V8 engine, Targa Blue paint colour, and blue interior colours are all original to the car, and adds that there are many rare and desirable options fitted such as power steering, air conditioning, power brakes, turbo hydramatic automatic gearbox, and also a hardtop. Within the substantial history file are the original tank sticker, many expired MOT certificates, a handbook, and many maintenance and parts invoices. Originally registered when it arrived in the UK in 1978 as BRD-301T, a new owner in 1997 had the DVLA issue it with a number plate corresponding to its manufacture date rather than its import date, so it became registered as NRX-388K, as it is now. This Corvette is the last year for chrome bumpers to be fitted front and rear and as well as having a current and advisory free MOT certificate until January 20th 2017, the vendor describes the car as being in very good to excellent condition in all respects.

Finished in black with custom paintwork 'R381 WRN' arrived on these shores in 2002 in standard form. However, it was soon transformed into 'The Beast' for Powerbeck Sports Ltd, a sports Nutrition Company based in the UK, to be used for promotional purposes. With power supplied by the standard four-litre engine mated to an automatic gearbox, the conversion was carried out using a Skylifter body lift kit, which allows the use of 46" tyres, and the rear axle has been geared for the much larger wheels. In addition to the monster truck look a side exit exhaust and oil cooler are fitted and the 'Beast' is complemented with additional chrome work. The interior is in standard form, which is finished in green and tan, and this unique truck is supplied with a V5C registration document and a collection of old MOT certificates which show only 2,500 miles have been covered in the last seven years.

- 1 of just 2,387 Series 1.5 Roadsters made to left-hand drive specification - Matching chassis and engine numbers - Recent cosmetic restoration by renowned marque specialist XK Engineering including a bare metal repaint and re-trim in its original livery of Opalescent Maroon with Cinnamon Beige leather upholstery plus refurbished brightwork - Cylinder head overhauled, drivetrain gone through and understood to run superbly - UK V5C Registration Document, current MOT certificate and Heritage Certificate For 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'. Like the XK150 before it, it was born of Jaguar's competition successes on the race tracks of Europe. Make no mistake, this was no ordinary motorcar - it was a true thoroughbred. Allied to a monocoque passenger cell, the model's tubular front sub-frame cradled a 3781cc (later 4235cc) DOHC straight-six engine, independent torsion-bar suspension and rack and pinion steering, while its back axle played host to a sophisticated coil-sprung set-up complete with inboard disc brakes. From birth, The E-Type, or XK-E as it was known in the USA, was available either as a Fixed Head Coupe or two-seat Roadster. Like the XK120, at launch the new Jaguar was the fastest production car of its era - its 3.8-litre straight-six engine allowing a 0-60mph acceleration time of a whisker over seven seconds and a top speed of circa 150mph. 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. 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. The apparently immaculate sale car is a 1968 case in point - one of just 2,387 made to left-hand drive specification. It boasts matching chassis and engine numbers and has been the subject of a recent cosmetic restoration by renowned marque specialist XK Engineering, which included a bare metal respray and re-trim in the highly attractive original livery of Opalescent Maroon bodywork and Cinnamon Beige leather upholstery. Additional related work included: a freshening of all the brightwork; the fitting of a new Black-coloured hood; an overhaul of the cylinder head and thorough inspection of the drivetrain. The vendor informs us that this notably desirable-looking E-Type now 'runs superbly' and is offering it complete with UK V5C registration document, current MOT certificate and one from the Heritage Trust confirming its provenance.

- Original machine with matching engine and frame numbers - Totally restored by George Beale Motorcycles in 2007 - Many new parts fitted to the engine including big end assembly, con rod, main bearings, etc. - Brakes re-lined, wheels rebuilt with new spokes, new gearbox mainshaft fitted and clutch reconditioned with new plates - The bike would be ideal for Goodwood Festival of speed or to race at the Revival

- Totally original and unrestored - One of only 21 made in 1930 - Still retaining the original sidecar with which it left the factory. - Built to special order and factory build record supplied with the machine. The Brough Motorcycle marque will be forever associated with T.E. Lawrence, known as 'Lawrence of Arabia' who bought one of the first SS100s in 1925 having previously owned three Brough SS80s. The crash that would end his life came while riding another SS100, on a narrow road near his cottage in 1935. SS100 motorcycles with JAP engines were advertised by Brough as the 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles'. All bikes had a guarantee that they were capable of 100 mph (160 km/h). The current world record for a Brough Superior SS100 is £315,000. George Beale, Director of H&H Classic Motorcycles, says: "The fact that this magnificent motorcycle is unrestored only adds to its attractiveness for specialist collectors who might decide to restore or, indeed leave it in its present good condition much as it left the factory 86 years ago. It has been owned by just four previous owners, the last, the current vendor, Frank Solano has loved and used it on many rallies for the past 26 years." A total of 283 SS 100 models were produced from 1925 to 1934 and only 131 are known to have survived. Only 21 SS100 models were produced in 1930 and it is possible that this is the only motorcycle to have actually left the works with a sidecar fitted .The build card indicates that this machine was made to order and lists all the non standard items which were to be fitted. The Brough, Registration number TV 2003 has a Bentley and Draper spring type frame, number S 1017 with a J.A.P overhead valve 'V' twin 994cc engine - number JTO/W 91700 /SC. The bike is fitted with a 4-speed gearbox rather than the standard 3-speed item. According to the Brough Club the gearbox number indicates that this would have been fitted in 1933 and more than likely at the Brough factory.Normally sidecars were fitted to the SS80 models which used a more sedate side valve engine rather than the sportier SS 100 overhead valve model. The sidecar is a Cruiser model fitted with a special sprung frame which was introduced in 1928. The earlier rigid frame ones caused handling problems when fitted to the Bentley and Draper framed machines. Owner, Frank Solano, says: "I have owned TV2003 for a very long time and have travelled many mile with this bike to Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden and Portugal on very many Brough rallies as well as all the annual rallies of the Brough club. As President of the club for a short while I was very active with this bike. I cannot recall how many miles I have done on the bike but I do remember all the enjoyment my wife Luise and I have had with it, as well as my grandson Derek. I liked the bike to the point of having a solid silver model created so I will very never forget her." Most of the ownership history of the motorcycle and sidecar is known. It left the factory on April 14th 1930 and was purchased by Mr H. J. Davies. It was then returned to the factory and re-sold to Mr H. Walker on 24th January 1931. Then there is a gap in its history until it was bought by Mr B. Clarke in 1979. It then went to Mr John Deacon in 1985 and the present owner acquired it in August 1990. It is in good original running condition and has never been restored. The original build card, which is held by the Brough Club (a copy of which will be supplied with the bike), shows in bold type the changes that were made when it was returned to the factory before being sold to Mr Walker. These included the fitting of a twistgrip throttle control to replace the lever type.

An unmade OO Scale Highland Railway 'Castle' Class 4-6-0 by DJH Kits: DJH reference K37, with instructions, motor, gearbox and wheels, in original box and wrappings, but parts not exhaustively checked, VG-E

********MOTs from 2014 and 15 only**********A 1994 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 automatic, registration number M351 CRV, chassis number SAXXNNAXKBD084996, British Racing green/white. This Mini Cooper was originally an export right hand drive example exported to Japan. The car, which is finished in traditional British Racing green with white racing stripes and half black leather interior, returned to these shores in 2009. A rare automatic example which has been well maintained by the current lady owner and previous owners and has recently benefitted from a major service including a gearbox rebuild on 12th January 2013 for £2,234.69 by the Mini Centre Ltd London and a brake overhaul on 26th June 2013 for £318.02. The car has some service history including the original Japanese owner's manual. Since acquiring the Mini the vendor has only used the car a few hundred miles and is now reluctantly selling due to a lack of use. V5C, MOT to June 2016 See illustration

A 1952 Daimler DB18 Consort, registration number OHY 133, black over maroon. Daimler introduced the new DB18 just before the outbreak of WWII hostilities. Production ceased during the war period and would not recommence until 1945. The DB18 was available in standard body styles, as well as being available in chassis form, to be clothed in a bespoke coach built style. Some of the more well known examples were built by Hooper and Barker. This particular example is a standard saloon, was purchased from a previous Charterhouse auction, approximately ten years ago as a barn find restoration project. Since then the Daimler has been the subject to a comprehensive body off restoration to a very high standard. In fact the vendor says that the total cost is in the region of four times the catalogue estimate! During the rebuild which has only recently been completed, the body was rebuilt by Tim Lang and re-sprayed in the attractive colour combination of black with maroon side panels, the engine and gearbox were fully rebuilt in house (the family are garage proprietors), a new wiring loom was installed and the interior has been fully re-trimmed with new headlining, re-polished wood veneers, and the upholstery has been re-trimmed by Larry Piper, in light tan leather with contrasting maroon carpets. The finished article is a testament to the hard work and expense which has been lavished upon the Daimler to create a first class example anyone would be proud of. The Daimler is accompanied to auction with a history file and a spare engine and gearbox, which will be available to collect at a mutually agreed time. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations